FAQ
Questions and Answers
set.a.light 3D V2.0/2.5
3D Navigation in set.a.light 3D V2.0 - How do I rotate the studio, how do I move objects?
The 3D Navigation in set.a.light 3D V2.0
With the pressed right mouse button you can rotate the room. Hold down the Space key and move the room with the pressed right (or left) mouse button.
You can place the rotation point of the room on an object by selecting it and clicking the F key. Now the room rotates around this object (right mouse button and move).
You can rotate or elevate an object by selecting it and moving the respective pictogram with pressed left mouse button. (See picture below).
- Right mouse button = Rotate
- Space + right mouse button = move room
- Selected object + click on "F" = new rotation point
Keywords: 3D navigation - rotation - move objects - rotate space
With the pressed right mouse button you can rotate the room. Hold down the Space key and move the room with the pressed right (or left) mouse button.
You can place the rotation point of the room on an object by selecting it and clicking the F key. Now the room rotates around this object (right mouse button and move).
You can rotate or elevate an object by selecting it and moving the respective pictogram with pressed left mouse button. (See picture below).
- Right mouse button = Rotate
- Space + right mouse button = move room
- Selected object + click on "F" = new rotation point
Keywords: 3D navigation - rotation - move objects - rotate space

Gobo - How to add a gobo mask - How does the gobo projector work?
The Gobo is a projector with which you can flash black and white patterns (also with permanent light).
You can use the original templates or create your own masks in e.g. Photoshop.
Ideal is a mask with approx. 1000x1000 px and 72 dpi.
You can import a maximum mask of 3000x3000px.
The file format is jpg or png.
The white areas of the mask let the light through, the black areas stop it. Gray gradients are also possible. Color images are not possible with the Gobo!
Important is: The white areas must not reach to the edge! So there must always be a black border.
As an example you can see here how a mask should look like.
With the slider "Aperture angle" you can adjust the size of the projection.
Keywords: Gobo Goboprojector Gobo Projector Gobo Mask Gobomask
You can use the original templates or create your own masks in e.g. Photoshop.
Ideal is a mask with approx. 1000x1000 px and 72 dpi.
You can import a maximum mask of 3000x3000px.
The file format is jpg or png.
The white areas of the mask let the light through, the black areas stop it. Gray gradients are also possible. Color images are not possible with the Gobo!
Important is: The white areas must not reach to the edge! So there must always be a black border.
As an example you can see here how a mask should look like.
With the slider "Aperture angle" you can adjust the size of the projection.
Keywords: Gobo Goboprojector Gobo Projector Gobo Mask Gobomask




How to work with the ring flash, how to connect the ring flash with the camera
If you have placed the ring flash in the studio (Drag&drop), you can connect it to the camera by clicking the corresponding button (see picture).
Now you can move the camera together with the ring flash.
If the ring flash is connected to the camera, you can only adjust the power of the flash in the set list.
To disconnect the camera and the ring flash again, select the camera and click the button (see picture).
Attention: The ring light (continuous light) cannot be combined with the camera, this only works with the ring flash.
Now you can move the camera together with the ring flash.
If the ring flash is connected to the camera, you can only adjust the power of the flash in the set list.
To disconnect the camera and the ring flash again, select the camera and click the button (see picture).
Attention: The ring light (continuous light) cannot be combined with the camera, this only works with the ring flash.


I can't save. Saving the project does not work.
If you cannot save a project or an export, please contact support.
Pose Group - How can I export and import a Pose Group?
If you want to export a group with poses, click on the small arrow next to the group name.
The File Browser will open and you can save the group to your hard drive.
Pose groups have the file extension .poselib
The file you can now share with other users.
You can import a pose group by clicking the button "Import group" at the bottom.
The imported group appears at the bottom of the list.
Note: The name of the group does not correspond to the file name (which you chose when saving), the name of the group is the name which the group had when exporting.
You can rename the group name by double-clicking on it.
Individual poses can be moved within the group. You can also move single poses to another group. You can also sort the groups themselves.
Keywords: Pose Group - Import - Export - Sort Poses - Sort Groups - Rename
The File Browser will open and you can save the group to your hard drive.
Pose groups have the file extension .poselib
The file you can now share with other users.
You can import a pose group by clicking the button "Import group" at the bottom.
The imported group appears at the bottom of the list.
Note: The name of the group does not correspond to the file name (which you chose when saving), the name of the group is the name which the group had when exporting.
You can rename the group name by double-clicking on it.
Individual poses can be moved within the group. You can also move single poses to another group. You can also sort the groups themselves.
Keywords: Pose Group - Import - Export - Sort Poses - Sort Groups - Rename

Posing - how do I pose a model? How do I save a pose?
Posing - how do I pose a model? How do I save a pose?
The Posing Tool with all its functionality is best explained in a video.
On our blog there is a video that shows you how to pose the model and how to save your poses.
Important shortcuts for posing: ALT and CTRL (Command on Mac)
If you move a limb in IK mode, you can change the type of movement with ALT or CTRL.
The pose slider is also explained in the video.
Keywords: posing, own pose, pose songs, pose slider, posing tool, posing tool, save pose, pose timeline, pose slider, pose slider
Weiterführende Informationen:
blog.elixxier.com/set-a-light-3d-v2-0-bedienung-posing-tool/
The Posing Tool with all its functionality is best explained in a video.
On our blog there is a video that shows you how to pose the model and how to save your poses.
Important shortcuts for posing: ALT and CTRL (Command on Mac)
If you move a limb in IK mode, you can change the type of movement with ALT or CTRL.
The pose slider is also explained in the video.
Keywords: posing, own pose, pose songs, pose slider, posing tool, posing tool, save pose, pose timeline, pose slider, pose slider

