SynthEyes 2024.5 Update: Boost Productivity in Flame Software and Beyond
SynthEyes 2024.5, the latest version of the popular 3D camera tracking software, has been released, introducing a plethora of improvements and new features. Among the notable updates is the revamped Flame Exporter, designed for seamless integration with Flame 2025 and newer versions.
The overhauled Flame Exporter simplifies the process of transferring 3D tracking data, improving data compatibility and integration efficiency. This update enables a more direct and robust pipeline, reducing complexity when moving tracking data between SynthEyes and Flame, as well as other software like Silhouette and Blender.
According to the update overview from CG Channel, the 2024.5 version of SynthEyes enhances the export workflows to better support newer versions of Flame (2025+), making it easier to transfer 3D tracking data without intermediate steps or manual fixes. This results in a faster and more reliable integration for compositors and VFX artists working in Flame, helping to maintain data fidelity and reduce setup time when importing tracked cameras and scene data.
The update also signals a broader effort to improve interoperability with other Boris FX products such as Silhouette and Blender, indicating a unified tracking data ecosystem across platforms.
In addition to the Flame Exporter updates, SynthEyes 2024.5 offers several other enhancements. The new installer for SynthEyes 2024.5 can be downloaded through the Boris FX Hub. The matchmove toolset is now available, and new camera models supported include Blackmagic Design, RED, and ARRI, including URSA Cine12K LF & RED V-Raptor X. The Rectangle Resizing Tool has been added, providing artists with more flexibility in their work.
For those interested in learning more about SynthEyes 2024.5, Logik TV's Jeff Kyle has provided a series of video tutorials on the platform's YouTube channel. These tutorials cover various aspects of the software, with a particular focus on the Flame Exporter. In one of the videos, Jeff demonstrates how easy it is to transfer 3D tracking data back and forth using SynthEyes 2024.5.
The price of SynthEyes 2024.5 is $295/year, $49/month, or $595 for a perpetual license. For customers on an active monthly/annual subscription or upgrade & support plan, SynthEyes 2024.5 is a free update. The software is now available for purchase or download.
In conclusion, SynthEyes 2024.5 offers a significant improvement in the workflow for artists working with Flame and other supported software. The overhauled Flame Exporter allows artists to spend more time on creativity and less on manual technical tasks, making it an invaluable tool for the modern VFX artist.
Technology in SynthEyes 2024.5 has been refined to facilitate easier integration with Flame 2025 and newer versions, providing a seamless pipeline for transferring 3D tracking data. This advancement in technology is expected to considerably reduce the complexity and setup time when working with compositors and VFX artists.
