pano software

Ruidoso Bill

Senior Member
I need to create a 360 pano. I have used ice for stitching before but not sure if it can do 360 and I also need flash output. I tried arcsoft panorama maker 6 and it seems to be fine until I output and view a flash and it is missing pictures and displaying horizontal lines. I could use some help if anyone knows whats up. Images were too large from my D800 so just using jpegs from my d700 and atleast my computers can process it. Here is a LINK to what it looks like in flash.
 
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Ruidoso Bill

Senior Member
Found it, I did a test with the D700 yesterday and used jpeg and small, I changed to to large today before I shot again and apparantly it's to big for the software, reduced the images via export in Lr5 to the same as small 2128 x 1416 and it works fine, I uploaded a new flash file below the 1st one and you can go round and round. The link is test.billyorston.com
 

Eduard

Super Mod
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Bill: It is expensive but the best solution for panos that I've found is Autopano Giga. I had an old version but haven't kept it current as I don't shoot them too often.
 

Glevum Owl

Senior Member
As you mentioned Ice, i assume you're Windows based. I used to shoot a lot of panoramas and tried half a dozen programs including Autopano. All have their strengths and weaknesses but the one that gave the best stitching results consistently was PTGui - http://www.ptgui.com. Takes a little getting into but the results are worth the effort.
 

Ruidoso Bill

Senior Member
Bill: It is expensive but the best solution for panos that I've found is Autopano Giga. I had an old version but haven't kept it current as I don't shoot them too often.

I read a little on it and noticed it has something called exposure fusion, maybe that would be the solution to the exposure differences in 20-25 360 shots. I shot in manual and made sure to keep the exposure the same but they still look different. If it was for print I could photoshop and blend a little but being output as flash for a web site leaves them a little harsh when stitched.

I do have occasional use for 360 "Virtual Tour" type shoots.
 
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