Iconasys Lumicube 360 User manual

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LumiCube 360 Photography Light Box Set up Guide

Included with purchase:

LumiCube 360 Photography Light Box

Crosshair Laser Centering Device (use in top down position over top door

hatch)

Black Background (covers the back wall)

2X Black Side Panels (designed to create contrast on left/right of object)

8X Turntable Platforms (ensure protective film is removed):

2X 8” Diameter Clear Turntable Platforms (with motor mount screw, riser

mount kit (L-shape legs + screws) and anti-slip riser bumper)

3X Frosted Clear Tops: 8”, 8” with center hole (for mounting rings

vertically) and 11” Diameter

3X Black Tops: 8”, 8” with center hole (for mounting rings vertically) and

11” Diameter

Shutter Stream 360 Product Photography + Video Software (see instructions

for getting started with software here)

Type A to B USB Cord

AC Power Supply (24V/6A. 110-240V)

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Hardware Set-up:

Set-up Master Platform. Parts needed:

1. Turntable Platform (8” diameter clear acrylic with riser feet holes)

2. Riser Mount Kit (clear L-shape legs + 9 screws)

3. Rubber Bumper Feet (white rubber rectangle pieces)

4. Phillips-Head Screwdriver

Steps:

1. Connect Clear L-Shape Riser Legs to 8” Turntable Platform using included

screws (each Leg mounts via 3 screws). The legs can be set up in 2 height

configurations –we suggest to use in the lower profile mount (taller part of L

leg mounts to the platform)

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2. Place Rubber Bumper Feet on Riser Legs

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The platform is now ready to be installed in the Light Box.

Mount Master Platform in the Light Box. Parts needed:

1. Roller Bearings + Rods

2. Master Top

3. Stem Mount Screw

4. Phillips-Head Screwdriver

Steps:

1. Place Metal Roller Bearings + Rods into the clear acrylic roller bearing

mounts (total 3)

2. Place Master Platform inside studio with center hole over motor stem mount

3. Secure Master Platform via screw to the motor stem mount

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LumiCube 360 Power + Inputs. Parts needed:

1. AC Power Adaptor (24V / 6A (110-240V)

2. USB Cord

3. Laser Centering Device + Power Cord

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Steps:

1. Connect AC Power Adaptor into LumiCube Light Box and outlet

2. Connect USB cable into studio and connect to computer

3. Connect Laser Centering Device

4. Power On unit using ON/OFF switch. Ensure LED status indicators turn on

(LED status indicators are on the front of the studio)

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Setting up the Laser Centering Device:

The laser centering device is used to aid in positioning objects in the center of the

turntable. It will emit a crosshair grid when powered ON.

Steps:

1. Open the top door hatch on the Light Box

2. Place the Laser Centering Device over the top door hatch

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3. Power the Laser Centering Device ON (using the ON/OFF switch on the side

of the silver box). You should be able to see the crosshair grid

4. Line up the crosshair grid with the center of the screw on the master

platform

5. Place acrylic top on top of the riser feet (LumiCube includes 3 white and 3

black top options)

The Laser Centering Device should only be used in the ON position when placing

and centering objects. We strongly suggest turning this off before shooting

product images (turn off using ON/OFF switch without moving the position of

the Laser Centering Device)

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Example above shows placement of 8” Frosted Clear Top

LumiCube 360 Lighting

The LumiCube 360 Light Box includes built–in LED lighting in several different

positions and at different color temperatures:

Dimmable Lighting: This diffused soft lighting is at rated at 5,500K color

temperature and controlled via dimming knobs on front of studio (far left position

for dimming knob is OFF. Far right positon for dimming knob is full power).

Top Left (denoted by ‘Left’on Light Box control panel)

We typically suggest shooting with this around 10% dimming (knob to

the left)

Top Right (denoted by ‘Right’ on Light Box control panel)

We typically suggest shooting with this around 10% dimming (knob to

left)

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Back Light (denoted by ‘Back’ on Light Box control panel)

We typically suggest shooting with this at full power dimming knob all

the way to the right)

Bottom Light (denoted by ‘Bottom’ on Light Box control panel)

We typically suggest shooting with this at full power dimming knob all

the way to the right)

Colored Lighting: The Colored LED Lighting is built-into the top of the studio and is

non-diffused. These lights are capable of changing the lighting color temperature

inside the studio from 3,200K to 7,000K (control via on/off using the buttons on the

front control panel)

Cold: The Cold LED light is rated at 7,000K and will emit a white + soft blue

light

Neutral: The Neutral LED light is rated at 5,000K and will emit a slightly off

white light

Warm: The Warm LED light is rated at 3,000K and will emit a yellowish light

(making it ideal for yellow and gold colored products)

Colored lighting can be used in unison with each other to adjust light box color

temperature. For instance, use a combination of the Cold and Neutral lights ON when

shooting silver objects.

