Q. What is a 3D Lasered Photo Crystal?
A. We use advanced 3D conversion software to turn your normal photograph into 3D. We convert the head and shoulder area of humans,cats and dogs. We create a cloud file which comprises of hundreds of thousands (sometimes millions) of laserable dots which are then lasered directly into K9 optically perfect crystal with our sub surface lasering machines. It is quite a time consuming and complex process which if done correctly results in a beautiful 3D image inside the crystal itself.
Q. Can you do Half Body and Full Body Conversions and Laser them?
A. For a small extra charge we can also convert Half Body (Head to Waist) and Full Body (Head to Feet) photos. This is quite a time consuming process using very sophisticated 3D software but we have kept the cost of this to the lowest available online.
Q. What type of photos work best for Half Body and Full Body conversions?
A. For Half Body conversions we need to see the head and body down to the waist looking toward the camera. For Full Body conversions please send us photos of the subject looking toward the camera with the entire body visible from the head down to the feet. For all other 3D photo best practices please read the question and answer below as these will also help to create an attractive end result in your half or full body lasered crystal.
Q. What type of photo works best for 3D?
A. Well focused,bright photos with good natural light and the subject(s) looking toward the
camera will work best. Try to avoid the following:
- Sun and glare behind the subject as this often reduces the quality of the colour and contrast in the photo.
- Drinking glasses, hands and other objects infront of the face and preferably the shoulder area are best avoided.
- Zoomed out photos. Remember our 3D is head and shoulders only unless you have purchased half or full body. This is where we need to see the detail- zoomed out photos often have poor resolution and lack of detail where it matters (particularly the face).
- Partly cropped heads or faces are to be avoided. We use full head and shoulder templates and having incomplete heads or faces to work from will not be the best photo to use. Incomplete shoulders are less of a problem but full view of both head and shoulders is preferable.
- People or pets looking to the side-this again is best avoided as we can only see half of the face. Please try to upload a photo where the subject is looking towards the camera.
- Dark or heavily shadowed photos are best avoided as this makes conversion and lasering difficult. Try to use bright, well lit photos in natural or atleast reasonable lighting.
- Heavily damaged photos with creases and tears again will cause problems as this damage will translate into the lasered product. If it is only very minimal we may be able to repair a simple crease prior to conversion but heavily damaged images or photos are to be avoided.
- Very low resolution or grainy photos will simply be hard to convert and will not result in a pleasing end result. Try to upload better resolution,sharper images.
- Photos of buildings,architecture,cars,motorbikes,vehicles,animals other than dogs or cats, landscapes or logos need to be lasered in 2D not 3D. Please view our 2D crystals by clicking here https://www.3dphotocrystalgift.co.uk/2d--photo-crystal-24-c.asp
If you would like advice on any photo prior to purchase then send the photo by email to enquiries@3dphotocrystalgift.co.uk and we can advise if it is suitable and if not what type of photo will work better.