Sorestim Quick Start User Guide
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1. e Previous Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 15 Wizard 3 Rotate JPG files in source folder Accept default values S Batch Assistent Destination folder Copy images Rename source images Don t rename source images Rotate JPG Files in source folder eu Retry Rotate JPG files in source folder 22 JPG files have been marked for rotation Do you want to perform this lossless rotation No don t rotate in source folder C Yes rotate in source folder Description Don t rotate images in source folder e Previous X Cancel Wizard 4 Rename in destination folder Accept default values S Batch Assistent Destination folder Copy images Rename source images Don t rename source images Rotate JPG Files in source folder Don t rotate source images Rename destination folder io Bety Rename in destination folder Do you want to rename images in destination folder C No Yes Description Rename images copied to destination folder e Previous X Cancel Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 16 Wizard 5 Rotate JPEG files in destination folder Change to yes S Batch Assistent nl xl Destination folder Copy images Rotate JPG files in destination folder Rename source images 22 JPG files have been marked for rotation Don t rename source images Do you want to perfor2. nn nnn rie nnns 11 Associate Mages oirir 12 Renaming the new stereo pairs cas pasa cs ts cass pact iY a paired P vatum ee Dude ps UR P tp ustzsanaua gave san RU Peu PER Nap DEN PER EOUS 13 Start the AGRE es srne osse oem ananassae pan a doc debalndos enint Nene s 14 Appendix One SPM file list Informati Narnisirinniien n 18 Appendix Two Renaming Stereo image files Using Sorestim sesseeeeeeennns 19 Common LEE oso Gai eee re ee cU eddie Bonbons ee ind Read nda eee eee 19 File information tag Sannan eR Di d atas tb tod a RR DoopIR tr e ioa RD Dr A M upan IAM EDU PUDE 19 EXIF information 3g 52st ds id videbor vela NETEN E TOAN ded dod du Rada 19 Auto Tine 213111 tAE ierni rinset a OO 20 Filename Number tag ER EE een ee re eee ee ee ee ee eer re ae ee ee ee 20 Formatting for dare dnd TE tag Sesinin ia usen rt yee et mre eer rere terre 21 Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 3 Introduction Sorestim is a very unique program that aids stereo photography Its usage is intended as one of the initial steps in the workflow process for creating stereo images The tools purpose is to sort out and select stereo image pairs for ongoing processing with stereo imaging programs such as Stereo Photo Maker SPM A screenshot of Sorestim is shown in figure 1 The following key functionality is supported by Sorestim Reading the loaded images created from the camera or camera pair Assign Stereo image pairs and mark any mono images Rena
3. N Attributes Originalname Date Time Nea CEXIF WN O StereoPair IMG 0580JPG 23 10 20121 45 3 IMG E O StereoPair IMG 0595JPG 23 10 2012 251 2 IM Numbering E 1 Stereo Pair 23 10 2012 1 48 5 IMG EM 1 StereoPair IMG_OS97JPG 23 10 2012 2 IM Directories for images 2 Stereo Pair G G 23 10 2012 1 49 3 G WA 2 StereoPair IMG_0598JPG 23 10 2012 2 55 2 IM ciui DP 3 SteeoPar IMG D583JPG 23 10 2012 1 49 4 IMG IBP 3 StereoPar IMG D599JPG 23 10 2012 2 55 3 IM WM 4 Monoscopic IMG_0584JPG 23 10 20121 51 3 IMG 4 Gap F 5 Monoscopic IMG_0585JPG 23 10 20121 51 5 IMG 5 Gap EENEEEHEEEEEEEEEEEEENNI amp Gap S 6 Monoscopic IMG O50DJPG 23 10 2012 2 57 4 IM aaa 7 StereoPair IMG 0586JPG 23 10 2012 1 52 3 IMG 7 Stereo Pair IMG_O601 JPG IM ET 8 StereoPair IMG_OS87JPG 23 10 20121 52 5 IMG 8 StereoPar IMG DE02JPG IM Execute Batch Job S 3 StereoPar IMG_0588JPG 23 10 20121 53 4 IMG S 9 StereoPair IMG 0603JPG 23 10 2012 2 59 3 Mg M a al I Figure 1 Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 4 General Sorestim features in more detail Using Sorestim you can quickly process a series of pictures into associated stereo image pairs This works best for pictures that were taken with two synchronised cameras Stereo images recorded with a single camera Cha Cha are comfortably achieved with a few extra mouse clicks not described in this Quick Start Guide If you are shooting m
4. WN 0 StereoPar IMG D580 JPG 23 10 2012 1 45 3 Pict BY 0 StereoPair IMG 0596JPG 23 10 2012 2 51 2 Pic BS 1 StereoPair IMG 0581 JPG 23 10 2012 1 4 amp 5 Pict SF 1 StereoPar IMG 0597JPG 23 10 2012 2 54 4 Pic Bee 2 StereoPar IMG 0582JPG 23 10 2012 1 49 3 Pict WA 2 StereoPair IMG_0598 JPG 23 10 2012 2 55 2 Pic 3 StereoPair IMG_0583 JPG 23 10 2012 1 49 4 Pict W 3 StereoPair IMG_0599 JPG 23 10 2012 2 55 3 Pic_ 4 Monoscopic IMG_0584 JPG 23 10 2012 1 51 3 Pict 4 Gap 5 StereoPair IMG 0585JPG 23 10 2012 1 51 5 Pict 5 StereoPair IMG_O600 JPG 23 10 2012 2 57 4 Pic B StereoPair IMG D586JPG 23 10 2012 1 52 3 Pict B StereoPair IMG_O601 JPG 23 10 2012 2 58 2 Pic EX 7 StereoPair IMG D587JPG 23 0 20121 52 5 Pict ET 7 StereoPair IMG_O602JPG 23 10 2012 2 58 4 Pic S 8 StereoPair IMG D588 JPG 23 0 20121 53 4 Pict Kal 8 StereoPair IMG 0603JPG 23 10 2012 2 59 3 Pic 9 StereoPar IMG 0583JPG 23 10 20121 55 0 Pict SM 3 Stereo Pair IMG 0604 JPG 23 10 2012 300 5 Pic a Sol mi Figure 8 The values in this example shown in figure 8 will consecutively number all the stereo pairs in the order that they appear in the image lists and add text linkage to original file names Note For further information on auto numbering please see Appendix Two Start the wizard Now execute the batch job to start the wizard MER Job A Execute Batch Job This will open a new wi
