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to see a video on the optimal photography setup for building virtual teams
CAMERA SETUP
CAMERA SETUP ISSUES
| Issue | Resolution | Impact | Extra Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOFT – Edges of image are soft or fuzzy | Select a smaller camera aperture, such as F/8, F/11, or smaller | Harder to extract and not a detailed extraction | During Design $0.02/player |
| ZOOMING – Images have changing negative space because background space is changing between images. Camera could be zooming in out. | Use a prime lens between 50mm and 85mm. If no prime lens, set adjustable lens between 50mm and 85mm and tape it in place |
Not possible to gauge scale accurately. Have to manually adjust for estimated height and size of players | During Design Dynamic = $0.50/player Riser = $0.20/player |
| ZOOMING – Players fill the frame consistently. Images have similar negative space because background space is changing between images. Implies the camera is moving in out. | Place camera on tripod and lock camera height at: Dynamic Single Row – Average waist height Dynamic Multi Row – Average chest height Riser images – Average waist height |
Not possible to gauge scale accurately. Have to manually adjust for estimated height and size of players | During Design Dynamic = $0.50/player Riser = $0.20/player |
| POSITIONING – The background space is not changing but the players position in the image is changing between images | Use a feet placement mat e.g. Magic Mats Use a tape line with the player toes on the tape. If angling the player, front foot on the tape and body weight forward. |
Not possible to gauge scale accurately. Have to manually adjust for estimated height and size of players | During Design Dynamic = $0.50/player Riser = $0.20/player |
| PITCHING – Player perspective changes because we are seeing more or less floor, more or less or the left or right side of an image | Lock all the adjustments on the tripod. You do not want to tilt the camera up or down, left or right in its viewing angle. It should always stay on a flat plane | Manually adjust scale and perspective | During Design Dynamic = $0.50/player Riser = $0.20/player |
| CROPPING – When players are cropped at the Waist, Knee or Ankle we are seeing scaling issues | Cropping has to preserve scaling of all the players | Manually adjust scale | During Design Dynamic = $0.50/player Riser = $0.20/player |
EXTRACTION
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to see some Dynamic design attributes using an interactive matrix of options
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to see some Riser design attributes using an interactive matrix of options
DESIGN
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| Dynamic | Riser | |
|---|---|---|
| Team standing on the ground | Team standing on risers | |
| Design Type ? | Single row - $0.85 per person | Scaling - $0.30 per person |
| Multi row - $1.00 per person | No Scaling - $0.20 per person | |
| Includes | Includes | |
| Length | Full Length Required | * Full Length * 3/4 Length |
| 3D Scaling ? | 3D Scaling Required | * Scaling (Default) * No Scaling |
| Shadow ? | Yes | No |
| Reflections ? | Yes | No |
| Template | Yes (Setup costs apply on your templates) | Yes (Setup costs apply on your templates) |
| Proofing |
Yes $0.00 to fix Design Attributes that are not followed $0.45 for every elective Single Row design revision $0.75 for every elective Multi Row design revision |
Yes $0.00 to fix Design Attributes that are not followed $0.15 for every elective Scaling design revision $0.05 for every elective Non Scaling design revision |
DESIGN ATTRIBUTES
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Dynamic Single Row ONLY attributes are in Purple
Riser ONLY attributes are in Blue
Note1: These are guidelines that will be followed as much as possible. Some poses do not allow for 100% of the attributes to be followed 100% of the time
Note2: Ensure all the design attributes are understood before selection. Use the help feature ( ? ) to see samples. There will be charges for changes.
| Alignment ? | * via Feet * via Head |
|---|---|
| Row Design ? | * n * u * W * A * I * V |
| Row Facing ? | * In * Out * Together (2 players) * Together (3 players) * Forward |
| Player Spacing ? | * Overlapping * None * Hand * Forearm |
| Perspective Scaling ? | * Rapid * Gradual |
| Group Shape ? | * Square * Rectangle * Pyramid |
| Players with Props ? | * Center * Ends * Mixed |
| Non Matching uniforms ? | * Not row 1 * Anywhere |
| Coaches in ? | * Separate back row * Last row * Middle row * Front row |
| Coaches at ? | * End of row * Center of row |
| Coaches on ? | * Ground * Riser |
| Kneeling/sitting poses ? | * Separate front row * Mixed in front row |
| Captain | * Not known * Center |
| Floating legs? | * Do nothing * Fade legs from row 3 |