KeenTools 2023.2.1 (22 August 2023)

Blender Pack: Now with Metal support for macOS

In this update, we've added a new shader system to GeoTracker and FaceBuilder. Now, both add-ons in Blender run smoothly on Metal graphics, making your experience on Apple machines even better. If you had to use OpenGL before, just switch to Metal in Blender preferences.

We've also fixed a couple of early bugs inside GeoTracker. Notice something odd? Give us your feedback!

GeoTracker for Blender (open beta)

We're introducing our second add-on that brings geometry-based object and camera tracking to your favourite 3D creation suite. Enjoy 3D object and camera alignment and check out our experimental workflow for video-based texturing. And the best part of it, it’s all inside Blender!

Key features

• Geometry-based tracking: use 3D models to recreate object movement from live-action video
• Precision under control: create keyframes and refine tracking to achieve accurate results
• Intuitive workflow: match geometry with the target object by overlaying it on top of your video
• Masking: get obstacles out of the way with 2D Composite and 3D Surface masks
• Focal length estimation: get precise tracking even when camera parameters are unknown
• Zoom shot tracking: track focal length change automatically
• Ready for pipelines: export your tracking results outside Blender in any animation supporting format
• Track FaceBuilder heads: create custom heads in FaceBuilder and track them with GeoTracker
• Built-in texturing: project and bake texture from video onto your 3D model

GeoTracker is currently in free beta. We’re on the lookout for engaging use-cases and examples. Share your works and tag us to get into our highlights!

To help you get started quickly, we’ve prepared a written guide and two video tutorials uncovering the basics of tracking and a head tracking use-case in combination with our FaceBuilder. More video guides are on their way!