5. f you have jumped straight to the tutorial it is recommended to review the Work area explained described earlier in this document This example also describes how to manually associate stereo pair if the Sorestim algorithm can t make the association Instructions for use But do you really need instructions The Quick Help Field on the left of the Sorestim window describes the overall process summary see figure 4 Hints Quick Help 1 Drag and Drop your image files onto each list area Afterloading push button labeled Dissolve all assignments and re assign Renaming option panels are below EXIF Numbering Suffix Sorting can be done in tab Ordering Remove unwanted images and redo Sorting Actions as required 5 Filename pattern fore renaming can be adjusted in tab folder Rename Select 1 or more images for renaming and edit the file name pattern Text option 1 2 3 Push button labeled as Rename 6 Execute Batch Job with the button on the bottom left You are guided by a Wizard for confirmation of your settings We have the the safety of your files in mind SZ w N Hint Select header line on the left in order to show option panel Figure 4 For some users no changes will be required to the default settings In this tutorial example a selected number of changes have been applied Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 10 Set up directories An important discipline
6. 0 D CO J C Cn CO h3 C o Stereo Pair Stereo Pair Stereo Pair Gap Gap Monoscopic Stereo Pair Stereo Pair Stereo Pair Stereo Pair MG 0536 JPG IMG 0588 JPG MG 0533 JPG MG_O600 JPG MG_0601 JPG MG_0602 JPG MG_O603 JPG MG_0604 JPG 23 10 2012 2 51 2 23 10 2012 2 23 10 2012 2 55 3 23 10 2012 2 57 4 23 10 2012 2 23 10 2012 2 23 10 2012 2 23 10 2012 3 00 5 On the left side 1 there is a combination of a Quick help description together with all the settings and control panels AII the user settings for the entire program are here Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 8 Click on the headings of the fields 2 to show or hide them In the screen shot above you can see an example of both types field expanded Sorting Actions and not expanded Stereo Display Options Note When all headings are opened a scroll bar is created to enable all settings be displayed The right side is the work area 3 containing three parts In the top section of the work area 4 image previews are shown for the currently selected image pair In the middle are the three tabs shown 5 Order view and text The actions performed here are based on currently selected images Two lists 6 are shown on the bottom right of the work area They contain a series of images to be processed Select single images to display or multiple images to edit If you click within the List entry display area t
7. 0 C Users user Pictures stereo Left sorestim Pict_001_Castlecrag LIMG_0580 RIMG_0596_L JPG C Users user Pictures stereo Right sorestim Pict_001_Castlecrag _LIMG_0580 RIMG_0596_R JPG 1 Pict 001 Castlecrag LIMG 0580 RIMG 0596 21 0 0 0 0 C Users user Pictures stereo Left sorestim Pict_002_Castlecrag LIMG_0581 RIMG_0597_L JPG C Users user Pictures stereo Right sorestim Pict_002_Castlecrag _LIMG_0581 RIMG_0597_R JPG 2 Pict_002_Castlecrag LIMG_0581 RIMG_0597 21 0 0 0 0 C Users user Pictures stereo Left sorestim Pict_003_Castlecrag LIMG_0582 RIMG_0598_L JPG C Users user Pictures stereo Right sorestim Pict_003_Castlecrag _LIMG_0582 RIMG_0598_R JPG 3 Pict_003_Castlecrag LIMG_0582 RIMG_0598 Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 18 Appendix Two Renaming Stereo image files using Sorestim Sorestim has a very unique file renaming capability This is made possible by use of special tags to enable the program to derive specific data information that can be included within the resultant renamed file name s In general it is possible to add a number of tags combined with any desired text strings combinations It is also possible to derive data contained about or within either the left or the right image information There are fundamentally three different types of tags Common File information EXIF information Common tag information is defined as any information unrelated to the im
