The discussion centers on alternative video analysis software for tracking point masses, particularly in the context of oscillation experiments. Users recommend the Tracker app, which is free and open-source, highlighting its autotracking feature that can be customized to recognize specific objects. However, some users face challenges with the autotracking functionality, particularly with settings like tethering and evolution. ImageJ is also mentioned as a viable alternative for manual analysis, with suggestions to seek user groups for additional support.
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I could not get the autotracking feature to work. I had done all the prep required. The object I want to track and the background are very much distinguished in terms of colour. Luminosity is not an issue. I guess I am not able to get it right with the settings such as tethering and evolution.robphy said:https://tracker.physlets.org/ is great, free, and open source.
I especially like that one can teach it to recognize a feature to track automatically.
It can then be analyzed in the software.
What specifically is your problem with using it?
Ok sure, I will postrobphy said:Can you post a short sample of the video?
https://ufile.io/wix9l7horobphy said:Can you post a short sample of the video?
I am trying to autotrack the pink spot on the top oscillating bar, but It's not able to recognize the next framerobphy said:Can you post a short sample of the video?
Thank you. Yes, I know about this. But our school can not be able to provide this now. So now I am performing touch evoke assay which is simple and can be formed and analyzed manually with tracker or ImageJ software. for that, I need someone's help tracking through any of this software.BillTre said:There is a company that makes equipment to visually track zebrafish (and other things) in 3D.
Can you suggest to me how can I find it?BillTre said:There may be some user groups for ImageJ. Lots of researchers use it and might be sharing their methods.
Thank you so muchBillTre said:I would guess at an ImageJ website or a physiologist group of researchers that use that program.
If you go to meetings where these people hang out go talk with them.
Maybe google ImageJ user group.