Weiterführende Informationen:
blog.elixxier.com/set-a-light-3d-v2-0-bedienung-posing-tool/
Upgrade to V2.5 - I have a V2.0 version, do I need to buy the upgrade to 2.5? Is the upgrade to V2.5 free? Do I have to newly install set.a.light V2.5?
All owners of a license for version V2.0 get the upgrade to V2.5 for free!
FAQ
Is the upgrade to V2.5 free of charge?
Yes, all V2.0 owners can upgrade for free! You do NOT need a new license, your existing V2 license will work automatically.
Do I have to install set.a.light V2.5?
Yes, the V2.5 must be reinstalled.
You can uninstall the V2.0. The V2.5 replaces the V2.0 to 100%.
Do the V2.0 .set files also work in V2.5?
Yes, all V2.0 files work without restrictions also in V2.5
Weiterführende Informationen:
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FAQ
Is the upgrade to V2.5 free of charge?
Yes, all V2.0 owners can upgrade for free! You do NOT need a new license, your existing V2 license will work automatically.
Do I have to install set.a.light V2.5?
Yes, the V2.5 must be reinstalled.
You can uninstall the V2.0. The V2.5 replaces the V2.0 to 100%.
Do the V2.0 .set files also work in V2.5?
Yes, all V2.0 files work without restrictions also in V2.5
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set.a.light 3D V1.0 and V2.0/2.5
An update is displayed. When I try to install it, the program closes or freezes, what do I do?
1. Start the program and click on "cancel" as soon as the update is displayed. When the program has started, export your setting (such as individual spaces for example) via "File" -> "export user settings" and save them onto the hard drive.
2. Uninstall set.a.light 3D STUDIO
3. Click on the link below and download the most recent version of set.a.light. 3D and install it.
4. Import the previously saved settings again via "File" -> "Import user settings". Usually settings are not lost during a reinstallation, but for security purposes they should be backed up (as described in Step 1). In case the product licence is not recognized after a reinstallation, please enter it again.
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2. Uninstall set.a.light 3D STUDIO
3. Click on the link below and download the most recent version of set.a.light. 3D and install it.
4. Import the previously saved settings again via "File" -> "Import user settings". Usually settings are not lost during a reinstallation, but for security purposes they should be backed up (as described in Step 1). In case the product licence is not recognized after a reinstallation, please enter it again.
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Are there any special recommendations regarding the computer hardware for further acceleration of set.a.light 3D STUDIO?
set.a.light 3D STUDIO primarily uses the capacity and memory of your graphics card in order to conduct the live-rendering process. For a smooth operation of the software, we recommend current graphics cards with a graphics memory of 1GB RAM or above.
Can I add or create objects by myself? Animals or the like, for example?
No, this is not possible. You can however find some requisites below for animating your shooting. We are constantly expanding the contents and we make these available via free updates.
Can i change the System of units between Metric and Imperial (ft - feet)?
Can I light shapers, objects, models, etc. copy or duplicate (replace)?
You can copy a light Shaper and all other objects in the Studio where you click on the object ALT-click and move to the side.
Now you will get a 1:1 copy of the affected object. This way all objects can be easily duplicate (clone).
Via the link below, you will reach a video on YouTube that shows you how to duplicate objects.
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Copy a Object
Now you will get a 1:1 copy of the affected object. This way all objects can be easily duplicate (clone).
Via the link below, you will reach a video on YouTube that shows you how to duplicate objects.
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Copy a Object
Can I save a shooting, or rather what exactly is saved?
Yes, you can save your shooting via the menu item "File" -> "Save". All pictures and settings on the timeline are contained within the .set file. You can open the .set file again at any time and continue working on it. The rendered pictures pertaining to it are deposited in a folder with the same name which you gave to your shooting.
Can I touch objects with the mouse and move?
Objects are now easy to move, because you don’t have to click on a specific point.
The whole surface of the object is clickable, so you can move the object the way you want it.
Light shapers are excluded and must be moved and operated as usual with the handless.
The whole surface of the object is clickable, so you can move the object the way you want it.
Light shapers are excluded and must be moved and operated as usual with the handless.
Can I use the rendered photos from the software commercially?
Yes, you can use the rendered images, screenshots and the set plan commercially.
Does the software run on Mac and Windows?
Yes, the software can be obtained in box form or as a download for the Mac and Windows operating systems.
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Features
system requirements
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Features
system requirements
How big is a saved .set file, more or less?
The size of the file is determined by the lighting set complexity and the number of pictures found on the timeline. The file can be very small, but can also reach several MB. Since the size is dependent on the above mentioned factors, no precise information can be given.
How can I add my own flash head? (e.g. Elinchrom)
How can I adjust the height of objects?
How can I adjust the size of the models?
How can I create a Setplan?
If you want to recreate a setting in the real studio, you can export a PDF Setplan.
Choose a picture on the timeline by clicking on it. The Photo viewer opens.
Before you export the Setplan, you can add your own data and notes. These are automatically saved to the image in the timeline.
Then click on "Export Setplan", here you can now determine the zero point of the studio and automatically cut the range used.
Now click “Create PDF”. A file browser opens and you can enter and save the name of the Setplan.
As soon as the Setplan is created, it opens automatically (provided that you have a PDF viewer like Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Choose a picture on the timeline by clicking on it. The Photo viewer opens.
Before you export the Setplan, you can add your own data and notes. These are automatically saved to the image in the timeline.
Then click on "Export Setplan", here you can now determine the zero point of the studio and automatically cut the range used.
Now click “Create PDF”. A file browser opens and you can enter and save the name of the Setplan.
As soon as the Setplan is created, it opens automatically (provided that you have a PDF viewer like Adobe Acrobat Reader).