8. Execute Batch Job with the button on the bottom left You are guided by a Wizard for confirmation of your settings We have the the safety of your files in mind 2 3 Renaming option panels are below 4 Left View Attributes r Right View Attributes SwapL R Search fer SwapR L Mark Stereo Pair __Monaseopic Combinations Mark Stereo Pair Stereo Pair i Split into Monoscopic Split into Monoscopic ap Mark as Monoscopic URBES Mark as Monoscopic nassigne Sorting Actions Mark as Unassigned SEE Mark as Unassigned Chronological ordering of stereo lists _Matk as Unassigned _ From beginning g X Remove from list Backward direction Search unassigned X Remove from list Dissolve all assignments and re assign Exclude from Batch Job Split Exclude from Batch Job Alllist entries C Only entries marked as Unassigned Select all Select Pairs Select Mono Unassigned Select Gaps IV Select counterpart permanently Search for Monoscopic Stereo Pair Gap Unassigned From beginning J Backward direction Hint Select header line on the left in order to show option panel Text View Ordering Stereo Display Options Default settings N Attributes Originalname Date Time New
9. Only entries marked as Unassigned Text View Ordering Left View Attributes SwapL R Mark Stereo Pair Split into Monoscopic Mark as Monoscopic Mark as Unassigned X Remove from list Exclude from Batch Job Search for Monoscopic Stereo Pair Gap Unassigned From beginning Backward direction Combinations Search unassigned Split r Right View Attributes Swap FR L Mark Stereo Pair Split into Monoscopic Mark as Monoscopic ark as Unassigned Exclude from Batch Job Search for Monoscopic Stereo Pair Gap Unassigned From beginning J Backward direction Select all Select Pairs Select Mono Unassigned Select Gaps IV Select counterpart permanently Attributes Original name Date Time Attributes Original name Date Time A Execute Batch Job Work areas Explained EIR MTN a Stereo Pair Stereo Pair Stereo Pair Monoscopic Monoscopic Gap Stereo Pair Stereo Pair Stereo Pair Stereo Pair 0 CO c C O InNO En o IMG 0580 JPG IMG 0582JPG IMG 0583 JPG IMG 0584JPG IMG 0585 JPG IMG 0586JPG IMG 0587 JPG IMG 0588 JPG IMG 0583 JPG Figure 2 23 10 2012 1 45 3 23 10 2012 1 49 3 23 10 2012 1 43 4 23 10 2012 1 51 3 23 10 2012 1 51 5 23 10 2012 1 52 3 23 10 2012 1 52 5 23 10 2012 1 53 4 23 10 2012 1 55
10. files e Sorestim exe Executable e libgfl311 dll Library e libgfle311 dll Library The directory where Sorestim is located requires read and write access After the first initial execution of Sorestim a file is created with the same name as the executable file but with the extension INI This file contains the current saved settings This file may be deleted at any time but the current settings are lost Notes Sorestim makes no changes in the Windows registry it does not require any internet connection The settings changes are only contained within the ini file If you move the exe file in another directory you must ensure that the DLL files are still in the same directory If Sorestim cannot access the DLL files then not all functions will be available In this case only JPG pictures are shown and lossless rotation of JPEG images is no longer possible Uninstall Simply delete the EXE file INI file and the two libraries libgfl311 dll and libgfle311 dll from the disk Any manually created shortcuts must also be removed or deleted Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 7 Working with Sorestim If you are using Sorestim for the first time please take some time and explore the functionality until you are familiar with its operation Nothing happens to any of the edited images lists until either Finish button is pressed in the wizard or Execute Batch Job button is clicked Until then you can cancel the li
11. looking at the relative time intervals between shots Using this information a similar time sequence is sought between the range of images from the left and right cameras This algorithm usually works There are some cases where it fails and must be corrected manually It is not important that the native camera clock times are exactly in sync n fact it is essential that they are not exactly the same Since the cameras clock time drift it shouldn t be a problem Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 5 Document Conventions In this description the following conventions are used Heading refers to a window title or the title of a group of information and controls within a window Menu tab or buttons that is accessible in the program File is used for file names or extensions extension used Hint Hints and notes are displayed like this Caution Very important information is shown like this Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 6 Program Information System Requirements Microsoft Windows 4 0 with 98 ME NT SP6 2000 XP Vista Win7 Pentium processor with at least 600 MHz or equivalent At least 256 MB of main memory 1 GByte or more recommended VGA graphics card with at least 16 bit colour depth High Colour and a resolution of 1024 x 800 pixels or higher Installation After you have downloaded the zip file unzip the contents into a directory of your choice The zip file contains the following
