SynthEyes / SynthEyes Pro / Andersson Technologies

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Professional 3D camera tracking and match-moving software for visual effects—analyzes footage to reconstruct camera movement, lens distortion, and scene geometry.

What is SynthEyes?

SynthEyes is a professional 3D tracking software by Andersson Technologies for visual effects. It analyzes film footage to reconstruct camera movements and enable the integration of CG elements into live-action.

Basic Principles

Aspect	Description
Manufacturer	Andersson Technologies
Function	3D Camera Tracking
Price	Significantly cheaper than competitors
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux

Main Features

Feature	Description
Camera Tracking	Reconstruct camera movement
Object Tracking	Track moving objects
Lens Distortion	Correct distortion
Stabilization	Stabilize footage

Tracking Modes

Mode	Application
Auto-Track	Automatic point tracking
Supervised	Semi-automatic
Manual	Manually corrected
Hybrid	Combination

Workflow

Phase	Activity
Import	Load footage
Track	Track points
Solve	Calculate camera
Export	To 3D software

Auto-Tracking

Aspect	Description
Feature Detection	Automatic
Point Tracking	Frame-to-frame
Quality Check	Error metrics
Refinement	Problem areas

Lens Distortion

Function	Description
Analysis	Measure distortion
Correction	Undistort
Lens Grid	Calibration
Export	To Nuke etc.

Solve Options

Type	Description
Nodal	Stative panoramas
Tripod	Fixed viewpoint
Free Move	Full movement
Planar	Plane-based

Geometry

Tool	Function
Survey Points	Known distances
Geometry Meshes	3D reconstruction
Planes	Define planes
Coordinate System	Orientation

Export Formats

Software	Format
Maya	.ma.mb
3ds Max	Script
Nuke	.nk
Blender	Python

Object Tracking

Application	Description
Moving Objects	Cars, people
Marker-Based	With trackers
Markerless	Feature-based
Constraints	Movement limits

Planar Tracking

Aspect	Description
Surfaces	Flat surfaces
Screen Replace	Monitors, phones
Billboards	Advertisements
Corner Pin	Corner tracking

Performance

Factor	Impact
Resolution	Tracking time
Frame Count	Computational load
Track Count	Memory
GPU	Preview speed

vs. Competition

Aspect	SynthEyes	PFTrack/3DE
Price	Inexpensive	Expensive
Features	Comprehensive	More
Interface	Technical	More polished
Quality	Professional	Professional

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
Drift	More points
Sliding	Survey points
Jitter	Smoothing
Scale	Known measurements

Best Practices

Practice	Reason
Good Plates	Clean footage
Markers	If possible
Distribute	Points in space
Check Scale	Verify early

License Models

Type	Description
Standard	Single seat
Pro	Advanced features
Floating	Network license
Educational	Heavily discounted

Today

SynthEyes has established itself as a cost-effective alternative to expensive tracking solutions. Many studios and freelancers appreciate the excellent price-performance ratio with professional quality. The software is continuously developed and remains a popular choice for match moving in both independent and studio productions.

From the crafts

Perspectives

Cinematographer

SynthEyes rekonstruiert meine Kamerabewegungen für VFX. Je besser mein Footage für Tracking geeignet ist, desto einfacher die Integration von CG-Elementen – Tracking-Marker und kontrastreiches Material helfen enorm.

Director

SynthEyes macht meine Vision möglich, indem es CG und Live-Action nahtlos verbindet. Die Präzision des Trackings bestimmt, wie überzeugend digitale Elemente in meinen Szenen wirken.

Producer

SynthEyes bietet professionelles Tracking zu einem Bruchteil der Konkurrenz-Kosten. Für Independent-Produktionen und Studios ist es eine kosteneffektive Lösung ohne Kompromisse bei der Qualität.

Related terms

VFX · Technique

Matchmove / Match Moving / Camera Tracking / 3D Tracking

The VFX process of analyzing and recreating the camera movement from live-action footage…