How can I import 3D models - Where can I find the 3D Importer?
Unfortunately, the latest version does not have an 3D Importer
The import (e.g. of ".obj" or ".blend" files) and the Use of 3D Content is sophisticated and defective.
We work on a solution, whiche enables the import of 3D content.
The 3D import will be included, but we cannot say when it will happen.
The import (e.g. of ".obj" or ".blend" files) and the Use of 3D Content is sophisticated and defective.
We work on a solution, whiche enables the import of 3D content.
The 3D import will be included, but we cannot say when it will happen.
How can I lock objects in the setlist?
How can I place a light shaper in studio?
How can I rename objects in the setlist?
How can I sort timeline entries?
How can I take Black/White (B&W) pictures ? Can I simulate black and white (BW) shots.
How do I add an individual space?
How do I change the lens and the focal length?
Lenses with different focal lengths provide different design options.
For portrait photography are for example telephoto lenses with a focal length of 70mm - 200mm suitable.
A wide range of lenses for a variety of design options is in the menu bar above in the camera setting in the program provided.
So you can adjust your setting to the lenses you own, then the final image will look the same as the image you produce in the software.
Another benefit is that you can try out different lenses.
Even if you don’t own them, you can see how they will look like.
By using the drop-down menu you can select the desired look. The focal length of the camera can be set (with fixed focal lengths is not possible).
For portrait photography are for example telephoto lenses with a focal length of 70mm - 200mm suitable.
A wide range of lenses for a variety of design options is in the menu bar above in the camera setting in the program provided.
So you can adjust your setting to the lenses you own, then the final image will look the same as the image you produce in the software.
Another benefit is that you can try out different lenses.
Even if you don’t own them, you can see how they will look like.
By using the drop-down menu you can select the desired look. The focal length of the camera can be set (with fixed focal lengths is not possible).

How do I delete objects from the studio area?
How do I find out if an update is available for my software?
set.a.light 3D constantly checks whether or not it is up-to-date when there is an internet connection, and alerts you to any potential updates via a pop-up window. You can also start a manual search for an update via the menu item "Help".
How do I install set.a.light 3D STUDIO?
Please follow the instructions of the operating manual or the Quick Start Guide.
Here (LINK) you can download the Quick Start Guide.
Here (LINK) you can download the Quick Start Guide.
How do I license my software / where can I enter the license after purchase?
In the top menu bar under the menu item "Help" you can find "Set License", here you can enter the purchased license.
Click on “Set License” a window with an input field will open.
Now enter into the input field “Enter license key” your license key.
Confirm it by clicking on the “Add License” button.
Done! Now the added license key appears.
Click on “Set License” a window with an input field will open.
Now enter into the input field “Enter license key” your license key.
Confirm it by clicking on the “Add License” button.
Done! Now the added license key appears.

How do I place a model in studio?
How many pictures can I store in the timeline?
There is no limit to the number of pictures you can store here.
Pay attention that all rendered pictures are saved in the project folder only AFTER the whole shooting has been saved via the save function. If you close the software before saving, rendered pictures are also potentially lost.
The timeline is a representation of your shooting, and also contains the studio setting for each picture shown on it. In this manner you can restore the correct studio setting for each picture via it.
Pay attention that all rendered pictures are saved in the project folder only AFTER the whole shooting has been saved via the save function. If you close the software before saving, rendered pictures are also potentially lost.
The timeline is a representation of your shooting, and also contains the studio setting for each picture shown on it. In this manner you can restore the correct studio setting for each picture via it.
How to switch between portrait and landscape format
To switch between portrait and landscape format, click the button right here.
The camera will be rotated ninety degree.
You can fine tune the section by directly turning the camera right here.
The video shows you how to do it.
Weiterführende Informationen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW4kEWIxeSI
The camera will be rotated ninety degree.
You can fine tune the section by directly turning the camera right here.
The video shows you how to do it.

