How to Optimize Agisoft Lens Settings for Faster Processing

10 Tips to Get Better 3D Scans with Agisoft Lens

1. Use consistent, diffuse lighting
   Avoid harsh shadows and bright highlights. Shoot under overcast skies or use diffusers/softboxes to produce even lighting that preserves surface detail.

2. Maintain sufficient overlap (70–80%)
   Capture each area from multiple angles with high overlap between images to ensure robust feature matching and reduce holes in the mesh.

3. Keep a steady camera distance
   Hold a roughly constant distance to the subject so scale and detail remain consistent across photos. Move around the subject rather than zooming.

4. Shoot at the highest practical resolution
   Use the camera’s highest resolution and avoid digital zoom. More pixels improve feature detection and texture quality.

5. Capture multiple scales
   For complex objects, do separate passes: a close-up pass for fine details and a wider pass for overall geometry, then merge in processing.

6. Include scale references and targets
   Place a ruler, scale bar, or coded targets in the scene for accurate scaling and alignment, especially if you need real-world measurements.

7. Use varied angles and oblique views
   Don’t rely only on front-facing shots. Include oblique and top-down angles to capture undercuts, overhangs, and recessed features.

8. Minimize reflective and transparent surfaces
   Cover shiny or clear areas with matte spray or powder when possible, or use cross-polarized lighting. Reflections and transparency confuse feature matching.

9. Monitor camera settings manually
   Lock exposure, focus, and white balance where possible to avoid flicker and inconsistent colors between frames. Use manual mode on your device if available.

10. Preprocess and filter images before alignment
    Remove blurred or redundant images, correct lens distortion if needed, and crop unnecessary background. In Agisoft Lens, use image quality tools to exclude low-quality frames and apply appropriate masks for cleaner alignment.

Bonus: After capture, run a test alignment with a subset of images to spot missing coverage early, then fill gaps with targeted reshoots.