Thanks to Momo for suggesting this week's theme. Let's see what you've got, and if you don't mind please share how you created your shot, was it stitched, how many images, and any other fun details.
I make a lot of panoramas, but don't have any good ones. They are all shot in the middle of the day, with harsh light. I have not yet done a matrix one like Guy, but will have to give it a try. I guess the goal would be to print large with good sharpness.
Guy, how big is that final photo in pixels? Is the stitching perfect or you can see fuzzy areas?
Momo, it's about 80 megapixels total (don't have the file with me right now for exact measurements) and the detail is phenomenal - much better than a 4x5 scan in my opinion.
The stitching is perfect. I can't tell where the lines are. I installed AutoPano and Enblend and used PTAssembler in auto mode so for the most part it was just waiting for it to finish - no manual intervention on this one.
Vermillion Cliffs. I used AutoPano, a wonderful tool.
http://www.120scan.us/i/P4024111-116.jpg
I was thinking that I don't really need a fancy SLR for matrix pano shots, just a small P&S with manual focus and exposure. AutoPano incorporates HDR with stitching.
Warren - I just got APP and share your thoughts - an amazing tool. PTAssembler did a decent enough job but I found myself having to stitch a few large images manually when it failed in auto mode. APP also seems a lot faster.
Well, if you have to nitpick, I think this complies with at least one dictionary definition. Here's what Merriam-Webster says:
Main Entry: pan·o·rama
Pronunciation: "pa-n&-'ra-m&, -'rä-
Function: noun
Etymology: pan- + Greek horama sight, from horan to see -- more at WARY
1 a : CYCLORAMA 1 b : a picture exhibited a part at a time by being unrolled before the spectator
2 a : an unobstructed or complete view of an area in every direction b : a comprehensive presentation of a subject <a panorama of American history> c : RANGE
3 : a mental picture of a series of images or events
There's nothing here that talks about aspect ratio.
Now how about posting some of your half-slide creations?
This, on the other hand, has the acceptable aspect ratio but is a single frame (cropped from 4x5) and a very tight view so technically it's not really a panorama
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Am I the only one stitching around here?
Guy
I make a lot of panoramas, but don't have any good ones. They are all shot in the middle of the day, with harsh light. I have not yet done a matrix one like Guy, but will have to give it a try. I guess the goal would be to print large with good sharpness.
Guy, how big is that final photo in pixels? Is the stitching perfect or you can see fuzzy areas?
Thanks for sharing.
The stitching is perfect. I can't tell where the lines are. I installed AutoPano and Enblend and used PTAssembler in auto mode so for the most part it was just waiting for it to finish - no manual intervention on this one.
Guy
PTAssebler is really amazing. I also use the auto mode and it stitches perfectly. I just never tried a matrix, but I will this weekend. Thanks again.
http://www.pbase.com/desertrat99/panorama_photos
Guy
http://www.120scan.us/i/P4024111-116.jpg
I was thinking that I don't really need a fancy SLR for matrix pano shots, just a small P&S with manual focus and exposure. AutoPano incorporates HDR with stitching.
Warren
Guy
Main Entry: pan·o·rama
Pronunciation: "pa-n&-'ra-m&, -'rä-
Function: noun
Etymology: pan- + Greek horama sight, from horan to see -- more at WARY
1 a : CYCLORAMA 1 b : a picture exhibited a part at a time by being unrolled before the spectator
2 a : an unobstructed or complete view of an area in every direction b : a comprehensive presentation of a subject <a panorama of American history> c : RANGE
3 : a mental picture of a series of images or events
There's nothing here that talks about aspect ratio.
Now how about posting some of your half-slide creations?
Guy
This, on the other hand, has the acceptable aspect ratio but is a single frame (cropped from 4x5) and a very tight view so technically it's not really a panorama
Guy