Weiterführende Informationen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW4kEWIxeSI
I can't control the program properly with the graphics tray
There is a driver compilation problem, which means that control via the tray is momentarily restricted. Please use the mouse for control.
Is it possible to upgrade from set.a.light 3D BASIC to set.a.light 3D STUDIO?
An Upgrade from set set.a.light 3D BASIC to set.a.light 3D STUDIO is available on our homepage.
By purchasing the upgrade you get the full flexibility and all functionalities of set.a.light 3D.
You find more information about the activation and the upgrade itself under the following link.
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set.a.light 3D UPGRADE
By purchasing the upgrade you get the full flexibility and all functionalities of set.a.light 3D.
You find more information about the activation and the upgrade itself under the following link.
Weiterführende Informationen:
set.a.light 3D UPGRADE
Is there a boom stand? Where can I find a boom stand? (or the ceiling rail system)
Is there an "autosave" function? What is a crash file?
Yes set.a.light 3D features an Auto Save function in the case of a program error.
If set.a.light 3D fails, a backup of the current file will be created immediately. set.a.light 3D stores this file under "Documents/elixxier /".
The titling always begins with the term "Crash_" followed by the time indication, in which the file was created (example: "Crash_2014-07-15_18-30.set").
After restarting set.a.light 3D, the backup file can be open and stored fresh under a new name.
Was that a backup created, you realize directly on the project name in the Timeline.
Note:
After an error, set.a.light 3D must be restarted always to ensure that it will not be consequential faults.
If set.a.light 3D fails, a backup of the current file will be created immediately. set.a.light 3D stores this file under "Documents/elixxier /".
The titling always begins with the term "Crash_" followed by the time indication, in which the file was created (example: "Crash_2014-07-15_18-30.set").
After restarting set.a.light 3D, the backup file can be open and stored fresh under a new name.
Was that a backup created, you realize directly on the project name in the Timeline.
Note:
After an error, set.a.light 3D must be restarted always to ensure that it will not be consequential faults.
Licensing - on how many computers may I install a license and use?
Licensing
The software may be installed and activated on one main computer. You are also permitted to install a second copy on another computer (e.g. notebook), provided that the software won't be used at the same time.
The software may be installed and activated on one main computer. You are also permitted to install a second copy on another computer (e.g. notebook), provided that the software won't be used at the same time.
set.a.light 3D crashes after Apple Mavericks Update to Mac OS X 10.9.4
Problem Description:
After Apple Mavericks update of OS X 10.9.3 to OS X 10.9.4, set.a.light 3D does not start and stops with a white window.
Solution:
There good news. We released a new version of set.a.light 3D for Mac OS X.
If you have the problem with the white screen:
1. uninstall set.a.light 3D
2. download the new installer from here
3. Install set.a.light 3D
After reinstalling, set.a.light 3D should start as usual.
Downloadlink:
www.elixxier.com/downloader.php?mac=1
After Apple Mavericks update of OS X 10.9.3 to OS X 10.9.4, set.a.light 3D does not start and stops with a white window.
Solution:
There good news. We released a new version of set.a.light 3D for Mac OS X.
If you have the problem with the white screen:
1. uninstall set.a.light 3D
2. download the new installer from here
3. Install set.a.light 3D
After reinstalling, set.a.light 3D should start as usual.
Downloadlink:
www.elixxier.com/downloader.php?mac=1
set.a.light 3D starts with the error message "Oops! The game crashed"
### Problem Solved (06. July 2016) ###
>> Since the NVIDIA driver version 368.69 set.a.light 3D is working as usual.
Problem Description:
set.a.light 3D starts with the error message "Oops! The game crashed"
(see screenshot below).
The trigger for this error is the NVIDIA driver version 368.22 that was released on May 25th, 2016.
The error only occurs in connection with Windows and a NVIDIA graphics card.
Apple computers are not affected.
Solution:
Please update the NVIDIA graphics card drivers!
Scenario 2 – After an set.a.light 3D Update:
In the event that set.a.light 3D starts with an error message after an update, it is probably caused by a bug that occurred during the update process. If aforesaid is the case, please download the latest installer and run a completely fresh reinstallation of set.a.light 3D!

