Is Anchorpoint a layer above Git?

Technically, yes. Anchorpoint uses Git under the hood and extends it with its own file locking and asset management features like tagging, comments, etc.

Is Anchorpoint a Git client?

Anchorpoint can be used as a Git client, but it's more than that. Anchorpoint manages your team members and adds features like instant file locking that go beyond the normal functionality of Git. Another part of Anchorpoint is also a pipeline tool for your art assets that also goes beyond the normal functionality of Git.

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.

What is OCIO and why is it used in combination with ACES?

OCIO is the abbreviation for OpenColor.io (OCIO) and describes the software that can be used to store and modify color spaces such as ACES. You can compare it like with videos. MP4 is the file format and H264 is the codec.

What happens when I am offline?

When you are offline, lock information cannot be transmitted. Anchorpoint stores the locking state locally and synchronizes it once the connection is restored. If another team member edited a file that was locked while you were offline, you may need to resolve merge conflicts.

Anchorpoint for artists

Seamless team collaboration

Work alongside engineering teams without having to learn complex terminology. Submit your files and receive feedback from your leads.

Why artists benefit from Anchorpiont

Powerful version control made simple enough to stay out of your creative way

One button solution

Version control becomes a simple "checkpoint" system that hides the complexity of Git.

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Text input area in Anchorpoint displaying 'added new elements on market' with icons for mentioning, emoji, and a blue 'Sync' button.

Thumbnails

Browse your project visually with high-performance previews for textures, 3D models, and engine assets. Quickly find the right file without waiting for heavy creative applications to open.

Integrations to game engines

Manage your assets and lock files directly inside the Unreal or Unity Editor. It makes version control an invisible part of your workflow, ensuring you never have to leave your creative environment.

Interface showing Unreal Engine and Unity integrations in Anchorpoint, both marked as Connected with options to Visit FAB and Visit GitHub.

User interface in Anchorpoint for a digital asset manager showing a Main_Menu folder with game UI design files and a preview of a desaturated ranking.psd file with version history.

Asset management

Organize your project with tags and comments that help you find exactly what you need. It turns your project folder into a searchable library where every asset is easy to locate.

File locking

Never lose work when two people edit the same file at the same time.

How locking works

Review tools

Comment and annotate any image, video, or audio without using an external review tool

Notifications

Notify your team when you push a commit so they know exactly when to pull or start a review.

With Anchorpoint’s custom actions, organizing and naming footage becomes a one-click task. Anchorpoint makes sorting vast amounts of on set data much faster.

Viki Chan

On-set VFX Supervisor
Eyeline Studios

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Anchorpoint for artists

Seamless team collaboration

Work alongside engineering teams without having to learn complex terminology. Submit your files and receive feedback from your leads.