agreed ^^

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That could potentially work as well. Usually I try to avoid 3d stuff if I can just because I prefer getting a quick cornerpin then painting, but the method you're suggesting or Keentools would probably both work too

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When there are occlusions (objects passing over the tracking area) smartvectors will break. Also smart vectors don't like light changes very much either. If this were a deforming surface you could try something like the Mocha Power Mesh which is kind of like subdivided planar tracker.

Great tip!

I feel your pain. The work around I've used is applying a simple choker in the negative direction to extend the edge and a separate solid to apply the roto as a matte. An edge extend in after effects is a long time need.