SynaPix Will Also Demonstrate Latest 2D/3D Integration Capabilities

Lowell, MA February 9, 2000-- At NAB 2000 (April 10-13, Las Vegas) SynaPix, Inc. will demonstrate a new NT version of its increasingly-popular 3D matchmoving software, SynaMatch, as well as the latest developments in the company's revolutionary SynaFlex 3D compositing system. Both products will be on display at the Sands Exhibit Hall in Booth #S6557.

SynaPix SynaMatch, formerly named MatchMaker and now available on both the NT and SGI Irix platforms, significantly reduces the time and cost of matchmoving by recovering accurate 3D camera path and scene geometry quickly and reliably on virtually all kinds of shots including hand-held shots, long image sequences, archival footage, helicopter shots, and shots with objects entering and leaving the scene. SynaMatch's intuitive user interface guides users efficiently towards fast, sub-pixel accurate recovery of camera paths and eliminates the need for on-set scene measurements, tracking markers, and robotic camera equipment. SynaMatch is currently in use at Univision, Miami, FL; Side Effects, Venice, CA; Balsmeyer & Everett, NY; and, Toronto-based Topix|Mad Dog, among others.

Key features of SynaMatch include:

Complete resolution independence, including high-definition images
Interactive automatic feature tracking with integrated evaluation tools to ensure high quality results
The ability to set scene scale and scene coordinate system
Direct export of 3D camera path, focal length, 3D scene points, scene scale, and frame of reference to leading animation systems, including SynaFlex, Maya, Softimage, 3D Studio Max (NT only), and Power Animator (Irix only), as well as Discreet Logic's Flint, Flame, and Inferno Systems

AT NAB 2000, SynaPix will also demonstrate SynaFlex, the company's revolutionary system designed to unify the worlds of 2D compositing and 3D animation. Currently undergoing beta testing at leading post production facilities worldwide including Click 3X in NY, 525 in LA, Command Post and Transfer (TOYBOX) in Toronto, Western Images in SF, Crazy Horse in LA and Rushes in London, among others, SynaFlex offers a brand new approach to 3D visual effects creation while augmenting the traditional post-production environment. A first-of-its-kind solution, SynaFlex will allow artist to manipulate live action and computer-generated elements as true 3D objects in an interactive layer-free environment.

NAB attendees can see demonstrations of SynaPix's SynaMatch and SynaFlex in the Sands Exhibit Hall, booth #S6557. To pre-arrange private demonstrations, contact SynaPix at 978-970-5300 x 2805. Complete information on SynaPix's products is available at www.synapix.com.

About SynaPix, Inc.

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, SynaPix is leading the industry in the development of visual scene reconstruction technology. The company is poised to change the world of visual effects creation by bringing together the worlds of 2D and 3D--worlds which currently consist of separate, non-integrated products and processes. With SynaPix solutions, visual effects artists will have the ability to analyze and combine computer-generated 3D imagery and 2D video footage within one unified 3D workspace with the resulting benefits of beautiful, eye-catching visual effects for film and television.

SynaPix has sales offices in New York City and Santa Monica, CA. SynaPix, SynaFlex, and SynaMatch are trademarks of SynaPix, Inc. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.RT-SET to Reveal New Developments in Broadcast and Webcast Showcases at NAB