--- title: ftrack's 2021 in numbers - ftrack description: A celebratory look at some of the milestones that have defined ftrack's 2021—from Academy Awards to mountain-top DJ sets in Korea. image: https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Year-in-numbers-2021_featured_3-4.png --- # ftrack's 2021 in numbers A celebratory look at some of the milestones that have defined ftrack's 2021—from Academy Awards to mountain-top DJ sets in Korea. [Creative Professionals ](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/blog/tag/creative-professionals#creative-professionals) [Mahey Qadir](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/blog/author/mahey-qadir)12.17.217 min read ##### [TABLE OF CONTENTS](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/blog/ftracks-2021-in-numbers#) loading... [Previous ](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/blog/frack-studio-december-2021-update) [Next ](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/blog/vfx-producer-darren-bell-on-snowpiercers-remote-visual-effects)   #### 2021 was nothing if not eventful, full of highs, lows, and surprises. At ftrack, we kept our focus on improving our products, introducing some new ones, and welcoming many talented new people to the ftrack team. Let’s take a look at some of the major milestones we celebrated along the way!   2021 was nothing if not eventful, full of highs, lows, and surprises. At ftrack, we kept our focus on improving our products, introducing some new ones, and welcoming many talented new people to the ftrack team. Let’s take a look at some of the major milestones we celebrated along the way!       ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Academy-Awards_ftrack_team_1.jpg?width=1581&height=1094&name=Academy-Awards_ftrack_team_1.jpg) # 1 *Academy Award*   In February 2021, [ftrack Studio](https://www.ftrack.com/en/studio) was recognized with a Technical Achievement Award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for contributions to filmmaking. (Making it the second ftrack product to do so—[cineSync](https://www.ftrack.com/en/cinesync) got there first!) [Learn more](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/02/ftrack-studio-academy-award.html)       ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Academy-Awards_ftrack_team_1.jpg?width=1581&height=1094&name=Academy-Awards_ftrack_team_1.jpg) # 1 *Academy Award*   In February 2021, [ftrack Studio](https://www.ftrack.com/en/studio) was recognized with a Technical Achievement Award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for contributions to filmmaking. (Making it the second ftrack product to do so—[cineSync](https://www.ftrack.com/en/cinesync) got there first!) [Learn more](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/02/ftrack-studio-academy-award.html)       # 1 *new product*     We launched cineSync Play, a free-forever local desktop app for frame-accurate playback and review of high-res frame sequences. Join the beta today! [Learn more about cineSync Play](https://www.ftrack.com/en/cinesync-play)   [![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cineSync-Play_October-2021_1-3.jpg?width=1141&height=695&name=cineSync-Play_October-2021_1-3.jpg) ](https://www.ftrack.com/en/cinesync-play)         # 1 *new product*     We launched cineSync Play, a free-forever local desktop app for frame-accurate playback and review of high-res frame sequences. Join the beta today! [Learn more about cineSync Play](https://www.ftrack.com/en/cinesync-play)     [![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cineSync-Play_October-2021_1-3.jpg?width=1141&height=695&name=cineSync-Play_October-2021_1-3.jpg) ](https://www.ftrack.com/en/cinesync-play)           ##### *Michael Perdew, Luma Pictures*   > ”ftrack Studio allows supervisors to have more direct contact with artists, even though they may not be in the same time zone.   [Watch the video](https://www.ftrack.com/en/ftrack-studio-for-vfx-producers) # 2 *VFX Producers*   Jeremy Moore, Head of Production at CoSA VFX, and Michael Perdew, VFX Producer at Luma Pictures told us how ftrack Studio helps them in their day-to-day.       ##### *Jeremy Moore, CoSA VFX*   # 2 *VFX Producers*   ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Michael-Perdew-Luma_2021-800x800-1.jpg?width=600&height=800&name=Michael-Perdew-Luma_2021-800x800-1.jpg) ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Jeremy-Moore_2021-600x800-1.jpg?width=600&height=800&name=Jeremy-Moore_2021-600x800-1.jpg)   Jeremy Moore, Head of Production at CoSA VFX, and Michael Perdew, VFX Producer at Luma Pictures told us how ftrack Studio helps them in their day-to-day.   > ”ftrack Studio allows supervisors to have more direct contact with artists, even though they may not be in the same time zone.   [Watch the video](https://www.ftrack.com/en/ftrack-studio-for-vfx-producers)         # 2.0! We updated *ftrack Connect* ftrack Connect 2.0 is based on a new framework, making it easier than ever for developers to extend and customize their studio pipeline. You can join the beta below!   [Learn more about Connect](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/10/pipeline-developers-invited-to-the-ftrack-connect-2-0-public-beta.html)   ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Connect-2_0-2021.jpg?width=1410&height=839&name=Connect-2_0-2021.jpg) [Play Video ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnSeHSu5kvw)       # 2.0! We updated *ftrack Connect* ftrack Connect 2.0 is based on a new framework, making it easier than ever for developers to extend and customize their studio pipeline. You can join the beta below!   [Learn more about Connect](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/10/pipeline-developers-invited-to-the-ftrack-connect-2-0-public-beta.html)     ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Connect-2_0-2021.jpg?width=1410&height=839&name=Connect-2_0-2021.jpg) [Play Video ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnSeHSu5kvw)       # 6 *ftrack LiveTalks*   ftrack China hosted six fantastic talks with Pinta Studios, NetEase, Nova Film, and Shanghai Vision, who spoke about animation, VFX pipelines, and collaboration. If you’re fluent in Chinese, be sure to check out the videos below! [See all the ftrack LiveTalks](https://space.bilibili.com/395785597/channel/detail?cid=190461&ctype=0)   ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ftrack-LiveTalks-2021.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=ftrack-LiveTalks-2021.jpg)       # 6 *ftrack LiveTalks*   ftrack China hosted six fantastic talks with Pinta Studios, NetEase, Nova Film, and Shanghai Vision, who spoke about animation, VFX pipelines, and collaboration. If you’re fluent in Chinese, be sure to check out the videos below! [See all the ftrack LiveTalks](https://space.bilibili.com/395785597/channel/detail?cid=190461&ctype=0)   ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ftrack-LiveTalks-2021.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=ftrack-LiveTalks-2021.jpg)         # 13 *customer stories* #### Including…                       4   #### Mind-bending sci-fis 3   #### Superheroes 2   #### Arguing orcs 1   #### Ryan Reynolds     [See all of our customer stories](https://www.ftrack.com/en/why-ftrack#customer-stories-why-ftrack)         # 13 *customer stories*   ### Including…   #### **4** mind-bending sci-fis #### **3** superheroes #### **2** arguing orcs #### **1** Ryan Reynolds                           [See all customer stories](https://www.ftrack.com/en/why-ftrack#customer-stories-why-ftrack)       ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ftrack-team-2021_2.jpg?width=2000&height=1430&name=ftrack-team-2021_2.jpg) ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ftrack-team-2021_4.png?width=459&height=655&name=ftrack-team-2021_4.png) ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ftrack-office-2021_5.jpg?width=700&height=500&name=ftrack-office-2021_5.jpg) # 26   ## people *joined ftrack* Like [Andrew](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/06/ftrack-global-customer-support-manager-andrew-lawrence.html), [Tram](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/09/tram-le-jones-vp-of-solutions.html), [Beth](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/11/meet-beth-dewhirst-ftracks-global-training-manager.html), and [Tommy](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/10/meet-tommy-kiser-ftracks-head-of-professional-services.html).   #### We work with…     ### 54   #### people in ### 7   #### countries and ### 19   #### cities!     [Want to join? We're hiring!](https://www.ftrack.com/en/about/careers)       ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ftrack-team-2021_2.jpg?width=2000&height=1430&name=ftrack-team-2021_2.jpg) ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ftrack-team-2021_4.png?width=459&height=655&name=ftrack-team-2021_4.png) ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ftrack-office-2021_5.jpg?width=700&height=500&name=ftrack-office-2021_5.jpg)   # 26   ## people *joined ftrack* Like [Andrew](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/06/ftrack-global-customer-support-manager-andrew-lawrence.html), [Tram](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/09/tram-le-jones-vp-of-solutions.html), [Beth](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/11/meet-beth-dewhirst-ftracks-global-training-manager.html), and [Tommy](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/10/meet-tommy-kiser-ftracks-head-of-professional-services.html).   #### We work with…     ### 54   #### people in ### 7   #### countries and ### 19   #### cities!     [Want to join? We're hiring!](https://www.ftrack.com/en/about/careers)       ![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)   # 37 *videos released*   Including…an [ftrack Studio refresher](https://www.ftrack.com/en/webinars/ftrack-studio-refresher), [a customer showreel bursting with beautiful imagery](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/03/watch-the-ftrack-2021-customer-showreel.html), several discussions on [going remote](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/04/fmx-2021-creating-from-home.html), an [overview of ftrack Review](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKkUtsz4v5s) and [review workflows with ftrack](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClcsyOXeHcw), a [high-level look at ftrack Studio](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK_7_ygyKLs), a [deep dive into Actions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQyJ3AKtNJ8)…and so much more! [See all ftrack videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJBp7zpMHstMFc11qTb5OKw?view_as=subscriber)     ![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)   ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ftrack-Studio-overview-video-2021.gif?width=700&height=393&name=ftrack-Studio-overview-video-2021.gif)   # 37 *videos released*   Including…an [ftrack Studio refresher](https://www.ftrack.com/en/webinars/ftrack-studio-refresher), [a customer showreel bursting with beautiful imagery](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/03/watch-the-ftrack-2021-customer-showreel.html), several discussions on [going remote](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/04/fmx-2021-creating-from-home.html), an [overview of ftrack Review](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKkUtsz4v5s) and [review workflows with ftrack](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClcsyOXeHcw), a [high-level look at ftrack Studio](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK_7_ygyKLs), a [deep dive into Actions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQyJ3AKtNJ8)…and so much more! [See all ftrack videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJBp7zpMHstMFc11qTb5OKw?view_as=subscriber)   ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ftrack-remote-webinar-video-2021.gif?width=700&height=393&name=ftrack-remote-webinar-video-2021.gif)       [![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fudge-Animation_production-goals_featured-c.png?width=600&height=339&name=Fudge-Animation_production-goals_featured-c.png) ](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/09/how-to-set-up-effective-production-goals-with-fudge-animation.html)     # 68 *tips offered*     Whether you wanted to know more about [scientific theory in FX](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/09/using-scientific-theory-in-your-houdini-fx.html), [Smart Vectors in Nuke](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/09/smart-vectors-in-nuke-tips-and-tricks.html),[ managing large shot counts](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/05/7-tips-for-managing-large-shot-counts.html), or [how to become a pipeline TD](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/09/what-is-a-pipeline-td.html), we had you covered this year. [See all our tips and tricks](https://www.ftrack.com/en/category/tips-and-tricks)       [![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fudge-Animation_production-goals_featured-c.png?width=600&height=339&name=Fudge-Animation_production-goals_featured-c.png) ](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/09/how-to-set-up-effective-production-goals-with-fudge-animation.html)     # 68 *tips offered*     Whether you wanted to know more about [scientific theory in FX](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/09/using-scientific-theory-in-your-houdini-fx.html), [Smart Vectors in Nuke](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/09/smart-vectors-in-nuke-tips-and-tricks.html),[ managing large shot counts](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/05/7-tips-for-managing-large-shot-counts.html), or [how to become a pipeline TD](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/09/what-is-a-pipeline-td.html), we had you covered this year. [See all our tips and tricks](https://www.ftrack.com/en/category/tips-and-tricks)       # 227 *feature releases*, fixes, and changes   [ftrack Studio](https://www.ftrack.com/en/studio), [ftrack Review](https://www.ftrack.com/en/review), [cineSync](https://www.ftrack.com/en/cinesync), and [cineSync Play](https://www.ftrack.com/en/cinesync-play) all saw a lot of attention this year, with a ton of releases, fixes, and improvements to streamline your workflows. [See more releases](https://www.ftrack.com/en/category/release)     ** #### A consistent review experience Standardized internal and external reviews in ftrack Studio.   ** #### ftrack Review updates URL invites, a new vertical playlist, and improved annotations!   ** #### cineSync Play releases We’ve updated the cineSync Play beta four times since its release.   ** #### Animation ghosting New annotation features arrive in cineSync, making it easy to illustrate intention.   ** #### Custom attribute links Opening up new ways to work with ftrack Studio.   ** #### Much more to come… 2022 will be a big year for ftrack releases. Watch this space for exciting announcements.     # 227 *feature releases*, fixes, and changes   [ftrack Studio](https://www.ftrack.com/en/studio), [ftrack Review](https://www.ftrack.com/en/review), [cineSync](https://www.ftrack.com/en/cinesync), and [cineSync Play](https://www.ftrack.com/en/cinesync-play) all saw a lot of attention this year, with a ton of releases, fixes, and improvements to streamline your workflows. [See more releases](https://www.ftrack.com/en/category/release)     ** #### A consistent review experience Standardized internal and external reviews in ftrack Studio.   ** #### ftrack Review updates URL invites, a new vertical playlist, and improved annotations!   ** #### cineSync Play releases We’ve updated the cineSync Play beta four times since its release.   ** #### Animation ghosting New annotation features arrive in cineSync, making it easy to illustrate intention.   ** #### Custom attribute links Opening up new ways to work with ftrack Studio.   ** #### Much more to come… 2022 will be a big year for ftrack releases. Watch this space for exciting announcements.       # *360-degree video* added to cineSync   > ”Working with the cineSync team to implement the new 360 latlong viewer into cineSync was a total treat! We can now view latlongs in cineSync to create new shots, annotate them, and save the results in a heartbeat. It’s a game changer. > > Jake MorrisonVFX Supervisor, Marvel [Learn more](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/04/360-video-review-for-virtual-production.html)   ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Virtual-Production_ftrack_cineSync.jpg?width=1600&height=924&name=Virtual-Production_ftrack_cineSync.jpg)     # *360-degree video* added to cineSync   > ”Working with the cineSync team to implement the new 360 latlong viewer into cineSync was a total treat! We can now view latlongs in cineSync to create new shots, annotate them, and save the results in a heartbeat. It’s a game changer. > > Jake MorrisonVFX Supervisor, Marvel [Learn more](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/04/360-video-review-for-virtual-production.html)   ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Virtual-Production_ftrack_cineSync.jpg?width=1600&height=924&name=Virtual-Production_ftrack_cineSync.jpg)       # ∞ possibilities added with *custom attribute links* We added custom attribute links to ftrack Studio, so you can link existing objects and create even more powerful and practical views. The possibilities are endless!   [Learn about custom attribute links](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/09/how-to-use-custom-attribute-links-in-ftrack-studio.html)   ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ftrack-Studio-Dec-2021-update_group-by-custom-attribute-links-4.jpg?width=1200&height=683&name=ftrack-Studio-Dec-2021-update_group-by-custom-attribute-links-4.jpg)       # ∞ possibilities added with *custom attribute links* We added custom attribute links to ftrack Studio, so you can link existing objects and create even more powerful and practical views. The possibilities are endless!   [Learn about custom attribute links](https://www.ftrack.com/en/2021/09/how-to-use-custom-attribute-links-in-ftrack-studio.html)     ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ftrack-Studio-Dec-2021-update_group-by-custom-attribute-links-4.jpg?width=1200&height=683&name=ftrack-Studio-Dec-2021-update_group-by-custom-attribute-links-4.jpg)         > ”2021 was another incredible year for ftrack. I'm so proud to have seen the team grow worldwide, with new people joining us from Seoul, Texas, Montreal, and beyond. It's also been fantastic to launch a new product in cineSync Play, grow new company divisions like Solutions and Customer Success, and, of course, win our second Academy Award for all of the team's ongoing and unfaltering hard work. > > ftrack is 10 next year, which is a massive milestone for us. 2022 will mark a decade of hard work, growing products, and thousands of mind-blowing projects created by our excellent customers. We're so proud that our customers continue to join us on this journey, and I thank you all for your support! I can't wait to reveal what's coming next for the ftrack story but know this—big things are coming that will take our platform and your projects to the next level. > > Fredrik LimsäterCEO, ftrack ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/fredrik-limsater-ceo-ftrack-%E2%80%93-smaller-1.png?width=100&height=100&name=fredrik-limsater-ceo-ftrack-%E2%80%93-smaller-1.png)   ![](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fredrik-signature-removebg.png?width=290&height=84&name=Fredrik-signature-removebg.png)   # Bonus round!       ** ## 14 languages spoken at ftrack, including Spanish, Japanese, and, of course, Swedish.   ** ## 3 ftrack babies born over 2021. Welcome to the world, little ones!   ** ## 19 sourdough loaves baked (at least) by Technical Support Engineer Dan Fleming!   ** ## 250k Slack messages sent. They weren’t *all* gifs of cute animals.   ** ## 3 company quizzes—and one long post-question debate about Zelda release dates…   ** ## 1 DJ set performed on a mountain, by Support Manager Andrew Lawrence.     # Bonus round!     ** ## 14 languages spoken at ftrack, including Spanish, Japanese, and, of course, Swedish.   ** ## 3 ftrack babies born over 2021. Welcome to the world, little ones!   ** ## 19 sourdough loaves baked (at least) by Technical Support Engineer Dan Fleming!   ** ## 250k Slack messages sent. They weren’t *all* gifs of cute animals.   ** ## 3 company quizzes—and one long post-question debate about Zelda release dates…   ** ## 1 DJ set performed on a mountain, by Support Manager Andrew Lawrence. ### Take the next step Talk with our team to discuss your specific challenges and needs. 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At ftrack, we kept our focus on improving our products, introducing some new ones, and welcoming many talented new people to the ftrack team. Let’s take a look at some of the major milestones we celebrated along the way! 2021 was nothing if not eventful, full of highs, lows, and surprises. At ftrack, we kept our focus on improving our products, introducing some new ones, and welcoming many talented new people to the ftrack team. Let’s take a look at some of the major milestones we celebrated along the way! 1 Academy Award In February 2021, ftrack Studio was recognized with a Technical Achievement Award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for contributions to filmmaking. (Making it the second ftrack product to do so—cineSync got there first!) Learn more 1 Academy Award In February 2021, ftrack Studio was recognized with a Technical Achievement Award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for contributions to filmmaking. (Making it the second ftrack product to do so—cineSync got there first!) Learn more 1 new product We launched cineSync Play, a free-forever local desktop app for frame-accurate playback and review of high-res frame sequences. Join the beta today! Learn more about cineSync Play 1 new product We launched cineSync Play, a free-forever local desktop app for frame-accurate playback and review of high-res frame sequences. Join the beta today! Learn more about cineSync Play Michael Perdew, Luma Pictures ”ftrack Studio allows supervisors to have more direct contact with artists, even though they may not be in the same time zone. Watch the video 2 VFX Producers Jeremy Moore, Head of Production at CoSA VFX, and Michael Perdew, VFX Producer at Luma Pictures told us how ftrack Studio helps them in their day-to-day. Jeremy Moore, CoSA VFX 2 VFX Producers Jeremy Moore, Head of Production at CoSA VFX, and Michael Perdew, VFX Producer at Luma Pictures told us how ftrack Studio helps them in their day-to-day. ”ftrack Studio allows supervisors to have more direct contact with artists, even though they may not be in the same time zone. Watch the video 2.0! We updated ftrack Connect ftrack Connect 2.0 is based on a new framework, making it easier than ever for developers to extend and customize their studio pipeline. You can join the beta below! Learn more about Connect Play Video 2.0! We updated ftrack Connect ftrack Connect 2.0 is based on a new framework, making it easier than ever for developers to extend and customize their studio pipeline. You can join the beta below! Learn more about Connect Play Video 6 ftrack LiveTalks ftrack China hosted six fantastic talks with Pinta Studios, NetEase, Nova Film, and Shanghai Vision, who spoke about animation, VFX pipelines, and collaboration. If you’re fluent in Chinese, be sure to check out the videos below! See all the ftrack LiveTalks 6 ftrack LiveTalks ftrack China hosted six fantastic talks with Pinta Studios, NetEase, Nova Film, and Shanghai Vision, who spoke about animation, VFX pipelines, and collaboration. If you’re fluent in Chinese, be sure to check out the videos below! See all the ftrack LiveTalks 13 customer stories Including… 4 Mind-bending sci-fis 3 Superheroes 2 Arguing orcs 1 Ryan Reynolds See all of our customer stories 13 customer stories Including… 4 mind-bending sci-fis 3 superheroes 2 arguing orcs 1 Ryan Reynolds See all customer stories 26 people joined ftrack Like Andrew, Tram, Beth, and Tommy. We work with… 54 people in 7 countries and 19 cities! Want to join? We're hiring! 26 people joined ftrack Like Andrew, Tram, Beth, and Tommy. We work with… 54 people in 7 countries and 19 cities! Want to join? We're hiring! 37 videos released Including…an ftrack Studio refresher, a customer showreel bursting with beautiful imagery, several discussions on going remote, an overview of ftrack Review and review workflows with ftrack, a high-level look at ftrack Studio, a deep dive into Actions…and so much more! See all ftrack videos 37 videos released Including…an ftrack Studio refresher, a customer showreel bursting with beautiful imagery, several discussions on going remote, an overview of ftrack Review and review workflows with ftrack, a high-level look at ftrack Studio, a deep dive into Actions…and so much more! See all ftrack videos 68 tips offered Whether you wanted to know more about scientific theory in FX, Smart Vectors in Nuke, managing large shot counts, or how to become a pipeline TD, we had you covered this year. See all our tips and tricks 68 tips offered Whether you wanted to know more about scientific theory in FX, Smart Vectors in Nuke, managing large shot counts, or how to become a pipeline TD, we had you covered this year. See all our tips and tricks 227 feature releases, fixes, and changes ftrack Studio, ftrack Review, cineSync, and cineSync Play all saw a lot of attention this year, with a ton of releases, fixes, and improvements to streamline your workflows. See more releases A consistent review experience Standardized internal and external reviews in ftrack Studio. ftrack Review updates URL invites, a new vertical playlist, and improved annotations! cineSync Play releases We’ve updated the cineSync Play beta four times since its release. Animation ghosting New annotation features arrive in cineSync, making it easy to illustrate intention. Custom attribute links Opening up new ways to work with ftrack Studio. Much more to come… 2022 will be a big year for ftrack releases. Watch this space for exciting announcements. 227 feature releases, fixes, and changes ftrack Studio, ftrack Review, cineSync, and cineSync Play all saw a lot of attention this year, with a ton of releases, fixes, and improvements to streamline your workflows. See more releases A consistent review experience Standardized internal and external reviews in ftrack Studio. ftrack Review updates URL invites, a new vertical playlist, and improved annotations! cineSync Play releases We’ve updated the cineSync Play beta four times since its release. Animation ghosting New annotation features arrive in cineSync, making it easy to illustrate intention. Custom attribute links Opening up new ways to work with ftrack Studio. Much more to come… 2022 will be a big year for ftrack releases. Watch this space for exciting announcements. 360-degree video added to cineSync ”Working with the cineSync team to implement the new 360 latlong viewer into cineSync was a total treat! We can now view latlongs in cineSync to create new shots, annotate them, and save the results in a heartbeat. It’s a game changer. Jake MorrisonVFX Supervisor, Marvel Learn more 360-degree video added to cineSync ”Working with the cineSync team to implement the new 360 latlong viewer into cineSync was a total treat! We can now view latlongs in cineSync to create new shots, annotate them, and save the results in a heartbeat. It’s a game changer. Jake MorrisonVFX Supervisor, Marvel Learn more ∞ possibilities added with custom attribute links We added custom attribute links to ftrack Studio, so you can link existing objects and create even more powerful and practical views. The possibilities are endless! Learn about custom attribute links ∞ possibilities added with custom attribute links We added custom attribute links to ftrack Studio, so you can link existing objects and create even more powerful and practical views. The possibilities are endless! Learn about custom attribute links ”2021 was another incredible year for ftrack. I'm so proud to have seen the team grow worldwide, with new people joining us from Seoul, Texas, Montreal, and beyond. It's also been fantastic to launch a new product in cineSync Play, grow new company divisions like Solutions and Customer Success, and, of course, win our second Academy Award for all of the team's ongoing and unfaltering hard work. ftrack is 10 next year, which is a massive milestone for us. 2022 will mark a decade of hard work, growing products, and thousands of mind-blowing projects created by our excellent customers. We're so proud that our customers continue to join us on this journey, and I thank you all for your support! I can't wait to reveal what's coming next for the ftrack story but know this—big things are coming that will take our platform and your projects to the next level. Fredrik LimsäterCEO, ftrack Bonus round! 14 languages spoken at ftrack, including Spanish, Japanese, and, of course, Swedish. 3 ftrack babies born over 2021. Welcome to the world, little ones! 19 sourdough loaves baked (at least) by Technical Support Engineer Dan Fleming! 250k Slack messages sent. They weren’t all gifs of cute animals. 3 company quizzes—and one long post-question debate about Zelda release dates… 1 DJ set performed on a mountain, by Support Manager Andrew Lawrence. Bonus round! 14 languages spoken at ftrack, including Spanish, Japanese, and, of course, Swedish. 3 ftrack babies born over 2021. Welcome to the world, little ones! 19 sourdough loaves baked (at least) by Technical Support Engineer Dan Fleming! 250k Slack messages sent. 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