Hey Guys, still working through the processes, getting the skills.
When scanning heads I lose tracking, no matter how steady or slow I go.
Any advice?
Number for be issue is expressions , you can’t move your head/face while scanning , you going to lose tracking .
The best way to practice is pit chair next to wall and rest the head on the wall and then scan slowly , starting always from the center of the face then move around to finish the full process .
Don’t scan side/back head in Near mode , not enough tracking for it
I get the subject to not move, and all is well until I get to a cheek, the the previously scanned part of the face seems to lose alignment, some tracking then leaves artifacts everywhere.
I think I should record a video.
It lose tracking because there is nothing to track ,visual scanners need tracking points at least 3 cm apart in Near Mode and minimal 3 of them visible .
Take the scanner off to Good distance in Near mode , or try Far mode .
I never had issues btw and I scan people for living .
Video would be good , maybe something else is on the hand .
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I’ve been using excellent distance, I’ll try good and see how I go.
Far was too muddy for scanning the e details of a face.
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I know but that are the requirements of scanning using structured light technology, you need a features in your preview or you going to lose tracking .
Try to use single scan mode instead , start from the air , then go to the eyes , nose , lips , it will give you good foundation for tracking , you can move the scanner away to good stance in areas that have less features .
I did that millions times , it working great !
The difference I am using is transparent mineral powder on the skin … to prevent the skin scattering and better details captured , maybe it would help .
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Hi! Can you maybe share the product name of that transparent mineral powder you use? 
It is not actually make up but transparent mineral powder that removing the redness from the skin , stop oils from scattering the infrared light adding much more details to the skin surface , it is barely visible after application , less is more and best to use with a brush .
Even great on dark eyebrows and beards … it don’t cover the color yet the scanner capture better the darker hair .
It can be seriously any mineral powder as long it is HD ( very fine ) and pressed so you don’t turn people into zombies 
We use it also for capturing skin textures because it remove reflections and is virtually not visible .
However before usage , wash your face with cold water to reduce skin oil , it will works longer and less is needed .
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Thank you, I have no issues applying a powder puff to peoples faces.
Mwahahahahaharrrr.
I’ll go to the local Chemist Warehouse and get some.
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