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May 28, 2022

Mask tracking zero progress

  • May 28, 2022
  • 110 replies
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Hello,

 

I applied the Gaussian Blur effect on a video clip and used the pen tool to apply a mask around a number plate. I then hit the play button to track the mask as the car moves but the progress bar doesn't show any progress. When I select "Stop" I am then unable to select track again as all the buttons are greyed out.

 

I'm using M1 Max so I don't think it is an isssue with memory.

 

Thanks,

110 replies

RobCWORK
Participating Frequently
September 10, 2026

This is unacceptable. I released a pod 3 months ago and shortly after this problem began. At least (and I’m pretty sure I’ve tried other mask options) the ellipse mask tool is not tracking. Masks in general have been awful. Beginning with Premiere Pro 26.2 running on a MacBook with 24 Gigs of RAM, M4 pro chip and alternating between around 200 gigs of space an 800 gigs of space up until now - 26.5 on the same machine (with 387 gigs of space) the mask has been absolute dog.

 

It is obviously not a machine issue, and to continue to ask the questions about more information is insulting to the consumer. This is obviously an Adobe bug.

 

For a company valued at ~$100B with executives making in excess of $15m a year, charging $35 dollars a month (on supposedly a discount) this is unacceptable. 

 

I have used this line before with another tech company, but it applies here as well - were these engineers thrown into their positions in a tsunami where they both had no clue that they would be programming creative tech tools and had no idea how to do it? 

 

In a capitalist society this is COMPLETE garbage.

I love Adobe products for their functionality, innovation and ease of use. They are the creme de la creme. However, the last 10 months+ you guys have really dropped the ball. Again this is completely unacceptable. I cannot fathom how you guys maintain your positions, much less your dignity.

 

I am a lifelong Jets and Mets fan, so I will continue to support Adobe - but if another company comes to market with comparable innovation, I am out until you guys get your act together.

 

I don’t understand.

MyerPj
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 17, 2025

@kelvinproblem , good one! 🙂

jmvdigital
Known Participant
June 17, 2025

It's never going to move. It's not a time/computing power thing. It's broken.

kelvinproblem
Participating Frequently
June 17, 2025

So it hasn't moved in two days, how long do I have to wait?  What is the discount for the software due to this problem?

Participant
May 26, 2025

that worked for me, thanks!

Beeldvoerders
Participant
May 7, 2025

REALY CONSSIDERING TO TRANSFER OUR WHOLE CC TEAM TO RESOLVE

Beeldvoerders
Participant
May 7, 2025

PLEASE ADOBE FIX THE MASK TRACKING ISSUE.

 

WE ARE PAYING OVER €400,- A MONTH.

 

FIX IT!!

Known Participant
April 28, 2025

Any status update on this?  It's been since June since it was "Started", but then changed to a status of "Acknowledged" a few months later.  Is this one of those "we changed our minds" kind of things?

Participant
April 27, 2025

Still having the same issue as everyone else and I have tried the work arounds.. no luck.. 

Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
Legend
April 17, 2025

Hi @KarlRock,

I really appreciate you sharing your succuss with the community.

 

Thanks,
Kevin

Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio