Boris FX has done it again! Their latest release, Mocha Pro 2024, has significantly enhanced this industry-standard planar tracking software. The most exciting update? The integration of the core solver from the powerful 3D tracking app, SynthEyes. Let’s dive into the key changes and what this means for your workflow.
SynthEyes Power: Robust Tracking Meets Mocha’s Flexibility
The star of Mocha Pro 2024 is the reimagined Camera Solve module. By utilizing SynthEyes’ core solver, you now have incredibly robust camera solves alongside Mocha Pro’s renowned planar tracking tools. This opens a world of possibilities! Use roto splines to precisely mask out unwanted areas of your shot (like those pesky occlusions) for cleaner, more reliable tracking. Plus, project Mocha’s PowerMeshes as static 3D meshes for even more scene integration.
The updated solver comes with its own dedicated 3D viewer. See your solve results in real-time within Mocha, eliminating the need for constant exporting.
Pipeline Power-Up: USD Support and Beyond
Mocha Pro 2024 wants to play nicely with your existing tools. Import USD assets to visualize draft results directly over your scene, or export camera data in USD format for use in applications like 3ds Max, Blender, Cinema 4D, Houdini, Maya, and Nuke.
That’s not all! Export 3D solves to SynthEyes for intricate match-moving tasks, send 3D data via FBX, or easily add nulls to your After Effects projects.
Smooth Workflow, Speedy Results
Mocha Pro 2024 delivers workflow and performance improvements that’ll make you smile. New Linear and Constant keyframe options with Skip or Step functionality streamline your tracking even further. Need to track something that goes off-screen? The new Extrapolate Track feature has you covered! It uses existing data to keep the magic going.
The cherry on top is blazing-fast rendering speeds for inserts (up to 15x faster!) and much snappier Python scripting.
Get Your Hands on Mocha Pro 2024
Mocha Pro 2024 is available now in standalone, Adobe, Avid, and OFX plugin formats. Check the system requirements on the Boris FX site. Upgrade options and new licenses start at $695.
