Frequently Asked Questions
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What is IdentaFly?
IdentaFly is a mobile application that helps you learn about fly fishing patterns and bug species! The core feature to the application is image recognition of photos you take.
Does image recognition really work?
It does. And not without some caveats. It is based on a lot of factors. The more users and images, the better it will be. Will it get some things wrong? Yes. And just like in real life, we can learn from our mistakes and get better.
Can I submit a fly?
We hope you do! Please scroll to the bottom and contact us!
What is the best way to take a photo for AI?
TLDR;
- GET UP CLOSE
- CROP IT TIGHT
- GOOD LIGHTING & NOT BLURRY
Taking pictures of flies is tough for obvious reason: they are small. And with a few key tips & tricks, you can take good quality photos to help you get the best results:
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Good lighting! Make sure the flash is on if you are not in direct sunlight.
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Get really really close without using your camera zoom. Many mobile phones have macro lens options which takes a clearer photo than the zoom.
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Avoid shadows so that all your details come through.
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Use a solid background, ideally not with lots of patterns and competing colors.
Why isn't the app free?
Surprisingly, or not, making AI work and be able to access it through the cloud is still in it's infancy so operating costs are prettty high, relatively speaking. Also, we have no advertisements, so your use of the app is clear of clutter.