Settings - Profoto StyleShoots Eclipse

Modified on Wed, 24 May 2023 at 09:12 AM

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Video Presets

Video Presets are where you define the types of videos you'd like to end up with after your session. Use them to preconfigure the name, aspect ratio, video template and more up front, and pick which ones to use when creating a new outfit.

Video Display Name

The display name is a straightforward description that makes it easy for yourself and others to recognize the preset while working with StyleShoots. It will not influence the folder naming or your exported files.

Example display name: Short Instagram video

Video Folder Name

The exact name of the folder your files will be saved into. Create a name that fits your file management standards.

Example folder name: v_insta_short_4-5

Video Template

Video templates provide a starting point for your video, including transitions, pace, camera movement and framings.

Tap Video Template to pick among a selection of templates for your video.

TIP: The final look of your videos depends fully on you model, clothing, lighting and set design, including which background color and accessories you use. See the video template like a base structure to which you add you own creativity.

Video Length

Choose between Shorter, Medium or Longer to alter the video length. The final length will depend on the video template.

Video Aspect Ratio

Choose between a list of possible aspect ratios (width vs height) for your videos. The ideal ratio depends on where you are planning to use your video.

4:5 works well on websites and apps like Instagram.
2:3 works well for most websites.
9:16 works well for digital signage and full screen apps like Snapchat.

Photo Presets

Photo Presets are where you define the types of photos you'd like to end up with after your session. Use them to preconfigure the name, aspect ratio, framings and more up front, and pick which ones to use when creating a new outfit.

Photo Preset Name

The name is a straightforward description that makes it easy for yourself and others to recognize the preset. It will not influence the folder naming or your exported files.

Example display name: Online Store Product Page

Photo Folder Name

The exact name of the folder your files will be saved into. Create a name that fits your file management standards.

Example folder name: p_web

Photo Aspect Ratio

Choose between a list of possible aspect ratios (width vs height) for your photos. The ideal ratio depends on where you are planning to use your photos.

4:5 & 1:1 work well on websites and apps like Instagram.
2:3 works well for most websites.
9:16 works well for digital signage and full screen apps like Snapchat.

Framings

Framings are predefined fully customizable camera positions that can be accessed from Live View during a session to save time and ensure consistency.

Creating a new framing

Tap the Plus icon in the upper right corner.
Select the newly added framing icon.
Enter a name for your new framing. The name is added to the file names during export, making it easy to find your files.
Return to the Live view and use the Motors tab in control panel to alter the framing position you can also type in exact framing parameters.

Reordering framings

Tap Edit in the upper right corner to enter edit mode.
Drag the framing up or down using the three horizontal lines icon.
Tap Done to exit edit mode.

Deleting a framing

Tap Edit in the upper right corner to enter edit mode.
Tap the delete icon and tap Delete to confirm.
Tap Done to exit edit mode.

File Presets for Videos

File presets let you define file format, dimensions and compression quality. During the process of exporting, you can choose which file presets you want generated.

File Preset Name

The name you see on the iPad. Make one that is easy to recognize for yourself.

Video Width Resolution

Choose a resolution based on where you plan to use your video.

1080 (HD)
720
420

Tip: Many social apps and online video players accept high resolutions and automatically downscale videos to best fit the receiving device. So often you can choose a single high resolution format and simply reuse the same file across all platforms. This simplifies file management and saves time during export.

Video File Details

Set the file format and quality to your preferences.

File Type options:

MP4 - encoded in H.264.
MOV - encoded in ProRes 422.

Quality

Best
Better
Good

Metadata

Limited - on/off

Tip: StyleShoots Live automatically adds a range of meta data tags to all photos and videos exported from the system. See full details and list of tags under File Handling.

You can limit the amount of metadata information embed by turning on the setting 'Limited'. This reduces metadata to only include product and copyright information, suited for web publication.

File Presets for Photos

File presets let you define file format, dimensions and compression quality. During the process of exporting, you can choose which file presets you want generated.

Photo width resolution

Choose a resolution based on where you plan to use your photos. The height is automatically calculated based on the selected aspect ratio (see above).

Tap the text in the Width Resolution field to bring up the keyboard.
Enter a value between 200 and 3648 px.

Tip: Many social apps and online video players accept high resolutions and automatically downscale photos to best fit the receiving device. So often you can choose a single high resolution format and simply reuse the same file across all platforms. This simplifies file management and saves time during export.

Photo File Details

Set the file format, quality and metadata extensiveness to your preferences.

File Type

JPEG
TIFF
PNG

Quality (only available for JPG)

Best
Better
Good

Metadata

Limited - on/off

Tip: StyleShoots Eclipse automatically adds a range of meta data tags to all photos and videos exported from the system. See full details and list of tags under File Handling.

You can limit the amount of metadata information embed by turning on the setting 'Limited'. This reduces metadata to only include product and copyright information, suited for web publication.

File Handling

File Handling lets you configure the folder path and separator character used by the system.

File Naming

Set which file path you prefer the system to use out of the following options:

Workfolder / Session /Preset / files
Workfolder / Session / files
Workfolder / Preset / Session / files
Workfolder / Preset / files
Workfolder / files

Workfolder is the folder you pick or create on the iPad when starting a new export.

Session is the name of the product that appears in the given photo or video.

Preset is the name of the Video Preset or Photo Preset used to create the file. You can customize this name inside the Presets you create.

For examples of file names and folder structures, visit File Handling.

Separation Character

Each file name is made up from multiple elements such as product and framing. The separator character sits between these naming elements. Choose between these options:

Hyphen -
Underscore _
Tilde ~

White Balance

You can set the global white balance of the system with just one tap.

NB: Be sure that you want to change the system's white balance. Changes will affect all videos and photos, including those not yet exported. It is not possible to revert to a previous white balance.

Tap the lock icon to unlock the Live View. The camera moves into position.
Tap the gray target to set the white balance. The changes will be reflected instantly in Live View. If you are not happy with the result, tap again.

Updates

In the Updates section you can view and install new software versions, and see a list of previous releases and what they each contained.