We take your sample, up to 10 kilograms in weight, and place it on a special turntable within a custom light tent. A computer controlled camera then snaps between 8 and 72 individual images in a full circle around the specimen.
The individual images are then stitched together using software to create an animation that the user can interact with; zooming, panning, rotating etc.
In addition, information can be mounted onto the image as a “hotspot”. This further adds functionality as detailed images or text can be attributed to the specimen, for example a close-up detailed image of mineral features at a specific point.
The files are then output as html code that can easily be added to a website, or as a GIF image that is great for social media or presentations.
When you have a wonderful field specimen which is going to the lab to be assayed – and destroyed in the process – use 360 to capture all the details for future reference and add assay data as a hotspot, keeping all the information in one place.
As part of a metallurgical or petrographic study, archive the specimens before they are dissected. You can then use hotspots to mount images of thin-sectioned material over specific areas, complete with descriptions to create a permanent record.
Imagine the time saved by getting your team familiar with rocks before they hit your project? The combination of 360 and macro imagery allows you to build an interactive web portal of all the relevant rocks and minerals on your site. This can be used as a familiarization tool, or as a key to identification in the field.
The GIF format output from the 360 camera allows you to easily embed animated imagery into social media feeds, i.e. Twitter, or into presentations such as Powerpoint. This instantly captures the attention of those watching and entices them to learn more!
