Table of contents
- Overview
- Proper exposure
- Depth of field
- Sharp focus
- Image color profile
- Feet placement charts
- The takeaway
Overview
High-quality extractions start with proper image capture. Using a white background, ensuring correct exposure, maintaining sharp focus, deep depth of field, correct color profiles, and proper feet placement all help the Next Gen design team preserve details like flyaways while ensuring clean edges. This article covers the key setup details for optimal results.
Proper exposure
- Capture properly exposed images where the subject is separated from the background, without underexposing or overexposing.
Depth of field
- Use an aperture of f/8 or higher to maintain focus from front to back.
Sharp focus
- Use autofocus to ensure consistently sharp results.
- Take advantage of face and eye detection features available in newer cameras for better accuracy.
Image color profile
- Submit images in the SRGB color space for best results.
Feet placement charts
- If using a placement chart, make sure it matches your background color. Avoid bright mats that contrast with the background.
- Ensure seamless color flow from floor to background with no gaps.
- Double-check the athlete’s feet are fully visible and not blocked by fabric or uneven flooring.
The takeaway
For the best extractions in Next Gen, prioritize a clean background, correct exposure, sharp focus, and SRGB color profiles. Ensure proper feet placement and seamless transitions from floor to background to make the extraction process smoother and preserve details in the final images.