12. of a string of continuous number s Note If the Tag Filename Number L is used without parameters then it assumes a default value of n l Example Based on the original left file name holiday 2010 picture_012 Binz on the beach LPICT0815 RPICT0816 JPG And by using the following text and information tags No Filename Number L 2 gt LPict Filename Number_L R2 gt RPict filename Number_L R1 gt Generates the new name Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 20 No 012 LPict0815 RPict0816 Formatting for date and time tags Additional information for assigning special combinations of dates and times can be applied to the following tags Current date lt Current Date gt Creation date File lt Creation Date_L gt lt Creation Date_R gt Date Time Exif lt Date Taken_L gt lt Date Taken_R gt Additional date and time attributes Y Year e g 2012 y Year without century 00 99 d Day of month 01 31 m Month of the year 00 12 B Long month name for example January b Short month name for example Jan A Long weekday name for example Monday a Short weekday name for example Mon H Hour 01 24 S Second 00 59 M Minute 00 59 Inclusion of additional text Literals which are contained within single quotes are included in the output unchanged Examples Current Date without additional information generates 10 17 2010 With ad
13. Select all Select Pairs Select Mono Unassigned 190 Ope counterpart permanently N Attributes Original name Date Time Nemaj N Attributes Original name Date Time Ne WN Staa IMG 0580 JPG 23 10 2012 1 45 3 IMG me Stereo Pair IMG_O596 JPG 23 10 2012 2 51 2 M IMG 0581 JPG 23 10 2012 1 48 5 IMG gm IMG 05937 JPG 23 10 2012 2 54 4 IM IMG 0582 JPG 23 10 2012 1 4 3 IMG he IMG_0598 JPG 23 10 2012 2 55 2 IM IMG_0583 JPG 23 10 2012 1 49 4 IMG n IMG 0533 JPG 23 10 2012 2 55 3 IM i 23 10 2012 1 51 3 IMG 5 Monoscopc IMG 0585JPG 23 10 2012 1 51 5 IMG StereoPair IMG_O586 JPG 23 10 2012 1 52 3 IMG 3 UET ES 8 StereoPair IMG 0587JPG 23 10 2012 1 52 5 IMG ET 8 StereoPair IMG D602JPG 23 10 2012 2 584 M M 39 StereoPair IMG 0588 JPG 23 10 2012 1 53 4 IMG Kal 9 StereoPair IMG 0503JPG 23 10 2012 2 59 3 M Search for Monoscopic Stereo Pair Gap Unassigned From beginning Backward direction Combinations Split intaaqmonoscopic Mark asMonoscopic Mark as Unassigned es Remove from list Text view Ordering Exclude from Batch Job oj eun oO Monoscopic IMG_0600 JPG 23 10 2012 2 57 4 ereo i13 UDU i i Figure 7 It is recommended that you re check Select counterpart permanently to assist the stereo image review process This allows a synchro
14. Sort Rename Stereo mages Sorestim Version 1 0 A Stereo photographers workflow tool to sort and rename stereo images Quick Start Guide Software author Bernd Paksa bepa arcor de www berndpaska de Documentation and tutorial Prepared by M ark McAndrew Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 1 Sorestim 1 0 A Quick Start Guide This information and tutorial is specifically designed for Twin Z bar mounted stereo cameras The guide is not intended to replace the originals authors documentation and is based on the English version of the program This quick start Guide is based on both practical experience notes from the software author and information extracted from the original Sorestim reference manual Available in German only English translation for the original German reference manual http translate google de translate sl de amp tl en amp jssn amp prev t amp hl de amp ie U TF 8 amp layout 2 amp eotf l amp u nttp 3A 2F 2Fsorestim berndpaksa de 2FBeschreibung htm Whilst the internet translation from German into English is quite satisfactory there are always instances where there were problems with the translation As a result this Quick Start guide may not contain the exact wording of material derived from the original reference document In some cases the wording has been simplified Also some additional content has been added to explain or add greater detail Since this editing work was undertaken in Austra
15. age filenames including auto numbering sequencing current date time information and specialised text fields that can retain delete and replace text information File information tags are defined to extract specific data related to the image file names This includes items such as file name directory and file size See figure 8 Configuration of Image Properties screen shot to display the full list EXIF information tags derive data from the images EXIF information The EXIF information contains data recorded by the camera including camera name model and shooting details such as focal length shutter speed and aperture See figure 8 EXIF Tags x Common Tags from eff tight side it running numbers EXIF Tags Test area 1 Filename Manufacturer Test Area 2 Numbering From Filename Model euin Directory Date Time ELI Directory name Shutter Speed Creation date Aperture Filesize auto 150 Speed Rating Filesize Byte FORENT Filesize kByte Focal Length 35mm equiv Filesize MByte Ei EN Exposure Compensation Metering mode Size Compression Color Display Horizontal Resolution Vertical Resolution Close Figure 8 The File and EXIF information can be extracted from either the left or right images The left and right information source is denoted as suffix _L or _R within the tag Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 19 Example lt Filename_L gt extracts the filename from the left ima
