OBJECTIVE:
-To Pre-visualize the photographic scene as a panoramic image
Think about content; is this an appropriate scene for a panorama; look at composition; impact; originality; explore…
-To Photograph and control exposure using a digital SLR type camera
-To explore advanced Photoshop Functions
For this project you will shoot a subject of your choice. (landscape, cityscape, interior
whatever you believe will make an exciting Panorama) You will present two finished
Photomerges to the class. (we will print in class on the Epson or Canon printers using roll paper to create the panoramic effect)
turn in:
•Two Panoramic Images
Extra Credit: drymounted or window matted
-One CD containing 2 panoramas & 2 folders
folder 1 pano1 working images
folder 2, pano2 working images
Title of the works
name
class day and time
date
email and phone# on CD cover or sleeve
For best results when shooting pictures for a Photomerge, follow these tips:
•Use a tripod, and ensure that it is level before shooting. (video people have you ever used a center column leveler?)
•If you can’t use a tripod, lock your arms and legs and pivot your torso to capture all the shots.
•The camera should be kept level throughout the shooting sequence. Level to the horizon as well as front to back -try a Hot Shoe Double Bubble Level
•Line up the markings in your viewfinder with the horizon to help you keep your shots aligned when you don’t have a tripod.
•Capture between 20 to 30 percent overlap between images. Overlap depends upon lens
choice, -telephoto less overlap, -wide angle more overlap
•Do not change your exposure settings from one exposure to the next. Set exposure to
Manual, use the same exposure for every frame. What exposure would be best for the whole scene? Set your White balance as well. daylight ect. -Take the camera off auto white balance
•Shoot scene from left to right (thats how the software will attempt to merge the pano)
•Avoid using the flash in some pictures and not in others.•Focal length and lenses -Use a consistent focal length. Avoid using the zoom feature of your camera. While taking a series of images for use with Photomerge. Avoid using lenses, such as fish-eye lenses, that cause noticeable distortion to the image. Small amounts of barrel distortion (found in many cameras at the wide-angle setting) are tolerated, but strong distortions interfere with the automatic registration process.
•Turn auto focus off. But do focus. Set the focus and leave it unchanged between frames.
•Do not use a polarizer
•Avoid scenes with moving objects in them.
•Say something with your image. Why do you need a pano vs a 3:2 proportion?
•Can you shoot the camera vertically and create a pano?
How To:
1) Shoot 3-5 images to merge (stitch together)
•if the Photomerge does not work as planned you will need to reshoot
2) Download your images to the computer
3) Process the images in Photoshop or ACR
•Color correct, clean up the images if needed, dust etc…
4) IN PS if images are open, File – Automate – Photomerge
IN Bridge you can select the images Tools – Photoshop – Photomerge
5) The will happen. Hopefully
•••Most of you will have great success. Photomerge in CS5 is great. have fun with this project.
6) Add effects if desired.
(option) Create that Gallery Style Print
(border, title, ©, year, photographers name(you))
© = option “g” on the mac keyboard
© = Alt+0169 on the PC keyboard
7) Print the Images (The roll paper size is 10 inches you can print up to 44 inches in length. Remember the printer will not print to the edge of the paper. Size the work accordingly)
-Tripod Accessories
Bogen Compact Leveling Head 3502
Bogen Leveling center Column 554, 555, 556
Bogen / Manfrotto 337 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Double Bubble Level
-Pano websites
http://www.bophoto.com/lessons/pano-by-hand.html
http://www.creativepro.com/story/feature/12727.html?origin=story
http://harrysproshop.com/Tripods/panorama/panorama.html
http://studio.adobe.com/us/tips/tip.jsp?p=1&id=101941&xml=phscs2at_photomerg
