✏️ Job Creation
In the main window of Marso, enter the Job Name and path to Raw Files:
the topmost panel is used to create new jobs.
To create a new job you will need to enter:
Job Name: A descriptive name that will be used to identify the scan throughout processing and once the results are ready. e.g Blue_Leather_Handbag
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When processing different versions of the same asset, use a naming system e.g object_v01. A unique name is not required but it will make it easier to manage your scans. |
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Letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores are allowed. Do not use special characters. |
Raw FilesImages Folder: Specify the path to the raw images from the scan to be processed.
Raw Images Extension: Select from the list of supported file formats found in the Raw Images Folder.
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Marso can only ingest camera |
⚙️ Loading Presets
Before starting the image preparation, ensure that you have the correct Exposure & Light-Setup selected. If you haven’t already calibrated your capture system please refer to calibration.
To Load a preset, go to :
File > Exposure Parameters and / or. File > Light Setup
The desired Exposure or Light-Setup preset can be loaded by selecting the corresponding row in the list and clicking the Save button. The loaded preset will be reflected in the settings window and used as the default for all future processing jobs.
📷 Image Preparation
Once the above information has been entered, the Start button within the Raw Processing pane can be clicked to start the Prepare step.
The new job will appear in the lower pane as soon as it is started, and data preparation will run until its status changes from PREPARING to READY.
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If the status shows |
In addition to reading all data into Maraso, this step will also create exr files that will be needed for the photogrammetry step.
exr file for each group of lights as an averaged image.. |
Light System: Describes the relative position of the lights to the camera. These are presets that can be re-used for different jobs if the same scanning setup is being used. See Calibration Section for more information.
Click Create to add the new job to the job list.
A confirmation will be displayed for you to check the number of images, the extension, and the images directory.