16. ditional information Current Date dmy HM gt generates 17 10 10 10 31 Current Date A the d the BY HM hrs generates Sunday the 17th October 2010 10 31 hrs Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 21
17. er Spacing N Attributes Originalname Date Time New N Attributes Originalname Date Time Nea Parallel view fis zi WN O Unassigned IMG 0580JPG 23 10 20121 453 MG 0 Gap Anaalyph red cyan IBS 1 Unassigned IMG_OSS1JPG 23 10 2012 1 485 IMG 1 Gap C Left Monoscopic Right C B 2 Unassigned IMG D582JPG 23 10 2012 1 49 3 IMG 2 Gap Thumbnail Dimensions 16x16 v DP 3 Unassigned IMG D583JPG 23 10 2012 1 49 44 IMG 3 Gap Always reload images P 4 Unassigned IMG 0584JPG 23 0 2012 1 51 3 IMG 4 Gap P 5 Unassigned IMG_O585JPG 23 10 2012 1 51 5 IMG 5 Gap P 6 Unassigned IMG D586JPG 23 10 20121 523 IMG amp Gap ERES FT 7 Unassigned IMG D587JPG 23 10 20121 525 MG 7 Gap Directories for mages SM 8 Unassigned IMG DSBBJPG 23 10 2012 1 53 4 IMG 8 Gap Egui jS 9 Unassigned IMG_0589JPG 23 10 20121 55 0 IMG 3 Gap Status xl A Figure 5 After the images have been put into the list area you will observe small thumbnail images representing the images It is possible to increase the size by changing the thumbnails dimensions in the Stereo Display Options see figure 4 You will also notice that the images are marked as unassigned in one list and Gap in the other list Hint Scroll down in both list and check that all the source images are in both left and right lists Associate Images The next thing to do is to associate the images by clicking the Dissolve all associations and reassi
18. for all digital photographers is to establish a suitable filling system to store images This is even more important for Stereo workflow There are many good examples described in documentation written for SPM For this tutorial the following directory structure is used example MyPictures stereo right and MyPictures stereo left p y In this example I would like to preserve the original images This will require additional directories to be setup MyPictures stereo left sorestim MyPictures stereo right sorestim MyPictures stereo mono sorestim Transfer images from cameras to the computer Copy the images of the left camera to the Left directory and right camera images to the right directory Start SORESTIM program Hint Don t forget to maximise the screen It is also advisable at this stage to setup the viewing method In this example we have changed the default cross eye to the parallel view see figure 5 tereo Display Options Cross eyed view Sb5 Inner Spacing Parallel view fis z Anaglyph red cyan C Left Monoscopic Right C Thumbnail Dimensions fi 6x16 Always reload images Figure 5 Prepare to drag and drop images into Sorestim Start Windows file explorer not full size positioned towards the top of the screen so that you can still see the Sorestim window Select the all the images from your right directory and then drag them into Sorestim s right image file list Select the all the images fro
19. ge lt Filename_R gt extracts the filename from the right image Date Taken L extracts the EXIF data date taken from the left image Date Taken R extracts the EXIF data date taken from the right image General Caution Tags are case sensitive Whilst some tags are self explanatory there are some tags that require some additional explanation Auto numbering tag This information element is represented by a hash st symbol The number of s determines the number of decimal places Example For frame number 123 the tag Image_ generate the filename Image 123 and Image_ file name Image 0123 Note It is also possible to start the numbering from any starting point Please see the Numbering configuration settings Filename Number tag This is a very innovative information tag Its purpose is to only extract the numerical values from a file name With additional information you can control exactly which number strings will be extracted A number string is defined as a continuous series of numeric characters within a string of alphanumeric characters Tag syntax Filename Number L x gt Filename Number R x Where x is either of the following options n Searches the original file name from left to right to the nth occurrence of a number string Rn Searches the original file name from right to left to the nth occurrence of a number string Where n represents a numeric number specifying the position
