SynthEyes 2004: Going Mental

Adds new neural-net tracking algorithms, and more

* April 20th, 2020. For immediate release.

Andersson Technologies LLC (Phoenixville, PA) has released SynthEyes 2004, the latest version of its 3-D tracking and match-moving application for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It features new neural-network-based automatic and supervised tracking approaches, the same sort of technology that has been revolutionizing image processing in places from Facebook to self-driving cars. In SynthEyes, the concept is to capture more expert-level tracking. Neural models can be updated like scripts; for example, in addition to neural models for tracking, there are models for X-shaped tape tracking marks and processing checkerboard lens grids.

Additional highlights of the new 2004 version include:

• New Lighting-Invariant tracking mode for supervised trackers for more robustness to lighting changes. This mode is ON by default.
• New File/Export/Lens/Image Preprocessor Preset as Script
• List, control, drag, and clone splines in the Hierarchy View, including from one camera to another (for example stereo shots).
• New “Lens/De-zoom in image preprocessor” script to remove small residual zooms (eg focus hunting) in stabilized footage by equalizing the average radius of all trackers visible on the current frame and each other frame.
• CentOS 7 is now required for Linux (or equivalent versions in other distros). Note that GTK2 libraries are still required.
• RED updated to 7.2.1 including Komodo support
• A large number of additional improvements and bug fixes.

The free demonstration version of SynthEyes on Windows, macOS, or Linux can be downloaded starting at https://www.ssontech.com/regis.html

* Pricing and Availability

The new version is available immediately. For in-support SynthEyes customers, the new version comes at no extra cost. Upgrade or renewal pricing for earlier SynthEyes customers varies depending on the details. Customers should use the online store to determine specific upgrade pricing for all versions.

New licenses of SynthEyes Pro cost 499 USD. The cross-platform Pro license runs 599 USD. Floating Pro licenses are 699 USD each; there is a one-time per-site license manager/setup charge of 250 USD for floating licenses. For students and hobbyists, an entry-level Intro version (https://www.ssontech.com/introlim.html) is 299 USD. Purchasing is online or via listed resellers.

A one-year site license for qualifying educational institutions is 495 USD (https://www.ssontech.com/educate.html). Contact the company with particulars for information on volume licenses for student computers.

Some special licensing arrangements are in place for both COVID-19 work-at-home and educational licensees. Be safe out there!