Ortery Photosimile 200 User manual

Operation Guide
Photosimile 200
Software Requirements:
OS: Windows 7 / Windows 8 (latest Service Packs), and Windows 10 compatibility
(Administrator Account for all Windows OS)
MAC 10.9 or higher
CPU: Intel CoreTM 2 Duo E6600 (2.2 GHz) or AMD Athlon 64 X 25000 + (2.6 GHz) or better
RAM: 4 GB
VGA: Min. 1024 x 768, True color
Internet connection with active email account (optional)
Min. 2 USB Ports, CD / DVD ROM drive
Software Installation:
Confirm software requirements
Register the system and download the latest software version from http://www.ortery.com/software-download.
During installation, input the serial number (shown on package and system) and camera type.
Follow the installation instructions to completion.
Launch the Software:
In order for a compatible camera to communicate with the Photosimile 200 control software, it will need to be set to the right
settings. Turn on your camera and visit http://www.ortery.com/camera-settings to get the specific settings for your camera.
Launch Photosimile 200 control software from the Start Menu or desktop.
Note: The control software turns the studio lights on and asks you to turn on your camera. The Photosimile 200 Operation Guide
will help you get started taking pictures.
Taking Pictures:
2. Camera Settings / Crop / Snap
Use the live "Preview", "Crop" and "Camera Settings" to compose photos. Note that with most compatible cameras, changes to
camera settings are immediately visible in the Preview.
3. Image Processing
Please note: Mac and Windows compatible software from Ortery are not identical.
The right side of the user interface contains Image Processing commands. Captured images appear as a thumbnail. Selected
thumbnails can be batch saved, edited, watermarked, printed, annotated, sent by email and more.
1. Real-Time Preview
The left side of the user interface contains Image Capture commands. Click "Preview" to display camera viewfinder contents
live on your monitor screen.
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Features Overview:
Image Capture
Annotation Tools
Advanced Saving
Image Processing
Commands for Preview,
Crop, Camera Settings
and for taking photos.
Program Link
Quickly select images and
send them to Photoshop or
other programs.
Mark up images with text,
arrows and drawings to
highlight communication
points.
Select thumbnails for
viewing, batch saving,
editing, export and more.
Options
Set software defaults
using the Options button.
Set up Profiles to automate
routine saving patterns for
size, location, file type,
resolution, editing and
more.
5. Highlight Alert
4. AfterImage
An AfterImage allows you to consistently place objects and compose them in the same location. Press "Preview" to see the
buttons for creating, removing, saving and loading AfterImages. Use the slider to adjust AfterImage transparency.
Press "Highlight Alert" to preview which parts of the image will be pure white (R, G, B = 255) when the picture is taken.
6. AutoPNG
This feature allows you to quickly take two pictures of an object and combine them to create a PNG file with a transparent
background. Pressing the AutoPNG button activates and deactivates this mode. AutoPNG is green when its On and red when its
Off. When using it for the first time, select "Dual (side shot) - New Settings" and follow the instructions to determine the best
exposure for the first and second shots. Once these settings are established, either re-use the last settings for the next picture or
make new settings again.
For the first shot, use Camera Settings (aperture, shutter, ISO...) to achieve proper exposure for the object. For the second shot,
adjust the exposure slider until the Highlight Alert begins to indicate that the background surrounding the object will be pure
white.

7. Lighting Control
The "Auto Trimming" feature is used to trim and smooth the edge of photographed objects. Use Auto Trimming when shooting
dark items for display on dark backgrounds to eliminate a potential "halo". Please note: Image processing will take a little longer
when Auto Trimming is On and these settings will be remembered between sessions.
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Photosimile 200 offers On / Off lighting control for
the front, rear and back lights. Press "Options" then
select "Lighting Control".
Note: In "AutoPNG" mode the lights will be
automatically controlled by the system.
If the software is not in use, then the lights can be
controlled using the switches on the light box.
Register and download the latest PhotoCapture 360 software using the "Software Installation" instructions above.
Place the PhotoCapture 360 turntable inside the Photosimile 200 studio.
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Connect the USB cable to the turntable. Plug the other end into the USB port on your computer. If your light box has a
USB port on the floor, utilize this port for convenience but remember to complete the connection by running another USB
cord from the back of the light box to your computer. The extra USB cord is supplied inside this package. Directions on
how to make that connection are in the Photosimile 200 User Guide.
Plug the power cord into the turntable. Plug the other end into a power jack or into the socket on the floor of the light box.
It's best to cover the cords using the side shot background.
Choose the rotation platform that best fits your task. The package is shipped with the 15.4" rotation platform covering the
11.4" platform. To utilize the 11.4" rotation platform, simply unscrew the screw located in the center of the 15.4"
platform holding it down. Do not misplace the (4M 0.7) screw. To replace the 15.4" rotation platform, line up the two
rotation plates so that they click into place (note the 4 protruding alignment knobs) then replace the screwto the center.
Turn on the power. Flip the power switch located on the side of the turntable to the "On" position.
If you intend on using a non-compatible camera, connect one end of the shutter release cable into the turntable and the
other end into your camera. If your shutter release cable does not fit, contact your Ortery representative for a custom
solution.
Use the matte round 360 product stand (sold separately) to assist in creating
images with pure white or transparent backgrounds.
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Zoom the camera to avoid shooting the edges of the columns.
For convenience, use the system with a touch screen tablet device. Check for and download available remote desktop
applications.
Always focus on the center of your object and increase depth of field to avoid any noise along the object border.
To avoid serious reflections, try changing the shooting distance or rotating the object. In addition, black or white paper can be
used to block or further diffuse the light causing the reflection.
By overexposing a little or reducing depth of field, you can achieve pure white backgrounds and make the horizontal
line from the product stand disappear.
By clicking the "?" in the upper right corner of the software you can access the Installation, Operation and User Guides.
Use the AutoPNG feature to automatically create PNG files with transparent backgrounds, if required.
Use the Focus Stacking feature to ensure items are in clear focus from front to back.
When using a PhotoCapture 360 turntable, retake or recover captured 360 / 3D images you are not satisfied with.
Press the "Preview" button to refocus the camera.
If your resulting pictures need to be square or a specific proportion (length and width), enable this feature by changing the Crop
settings in the Preview Options area.
Slightly underexposing will yield the best results. Several editing tools can be used to make the background closer to pure
white, eliminating potential image noise and minimizing color differences between the rotating platform and the background.