20. gn This action will process the images in the list and attempt to match Stereo pairs 3 Dissolve all assignments and re assign In this example the association of images was almost perfect As you can see in the screenshot figure 7 the right camera didn t fire in one case and Sorestim couldn t decide the correct association and marked the images monoscopic In this case we know that the clock between cameras is about Ihr 5mins 51 second This means that the correct association is left image IMG 0585 and right image IMG 0600 That makes sense as the reason for the second attempt was due to a first attempt misfire Fortunately this association can be fixed Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 12 The actions set out below will now assign the previously monoscopic assignments as a Stereo Pair assignment Actions required 1 Uncheck Select counterpart permanently This will allow individual images to be selected in each list 2 Select the left image to be associated with the new stereo pair 3 Click the Mark as Unassigned 4 Select the right image to be associated with the new stereo pair 5 Click the Mark as Unassigned 6 Click the Combinations button Left View Attributes Right View Attributes Search for SwapR L Monoscopic Stereo Pair Gap Unassigned From beginning 25 Remove fomlist Backward direction Search unassigned Exclude from Batch Job Toren
21. h job or run a slide show with Use input field and button below to choose destination folder and filename of the list file C Users user Pictures stereo StereoPhotoM aker List TXT Retry e Previous Next X Cancel Upon completion the destination directories will contain the stereo pairs ready for processing in SPM The SPM file list can be imported for either a slide show or a Multiconversion processing See Appendix One Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 17 Appendix One SPM file list Information Sorestim offers some compatibility with Stereo Photo Maker SPM and generates the SPM slideshow formatted text file This file is a comma separated file that contains information of the file locations for a sequence of stereo images The SPM file list can be imported by SPM for either a slide show or Multiconversion processing The default settings applied by Sorestim are as follows The first parameter defines stereo or left right images 21 Left right independent images Slide show time interval in units of 0 1 seconds with a maximum value 99 seconds Sorestim value 0 The third parameter is left right swap 0 do not swap Parameters four and five are reserved Parameter six is the image name Uses the full path name for stereo images Comment field No comments added by Sorestim All lines end with a double semi colon Sorestim doesn t comply Sample generated by Sorestim 21 0 0 0
22. he mouse wheel moves the file attribute columns Alternatively just click on the horizontal scroll bar at the bottom of the list The list can be loaded either via drag and drop from a windows explorer or using the file menu Adjusting the work space areas There are two adjustments that can be made to change the proportions of the work space areas The configuration area can be changed in width and the file list view area can be increased or decreased according to the user re requirements Hover the cursor over the edges of the different workspace areas g Mark as Mc until this symbol appears Then click and drag to adjust arcae Ur the width or height see figure 3 eo lists Se x Remos assign Exclude fr Figure 3 Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 9 Tutorial Introduction The main objective of this tutorial is to demonstrate the simplicity to associate stereo pairs from images generated by twin Z bar mounted cameras Sorestim produces a SPM compatible image list file This enables the user to quickly load stereo pairs into SPM for ongoing workflow processing Please see Appendix one which describes details of the SPM list file structure Since Sorestim could be a new concept for many Stereo photographers some basic set up details will be described before demonstrating the wizard The first important aspect of this program is that most of the entire workflow is displayed in a single window
23. lia the English spelling is the Australian variant Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 2 Contents Titro dU GOT D 4 General Sorestim features in more detail on nennen nenne 5 HOW the program WOBKS icccroiren ti xe eret eret hae e eI OE Rn EP a BER C FEDERE FE ER E sia FEAR eed EE 5 Document Conventions sosencgranienriniiogiin on n AT O T cette dente nedenres 6 Program Information icono idt po a a D a Rn eoa ER ER Gd RR ek ra gu O RR eer E o 7 System Requiretuetnsiiedsssboa vei niim iia ecd d d n nd eto nda aca stad qa EAEAN EOK 7 Installation osos eer net ne ae et ere acre Ct Ter nn qM DUUM RE Bar Opa D eee 7 Uninstall ionian a a N a E a i 7 Working with SoreStimM uo iviti paetos iiinn EENE EEEN AE A AAAA 8 Tewo area enia re et tinct A A E cd A 8 Work areas Explained ssssssssssisisisssttntittnt atta ta tutt vooinac dpsserctnnestlawtdubeansGesicnndaibanel vn vin udu eseeeeeiabeixbombatsctom 8 Adjusting the work space areas eco pese ee vinden d F r d E on nce Fu evi RD 9 Tutorial MAM Ra deactivate ic rebat id een 10 TS RR GAS FOr 1G rs rae eE e rud aea ZRM Cree rae b E Eeee a Ebr gn 10 Setup directories imio eaaa a ds Vati acces ted cde unde NE tinis 11 Transfer images from cameras to the computer seeeeeeeen eene nnn 11 Start SORES PINE program fo ue ibetsTerucevat irs prev btpRdSUPO nt r viabC Un Peso abcti m t PIE DE FIT TE RI EREEREER 11 Prepare to drag and drop images into Sorestim
