Record video that gives accurate AI time studies. Good footage is the biggest factor in how accurate your study is.
Camera placement
Overhead or high-angle views work best, but keep the camera close enough that operators stay large in the frame. If people look small, the AI struggles to track them.
Record in landscape.
Keep the whole work area in view and avoid blind spots, such as operators working behind walls or machines.
Use good, even lighting and avoid strong backlight, such as bright windows behind the operator.
Use one camera per workstation or section.
If you use several cameras, start them at about the same time.
Important: Avoid overlapping camera views of the same work, because the same activity can get counted twice.
Identify operators
Give each operator a large, high-contrast number on the front and back, or a different colored vest.
Make sure numbers aren't hidden by jackets, aprons or welding gear.
Keep other foot traffic through the area to a minimum.
Optional: at the start, have operators face the camera for a few seconds.
During recording
Record the process as normal. Operators shouldn't talk to or pose for the camera, because the AI may count it as waste.
Turn on the camera's date and time overlay if it has one.
Action cameras can overheat on long recordings, so keep them ventilated.
Video length
Each study can be up to about 2 hours of video. For longer recordings, upload separate studies and compare them.
Tip: For a brand-new process, a shorter clip of about 10–15 minutes is a good first study to review and certify.