Tracker is a free video analysis and modeling tool built on the Open Source Physics (OSP) Java framework. It is designed to be used in introductory college physics labs and lectures.
Features include:
1. Object tracking with position, velocity and acceleration overlays and data.
2. Video modeling with dynamic particle overlays and data.
3. Center of mass tracking with overlays and data.
4. Rotational motion data includes theta, omega and alpha.
5. Interactive graphical vectors and vector sums.
6. Line profiles for RGB analysis of spectra and interference at any angle
7. RGB regions for time analysis of RGB data
8. Flexible video calibration options.
9. Multiple reference frame views of collisions and other motions.
10. Video filters, including brightness/contrast, ghost trails, and deinterlacing.
11. User-defined constants and variables for plotting and analysis.
12. Data analysis tool with powerful automatic and manual curve fitting.
13. Full undo/redo with multiple steps.
14. Video converter for converting edited/filtered videos to mov, gif, jpg or png formats
15. Video exporter tool for recording videos with track overlays.
16. Copy and print images of any view for use in labs and other documents.
17. Paste web or other images directly into Tracker for analysis, save if desired.
18. Helpful hints for new and occasional users.
19. Drag-n-drop trk and video files to open.
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