24. m this lossless rotation Rotate JPG Files in source C No don t rotate in destination folder folder Don t rotate source images Rename destination folder Rename files in destination folder Rotate JPG Files in destination Description folder Rotate images in destination folder lossless E Bety e Previous Next X Cancel Wizard 6 Create SPM file list This is optional but to demonstrate Sorestim s capabilities yes has been selected You must also specify the directory for this file Note It is important to re specify this file for each wizard job otherwise it will be over written Destination folder Copy images Create SPM List file Rename source images Do you want to create SPM compatible list file Don t rename source images Rotate JPG Files in source Yes create StereoPhotoMaker compatible folder Don t rotate source images No don t create SPM lis Rename destination folder Rename files in destination folder Rotate JPG Files in destination Description folder Rotate images in destination folder A StereoPhotoMaker SPM compatible list file will be created Any stereo pair will be part of this list except for those where at Create SPM compatible list least one of the pair s images is marked with Exclude from Batch Job file Such pairs are not included in the list Such SPM compatible list files can be used with SPM to execute a SPM batc
25. m your left directory and then drag them into Sorestim s left image file list see figure 6 Note It is also possible to load the lists via the File menu commands Open left view images and Open right view images Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 11 Iglxi File Ordering Batch Job Help Hints Quick Help i 5 a 2 1 Drag and Drop your image files then drag the selected images into their respective lists onto each list area Sellect all images in the Left and Right folders 2 me loading push button labeled t 3 A c Users user Pictures stereo Left loj x B c Users user Pictures stereo Right loj x E gt A Se GUO oe E stereo Left S een 5 QU de E 7 stereo right gt 3 sese mac S j M Sa File Edit View Tools Help File Edit View Tools Help 3 Fa EPSON Easy Photo Print 2 Photo Print EPSON Easy Photo Print Photo Print Organize Open with Corel Instant Viewer gt gt Cl Organize Open with Corel Instant Viewer gt gt Eo e 53 Libraries 21 Documents IE CL E videos Dissolve all assignments and re assign All list entries C Only entries marked as Unassigned e from Batch Job Connect Select Pairs Select Mono Unassigned Select Gaps Select all v Select counterpart permanently Stereo Display Options C Cross eyed view SbS Inn
26. me renumber and annotate a Series of images with suffix Copying or moving images into separate folders ready for processing Creation of SPM compatible list file for association of selected stereo pairs For many experienced users of SPM it could be argued that the actions required for a small number of images using Sorestim could not be justified The circumstances however are very different for a large number of stereo images Sorestim offers additional benefits Apart from the association and renaming capability a useful feature is in the image preview on the top of the window For each image preview it displays selected EXIF data for the left and right images This allows the user to access the camera settings for each image It is therefore very easy to spot things like Zoom and exposure settings mismatches iaixi Fie Ordering Batch Job Help ure Dete Tine 2AN 1 06 88 FM Dete Time 28 22 2 29 FM nag dde Boso Shuler Space 1 280 eso 1 Drag and Drop your image files vo i onto each list area t L3 J After loading push button labeled a2 ge E Fasel Lend Dissolve all assignments and re assign Le err Metering EXIF Numbering Suffix Sorting can be done in tab Ordering Remove unwanted images and redo Sorting Actions as required 5 Filename pattern fore renaming can be adjusted in tab folder Rename Select 1 or more images for renaming and edit the file name pattern Text option 1 2 3 Push button labeled as Rename 6
