Trnio Tutorials

Objects

Photo Import and AR Capture are the best scanning modes to use for smaller and medium-sized objects. These modes ensure that the app is focused on the subject and not its background.

Pro Tip: When considering what to scan, keep in mind that some things scan better than others. The best objects to scan have unique features. Try to avoid anything with minimal detail or any kind of reflective surface.

Scenes

If you are planning to scan a larger scene, LiDAR is the way to go. Trnio Plus implements LiDAR’s remote sensing technology, which helps to capture these larger areas.

When scanning with LiDAR, Trnio Plus shows your progress with a heat map. Keep in mind - Red means full coverage and blue means not enough.

LiDAR is currently only available with Trnio Plus on iPhones 12 and 13 Pro and the iPad Pro.

People/Faces

When scanning people or faces use AR Capture or Photo Import mode. Have your person stand as still as possible and take plenty of pictures!

If you want a scan of yourself, have someone else do the scanning or take the photos with the back-facing camera instead of the front camera. This will produce a better scan.

Pro Tip: Try to accessorize, wear busy clothes or use makeup to create more texture on your body and face. This will also improve the scan.

Just a small amount of effort can turn your scan from good to great.

Lighting.

Think in terms of regular photography. The best lighting is neutral lighting, not too bright and not too dark. Lighting should be even around your entire object or scene.

Plan Your Path.

Plan a path around your object or scene before starting your scan. Making sure you have a clear path to walk around will ensure you don’t interrupt your scan.

Fill the Frame.

When scanning or taking photos for import, you want to fill the frame with the object or scene you are scanning. For details, it’s ok to do some closeups.