Bookmarks Settings

This document covers everything you need to know about configuring and managing bookmark settings in Glossi Studio.

Each bookmark stores a complete set of camera, lighting, and exposure settings that can be instantly recalled.

Key Concepts:

Before diving into specific settings, here are important points about how bookmarks work:

1. Interactive + Precise Control: Glossi lets you position your camera both by visually navigating (clicking and dragging in the viewport) and by entering exact numerical values. As you move around visually, the numerical values update automatically in the Edit Panel. Learn more about viewport navigation.

2. Comprehensive Saving: Bookmarks save far more than just camera position - they store your entire shot setup including lighting, exposure, focus, and model position. This means your creative decisions are preserved exactly as you set them.

3. Non-Destructive Workflow: Creating or updating bookmarks doesn't affect your other saved views. You can freely experiment with different angles and settings without losing your previous work.

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Bookmark Settings

1. Camera Position

Camera position determines the perspective from which your model is viewed. These settings control the basic spatial relationship between the camera and your product.

Glossi offers two complementary ways to position your camera:

1. Interactive viewport navigation: As you move the view around naturally using right-click to pan and orbit drag, values will automatically update in the Edit Panel. This allows you to find the perfect shot intuitively by clicking and dragging around your model.

2. Numerical inputs: For precise control or to match specific standards, you can enter exact values directly into the orbit, tilt, and distance fields.

Most users find a combination of both approaches works best - use interactive navigation to get close to your desired view, then fine-tune with numerical inputs to achieve exact compositions.

Orbit Around

Controls the horizontal rotation around the model (0-360°). Orbit is typically the first parameter you'll adjust when setting up a new view.

• 0°: Camera positioned to the right of the product

• 90°: Camera positioned at the back

• 180°: Camera positioned to the left

• 270°: Camera positioned at the front

Orbit Above

Controls the vertical angle of the camera (-90° to 90°). For most product photography, values between -15° and +30° provide natural viewing angles.

• 0°: Camera level with the product (horizon line in middle)

• Positive values: Looking down at the product

• Negative values: Looking up at the product

Distance

Controls how close the camera is to the model.

• Smaller values move the camera closer to your product

• Larger values move the camera further away

Sometimes your view can become blocked if the camera ends up behind a wall, underneath the model, or too far away. If this happens, try adjusting the distance slider first, then change the orbit value if needed. As a last resort, click any existing bookmark to return to a known good position. Remember that the virtual camera can be positioned anywhere—including spots where the view would be obstructed in real life.

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2. Focal Length & Focus

Glossi acts as a virtual camera with real-world photography settings just like you'd have on a DSLR or your smartphone. This approach makes it intuitive for anyone familiar with photography, while remaining accessible to those who aren't, and allow you to simulate exactly how a physical camera lens would capture your product.

Focal Length

Determines the field of view and perspective distortion (35mm to 200mm).

• Wide angle (35-50mm): Captures more of the scene, more perspective distortion

• Standard (50-85mm): Natural perspective similar to human vision

• Telephoto (85-200mm): Compressed perspective, flatter appearance

Focus Point Selection

Focus controls determine which parts of your scene are sharp and which are blurred when using shallow depth of field. This technique is particularly effective for highlighting specific product features like logos, materials, or functional elements.

To set a precise focus point:

1. Set a low f-stop value (f/1.8 to f/4) to create visible depth of field

2. Click "Select Focus Point" in the Edit Panel

3. Click directly on the part of your model you want in perfect focus

4. Update your bookmark to save this focus point

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3. Exposure Controls

Exposure settings control the brightness of your image. Glossi offers both automatic and manual exposure options, just like a real

Auto Exposure

The simplest option where Glossi automatically adjusts settings to create a properly exposed image. This is the recommended starting point for most users.

Auto exposure is enabled by default, and can be edited managed by selecting "Auto" from the exposure mode dropdown.

Based on your f-Stop value. Glossi will handle all exposure parameters automatically

Manual Exposure

Manual exposure gives you precise control over image brightness and depth of field effects. It simulates three primary camera settings:

F-stop (Aperture)

• Lower values (f/1.8-f/4) will create a shallow depth of field (background blur) and allow more light enters the camera

• Higher values (f/8-f/22) will create Greater depth of field (more of scene in focus) and result in less light enters the camera

Shutter Speed

Controls exposure time and image brightness.

• Faster speeds: Create darker images

• Slower speeds: Create brighter images

Unlike real cameras, Glossi's virtual shutter doesn't affect motion blur since the scene is static.

ISO

Controls sensor sensitivity to light. For highest quality, keep ISO as low as possible while maintaining proper exposure.

• Lower values (100-400): Less sensitive, cleaner images

• Higher values (800+): More sensitive, can introduce noise