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My panoramic images are produced from multiple photos which are stitched together using software called PTgui.
If you haven't tried a Panoramic stitcher before it's well worth a go, the most important things for creating a great result are simply technique, a stable tripod, good quality lenses and a cable release, you don't want any movement or vibration. Envisage what you want to achieve and take your time, watch the light and shadows.
The technique I use (In brief):- |
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Use a tripod and make sure everything is level, it'll cut out a lot of adjustments later when stitching. |
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Always shoot with your camera in the vertical position, this cuts out a lot of the distortion you'll get between frames. |
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Turn off Autoexposure, Autofocus and Auto White Balance. Set everything manually, meter the exposure through the lens and use the same setting for each exposure. |
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Overlap each successive shot by about 25%, you might think this is a waste of time but it helps greatly when you stitch each frame together, the software uses this overlap to align objects such as trees, walls etc. |
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Some photographers say don't use filters, well I do, and other than vignettes on ultra wide angle lenses, I have no problems in doing so. |
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As said above, think about what you want to achieve before going out, take your time and watch what's going on around the scene. |
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