http://www.ssontech.com/ News about SynthEyes Camera Tracking System from Andersson Technologies LLC en-us (c)2004-9 Andersson Technologies LLC Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.ssontech.com/img/snionbkg.png http://www.ssontech.com/ 117 100 http://www.ssontech.com/press/press073109.htm See the SynthEyes match-moving application on the web or in person, as Andersson Technologies LLC releases over a dozen new tutorials on its website, and travels to Booth 2607 of the SIGGRAPH Exposition, running August 4-6 in New Orleans. SynthEyes 2008+1 headlined in April with support for stereoscopic production, and post-production of stereoscopic features has ramped up behind the scenes world-wide. Accordingly, stereo was a prime focus of the tutorials: ... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/press/press040209.htm Andersson Technologies LLC will be demonstrating the latest SynthEyes 2008+1 (2008.1) release of its versatile and affordable camera tracking application at NAB Booth SL7406 in Las Vegas, April 20-23. The new SynthEyes release will be demonstrated using the 64-bit OS X version; the leading-edge 64-bit OS X capability was announced in January. New stereo film-making capabilities headline the new release... Thu, 2 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/press/press011209.htm Andersson Technologies LLC is delighted to announce the availability of the 64-bit OS X version of its match-moving application, SynthEyes. The new version continues their commitment to delivering the highest performing tracking products and support for the most advanced platforms available---all for an affordable price. SynthEyes introduced support for 64-bit Windows in 2005 and now leads the market to 64-bit OS X, all with extensive multi-core optimization for the latest 8-core machines. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/press/press080808.htm SynthEyes 2008's latest '.08' release tackles 8's and comes up a winner. This release concentrates on a sweeping set of optimizations for current 8-core machines such as Apple's Mac Pro. Much like a conversation among 2 or 3 people escalates to a loud din in a crowded conference room, 8-core processors pose challenges for efficient utilization. The newly optimized SynthEyes eliminates program and operating system bottlenecks for outstanding performance, some 3-5 times faster than the previous multithreaded version on the same 8-core hardware. SynthEyes has also gained exporters for Apple's Motion 3 and Luxology's Modo. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/press/press033108.htm The SynthEyes 2008 release focuses on several key areas: smarter algorithms, path locking, smoother paths, a new graph editor, and user interface improvements. The 2008 release enhances SynthEyes's reputation for performance throughout, including multi-core optimization in both new and additional existing algorithms. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/learning.htm Andersson Technologies LLC has released three new tutorials for its SynthEyes tracking application. The tutorials cover the following topics: object-mode tracking with a simultaneous tripod-mode camera solve; mesh match-moving, often used for tracking 3-D head scans to image sequences; and common problems to look for if an exported camera track does not line up right. Thu, 12 Jul 2007 21:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/press/press040207.htm SynthEyes 2007 1/2 debuts, highlighted by great new stabilization features appealing to compositors and editors as well as SynthEyes's traditional VFX artist base. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 04:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1403#1403 SynthEyes 2007 Build 1002 has been released. Highlights include better green-screen calibration, faster TARGA file reading, two new scripts, and various minor bug fixes. Thu, 28 Sep 2006 14:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/nufeat.htm Andersson Technologies LLC has released the next major version of its SynthEyes camera tracking tool, dubbed SynthEyes 2007. The 2007 version features smarter, faster, and more robust auto-tracking and solving capabilities. It is optimized to work with multi-core and multi-processor machines. For example, a 63 second flyover (1890 DV frames) can be solved in 4 minutes on a Core Duo processor. New feature highlights include a special green-screen tracking mode, a 3-D curve tracking and solving tool, the ability to locate a light based on its reflection from a mesh, as well as many special features and small user-interface improvements.  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 02:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/regis.htm Andersson Technologies LLC has made the Intel-Mac version of its SynthEyes 2006.5 3-D tracking application commercially available, and pricing has been announced. Pricing of the 64-bit Windows XP Pro 64 version has also been reduced. Fri, 05 May 2006 16:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/regis.htm Andersson Technologies LLC has made the Intel-Mac version of its SynthEyes 2006.5 3-D tracking application commercially available, and pricing has been announced. Pricing of the 64-bit Windows XP Pro 64 version has also been reduced. Fri, 05 May 2006 16:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/regis.htm Andersson Technologies LLC's SynthEyes camera tracker is coming soon to Intel Macs, and a beta demo version is generally available now from the company web site. Wed, 01 Mar 2006 13:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/newest.htm Andersson Technologies LLC is pleased to announce the 2006½ Edition of its SynthEyes(tm) camera tracking software, with about 50 new features including new tracker capabilities and image preprocessor enhancements. The 2006½ update is free to existing 2006 customers. