The advantages of online education are clear: learners can access training 24/7, anytime, anywhere, and tailor their learning around busy schedules. At Dantec Dynamics, we embrace eLearning as a strategic tool to empower our users, and our DIC Beginner User Training Course 2.0 is the perfect example. With a Dantec Dynamics Correlation (DIC) system, you can gain complete, unlimited access to this course free of charge via our eLearning platform*

The DIC Beginner User Training Course 2.0 consists of the following 10 modules;
Part 1: Introduction to DIC & Point Tracking
- Introduction
- Advantages of DIC & Point Tracking
- Basic Working Principle
- Correlating Features
- Speckle Patterns
- Fiducial Markers, and Measurement Procedure; DIC & Point Tracking

Part 2: Introduction to Istra4D
- Introduction
- Data Structure
- Managing Repositories
- User Interface
- Repository Explorer
- Data Sets & Data Set Folder Tabs
- Context Modes
- Camera View Thumbnails
- Visualization


Part 3: Cameras, Lenses & Optics (I)
- Continuous-Mode vs. Burst-Mode Cameras
- Resolution & Sensor Size
- The Pinhole Camera Model
- The Thin Lens Model
- Focusing & Circle of Confusion
- Depth-of-Field (DoF) & Aperture
Part 4: Setup & Design of a DIC measurement (I)
- Setup & Design Process
- DIC System Portfolio
- Imaging Scale & Expected Resolution
- Monocular/Pinhole Setup (1-cam / 2D- DIC)
- Binocular/Stereo Setup (2-cam / 3D- DIC)


Part 5: Setup & Design of a DIC measurement (II)
- Frame Rate/Acquisition Speed
- Continuous Illumination
- Camera Shutter
- Adjustment of Focus & Aperture
Part 6: Setup & Design of a DIC measurement (III)
- Speckles & Facets
- Speckle Pattern Quality Evaluator


Part 7: Projection Calibration
- Calibration Targets
- QR-code Recognition (Detected Target IDs
- Projection Calibration Modes
- Live Calibration Procedure
Part 8: Measurement Series Acquisition & Triggering Modes (I)
- Measurement Series Acquisition
- Triggering Modes
- Manual Mode
- Ring buffer Mode


Part 9: Correlation Evaluation (I)
- New Correlation & Settings Transfer
- Input Data Selection
- Evaluation Settings
- Mask Definition
- Start points
Part 10: Graphical Visualization & Data Export (I)
- Animation & Step bars
- Spatial & temporal plots
- Visualization
- Values, Scales & Settings
- Gauge Objects
- Exporting Data Value Entries
- Data Export of Graphics & Movies

*If you do not already have an eLearning account, please contact your local DIC sales representative.