Weiterführende Informationen:
youtu.be/Jp3UokhKd3E
The light is not presented properly in studio, why is this?
The real light representation is only presented in camera view (as a preview). There you can view a realistic representation of the created light settings as a preview.
ATTENTION: A realistic picture is created (rendered) only upon clicking on the camera symbol (left camera symbol). The studio area only shows a kind of preview, which does not correspond to the end result. It only serves to illustrate the direction of the light. Objects, such as the shader, do not have an effect on the light in the studio area. You only notice an effect in camera view.
ATTENTION: A realistic picture is created (rendered) only upon clicking on the camera symbol (left camera symbol). The studio area only shows a kind of preview, which does not correspond to the end result. It only serves to illustrate the direction of the light. Objects, such as the shader, do not have an effect on the light in the studio area. You only notice an effect in camera view.
The picture presented in the preview screen shows black objects around the hair
This phenomenon can occur on older Apple devices. The existing graphics card meets most of the requirements, but unfortunately the inbuilt operating system drivers do not possess all the technical capacity.
As of version 1.0.44, this problem no longer existent. Install the latest version of set.a.light 3D on your system
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As of version 1.0.44, this problem no longer existent. Install the latest version of set.a.light 3D on your system
Weiterführende Informationen:
Download
What are the minimum and optimum system requirements (Minimum system requirements)?
Minimum system requirements - set.a.light 3D STUDIO
set.a.light 3D STUDIO is to ensure a 3D-lastiges to a realistic representation of the light program, which draws many of the latest technical possibilities. For this reason, the smooth operation of the computer must have a good and modern graphics card.
WINDOWS
Microsoft® Windows® 10 / 8 / 7 / VistaTM from SP2 (32/64 Bit)
Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo, or equivalent AMD processor
Graphics card with 512 MB VRAM and DirectX 10.1 (1 GB VRAM Ideally)
1280x768 screen resolution or higher
4 GB RAM or more
2 GB free hard-drive space
Internet connection (for updates and add-ons)
Mouse or Tablet
Please keep your system up to date.
MAC OS
Mac OS X (32/64 Bit), Version 10.7
Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo
Graphics card with 512 MB VRAM and OpenGL 3.3 or better (1 GB VRAM Ideally)
1280x768 screen resolution or higher
4 GB RAM or more
2 GB free hard-drive space
Internet connection (for updates and add-ons)
Mouse or Tablet
Please keep your system up to date.
IMPORTANT: Integrated graphics chipsets such as Intel ® HD graphics or ATI Radeon ® HD 3200 is not supported.
For best performance, the system should have a modern and high-performance graphics card with DirectX11, or OpenGL 4.x and min. 1 GB VRAM.
Recommended graphics chipsets: NVIDIA ® GeForce ® GTX 480, ATI Radeon ® HD 5000
In case your hardware does not meet the requirements, you may experience long waiting times for the light calculation and that only one model can be placed.
set.a.light 3D STUDIO is to ensure a 3D-lastiges to a realistic representation of the light program, which draws many of the latest technical possibilities. For this reason, the smooth operation of the computer must have a good and modern graphics card.
WINDOWS
Microsoft® Windows® 10 / 8 / 7 / VistaTM from SP2 (32/64 Bit)
Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo, or equivalent AMD processor
Graphics card with 512 MB VRAM and DirectX 10.1 (1 GB VRAM Ideally)
1280x768 screen resolution or higher
4 GB RAM or more
2 GB free hard-drive space
Internet connection (for updates and add-ons)
Mouse or Tablet
Please keep your system up to date.
MAC OS
Mac OS X (32/64 Bit), Version 10.7
Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo
Graphics card with 512 MB VRAM and OpenGL 3.3 or better (1 GB VRAM Ideally)
1280x768 screen resolution or higher
4 GB RAM or more
2 GB free hard-drive space
Internet connection (for updates and add-ons)
Mouse or Tablet
Please keep your system up to date.
IMPORTANT: Integrated graphics chipsets such as Intel ® HD graphics or ATI Radeon ® HD 3200 is not supported.
For best performance, the system should have a modern and high-performance graphics card with DirectX11, or OpenGL 4.x and min. 1 GB VRAM.
Recommended graphics chipsets: NVIDIA ® GeForce ® GTX 480, ATI Radeon ® HD 5000
In case your hardware does not meet the requirements, you may experience long waiting times for the light calculation and that only one model can be placed.
What can I do with the handles?
What crop factor does my camera have?
You can get this information from your camera documents or the respective manufacturer website.
What do I do if an error message pops up?
If the program displays an error message, please enter a short description of the problem in the text field and then click on send. In this way you help us detect existing faults much quicker. We will work hard to find a solution to the problem, so that the fault can be fixed in one of the coming updates
What do I do if any problems with set.a.light 3D STUDIO arise?
On our support website you can find an email form through which you can directly contact our support team.
What does ISO mean?
What does it mean to import/export a setting?
What does target lock mean?
What does the histogram do?
What is meant by focal ratio?
By focal ratio we refer to the variable opening in the lens. The size of this aperture is shown as a numerical value.
Every increase in the size of the opening (i.e. decrease in the focal ratio) by one, allows twice the amount of light onto the image sensor.
That is to say, setting the focal ratio controls lighting. With an closet aperture you also have more depth of focus than with a closed aperture (bigger focal ratio number), creating sharpness over a larger area.
Every increase in the size of the opening (i.e. decrease in the focal ratio) by one, allows twice the amount of light onto the image sensor.
That is to say, setting the focal ratio controls lighting. With an closet aperture you also have more depth of focus than with a closed aperture (bigger focal ratio number), creating sharpness over a larger area.

What is shutter speed?
The shutter speed is an important parameter to control the image brightness.
The shorter it is, the less light strikes the image sensor of the camera and the picture gets darker.
It is recommended to use a tripod when using a slow shutter speed, so you avoid a blurred image. You can find now the most common shutter speed for studio photography in the drop-down menu in the top menu list.
Since the flash burning time is extremely short, the shutter speed has no effect in the studio. Only a very bright studio lighting can be balanced.
In the simulation, changing the shutter speed has no effect, since the background lighting is not included.
The shorter it is, the less light strikes the image sensor of the camera and the picture gets darker.
It is recommended to use a tripod when using a slow shutter speed, so you avoid a blurred image. You can find now the most common shutter speed for studio photography in the drop-down menu in the top menu list.
Since the flash burning time is extremely short, the shutter speed has no effect in the studio. Only a very bright studio lighting can be balanced.
In the simulation, changing the shutter speed has no effect, since the background lighting is not included.

What is the Picturewall?
You can find the Picturewall under props. In the menu to the left you can find some pre-made images. Just click on one of them and add it.
You can upload your own images on the Picturewall and use it in the software. Click on the "+"button and the file browser will open and you can add your image. You will find now the new imported image in the image presets. Possible file formats are JPG and PNG (PNG only STUDIO Edition).
By using PNG files with transparency you can use isolated images (e.g. a tree, pattern, person, clothing, object, etc.). Images with transparencies appear similar to 3D objects in the software and also cast a shadow.
You can easily create settings with outdoor feeling, or your own unique scenes. With this new feature vast possibilities are given for the setup. In the Picturewall menu you can adjust the size of the picture wall to your needs.
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Video Picturewall
You can upload your own images on the Picturewall and use it in the software. Click on the "+"button and the file browser will open and you can add your image. You will find now the new imported image in the image presets. Possible file formats are JPG and PNG (PNG only STUDIO Edition).
By using PNG files with transparency you can use isolated images (e.g. a tree, pattern, person, clothing, object, etc.). Images with transparencies appear similar to 3D objects in the software and also cast a shadow.
You can easily create settings with outdoor feeling, or your own unique scenes. With this new feature vast possibilities are given for the setup. In the Picturewall menu you can adjust the size of the picture wall to your needs.