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To better understand suggested lighting settings, please see examples and included

descriptions:

Gold Earrings: https://www.iconasys.com/360-product-view-

examples/earring-set/

Silver Ring: https://www.iconasys.com/360-product-view-examples/360-

jewelry-spin-photography/

Rose Gold Ring: https://www.iconasys.com/360-product-view-examples/360-

jewelry-animation/

Gold Hanging Necklace: https://www.iconasys.com/360-product-view-

examples/360-product-view-of-a-hanging-necklace/

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Gold Hanging Necklace on Black: https://www.iconasys.com/360-product-

view-examples/360-hanging-necklace-photography-on-black/

Silver Ring on Black: https://www.iconasys.com/360-product-view-

examples/silver-jewelry-on-black/

Gold Ring: https://www.iconasys.com/360-product-view-examples/360-

jewelry-spin-image/

Silver Multi-Purpose Tool: https://www.iconasys.com/360-product-view-

examples/multi-purpose-tool/

Brass Valve: https://www.iconasys.com/360-product-view-examples/360-

parts-photography/

Front Doors:

The LumiCube 360 Light Box includes adjustable front doors that are used to

eliminate external light contamination and to also help minimize reflections. The

guide markers above the doors help customers ensure consistent door positions

when shooting objects. We suggest to keep door opening to a minimum to ensure

for highest quality results:

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Shooting on Black Backgrounds

The LumiCube 360 Light Box includes a Black Background that is used for shooting

products on a black background. The package also includes two Black Side Panel

Covers that can be used to add contrast when shooting objects. Installing the

panels is straight forward:

Black Background:

Roll the background into a cylinder and place in through the front door of the Light

Box. Ensure the side of the background with the 45-degree cut edges will be at the

top of the Light Box:

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After placing inside the studio, unroll it then position it so the top meets the top of

the studio (45-degree angled edges meet the Top Left and Right lights) and the

bottom is tucked under the Turntable Master Platform:

Last, place a Black Turntable Top over the Master Turntable Platform:

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Black Side Panels:

The Black Side Panels can help to create contrast on products inside the studio.

These are simply placed inside the studio, leaning up against the left and right wall.

When putting inside the Light Box, the curved edge will be at the bottom and

inserted to the back wall. Note, due to the size of these panels, they can absorb a

lot of light. If you find they provide too much contrast, you can always place a

smaller black piece of material on either side of the wall (ex. you can cut these

panels to make them smaller or just use black paper).

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LumiCube 360 Light Box: Optional Accessories

Jewelry Photography Hanging Kit:

The Jewelry Photography Hanging Kit includes a stem with magnet that can be affixed

to the underside of the top hatch door. The kit includes two mounts:

Plate Mount: This is designed for hanging necklaces and similar type objects.

Users can also use clear fishing line with this plate to suspend objects (ex.

lightweight watches)

Hook Mount: Designed for shooting a hanging earring and similar type objects

Simply place the object on the correct hanging kit mount then place inside the studio

and connect to the underside of the top hatch door:

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Double Earring Photography Hanging Kit:

The Double Earring Photography Hanging Kit is specialized for shooting a pair of

earrings and works in the same way as the Jewelry Hanging Kit. Users simply

connect a set of earring to the T-Bar mount then connect this to the underside of

the top hatch door:

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360 Ring Mount Kit:

The 360 Ring Mount Kit can be used to suspend rings and similar type objects in a

vertical position. This includes a magnetic mount and can be affixed to the Master

Turntable Platform or to the underside of the top hatch door to hang rings upside

down.

Silver Series Jewelry Photography Turntable:

For customers looking to shoot 360 Hanging Photography and Videos, the Silver

Series Jewelry Turntable is a great option. This is placed on top of the studio (open

the top down hatch door) and place the turntable in the upside down position so

the motor collar is accessible from inside the studio.

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There is a variety of mounts that can be used with the Silver Series Jewelry

Turntable including:

360 Jewelry Hanging Kit

Double Earring Hanging Kit

360 Ring Mount Kit

See instructions for getting started with software here

Iconasys LumiCube 360 User manual

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