SynthEyes 2008's latest 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. The newly optimized SynthEyes eliminates program and operating system bottlenecks for outstanding performance, some three to five 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. You can see SynthEyes in action on an 8-core machine at Booth 904 at SIGGRAPH 2008, August 12-14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
SynthEyes is used on a wide spectrum of projects, ranging from feature films such as TROPIC THUNDER, SPEED RACER, and THE GOLDEN COMPASS; television shows such as BATTLESTAR GALACTICA and TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES; music videos such as Samantha Mumba's GOTTA TELL YOU and Orba Squara's GRAVEL to commercials for the Apple iPhone 3G, Dodge Journey, and Snickers.
SynthEyes runs on Windows XP and Vista, or under Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5 on Intel Mac or G5/G4 PowerPC processors. A native 64-bit Windows XP/Vista Pro 64 version is also available at a $50 premium. SynthEyes exports to more than 25 common animation and compositing packages.
SynthEyes 2008 is priced at $399 and is available now. SynthEyes 2007/2007.5 customers can upgrade to 2008 for $99, SynthEyes 2004/2006/2006.5 customers can upgrade for $149. Volume and educational institution discounts are also available. The company website offers a free demonstration version at www.ssontech.com.
