1/5
Hands in the shot? Simply gone.
The fish is cut out, so hands, feet and the edge of the tub disappear.
New Photo Studio in PondManager 1.2.0
From the bowl to a super photo
Take a photo of your koi in a blue bowl or tub. The Photo Studio cuts out the fish and places it on a clean show background. The fish itself is not edited: every scale stays exactly as you photographed it.
The Photo Studio is available on request, on the website and in the app.
Before and after
Real photos, real results
Five koi, photographed in a bowl or tub at the pond. On the left the original photo, on the right the result from the Photo Studio.
2/5
Crooked in the tub? Head down, neat.
The fish is straightened, head down, just like a show photo.
3/5
Messy tub, clean background.
Ruler, reflections and the tub itself are gone. Only your koi remains.
4/5
Every scale as photographed.
Pattern, colour and sumi stay exactly as in the original photo.
5/5
Ready to show off.
Download the result or save it with your fish or with a length measurement.
Not edited
Only the background changes
Every scale stays exactly as you photographed it. The outline of the fish is detected automatically; the fish is then cut out, rotated, scaled to size and placed on a new background. Pattern, colours, sumi and any damage stay unchanged.
What the studio does
- Cut the fish out of the blue bowl
- Straighten the fish (rotate)
- Add a clean background with a shadow
- Only if you turn it on: correct the exposure
What the studio never does
- Change patterns, colours or sumi
- Remove spots, damage or scales
- Change the shape or proportions of the fish
- Invent or paint in anything with AI
How it works
Three steps to a super photo
- 1
Upload a photo of your koi in a blue bowl.
- 2
We first check for free whether the photo is suitable. Rejected? It costs nothing and you see why.
- 3
Approved: 1 credit is charged and you get the result. Changing the background and settings afterwards is free.
Tips for a good photo
- Shoot straight from above in a blue bowl.
- Keep the whole fish in frame, including tail and fins.
- Keep the measuring tape and your hands away from the fish.
- Avoid reflections and bright spots on the water.
- A sharp photo with the fish large in frame gives the best result.
Settings
You choose the look
After the first time, adjust everything and remake the result for free.
Background
Choose show, deep, plain or your own colour.
Aspect ratio
3:4, 2:3, 5:7 or 4:5. For print, social media or your own website.
Shadow
A soft shadow under the fish, just like show photos. You set the softness yourself.
Exposure
Brightens a photo that is too dark. Only the brightness changes, not the colours. This is noted with the result.
Head up or down
Head down by default. Extra rotation with a live preview.
Save with your fish
As your koi's profile photo or with a length measurement. Or just download and share.
Frequently asked questions
All about the Photo Studio
What is the PondManager Photo Studio?
The Photo Studio turns a photo of your koi in a blue bowl or tub into a clean photo on a plain background, just like show photos. You will find it on the website and in the PondManager app for iPhone and Android.
Is my koi edited?
No. The outline of the fish is detected automatically. The fish is then cut out, straightened and placed on a new background. Pattern, colour, sumi and any damage stay as in your photo. If you turn on exposure correction, this is noted with the result.
Does the Photo Studio use AI?
Only to detect the outline of the fish. Nothing is invented or drawn in, and patterns, colours and scales are not changed.
What kind of photo do I need?
A sharp photo taken straight from above of your koi in a blue bowl or tub, with the whole fish clearly visible. Keep hands and measuring tape away from the fish and avoid light spots on the water.
What does the Photo Studio cost?
You pay with credits: 1 credit per approved photo. The check beforehand is free, so a rejected photo costs nothing. If processing fails for technical reasons, you get your credit back. Remaking with different settings is free.
How do I get access?
The Photo Studio is available on request. Email info@pondmanager.nl or send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook.
Want to use the Photo Studio?
The Photo Studio is available on request. Send us an email or a DM and we will set it up.
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