SCHEDULING
DELIVERY
NAMING
PHOTOSHOOT OVERVIEW
EQUIPMENT
LIGHTING & BACKGROUND
Single Dish
Dish Composition (hero)
Avoid during the photoshoot
Tips & Tricks
What a perfect photoshoot looks like!
Food Photoshoot - Instruction for smartphone shooting
V 1.0 - 2021.04.02
SCHEDULING
If you are scheduling for the first time and are not sure of the correct process, please follow the instructions here to ensure that you follow the correct protocol with the business owner.
By accepting this assignment, you will be representing OCUS in the eyes of our client. We count on you to demonstrate a high level of professionalism in your coming interactions. If a photoshoot already has an appointment scheduled, please respect this appointment and only assign yourself to the photoshoot if you are available at this time.
Assignments are not all the same. Please go to OCUS platform and verify the imagery you need to deliver.
DELIVERY
When and how to upload my images
Your priority is capturing excellent photos. To ensure consistency, OCUS is handling the post-production internally. Please respect the following requirements to make sure that we can deliver the best outcome to our client.
- Don’t edit any of your pictures (no crop, no edit). - Don’t erase your metadata. - Select your best shots and don't send more files than required. - Follow the naming convention below (take some notes during the photoshoot to keep all the needed information).
- Please make sure you upload your media in the correct category. - Don’t forget to validate your assignment after uploading your files. /!\ Send your pictures the same day as the photoshoot before midnight.
NAMING
Single Dish : dishname.jpg Dish Composition : hero.jpg
Image renaming Example:
cheeseburger.jpg
hero.jpg
/!\ The dishes name must match the menu of the restaurant!
PHOTOSHOOT OVERVIEW
KEY POINTS 1) Check your mission dashboard or your OCUS email notifications for package details on your mission. This tells you the number of dishes you are required to capture 2) Make sure to respect the capture instruction of each type of photo 3) Always keep in mind future formats for the app (16:9) 4) Angle - Single Dishes must be shot at 90° (0° for burgers, sushis, drinks ...) - Dish Composition always 90° (0° can be used exceptionally if only drinks) 5) Naming - Single Dish: dishname.jpg - Dish Composition: hero.jpg
We understand unexpected situations can arise in each shoot, so please use your best judgment and leave a comment when uploading your photos on the OCUS platform.
EQUIPMENT
Smartphone camera
General settings:
Disable all filters
Shoot RAW image if your phone supports it
Zoom x1
General settings:
Set the zoom ratio to default (x1)
