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🙈 Common Product Photography Pitfalls for 3D Scans (And Fixes!) ​

Even with care, a few common slip-ups can happen when creating 3D scans. Knowing these can save you time and lead to much better e-commerce 3D models.

😵 Mistake 1: Motion Blur ​

Looks Like: Streaky, unsharp product footage.

Caused By: Moving camera/turntable too fast; slow shutter speed; shaky hands.

Fix:

  • 🐢 Slow down! Deliberate, steady movements are key.
  • 📸 Ensure fast enough shutter speed (e.g., 1/100s+ for 50fps video).
  • Use a gimball for 360 shots
  • Use a tripod, especially for turntable shots.

🌫️ Mistake 2: Out-of-Focus Product ​

Looks Like: Product is fuzzy, details aren't sharp.

Caused By: Autofocus issues; shallow depth of field (not enough of the product is sharp); accidentally changing manual focus.

Fix:

  • 🎯 Keep objct in focus. Set it once on the product.
  • 🔍 Use an appropriate aperture (f-stop like f/8-f/11) for good depth of field.
  • ✅ Double-check focus before each recording.

🌗 Mistake 3: Inconsistent Lighting/Exposure ​

Looks Like: Parts of the video are much brighter/darker; product colors shift.

Caused By: Camera in auto exposure mode; inconsistent studio lighting; Auto White Balance changing.

Fix:

  • Ⓜ️ Use Manual ("M") exposure mode. Set aperture, shutter speed, ISO once.
  • 💡 Ensure stable, consistent lighting on the product.
  • 🎨 Set White Balance manually for true product colors.

🕳️ Mistake 4: Incomplete Model / Missing Parts ​

Looks Like: Holes or "melty" areas in the final 3D model.

Caused By: Not enough footage; poor overlap between views; completely missing angles (like top or bottom).

Fix:

  • 🗺️ Follow a systematic capture plan (multi-loop walk-around or multi-angle turntable).
  • 🔗 Ensure generous overlap (60-70%+) between views.
  • 🔄 Plan to capture all parts – tops, bottoms (by flipping), and important details.

✨ Mistake 5: Issues with Tricky Product Surfaces ​

Looks Like: Shiny areas have weird reflections/holes; transparent parts are distorted/missing.

Caused By: These surfaces are inherently hard for 3D scanning.

Fix:

  • 👍 Best: Optimize lighting first! Very diffuse light helps reduce glare.
  • Shoot on a textured base in non-turntable, 360 mode (see 01-Before-You-Scan.md for warnings!).

E-commerce Quality Check!

Before uploading, quickly review your video on a computer. Spotting blur, bad lighting, or missed angles early can save a re-shoot!

Don't get discouraged by early imperfections! Learning is part of the process.

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