Combining Multiple PhotoRobot Modules - the Flexi_Studio

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Intro: Configurable Photography Systems

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Flexi_Studio: Rearranging PhotoRobots

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Case 1300 PhotoRobot Turntable

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PhotoRobot Turning Platform

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Camera & Tripod Setup

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Single-Row 360s, Multi-Row 360s, and Stills

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PhotoRobot Robotic Arm Expansion

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Turntable and Robotic Arm Setup

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PhotoRobot Cube for Object Suspension

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Photographing Clothes On Mannequins

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Cube and Turntable Installation

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Flat-Lay Photography Tables

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Outro: Book a Custom Demo

00:02 When somebody asks me what sets PhotoRobot apart, I often speak about the speed of production, the consistency of the outputs, or the durability of our hardware. But today, we will focus on another aspect. And that is modularity.

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00:17 With our help, you can configure your own automated photo studio combining multiple PhotoRobot modules together in many unique ways.

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00:26 Why is that important? Well, most solutions on the market come in the form of a nice compact ready-made box, with everything built right in. But, this was never an option for us, because we know all too well that there are no two customers with the same needs. 

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00:41 So, rather than making your decisions for you, we made sure to leave all the possibilities open. Not only is every customer different, but, even in one studio, each photoshoot can be different. That's why in this video we will talk about what we like to call the “flexible studio” (or Flexi_Studio, for short). 

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00:59 You can rearrange your PhotoRobot modules depending on what you need to photograph on a given day. Let me give you some examples. 

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01:07 At the core of most PhotoRobot setups, there are one or more turntable-based machines. We can divide them into two main groups: with transparent turntables for shadow removal, and non-transparent ones for shooting larger or heavier objects with shadows. 

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01:23 A good example of a PhotoRobot with a glass turntable is our Case 1300, which makes it possible to produce shadow-free still images, 360s, or videos. The photographed objects can be up to 1 meter wide, which means it can photograph larger items than most shadow-free systems on the market. 

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01:43 That said, many studios need something for bigger and, more importantly, heavier items. Our turning platform is a great choice for that. It comes in three different sizes. This one has a 180 centimeter fiberboard turntable, and it can carry up to 1500 kilograms. On top of that, this one is equipped with our stabilization cross, which also makes it easier to move the turntable around the room. 

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02:07 Both modules can be used on their own with a camera on a tripod. That way you can produce stills, videos, and single-row 360s. Single-row means that when viewing the product online, you can rotate the object left and right, but not up and down. 

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02:24 But, what if you want multi-row spins, where you can drag your mouse or finger up and down, viewing the product from higher angles as well? Or, perhaps you want to shoot a series of stills, each from a different angle? 

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02:36 Well, then you'll want to add another module, our Robotic Arm which can move the camera in two axes elevation and swing. 

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02:45 But, what if you have both a Turning Platform, and a Case? Do you need two Robotic Arms? Well, only when you plan to use two of them at the same time. Otherwise, you will get by with just one arm. 

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02:55 This is a docking set on the Case 1300, and this one is attached to the Turning Platform. Thanks to that, you can move the arm between the two workspaces. If, for example, you're planning to use just the platform on the given day, you simply click the arm into the docking station next to it, and off you go. 

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03:14 Let's not stop there. If you need to shoot products suspended on nylon strings, you'll want to get one of our Cubes mounted upside down on an HD portal. Sometimes, you'll want to leave the space beneath it clear, for example when shooting bikes. 

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03:29 Another time, you will be shooting clothes on a mannequin. To do that, you just take your Cube off the portal, place it on the floor, put a mannequin on top, and there we go. We just built a fashion workspace! 

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03:39 Other times, you will want to use the cube on the portal in tandem with your Case 1300. You simply slide the Case under the portal, and make sure the two laser crosses overlap. And, just like that, you can use the two modules together, rotating in a synchronized movement. You can do the same with our Turning Platform. 

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03:59 Finally, you can add one of our flat-lay tables, which is especially useful when you do a lot of stills with a camera at 90 degrees pointing straight down. 

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04:08 In this video, we have shown you how to build your own flexible studio using different PhotoRobot modules. You can use them together, or as separate workspaces. We are just scratching the surface here to prevent the video from getting too long. So, if you want to know more, book a call through our website, or contact us through the web form. Thanks for watching!