No, the problem is not lighting, background or the size of my mug. I cut out three minutes of attempts to get you to the good stuff. For all you armchair QA geniuses out there who say I'm doing it wrong because my face isn't filling the square - even though it fills the frame enough for the application to try to initiate the scan three times in the above video - here I am trying for the extreme closeup you suggest. Others have scanned in monstrous-looking glitch creatures, and some have simply given up, as I have, going back to my 6-5 shooting guard with the Kid-n-Play hi-top fade. I might add that even if it did get the frontal view, it would then have to do a side scan. So what you see here is me trying hold the camera steady at eye level, and then trying to sit up on the arms of a chair and remain statue-still long enough for NBA 2K15 to recognize and scan my face.
In mine, my PS4 camera sits atop my television and is a total of 51 inches off the ground. One guess as to the three words I say at 1:19 of this video.ĢK Sports has touted face scanning through most of the game's pre-release hype, but I doubt they actually tested its usefulness in a real living room. Expect 2K to respond in time.My living room isn't a photography studio, but apparently it needs to be one, complete with a tripod, if I'd like to get my face scanned into NBA 2K15. Grow a beard and want it in there? You won’t lose your progress!ĪNOTHER NOTE: If you decide to grow a beard or shave your head during your career, you can always re-scan your face but keep your M圜AREER progress.įor those experiencing trouble using Face Scan, Owen Good has made a clip demonstrating his own troubles.
Feel free to rescan at any point in your M圜AREER.
If you lose tracking a lot on the Xbox while turning your head, try backing up an inch or two.Ĩ.)Once scanned, you can access our robust customization menu to ensure that your MyPLAYER image accurately reflects your facial features and tone.ĩ.)For you perfectionists out there you may want to try several times until you are satisfied with the quality of your scan. The closer to the camera you can get, the better quality scan you’ll get. Consider shaving, you can always add facial hair after the scan.ħ.)If you continue to have trouble scanning, trying holding a white piece of paper below your neck, but in the field of view of the camera. Do not smile or make other facial expressions. Look at the center of the camera.Ħ.)Keep your mouth closed. We don’t scan head shape, ears or eye color, so Users will NEED TO edit those after the scan.ĥ.)Keep your eyes open and eye level with camera (try to avoid angling camera too far up or too far down, should remain neutral). Don’t move the camera during this process.Ĥ.)The scan area picks up the bottom of your chin to the top of your head. If your bangs are too long, they could mess up the texture, so use a hair band to hold your hair off your forehead.ģ.)You want to turn your head SLOWLY 30 degrees to the left and right as the camera is taking hundreds of pictures of you.
Accurate skin tone is dependent on lighting and may need to be edited after the scan.Ģ.)Please remove any headwear accessories (glasses, caps, headbands, masks, etc.). Natural lighting from the front and sides is best but keep it as equal/neutral as possible. To effectively scan your face for the game, follow these instructions:ġ.)Make sure to be in a well-lit area and minimize shadows. While these tips apply to the PS4 version, they seem very likely to be applicable to the Xbox One version. But this year, both Xbox One and PS4 'NBA 2K15' players can use those systems' cameras to scan in their own particular visages.įrom PS4 players, here are some tips for Face Scan:ġ.) Sit in a well-lit area, natural lighting preferred.Ģ.) Remove any eyeware and keep your face in the middle of the green square.ģ.) Rotate your head slowly, about 30 degrees from one side to the other.Ĥ.) Keep your face relaxed and eyes level with the camera.ĥ.) Use the player creator to sculpt and finetune the result. Like many games, the mode begins with picking your player's appearance. For those unfamiliar, MyPLAYER is a stand-out feature of ' NBA 2K15.' Getting drafted, being a rookie, playing, practicing and talking (with the coach, GM, and teammates) brings an awesome RPG element to the glitzy NBA sim.