PackshotCreator O3T User manual

PackshotCreator O3T package composition:
- An O3T turntable with a 39 cm/15.4” rotation platform with a 29 cm/11.4” rotation platform
- A power cord
- Two USB cables
- Two 29 cm/11.4’’ diameter circular backgrounds (black and white)
- Two 39 cm/15.4’’ diameter circular backgrounds (black and white)
This product must be used with a PackshotCreator with 360 option.
Specifications:
Turntable dimensions (LxWxH): 11.4”x11.4”x3.2” / 29x29x8.13 cm
15.4”x15.4”x 3.2” / 39x39x8.13 cm
Turntable weight: 5.5 lbs. / 2.5 kg
Maximum object weight: 25 lbs. / 11 kg
Power requirement: Standard 110V to 240V, 50/60Hz, 0.6A, 8W
System requirements:
OS: Windows® ME / 2000 / XP, Windows 7 (Administrator Account for 2000 and XP)
CPU: Pentium® or equiv. (1GHz or higher preferred)
RAM: Min. 1 GB (2 GB preferred)
VGA: Min. 1024x768, True color
Monitor Type: CRT or LCD monitor
3 USB ports min., CD ROM Drive
Internet connection with active email account (optional)
O3T Quick Start

Getting started
Important: updating your software
The O3T turntable must be used with the PackshotCreator 360 software.
If the software version you are currently using does not have a “3D” button in the upper
right corner of the user interface, you must upgrade your software before continuing.
See Picture 1.
Hardware installation:
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Choose the rotation platform that best fits your needs. The package includes a 15.4” /
39 cm rotation platform covering the 11.4” / 29 cm platform.
To use the 11.4” / 29 cm rotation platform, simply remove the screw in the center of the
15.4” / 39 cm platform. See Picture 2.
Do not lose the screw.
To put the 15.4” / 39 cm rotation platform back, line up the two rotation platforms with
the help of the 4 alignment marks and replace the screw in the center.
Place the O3T turntable inside of the PackshotCreator lightbox. See picture 3.
Select a background: two black and two white backgrounds are included in the O3T
package. However any background color, texture and size can be used.
Please refer to the Photography Tips at the end of this document for more details.
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Connect the USB cable to the turntable. See Picture 4.
- For Mini models: plug the other end of the USB cable directly into the USB port of
your computer.
- For Business models: the lightbox has an integrated USB port. Connect the USB
cable to this port then complete the installation by running a USB cord from the back
of the lightbox to your computer.
Picture 5 shows a O3T turntable properly plugged into a Business model featuring a
power jack and USB port. In this case, use the side shot background to cover the cords.
See Picture 6.
To start working with the O3T turntable, flip the switch button located on the turntable
to the ‘on’ position. See Picture 7.
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Note: all cables and
cords are included in
the package.
Creating 360° animations
Launch your PackshotCreator 360 software.
Click on the “3D” button screen.
Select “Create 3D Animation”.
Follow the onscreen instructions to test the object alignment, set camera and image
settings (size, resolution and name), establish image capture parameters and begin the
animation creation process.
For detailed information regarding all software features, please read the User Guide.
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Plug the power cord into the turntable. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power
jack. See Picture 4.
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Troubleshooting
If the message “USB Connection Error” appears:
- Check that the turntable is powered.
- Make sure all USB cords are properly connected and that the O3T turntable is properly
connected to the PC.
- Check that the power switch on the turntable is set on the ‘on’ position.
- Close all windows then re-launch the software and try again.
If the problem persists, try to remove any other device connected via USB or plug the O3T
turntable into a different port of your computer and try again.
Photography Tips
Take time to place your product properly on the turntable. During the rotation test, make
sure your object never goes outside the established crop markers.
When creating an animation, some settings can make the file size very large. Keep setting
your animation to 72 dpi unless you have to create large files for a specific purpose.
When using the O3T turntable inside of your lightbox, placing the turntable on the side shot
background will give you a more consistent background. Moreover, it will cover the USB
port and power jack in the lightbox.
Using an appropriate background color for your product is of utmost importance: for exam-
ple, when taking pictures of white objects, try using a black or gray background to enhance
the colors of your product.
For more convenience, when using the tripod for side shots, mark the position of your tripod
on the floor and note the camera settings so that you keep the same angle and height for
the next shots.
Your digital camera works with an auto-focus system. Despite all its advantages, auto-focus
is sensitive to picture content and sometimes, images may appear blurry. If this happens,
try:
- Moving the object closer to the background
- Using a colored background under the object to add contrast
- Clicking on the “Preview” button to readjust the focus before taking the next picture
- Zooming out
- If you are in Manual mode, make sure you are in macro mode
Sometimes you may find it useful to control the camera’s depth of field to reduce or elimi-
nate the chance of having certain part of the products ot of focus.
To maximize the camera’s depth of field, choose the highest aperture value and adjust the
camera’s shutter speed so that the right amount of light enters into the camera.
When photographing transparent objects, in some cases, you may use a darker background
to enhance your product.
For more information contact us on www.packshot-creator.com
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