Settings for triggers in the dark (dark clothing)

ruasonid

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Can anyone point me in the right direction to manage settings for triggers at night where the subject (a person) is wearing dark clothing?

I've just about got my zones and triggers set up as I need them, but found that a person wearing dark clothing at night did not trigger.

I can redirect one of the security lights to better illuminate visitors but would like to trigger in case a bulb fails.

Min obj. size 395
Min contrast 40
Min duration (make time) 0.7sec
Object travels 100pix
 

looney2ns

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Can anyone point me in the right direction to manage settings for triggers at night where the subject (a person) is wearing dark clothing?

I've just about got my zones and triggers set up as I need them, but found that a person wearing dark clothing at night did not trigger.

I can redirect one of the security lights to better illuminate visitors but would like to trigger in case a bulb fails.

Min obj. size 395
Min contrast 40
Min duration (make time) 0.7sec
Object travels 100pix
Lower the contrast below 40 a little at a time, then use the "Run through motion detection as a test" and tweak as needed.
This test is profile specific.
Be sure to start video Minuim 30 seconds prior to the movement you are testing.
 
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