CowTech Ciclop 3D - Selecting an Object for Scanning

CowTech Ciclop 3D Scanning Guide
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Selecting an Object
Select an object suitable for scanning. The Ciclop uses red lasers to highlight sections of an object for the
camera to record in 3D space. When selecting an object to 3D scan, it’s important that the object makes
it easy for the camera to see the red lasers. It’s ultimately up to you to experiment with what works and
what doesn’t, but the following are good guidelines to follow for your first scan.
Shiny or reflective objects are difficult to scan. They reflect the lasers off their surface, making the object
more difficult for the camera to detect. Additionally, a reflective surface will reflect different areas of its
surroundings while it rotates around, meaning that the camera will not be able to capture its textures
well.
Red, black, or darkly colored objects are difficult to scan. Red surfaces are difficult to tell apart from the
red light from the lasers. Black surfaces tend to absorb of the laser’s light, making it difficult for the
camera to detect the object. Other colors like dark brown and dark purple
are likewise hard to detect. If the object you would like to scan is red,
black, or darkly colored in certain areas, it is likely that it will show up as
blank spaces in the scan and require significant post-processing work to
fix.
Concave or interior features are difficult to scan. Concave features are
areas of an object that form pockets or overhangs. The lasers generally
can’t reach the inside of the pockets, and they’ll show up as large holes in
the model. Models with rounded, convex features generally result in
better scans.
Significant detail on the top of bottom of an object may require multiple scans and post-processing work to
properly capture. The lasers generally don’t see the top or base of an object. If you’d like to capture these
areas of an object, please see our supplementary post-processing tips at the end of this document.
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