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Video Picturewall
What is the timeline?
What's the difference between snap and photo?
What’s the difference between set.a.light BASIC and set.a.light 3D STUDIO?
set.a.light 3D BASIC was adjusted so that the revolutionary lighting calculation software is now available perfectly suited for amateur photographers.
It’s available for a reasonable price.
Limitations of set.a.light 3D BASIC
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It’s available for a reasonable price.
Limitations of set.a.light 3D BASIC
- 3 room templates: large, medium, small
- 5 flash heads can be simultaneously used in the studio
- On the picture wall JPG files can be loaded.
- 5 own picture wall possible
- Setplan with watermark
- Rendering with watermark, max. 1200 px size
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Find out more about set.a.light 3D BASIC
When an update is displayed, it gets cancelled during execution. What can I do?
During startup, set.a.light 3D STUDIO checks whether or not an update is available and displays them. It is possible that your virus scanner is interfering with the updater and causing it to terminate. Problems can arise particularly when using Kaspersky Antivirus or ESET Smart Security.
Solution: Deactivate your virus scanner when you start set.a.light 3D STUDIO, and keep it deactivated until the update has been completed. The updater will take some time, please don't cancel it. Please don't forget to reactivate your virus scanner straight after the update.
Solution: Deactivate your virus scanner when you start set.a.light 3D STUDIO, and keep it deactivated until the update has been completed. The updater will take some time, please don't cancel it. Please don't forget to reactivate your virus scanner straight after the update.
Where can I buy set.a.light 3D STUDIO?
You have the option of buying the software online at www.elixxier.com
or from one of our chosen distributors in box form.
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or from one of our chosen distributors in box form.
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Shop - set.a.light 3D STUDIO
Where can I download program updates?
set.a.light 3D STUDIO checks whether or not it is up-to-date by itself via the internet and displays any potential updates.
Where can I download the installer for V1.0?
You can find the installer for V1.0 in the customer account.
Please log into your customer account from the top right corner of the website.
There you will find the installer for Mac and Win.
The installer for V1.0 is only available for our customers.
Keywords: Download - V1.0 - Download Installer - Installer V1.0 Windows Mac
Please log into your customer account from the top right corner of the website.
There you will find the installer for Mac and Win.
The installer for V1.0 is only available for our customers.
Keywords: Download - V1.0 - Download Installer - Installer V1.0 Windows Mac
Where can I find Speedlights / compact flash?
Yes, in set.a.light 3D you can also use the popular Speedlights (compact flash / speedlite).
There are also additional light shaper that can be used in conjunction with the Speedlite.
His own Speedlights, you can also add and use in the software.
There are also additional light shaper that can be used in conjunction with the Speedlite.
His own Speedlights, you can also add and use in the software.
Where can I obtain a trial version of set.a.light 3D STUDIO?
You can download a 15 day trial version at www.elixxier.com/
The trial version is not limited and can be tested fully.
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The trial version is not limited and can be tested fully.
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Download
Where can I see when an update is available and what it contains?
set.a.light 3D STUDIO checks whether or not it is up-to-date by itself when starting, and displays new updates.
On our website, in the Download section, you can find the Release Notes and the next planned.
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On our website, in the Download section, you can find the Release Notes and the next planned.
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Download
Where do I find information on new features?
We describe new features on elixxier.com. Further information, exciting special promotions and announcements regarding updates are also included in our newsletter. We recommend you register to receive the newsletter.
Where do I find news on set.a.light 3D STUDIO?
You can either subscribe to our newsletter or you can receive news via email.
Alternatively you can access information on our website or on Facebook.
Alternatively you can access information on our website or on Facebook.
Who do I consult for particular questions and suggestions on improving the software?
You can get through to our friendly customer service by phone or email at any time. Within the software you can click on "Help", from where you will be able to access a special contact form through which you can send us suggestions.
Why is the software not running smoothly / fluid?
In most cases, set.a.light 3D does not run fluidly if the hardware is not powerful enough or will not be fully utilized.
First of all compare the hardware of your notebook to our our system requirements. You find them here:
www.elixxier.com/en/shop/details.php?artikelid=3#1
If you use a Windows 8 Notebook which has a a dedicated (additional) graphics card, it is possible, that set.a.light 3D will not run fluidly though.
The reason is, that your operating system tries to save power, by uses the internal graphics chip on the main board (e.g. i7 or i5) instead of the dedicated graphics card.
The problem mostly occurs when the power is not plugged in.
But depending on the system configuration it could also occur when it is plugged in.
Troubleshooting
