We're introducing brand new navigation to SyncSketch! This is an "opt-in" feature for now, so we'd love for you to check it out and let us know what you think!

We've chosen a sidebar design that we feel is much more streamlined, and gives our users a better sense of where they are within the Workspace>Project>Review structure. In addition to feeling more intuitive, some additional benefits offered by the new design include:

Check out our Updated Navigation support article for more info!

At long last, we now have Aspect Ratio Mattes, as well as several types of Overlays for use in the player. Use our new Guides menu, seen in the image below, to adjust the settings. Our convenient keyboard shortcut of "shift+g" allows the Mattes and Overlays to be quickly turned off and on!

Check out our Using Guides to add Aspect Ratio Mattes & Overlays support article for more info!

We're putting more power into your hands by introducing a couple new ways you can manage your account, without waiting on us!

We've put an end to the back and forth once required with our support team to set up, or update your SAML configuration. Now you can complete the entire process from within your Workspace Settings!

Check out our Self-Service SSO support article for more info!

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Sometimes you just know what you want! We've now unlocked the ability to start a trial and ultimately purchase or upgrade to our Enterprise plan - without the need to interface directly with our sales team.

Don't worry, our team is still here to help when you need them, but now you don't have to wait for business hours if you wake up in the middle of the night with a sudden craving to try our advanced features!

Check out our Subscription Adjustments support article for more info on how to adjust your current plan or switch to a different one!

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Paste an item straight from your clipboard using Ctrl/Meta+V or by using our Add Media Menu. A big time saver to quickly add screenshots into your review sessions.

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We're excited to share two major new features!

A great option if your feedback is easier to express by speaking it, rather than typing it.

Want to use sound effects to convey an idea or simply describe something in detail that comes out easier when speaking? Give this a try!

If your studio is using Jira as a tracking tool, this integration will help you link SyncSketch comments to existing Jira issues, or create new issues based on the comments.

It's here! Rather than having one big bucket of media items in your review, you can now organize your media into custom sections that you create.

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.