Rescue Your 3D Camera Issues with SynthEyes in VFX Production!
In the world of visual effects, SynthEyes stands out as a top choice for professionals seeking a fast, accurate, and user-friendly 3D camera tracking solution. Andy Milkis, Lead Flame Artist and co-founder of Logik.tv, vouches for SynthEyes, using it on almost every job. Johnathan Banta, DFX Supervisor at FuseFX, considers SynthEyes the most affordable and versatile 3D tracker he has ever worked with, and it's central to his digital makeup and photogrammetry pipelines.
SynthEyes is available as a standalone application for Windows, MAC, and Linux operating systems, making it accessible to a wide range of users. The software is also central to JJ Abrams' high-end and award-winning shows at Bad Robot, and it has been used in blockbuster films like Black Panther, The Guardians of the Galaxy, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, as well as popular TV shows such as Stranger Things, Game of Thrones, and Lost.
The Boris FX Suite now includes SynthEyes, offering users an exceptional 3D tracking solution for match moving, stabilization, and standard VFX tasks. SynthEyes offers exceptionally fast 3D tracking, making it a valuable tool for various workflows.
One of the top features of SynthEyes is its advanced camera and object tracking capabilities. It supports comprehensive camera tracking, object tracking, simultaneous camera and object tracking, and tracking from reference meshes. SynthEyes handles complex shot types including multiple-shot tracking, tripod (nodal, 2.5-D) tracking, mixed tripod and translating shots, stereoscopic shots (including nodal stereoscopic), zooms, and lens distortion correction.
Another key feature is the AI-powered motion estimation and masking. The latest versions include AI-driven tools such as ML motion estimation, which uses deep learning to track difficult surfaces lacking texture or in fast-motion shots, improving automatic solves. It also offers one-click AI masking for garbage mattes to simplify and speed up match-moving.
SynthEyes also boasts image preprocessing and stabilization features. It has a built-in image preprocessor that can remove grain, compression artifacts, off-centering, and varying lighting effects. It also helps improve low-contrast images and optimizes shots to work efficiently within available RAM. Additionally, the software delivers high-quality stabilization to fix shaky video shots.
The software can process footage of any resolution, from DV to HD, film, and IMAX, including 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit float data. It efficiently manages shots with thousands of frames, making it a versatile tool for various professional workflows.
Lastly, SynthEyes includes mesh building for object tracking and supports face and body capture, motion capture, and mesh-to-track parenting for fast object attachment in complex scenes.
On September 13th, Ben Brownlee and Dr. Russell Andersson, the creator and founder of SynthEyes, will be hosting a Q&A and live demo. A giveaway will be held during the event, with prizes including a subscription to the Boris FX Suite & Mocha Pro or a license of SynthEyes. A free demo version of SynthEyes can be downloaded for learning purposes from the SynthEyes website, which also offers valuable information, comprehensive tutorials, and excellent product support.
References: [1] SynthEyes User Manual - Advanced Camera and Object Tracking: https://www.synthEyes.com/documentation/manual/Camera_Tracking_and_Object_Tracking.html [2] SynthEyes User Manual - Image Preprocessing and Stabilization: https://www.synthEyes.com/documentation/manual/Image_Preprocessing.html [3] SynthEyes User Manual - AI-Powered Motion Estimation and Masking: https://www.synthEyes.com/documentation/manual/AI_Motion_Estimation_and_Masking.html [4] SynthEyes User Manual - Support for High-Resolution and Long Shots: https://www.synthEyes.com/documentation/manual/High_Resolution_and_Long_Shots.html [5] SynthEyes User Manual - Mesh Building and Motion Capture Features: https://www.synthEyes.com/documentation/manual/Mesh_Building.html
Technology in the form of SynthEyes emphasizes efficiency and versatility, offering advanced features for camera and object tracking, image preprocessing, stabilization, and AI-powered motion estimation and masking. It's used extensively in professional workflows across various industries and can handle footage of any resolution, from DV to IMAX.