To solve the problem, be sure that the latest graphics card driver is installed. You get it on the manufacturer page
www.nvidia.com/content/global/global.php
www.amd.com/de/pages/amdhomepage.aspx
In case you didn’t quit set.a.light 3D, please do it now.
The following steps show you how you connect the dedicated graphics card and set.a.light 3D in the driver settings.
Zu den NVIDIA Treibereinstellungen gelangst du über einen Rechtsklick auf den Desktop und dann auf „NVIDIA Systemsteuerung“.
Note:The following information are translated from the german version of the driversoftware. It may be possible, that some disclosures may named differently in the english version.
You open the NVIDIA driver settings via a right click on the desktop and then under „NVIDIA Control Panel. A New window opens where you should find the tab „3D settings“ on the left side.
Click on it and choose the tab „Program settings“
By clicking on “add” you can search „set.a.light 3D STUDIO.exe“ or „set.a.light 3D BASIC.exe“ on your computer.
Usually it should be under: „C:\Program Files (x86)\set.a.light 3D STUDIO\“.
Confirm it by clicking on “add” and choose “NVIDIA high-performance processor” in the second tab.
At the end, safe all your settings by clicking on “Apply”. You find this button in the right bottom corner of the window.
Congratulations, you connected set.a.light 3D with the dedicated graphics card.
Unfortunally sometimes these settings will not be accepted.
If this event occurs you have two possibilities.
Possibility 1
The first one is, that you connect all programs on your computer with the dedicated graphics card.
You do this in the NVIDIA “3D settings” as well. There should be the tab “Global settings”.
Under “Preferred graphics processor”, choose “NVIDIA high-performance processor”.
Again safe the settings by clicking on the “Apply”-button.
The advantage of this method is, that all your programs get maximum graphics performance.
But on the other hand, this method needs more power which discharges your battery faster.
Possibility 2:
The second possibility ist that you do not start set.a.light 3D by double clicking.
Instead press the right mouse button on the icon and choose „Run with graphics processor“ in the Popup.
Now you can choose your dedicated graphics card.
In our example it is “NVIDIA high-performance processor“.
Now set.a.light 3D is temporarily connected to the dedicated graphics card.
The advantage of this method is, that all other programs can use the internal graphics chip as well while set.a.light 3D uses the dedicated one.
The downside is, that you have to start the software like this every time you open it.
First of all compare the hardware of your notebook to our our system requirements. You find them here:
www.elixxier.com/en/shop/details.php?artikelid=3#1
If you use a Windows 8 Notebook which has a a dedicated (additional) graphics card, it is possible, that set.a.light 3D will not run fluidly though.
The reason is, that your operating system tries to save power, by uses the internal graphics chip on the main board (e.g. i7 or i5) instead of the dedicated graphics card.
The problem mostly occurs when the power is not plugged in.
But depending on the system configuration it could also occur when it is plugged in.
Troubleshooting
To solve the problem, be sure that the latest graphics card driver is installed. You get it on the manufacturer page
www.nvidia.com/content/global/global.php
www.amd.com/de/pages/amdhomepage.aspx
In case you didn’t quit set.a.light 3D, please do it now.
The following steps show you how you connect the dedicated graphics card and set.a.light 3D in the driver settings.
Zu den NVIDIA Treibereinstellungen gelangst du über einen Rechtsklick auf den Desktop und dann auf „NVIDIA Systemsteuerung“.
Note:The following information are translated from the german version of the driversoftware. It may be possible, that some disclosures may named differently in the english version.
You open the NVIDIA driver settings via a right click on the desktop and then under „NVIDIA Control Panel. A New window opens where you should find the tab „3D settings“ on the left side.
Click on it and choose the tab „Program settings“
By clicking on “add” you can search „set.a.light 3D STUDIO.exe“ or „set.a.light 3D BASIC.exe“ on your computer.
Usually it should be under: „C:\Program Files (x86)\set.a.light 3D STUDIO\“.
Confirm it by clicking on “add” and choose “NVIDIA high-performance processor” in the second tab.
At the end, safe all your settings by clicking on “Apply”. You find this button in the right bottom corner of the window.
Congratulations, you connected set.a.light 3D with the dedicated graphics card.
Unfortunally sometimes these settings will not be accepted.
If this event occurs you have two possibilities.
Possibility 1
The first one is, that you connect all programs on your computer with the dedicated graphics card.
You do this in the NVIDIA “3D settings” as well. There should be the tab “Global settings”.
Under “Preferred graphics processor”, choose “NVIDIA high-performance processor”.
Again safe the settings by clicking on the “Apply”-button.
The advantage of this method is, that all your programs get maximum graphics performance.
But on the other hand, this method needs more power which discharges your battery faster.
Possibility 2:
The second possibility ist that you do not start set.a.light 3D by double clicking.
Instead press the right mouse button on the icon and choose „Run with graphics processor“ in the Popup.
Now you can choose your dedicated graphics card.
In our example it is “NVIDIA high-performance processor“.
Now set.a.light 3D is temporarily connected to the dedicated graphics card.
The advantage of this method is, that all other programs can use the internal graphics chip as well while set.a.light 3D uses the dedicated one.
The downside is, that you have to start the software like this every time you open it.




