In addition to the existing full-screen playback mode available on desktop browsers, we now feature an option to view in Theater Mode, which makes the playback full-screen and also hides the playback controls and other browser window features. This is great for screening rooms and conference room projectors.

(Note that Full Screen mode remains unavailable in any browser on iOS due to Web API restrictions on the platform.)

There is a new project setting that allows invitees to join reviews unsynced by default. Invitees can still click the Join Sync button in the upper right corner for synced reviews.

This setting is also available in the Workspace Settings so that you can set the default for all projects, and even enforce them if needed.

The dialog still only shows the option for External Collaborators. Project members can now join reviews unsynced by default using this new setting.

We now have a Project Setting that will automatically set playback ranges on videos to ignore a specified number of frames at the head (Pre-Roll) and tail (Post-Roll) of a clip.

The Item Name Filter option adds flexibility to only apply these settings to clips that contain certain words in their name.

This update gives the Upload Manager a new home in the header at the top of the page. Access your upload progress or recent upload activity here:

Gain more control over your media uploads in SyncSketch with a new dialog that provides real-time insights into your uploads, such as the media name, size, upload duration, progress, and status.

Explore all the features SyncSketch has to offer through new dialogs and the addition of a visual indicator (e.g. below on the "Media" tab) that showcases extended functionalities:

With just a click, get comprehensive details and uncover features you might be missing, as well as additional options:

Gain a deeper understanding of what SyncSketch can offer and don’t miss any option that could optimize your workflow.

We've made various improvements, from enhanced search in the notes panel to fixing broken links, so you can better concentrate on your creative workflow confidently:

In this update, we've introduced several enhancements to improve your user experience and bolster security across our platform. Key features include the introduction of context menus, making it easier to navigate and interact with your content. We've also prioritized security with the removal of publicly accessible projects, offering a more secure way to share individual reviews. Integration with ShotGrid has been streamlined, ensuring proper synchronization and enhancing image quality.

We've made various improvements, from enhanced whiteboard creation to fixing broken links and offering better responsiveness for smaller screens. Overall, this update is all about convenience, security, and a more user-friendly experience, ensuring you can focus on your creative work with peace of mind.

We are excited to announce , which brings a range of enhancements and expanded compatibility.

Key Updates:

Features and Benefits:

Our Maya plugin empowers you to achieve more with SyncSketch, enhancing your workflow and collaboration possibilities:

For a more detailed understanding of the Maya plugin and its capabilities, we invite you to watch our Maya Integration Quick Intro VideoDocumentation.

SyncSketch’s Free and Indie plans have been updated to ensure a sustainable and robust platform for everyone. Here's what's new:

For expanding needs, you can upgrade to the Team or Enterprise plans which offer even more powerful features like the ability to add unlimited seats, 3D model viewer, API access, and extensive content security features.

You can now save and update your favorite filter settings as within the Media Tab! When you have filter settings the way you want them, click and give it a name. It will appear in the new Bookmarks button menu, seen here:

The Manage Bookmarks dialog allows you to , , , or saved bookmarks.

In this example, the Manage Bookmarks dialog is used to duplicate a bookmark that shows one student’s recent work, and then to rename it to set up a corresponding bookmark for another student.

In the Save Bookmark dialog, existing bookmarks that match what you begin to type appear in a list below. Selecting from this list allows you to update that bookmark with the current settings.

In this example, the renamed duplicate is updated to display the correct student’s recent work in the Media Tab.

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Enterprise workspace administrators now have

By enabling the new Invite Approvals feature, SyncSketch Workspace Owners and Admins receive notifications when a new user is invited to their workspace (or project). Before the invitation is passed on to the recipient, the administrator must approve it from a simple management interface.

The option appears in the tab of the :

Workspace admins will be notified of pending invites via email, and in a dialog when they log in, and in the Workspace Settings > Users tab:

Each of these notifications can take workspace admins to the new dedicated Pending Invite Requests dialog. Quickly manage the pending invitation by either approving or declining requests here.

Additionally, admins can now easily follow up with workspace usage and seat count:

This allows SyncSketch Workspace admins to monitor and control seat counts with a streamlined, minimally-invasive approval process.

An invited user is not counted in the workspace usage until the moment the user the invitation. Consequently, approving an invite will not immediately decrement the available seats. Also, this means that there can be more pending invites than available seats.

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Clicking on the action menu gives access to a “Resolve note” action which marks the Note as Resolved, making it easier to track your progress.

In addition, you can choose whether to display resolved notes. Displaying them allows you to see who marked it as resolved; hiding them removes clutter from the Notes panel.

By default, Resolved notes remain visible in the Notes panel. You can uncheck to display only unresolved threads. When a Note is resolved, the thread is hidden in the Notes panel. Resolved notes are not deleted; setting will reveal them once again.

When you choose , there is now a new “Note Status” column that indicates whether a Note is resolved.

In addition, we’ve made a variety of cosmetic and usability improvements to the Notes Panel in order to make comment/reply threads more manageable and improve use of space. And we think it looks nicer. (After all, artists shouldn’t have to use ugly tools!)

You can now clearly see which notes and replies belong together, as threads.

When a thread is not selected, the oldesst replies in the thread can be collapsed in order to reduce visual clutter in the Notes Panel:

It is also easier to switch from a General to a Frame comment and vice-versa: just check or uncheck the box on the bottom left of the commenting area:

Note Actions are now accessible from an (three dots) instead of icons along the bottom. (You can still paste from the system clipboard while editing comment text to attach images to comments and replies as well.)

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Project members can now by using the date filter. When filtering by , the presets for time ranges like no longer simply preset the date range on the calendar. The filter can now be stored with "relative dates." Moreover, the relative dates are part of the page's URL.

You can store these searches as bookmarks in your browser, which means you can quickly get back to that search anytime you want, and the results of your saved search will be automatically updated with any new media uploads that fit that search.

For example, if you have a weekly task to review everything uploaded that week, you can set up the filter once and save a bookmark. Every Friday, you can load that bookmark to see everything uploaded since the previous week. Each time you access a previously saved bookmark, its search results will remain current.

Please see Manage Media with the Media Tab for more information about how to manage your media.

For a deeper dive into all the changes in 2.20, see full release notes below.