Camera adjustment

This section explains how to set up the camera for scanning projector test images.

The prerequisite is that the camera is correctly installed and accessible. This relates especially to network cameras (VIOSO Calibration kits). Read more about how to install such cameras here: VIOSO Camera kits

Furthermore, the camera must not be opened by any other application - this also includes the driver software supplied by the camera manufacturer (e.g. Galagy, MVS, IDS Cockpit or AMCap), which must be closed under all circumstances.

• Learn here how to adjust Webcams and other generic DirectShow devices: Webcams / DirectShow devices

• Learn here how to adjust Daheng cameras (VIOSO Calibration Kits since 2023): Using Daheng Cameras within VIOSO 6

• Learn here how to adjust HiK Vision cameras (VIOSO Calibration Kits since 2021): Using HIK Vision Cameras within VIOSO 6

Create a camera mask

Assuming that you have a proper camera signal using all kinds of camera parameters (see subsequent chapter), all camera images must be properly masked.

Masking in this respect defines a Region of Interest: Everything that is masked off won't be taken into consideration during the scan. The goal is to enclose the image of the projectors into a mask. For all types of cameras, creating such a Region of Interest is strongly recommended.

The camera mask is created in the same dialog that is used to adjust the camera parameters and it is done after adjusting the camera parameters.

Continue here to learn how to create a camera mask to define the Region of interest: Camera Masking (Region of interest)