Attributes are interface elements in Anchorpoint that can be added to any file, folder, or tasks. Using Attributes, you can create shot lists, asset databases, or build task lists.

Where are my files hosted?

Anchorpoint does not host your files, ensuring there is no vendor lock-in. It requires an existing Git server, such as GitHub, or a self-hosted solution. You can also work with Dropbox if your workflow requires it.

What file types does Anchorpoint support?

You can apply asset management features such as tagging or commenting to any file and use a custom thumbnail. Anchorpoint can generate thumbnails for common image and video formats such as png, mp4, etc., as well as psd, psb, exr, hdr, tif, tga, svg, ai, pdf, obj, gltf, glb, fbx, blend, c4d, uasset, umap, sbs, sbsar and other industry-relevant file formats.

How is the metadata (tags, comments, templates) shared between team members?

Anchorpoint does not create a database file alongside the original files. It shares the metadata through a cloud service that runs in the background. This ensures that your team receives real-time updates and notifications when, for example, you add a comment with an @mention.

I use Google Drive or Dropbox to share my files, what does Anchorpoint then do here?

Anchorpoint takes care of the metadata (tags, comments, templates, etc.) to make these assets easier to manage. Dropbox and Google Drive sync files, but they don't have a way to organize your assets outside of normal folder structures. Anchorpoint has a much richer system that you can use to organize your assets. It also allows you to perform reviews and approval steps.

Do I need to learn how to use Git to manage my 3D assets?

Not at all. We focus on non-technical users who want to do their work with as little interaction with the production pipeline as possible. Anchorpoint handles the technical 'Git' parts in the background, providing you with a simple interface for file distribution and asset reviews.

How does Anchorpoint handle large binary files and locking?

Anchorpoint is 100% compatible with Git but extends it by adding a cloud-managed metadata system. This allows for centralized configuration and a file-locking system capable of locking 1,000 files in under a second—features essential for game development that standard Git lacks.

Reviews and Approvals

Frictionless communication between artists and leads

Solve file distribution and communication problems in your project. Use Anchorpoint for visual asset reviews and approvals while keeping your entire project on Git.

Version control and reviews connected

Keep your entire iteration cycle in a single application

Review your team’s contributions

Keep track of every change without digging through folders. Anchorpoint provides a visual history of your project, showing you exactly who added or modified an asset.

Dark-themed code repository in Anchorpoint showing timeline of commits, including updates to a dragon market scene and UI score files.

Assign a lead and request Approval

Anchorpoint allows artists to flag their assets for review and sends a notification to the lead when an asset is ready for inspection.

Provide feedback with rich annotations

Anchorpoint enables you to leave specific notes directly on assets, providing the context needed to improve an item until it is ready for the final product.

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Daily reviews on video, images and 3D models in Anchorpoint

Frame-accurate annotations

Annotate specific frames in a scene or video to show artists precisely what needs to change.

Notifications

Get notified when an asset is ready for review or when a lead has approved your latest commit.

Attributes

Use custom tags and metadata to make assets easy to find, even in projects with thousands of files.

Anchorpoint heavily increases efficiency for studios like ours. All the relevant information and files are in one place, so you don’t need to manage multiple tools.

Nik Hill

Founder & Director
TWENTY THIRD C

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