27. nised selection of associated Stereo pairs in both left and right lists Hint It is also possible to select the stereo pairs not to be processed To remove pairs from the list click the Remove from list button It is important to click this button in both left and right image lists Renaming the new stereo pairs Sorestim s renaming features are useful to add extra information to your processed stereo image pairs The renaming capability can be as simple as adding a picture sequence number to more complex information as outlined in Appendix Two This is similar to the SPM renaming capabilities but with infinitely more possibilities Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 13 Click the Text tab In this case we will accept the default format and simply add the location of the images for this photo shoot Add the location name in textfield set to Replace and set the other Text Options fields to delete File name pattem Pic static extfield 1 L FileName L R FileName R v Edit Preview Pict_001 Castlecrag _LIMG_0580 RIMG_0596 New Clear View Ordering Text option 1 EI Castlecrag PIE cum Text option 3 Eee Selected files to Renaming From selected entry Search and Replace Select all Select Pairs Select Mono Unassigned Select Gaps v Select counterpart permanently N Attributes Original name Date Time News N Attributes Original name Date Time Ne i
28. ore than two images e g continuous shooting or three picture technique then all left right combinations can be created with one click With the aid of the preview you can seek pairs of similar images not described in this Quick Start Guide The image preview is available as a parallel view cross eyed anaglyph red cyan or mono image After associating the images they can be renamed and renumbered Stereo image pairs can have the same subject name but still reference to the original image names Sorestim offers you the opportunity to create very flexible file names You can use many components of image information as part of the new name This includes original image file properties e g the original dates and EXIF information The stereo image pairs and single Monoscopic images can either be in separate or shared directories copied or moved To differentiate a suffix can be attached to the image name JPG images can be rotated without loss Sorestim is compatible with all common file formats such as JPG TIFF etc In addition a large number of RAW formats can be displayed How the program works Program description as described by the software author It is important to understand a little about how the program works The program does not analyse any image content to determine an associated image pair This would require extensive processing and be very time consuming The program can only associate a Stereo image pairs by
29. stings and start again at any time by clicking Remove all items from both lists Hint Hovering over activated buttons further explains button features The work area Start the program It opens as a shared workspace see figure 2 The program specifies minimal screen definition 1024x800 The program still works if you have a smaller screen The resolution 1024 x 768 is tolerable Hint The main program window is optimised for screen sizes greater than 1024x800 If a smaller screen is used it is recommended to maximise the main program window for optimal visual performance V Sorestim 1 Drag and Drop your image files onto each list area After loading push button labeled Dissolve all assignments and re assign Renaming option panels are below EXIF Numbering Suffix Sorting can be done in tab Ordering Remove unwanted images and redo Sorting Actions as required Filename pattern fore renaming can be adjusted in tab folder Rename Select 1 or more images for renaming and edit the file name pattern Text option 1 273 Push button labeled as Rename Execute Batch Job with the button on the bottom left You are guided by a Wizard for confirmation of your settings We have the the safety of your files in mind Hint Select header line on the left in order to show option panel Sorting Actions Chronological ordering of stereo lists Dissolve all assignments and re assign All list entries C
30. zard window The wizard will prompt the user with many options The selection of each option is dependent on the personal requirements required by the user Hint Repeated use of the wizard will simplify the ongoing requirements to add settings If there are no changes then executing the wizard will retain previous settings and reduce wizard setup execution time Sorestim Quick Start User Guide Page 14 Wizard 1 Destination folder We have selected to put the processed files into a new directory This requires the user to specify the desired directories Q Batch Assistent fei al E Destination folder Destination folder How to process images marked with Exclude from Batch Job Remain at their current location C Move to destination folder Copy to destination folder Description All selected entries that are marked for Copy Move to destination directory will only get copied to the destination folder Originals files will stay untouched C Users user Pictures stereo Left sorestim sl C Users user Pictures stereo Right sorestim p C Users user Pictures stereo Mono sorestim C e Retry Previous Wizard 2 Rename source images Accept default values Batch Assistent Pl xl Destination folder E Copy images Rename source images Rename source images Do you want to rename the original images No C Yes Description Images in source folder will not be renamed
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