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 17:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/content/LinearDolly.pdf Directions have been posted for a do-it-yourself camera dolly and track system that may be mounted on two tripods or step-ladders. Parts are available from Home Depot and hardware stores. The project is easy to assemble and quite robust. Mon, 12 Dec 2005 16:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com An exporter is available from the SynthEyes camera tracking system to Apple's Motion. A point may be exported as a 2-D path to motion: not only a 2-D feature track, but if a 3-D solution is created in SynthEyes, any point in 3-D may be exported as a 2-D path. Mon, 12 Dec 2005 16:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/kong.htm Asylum used SynthEyes for about 30 set extension shots in which Naomi Watts is dancing, juggling, and entertaining Kong on the edge of a cliff---everything past the edge is a virtual set extension. Mon, 12 Dec 2005 16:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com Andersson Technologies LLC has released build 1007 of its SynthEyes camera tracking system. Major additions include an optional dark-colored user-interface scheme, a customer-care center featuring automated downloads of new versions and more, and new generic import/export options for cameras, objects, and trackers. Tue, 22 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com The latest build 1005 of SynthEyes has been posted as of 22 October 2005 for Win/Win-64/Mac. It contains over 30 small but significant improvements. You can download it from the customer-only support site -- you have access information in the email that came with the SynthEyes authorization data. Search for "SAVE THIS MAIL" in the subject line. Changes are listed on the support site. Sat, 22 Oct 2005 23:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/press/press100705.htm The new IMAX feature "Magnificent Desolation" takes viewers back to the United States’ lunar landings, using the high-resolution large-screen 3-D format for a compelling lunar experience. Both Sassoon Film Design and Digital Dimension relied on SynthEyes. As Digital Dimension’s Camera Tracking TD, Travis Yohnke, points out, "Obviously under the IMAX stereoscopic format, tracking accuracy needs to be flawless. When you are looking at a 4k projection, any kind of a slip or a bump will appear like a ketchup stain on a white dress." Check out the link for more details... Sun, 09 Oct 2005 23:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com Andersson Technologies LLC is pleased to announce that its SynthEyes(tm) camera tracking software can export to Realsoft 3D. Customers can download the SynthEyes export script from the customer-only web site, and they should download Realsoft 3D's just-released Service Pack 2. Wed, 05 Oct 2005 17:30:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/press/press072505.htm Andersson Technologies LLC is pleased to announce the new SynthEyes(tm) 2006 Edition of its camera tracking software. Highlights include facial and motion capture capabilies, a perspective window with mesh-building and preview movie capabilities, and an image preprocessing system. The new edition can be seen at Siggraph in Booth 816. Details in the release and main site. Mon, 25 Jul 2005 05:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/betalic23a.htm Existing SynthEyes customers can participate in a quick beta of the upcoming major SynthEyes release. Thinking of buying SynthEyes? No need to wait! July purchasers of good standing will be eligible for a complementary upgrade. More details as Siggraph approaches. Tue, 20 Jul 2005 05:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com An exporter from SynthEyes to Discreet's Toxik compositor is now available to customers for testing. Thu, 21 Apr 2005 15:30:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/phpBB2/ We have added a new forum area for the discussion of camera tracking and SynthEyes. Wed, 16 Mar 2005 17:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/press/press030705.htm The Mac OSX version of the SynthEyes 3-D tracking application has now been released, available now for $349 at the Andersson Technologies LLC website. There are special pricing options for existing PC customers who wish to switch to the Mac version. Mon, 7 Mar 2005 06:30:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/macosx.htm The Mac OSX demo version of the SynthEyes 3-D tracking application is now available for test and evaluation. The product version will be available at a later time, to be announced. Fri, 25 Feb 2005 23:30:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/press/press012605.htm The SynthEyes 