Why is the studio area and/or the preview cam black?
In combination with one of the latest Windows 8 Notebooks, it is possible, that the studio area and the preview camera remain black.
The reason is, that the operating system uses the internal graphics chip, which is situated on the processor (e.g. i7/i5 or i3) instead of the dedicated (additional) graphics card.
The problem mostly occurs when the power is not plugged in.
But depending on the system configuration it could also occur when it is plugged in.
Basically, the internal graphics chip of the i7 Intel Processor with the latest Hassewall CPU design (CPU = central processing unit) should be sufficient enough.
However the latest drivers oft the manufacturer not mature yet. The result is, the black screen which may occur under Windows 7 and 8.
Troubleshooting
Below we explain you, how you can adjust Windows, that it will use the dedicated (additional), more powerful graphics card
To solve the problem, be sure that the latest graphics card driver is installed.
You get it on the manufacturer page
www.nvidia.com/content/global/global.php
www.amd.com/de/pages/amdhomepage.aspx
In case you didn’t quit set.a.light 3D, please do it now.
The following steps show you how you connect the dedicated graphics card and set.a.light 3D in the driver settings.
Zu den NVIDIA Treibereinstellungen gelangst du über einen Rechtsklick auf den Desktop und dann auf „NVIDIA Systemsteuerung“.
(The following information are translated from the german version of the driversoftware. It may be possible, that some disclosures may named differently in the english version)
You open the NVIDIA driver settings via a right click on the desktop and then under „NVIDIA Control Panel". A New window opens where you should find the tab „3D settings“ on the left side.
Click on it and choose the tab „Program settings“
By clicking on “add” you can search „set.a.light 3D STUDIO.exe“ on your computer.
Usually it should be under: „C:\Program Files (x86)\set.a.light 3D STUDIO\“.
Confirm it by clicking on “add” and choose “NVIDIA high-performance processor” in the second tab.
At the end, safe all your settings by clicking on “Apply”. You find this button in the right bottom corner of the window.
Congratulations, you connected set.a.light 3D with the dedicated graphics card.
Unfortunally sometimes these settings will not be accepted.
If this event occurs you have two possibilities.
Possibility 1:
The first one is, that you connect all programs on your computer with the dedicated graphics card.
You do this in the NVIDIA “3D settings” as well. There should be the tab “Global settings”.
Under “Preferred graphics processor”, choose “NVIDIA high-performance processor”.
Again safe the settings by clicking on the “Apply”-button.
The advantage of this method is, that all your programs get maximum graphics performance.
But on the other hand, this method needs more power which discharges your battery faster.
Possibility 2:
The second possibility ist that you do not start set.a.light 3D by double clicking.
Instead press the right mouse button on the icon and choose „Run with graphics processor“ in the Popup.
Now you can choose your dedicated graphics card.
In our example it is “NVIDIA high-performance processor“.
Now set.a.light 3D is temporarily connected to the dedicated graphics card.
The advantage of this method is, that all other programs can use the internal graphics chip as well while set.a.light 3D uses the dedicated one.
The downside is, that you have to start the software like this every time you open it.
The reason is, that the operating system uses the internal graphics chip, which is situated on the processor (e.g. i7/i5 or i3) instead of the dedicated (additional) graphics card.
The problem mostly occurs when the power is not plugged in.
But depending on the system configuration it could also occur when it is plugged in.
Basically, the internal graphics chip of the i7 Intel Processor with the latest Hassewall CPU design (CPU = central processing unit) should be sufficient enough.
However the latest drivers oft the manufacturer not mature yet. The result is, the black screen which may occur under Windows 7 and 8.
Troubleshooting
Below we explain you, how you can adjust Windows, that it will use the dedicated (additional), more powerful graphics card
To solve the problem, be sure that the latest graphics card driver is installed.
You get it on the manufacturer page
www.nvidia.com/content/global/global.php
www.amd.com/de/pages/amdhomepage.aspx
In case you didn’t quit set.a.light 3D, please do it now.
The following steps show you how you connect the dedicated graphics card and set.a.light 3D in the driver settings.
Zu den NVIDIA Treibereinstellungen gelangst du über einen Rechtsklick auf den Desktop und dann auf „NVIDIA Systemsteuerung“.
(The following information are translated from the german version of the driversoftware. It may be possible, that some disclosures may named differently in the english version)
You open the NVIDIA driver settings via a right click on the desktop and then under „NVIDIA Control Panel". A New window opens where you should find the tab „3D settings“ on the left side.
Click on it and choose the tab „Program settings“
By clicking on “add” you can search „set.a.light 3D STUDIO.exe“ on your computer.
Usually it should be under: „C:\Program Files (x86)\set.a.light 3D STUDIO\“.
Confirm it by clicking on “add” and choose “NVIDIA high-performance processor” in the second tab.
At the end, safe all your settings by clicking on “Apply”. You find this button in the right bottom corner of the window.
Congratulations, you connected set.a.light 3D with the dedicated graphics card.
Unfortunally sometimes these settings will not be accepted.
If this event occurs you have two possibilities.
Possibility 1:
The first one is, that you connect all programs on your computer with the dedicated graphics card.
You do this in the NVIDIA “3D settings” as well. There should be the tab “Global settings”.
Under “Preferred graphics processor”, choose “NVIDIA high-performance processor”.
Again safe the settings by clicking on the “Apply”-button.
The advantage of this method is, that all your programs get maximum graphics performance.
But on the other hand, this method needs more power which discharges your battery faster.
Possibility 2:
The second possibility ist that you do not start set.a.light 3D by double clicking.
Instead press the right mouse button on the icon and choose „Run with graphics processor“ in the Popup.
Now you can choose your dedicated graphics card.
In our example it is “NVIDIA high-performance processor“.
Now set.a.light 3D is temporarily connected to the dedicated graphics card.
The advantage of this method is, that all other programs can use the internal graphics chip as well while set.a.light 3D uses the dedicated one.
The downside is, that you have to start the software like this every time you open it.



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