| This
tutorial will lead you through the process of capturing, processing
and presenting panoramic images.
It is designed to highlight certain points that are imperative for improved
quality.
1.
Shooting the images...
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images rendered the image below...
| T |
A
Tripod is a very handy tool as it is stable and your image is shot
as straight in line as is possible.A tripod with a spirit level
allows you to set your shot to the horizon if you wish. The tripod
will also allow you to stop down your aperture (f32) for best depth
of field should you be trying to capture a vast landscape. |
| V |
Shoot
a vertical (portrait) shot. This gives you a greater height, or
greater resolution if you zoom in, for your final image. |
| E |
As
for the exposure many things need to be considered... Where is the
sun? Is the sky evenly coloured across the shot? How does the light
differ across the areas of the shots.The best thing to do is to
allow for over and under exposure as one does in spot metering.
Give the subject priority but remember as you are shooting digital
you have your lab to help you allow for a little over or under exposure
here and there. |
| F |
Set
your focus on the subject and then turn auto-focus off, so that
the focus doesn't bother you during your sweep. |
| Q |
Shoot
as quickly as possible without compromising the sharpness of the
image (motion-blur) Some elements move more than others and cause
ghosting (faded person in two places) on the final image. |
2.
Stitching the images...
Your final
image will only be as good as your original shots and the software you
use to stitch.
Recommended
software - The
Panorama Factory by Smoky City Design
Other software
- Canon Photostitch, PTGui,
Panostitcher,
Panoweaver
3.
Touch Ups in your digital Lab...
Recommended
software - Windows and Apple Adobe
Photoshop
Other software
- UNIX Gimp,
Apple
Aperture, Microsoft
Expression
4.
Printing a Panoramic...
To be truly
effective the image needs to be printed quite large. 1200mm X 400mm
and bigger.
Finding a good print reproduction house is imperative as they will directly
influence the quality of the final print.
Shop around, its worth the time spent...
I hope
that this page helps you create some remarkable images.
Enjoy your creation...
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