3-D tracking software was used to produce the talking animals of the family-oriented feature "Racing Stripes." Four different visual effects studios were involved: Digiscope, Digital Dimension, Peerless Camera, and PRPVFX. To achieve chatty animals, the film combined live-action shots of trained animals with computer-generated animated mouths, each precisely tracked in 3-D to the live-action head. Read on for full details. Wed, 26 Jan 2005 05:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/ldtsumm.htm Andersson Technologies LLC is pleased to announce the availability of the Lens Distortion Tool, a stand-alone complement to their SynthEyes camera tracking program. The Lens Distortion Tool (LDT) allows source image sequences to be undistorted, or rendered imagery to be re-distorted to match the original plates. The LDT has a graphical interface for easy setup, but also has a command-line interface allowing control by batch scripts to aid studio workflow. Tue, 9 Nov 2004 01:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/press/press102604.htm Andersson Technologies LLC is pleased to announce the availability of three Shake export scripts for its SynthEyes 3-D camera tracking application, plus Virtual PC (VPC7) compatibility. The scripts can be run on SynthEyes on a PC or Mac to produce scripts for Apple's Shake compositing application, running on a Mac or Linux...The Shake MatchMove exporter translates planes, created in SynthEyes, to Shake as MatchMove nodes, allowing image layers to be inserted at arbitrary 3-D locations within the source shot. Any number of image planes can be exported at once, allowing complex 3-D scenes to be generated that maintain the correct 3-D interrelationships... SynthEyes has now been tested and adjusted slightly to run with Microsoft's recently-released Virtual PC 7 application on Macintosh OS X machines, including Mac G5s. Due to SynthEyes's high native performance, Virtual PC offers a reasonable experience on the Mac under VPC, especially for new and occasional users attracted by SynthEyes' excellent feature set and affordable price... Tue, 26 Oct 2004 05:30:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/macosx.htm The new build, 1016, accomodates operation under Microsoft's Virtual PC 7 on Mac G5s. There are some caveats; this is a work in progress. See the link. The free SynthEyes demo version has been updated, as well as the customer-only web site. Feedback from MacOSX users regarding any additional incompatibilities is requested. Windows users may find the new version advantageous as well, see the recent change list on the support site. Thu, 14 Oct 2004 06:01:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/support Exporters from SynthEyes to Shake are now available for beta testing. Current scripts produce MatchMove nodes, a Tracker node (actual or predicted coordinates), or a Shake tracking data file. Existing SynthEyes customers can contact support at ssontech.com ASAP to receive the latest scripts. Wed, 29 Sep 2004 23:01:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/support A new export script creates a single A/W OBJ object containing all the trackers as a unit, which can be useful in Lightwave or other packages when creating geometry. The script has been posted on the customer-private support site. Mon, 20 Sep 2004 01:30:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com Andersson Technologies LLC is seeking some SynthEyes customers to serve as beta testers for a new lens distortion tool. The tool can remove distortion, as calculated by SynthEyes, from a source shot, or add distortion to computer-generated imagery before insertion. Contact support at ssontech.com. Tue, 14 Sep 2004 10:30:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/press/press090704.htm Andersson Technologies LLC is pleased to announce release 2004.5 of its popular SynthEyes(tm) camera tracking software. SynthEyes 2004.5 contains many improvements suggested by our users to enhance workflow capabilities.... Tue, 7 Sep 2004 00:30:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/press/synjobs.xml Andersson Technologies LLC is periodically asked for references to freelance trackers who could work on quick-turnaround tracking jobs. This news feed can by monitored to learn of such opportunities. Mon, 6 Sep 2004 00:30:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/press/press032204.htm Andersson Technologies LLC is pleased to announce that its affordable new SynthEyes(tm) 2004 camera tracking software now offers exporters to major compositing packages, including AfterEffects, Combustion, Nuke, Flame, and Inferno. Mon, 22 Mar 2004 14:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com http://www.ssontech.com/press/press010604.htm Andersson Technologies LLC is pleased to announce its affordable new SynthEyes(tm) 2004 camera tracking software, offering a full slate of professional match-moving features. SynthEyes performs both fully automatic tracking, including background batch processing, as well as efficient supervised tracking. Camera tracking enables effects such as 3-D character insertion, virtual set extension, matte painting insertion, architectural previsualization, crash reconstruction, and transparent effects. Tue, 06 Jan 2004 14:00:00 GMT rssfeedback@ssontech.com