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Version control

How to collaborate on a Unity project

Unity has retired Unity Collaborate. Learn how to use Git-based version control to collaborate on a project with your team or simply improve your development workflow.

March 4, 2024
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Push and Pull files with Git LFS

Learn the basic commands of the Git LFS and how to use it to manage large Unity and Unreal projects with lots of binary files.

March 1, 2024
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Introducing a new GitLab integration

Introducing our new integration to GitLab, which creates repositories and add members directly from Anchorpoint. The integration supports GitLab's cloud and self-hosted versions and makes it easy for artists to setup projects without learning a new interface.

February 27, 2024
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How to set up a .gitignore file for Unity

Add a .gitignore file to your Unity project to avoid uploading unnecessary files. Learn how to customize it for your own needs.

December 20, 2023
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How to set up a .gitignore file for Unreal Engine

Set up your Git repository properly with a proper .gitignore configuration. Download our template and learn how to customize it for your needs.

December 15, 2023
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How to install Gitea and configure LFS for game development

How to install a self-hosted GitHub alternative called Gitea on a Vultr cloud server. This allows you to host your project files at a low cost and with great flexibility.

December 8, 2023
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Collaborate on Unreal Engine projects with Wevr Virtual Studio and Anchorpoint

Learn how to set up Unreal Engine projects with Wevr Virtual Studio (WVS), streamline collaboration, and automate your workflow using cloud builds. Explore the synergy with Anchorpoint for efficient version control and asset management.

September 12, 2023
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min read

Version Control for Game Jams

Don’t waste time on setting up and teaching version control to your teams. How Anchorpoint supports developers and artists so that they can focus on building a game.

July 28, 2023
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Unreal Engine and GitHub for remote collaboration

Learn how to set up a GitHub repository to share your Unreal Engine project with your team members and understand the basics of Git.

July 21, 2023
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Asset management and productivity

Using World Partition in UE5 when working in a team

How to use World Partition in Unreal Engine for team collaboration and efficient development. We will cover the one file per actor approach and source control.

June 2, 2023
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min read

How to enable ACES in Anchorpoint

How to enable ACES color profiles for your OpenEXR files and how to use custom OCIO configuration files.

March 16, 2023
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How to link Notion with your local files and folders

Open the file browser directly from Notion to link your files and folders with a hyperlink. Works for Windows and macOS.

July 18, 2023
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min read

How to map a folder to a drive letter on Windows

Overcome the Windows path length limit, fix issues with linked files and avoid long browsing times by mapping a commonly used folder to a drive letter.

December 1, 2022
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min read

Remote workflows for creative teams

In this article, we'll take a look at asset management for remote workflows. We will look at Google Drive, Notion, and Frame.io, as well as Anchorpoint, which is a media asset manager.

October 26, 2022
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min read

Change the audio in a video file

Add or remove audio (e.g. music) in a video without re-encoding, fully offline.

October 7, 2022
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min read

Convert an image sequence to mp4 video

How to convert an EXR or PNG image sequence to mp4 videos for free using Anchorpoint, fully offline.

July 18, 2022
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min read

Choosing a Git provider for Unreal projects in 2022

What you should take into account when choosing a Git hosting provider for your next Unreal project.

June 3, 2022
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min read

Automate folder structures and naming conventions

Create reusable templates for your project and folder structures. Setup naming conventions, so you never have to rename a file or folder again.

April 19, 2022
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min read

Customer stories

Anchorpoint at ASTOUND

How ASTOUND's digital team uses GitLab and Anchorpoint to streamline the creation process for designers working on AR/VR projects.

March 15, 2024
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min read

Virtual production with crea8.STUDIO

How crea8.STUDIO builds its tools on top of Unreal Engine to help studios, brands and creatives get started with virtual production.

January 5, 2024
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min read

Anchorpoint at GETPIONEERS

Learn how GETPIONEERS uses Anchorpoint for Git-based version control to explain complex products and services in a visual and engaging way.

December 19, 2023
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min read

Anchorpoint for indie development - Midheimur

How the team behind the Midheimur project creates beautiful landscapes for a game about Slavic history.

November 27, 2023
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min read

Anchorpoint for indie game development - Nightmare Studios

How Nightmare Studios uses Unreal Engine 5 and clever marketing tricks to build and release their first indie game.

November 3, 2023
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min read

Anchorpoint at Zazu

Learn how Zazu, a global creative union, streamlines their motion design projects for clients like LinkedIn and FIFA using Anchorpoint for asset management.

September 7, 2023
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min read

Anchorpoint at Hertha Produziert

How Hertha Produziert uses Anchorpoint to organize their files and produce first-class explainer videos, commercials and any kind of motion content.

August 3, 2023
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min read

Anchorpoint at Verso

How Verso Studio creates stunning motion graphics for renowned brands while managing their production data in Anchorpoint.

July 3, 2023
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Asset management for 3D and video production

Learn how 3D artist and content creator Dimitris Katsafouros uses Anchorpoint to manage 3D models, video, and music for his creative projects.

May 17, 2023
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min read

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