> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://watson-workshops.gitbook.io/visual-recognition/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://watson-workshops.gitbook.io/visual-recognition/workshop-1/setup.md). # Setup This page shows all the services that need to be setup prior to To create a custom model we will need [**Watson Studio**](https://dataplatform.cloud.ibm.com/docs/content/wsj/getting-started/overview-ws.html?audience=wdp\&context=data\&linkInPage=true)**.** Watson Studio allows us to train and test custom machine learning and visual recognition models . It will also allow us to bind services that do : * Image Recognition - through Watson Visual Recognition Service * Store Images and Models - through Object Storage Service ## **Lets get Started!** ### Step 1: Log into your IBM Cloud account and go to [catalog](< https://cloud.ibm.com/catalog >) : Search for `Watson Studio` and select service ![](https://1442039566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LvqHK7ivKIfEf7AUw48%2F-Lvqcp4d-vUiWVZqlTeV%2F-LvqjT4PR_2UMLjREEVc%2FScreen%20Shot%202019-12-11%20at%203.32.37%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=7b1fe3e7-0b47-42ef-9eac-608c544ad7a5) ### Step 2: Create Lite service {% hint style="info" %} You can name your service anything you want , or keep name default {% endhint %} ![](https://1442039566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LvqHK7ivKIfEf7AUw48%2F-Lvqcp4d-vUiWVZqlTeV%2F-Lvqk-8uoEFwJLCmiVXF%2FScreen%20Shot%202019-12-11%20at%203.32.51%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=a12005e2-ea0d-4ff5-be3d-973e6864a4d0) ### Step 3: Click on `Get Started` to launch service ![](https://1442039566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LvqHK7ivKIfEf7AUw48%2F-LvqkSWXUwYQihX6iMT_%2F-LvqklwoQEVx14_7kFLZ%2FScreen%20Shot%202019-12-11%20at%203.33.16%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=2a3a1202-bef3-4ba2-a5ef-4c64db36537a) ### Step 4: Create a Project ![](https://1442039566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LvqHK7ivKIfEf7AUw48%2F-LvqkSWXUwYQihX6iMT_%2F-LvqlA3cG-oM6tC3NrZS%2FScreen%20Shot%202019-12-11%20at%203.34.05%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=7e87e799-a968-4cfe-bde2-9585cbfcf394) ### Step 5: Create an Empty Project ![](https://1442039566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LvqHK7ivKIfEf7AUw48%2F-LvqkSWXUwYQihX6iMT_%2F-LvqlVAOWBgmlu173SYy%2FScreen%20Shot%202019-12-11%20at%203.34.17%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=2e42f37a-2371-4413-b924-90d65e778a92) ### Step 6: Name Project and Bind a `Object Storage Service` 1. Name Project any name - I called mine `Custom Visual Recognition Model Project` 2. Scroll down press **Add** to add an object storage service . Once you create service you will return back to this page and will have to press **Refresh** to bind service ![Scroll down when you see this page](https://1442039566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LvqHK7ivKIfEf7AUw48%2F-LvqkSWXUwYQihX6iMT_%2F-LvqmSxwfeaCxnvHS74Q%2FScreen%20Shot%202019-12-11%20at%203.35.11%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=be6bf87c-7c63-4496-b1e3-99bc7cda43be) ![](https://1442039566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LvqHK7ivKIfEf7AUw48%2F-LvqkSWXUwYQihX6iMT_%2F-LvqmgD1G64BkDGJHPuk%2FScreen%20Shot%202019-12-11%20at%203.35.21%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=d9d87aad-4344-42dd-91ad-48ddb4f7b398) ### Step 7: Clicking **Add** on previous step will let you Create an Object Storage Service . ![Scroll down to create service when you see this page](https://1442039566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LvqHK7ivKIfEf7AUw48%2F-LvqkSWXUwYQihX6iMT_%2F-Lvqn5lrw9QXhQEO8zG0%2FScreen%20Shot%202019-12-11%20at%203.35.34%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=c8a83265-0fe5-4410-8c4b-b14dc1c748ab) ![](https://1442039566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LvqHK7ivKIfEf7AUw48%2F-LvqkSWXUwYQihX6iMT_%2F-LvqnPntOYBeDA8tHWZU%2FScreen%20Shot%202019-12-11%20at%203.35.43%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=24830e0c-1568-43f5-9f1f-38d9c12e86b7) {% hint style="info" %} Enter name for service. I like appending my initials at the end of the default name {% endhint %} ![](https://1442039566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LvqHK7ivKIfEf7AUw48%2F-LvqkSWXUwYQihX6iMT_%2F-Lvqnl9gsnlEJMFv7wXF%2FScreen%20Shot%202019-12-11%20at%203.36.01%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=d6ce561e-7e69-464d-a3ae-c25f903a32fc) This will take you back to the previous page in Step 6. Make sure to press **Refresh.** You should see your object storage service . Press Create ![](https://1442039566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LvqHK7ivKIfEf7AUw48%2F-LvqkSWXUwYQihX6iMT_%2F-Lvqom_da0treUHAbEOn%2FScreen%20Shot%202019-12-11%20at%203.36.35%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=6294835f-0dd9-46fe-9958-2c85e06b0f74) ### Step 8 : Add Visual Recognition Service to model by clicking on **Add to Project** ![](https://1442039566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LvqHK7ivKIfEf7AUw48%2F-LvqkSWXUwYQihX6iMT_%2F-LvqpIXrxdUy3gMtTMFL%2FScreen%20Shot%202019-12-11%20at%203.36.59%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=9e700766-1fcb-4338-80fb-f4993f0dac71) Choose Visual Recognition Model ![](https://1442039566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LvqHK7ivKIfEf7AUw48%2F-LvqkSWXUwYQihX6iMT_%2F-LvqpVfS1WzmaITa5v6z%2FScreen%20Shot%202019-12-11%20at%203.37.08%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=43f7f0ef-d3b1-4f26-be12-5e951b4e53bc) Click here to create a Visual Recognition Service ![](https://1442039566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LvqHK7ivKIfEf7AUw48%2F-LvqkSWXUwYQihX6iMT_%2F-LvqpqOh6KhcQ1wM4bty%2FScreen%20Shot%202019-12-11%20at%203.37.18%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=f1a824e6-72bc-4bd2-ab93-b7b38c9b9d8b) ### Step 9: You will be on the page to create a Visual Recognition Service. Make sure you pick a lite service and name service {% hint style="info" %} Enter name for service. I like appending my initials at the end of the default name {% endhint %} ![](https://1442039566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LvqHK7ivKIfEf7AUw48%2F-LvqkSWXUwYQihX6iMT_%2F-Lvqr46uKPY2AlgD_5T8%2FScreen%20Shot%202019-12-11%20at%203.37.48%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=02e33c70-bcb2-41ce-aaae-34848abd9073) ### Step 10 : Congrats, you are on the last setup step. Click on **Create Model** for Classify Images ![](https://1442039566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LvqHK7ivKIfEf7AUw48%2F-LvqkSWXUwYQihX6iMT_%2F-LvqrmcxSqMBbwgCOkje%2FScreen%20Shot%202019-12-11%20at%203.38.42%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=6675e101-992b-4c80-b688-0ff53b5be58d) You should see this page : ![](https://1442039566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LvqHK7ivKIfEf7AUw48%2F-LvwSgxwXiGOgNGwoX2n%2F-LvwVaAhSUqOsay78TEn%2FScreen%20Shot%202019-12-12%20at%206.46.21%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=287b25ac-c132-4e2c-a2d7-66fb138bda22) #### Congrats! Now you should be ready to train ! ####