[After Effects] - Having trouble Tracking a 2D Object in 3D Space.

Coldkilla

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I created this in After Effects today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0SE3JyvRE8&feature=youtu.be

Plugin: Foundry Camera Tracker.

Notice that at around the 0:07 second mark, the 2D Neon Light wiggles a bit. The reason for this (I believe) is that my chosen tracking point moves off screen and is no longer visible. The problem is that from the first frame, there is no way to have one continuous tracking point.

I've tried manually adjusting the tracking path but have had nothing but problem after problem. If I could see the positional track created by the plugin, I might be able to fix those last few frames from wiggling and looking unnatural. If there is a way to create a new point-of-reference tracker to sort of "hand off" from the first tracked point, that would be better so I know it'll be smooth.

Any tips appreciated. Thx!