The best thing about SynthEyes is the ability to track patterns. There are various types of pattern identification and arrays of methods you can use in film. The survey shots are amazing as well as the reference geometry.

SynthEyes' tracking algorithm is generally quite accurate, and has an array of options for different types of pattern identification (though I rarely find myself using anything other than rgb). Solving is also generally quite intelligent, although I do find I sometimes get different results when solving the same shot with the same settings? By far the best features are the use of survey shots or reference geometry, which allow for significantly more accurate solves on shots that otherwise seem impossible.

SynthEyes has a clear, simple interface. It's not convoluted or under-designed. All the buttons are an easy read. It has a quick solution for automatic tracking as well as controlled, supervised track. It's an amazing program because it's reliable on fast, automatic track. There's also lot of tutorials from the actual inventor Russ Anderson. So this is someone who stands by their product. Even though I use an older version, it still works on the newer OS. I always appreciate this about any software that doesn't become obsolete when OSes are updated. So no forced to upgrade or money pit. 3D tracking has become a "thing" in recent years. Heck, even phones and social media has 3D face tracking. However, that doesn't negate the need for a Pro 3D tracking solution. Let me reiterate, it doesn't negate the need for a "specialized" pro 3D tracking system. Industry work takes industrial strenght software. Even After Effects has a 3D tracker nowadays, but it's not the same as software designed specifically for 3D tracking. SynthEyes handles shots that would not be doable with generalist tracking software. A true 3D tracker has layers of controls specifically for hard-to-track or "bad" shots. So you don't just run a filter over a scene and wish for the best. You can take control of slippage and predetermine the outcome of your tracks with supervised tracks. This supervised method of tracking separates the deep end from the kiddie pool. Some trackers are good at doing short, challenging tracks, but Syntheyes does long tracks well. There's other features in SynthEyes like replacing or rotoscoping out a car in a background. Syntheyes also has a measurement system for scale. It can also geometry from video. So SynthEyes can track objects and not just backgrounds or scenes. It's film production worthy because you can track on a low proxy and transfer the data to a larger resolution format.