Preparation
Prior to training the Image Targets, you must prepare the images in digital format. The available formats are
- .jpg/jpeg
- .png
- .bmp
A good Image Target will have certain visual-features that enables accurate pose estimation and stable tracking :
| Properties | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Distinctive pattern | Texture with many distinctive visual features (e.g. corners, blobs) |
| Rich texture | Texture with rich visual features all over the image without empty regions |
| No repetitive pattern | Textures with no similar patterns repeating in space |
| High contrast | Image with high contrast |
| Non-reflective | Print on a matte surface that will not reflect light when printed |