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After I last uploaded some new photos from my lastest holiday,(see www.dragonontheweb.com and move to 'holland'), Paddy suggested that I might like to put a tutorial on uploading and making panoramic photos.

I use Photovista Panorama http://www.iseephotovista.com/produ...oduct_info.html This is a fairly easy to use software, although there are plenty more out there. This is one example of a lovely site that has used a great panoramamic shot. http://pic.templetons.com/brad/pano/

Here is another one, http://www.ulead.co.uk/cool360/runme.htm that can be purchased, or have a free trial, and Pix around lite can be downloaded free from here http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?500000028720

Basically in all these type of programs, the idea is to take several photos that all overlap the other. It depends on the type of shots you want. To take just a general view of a horizon for instance, take about six to eight shots. To take a 360 degree one, would take 20 plus. In all cases, the best way to take them is with a tripod or monopod to get level photos.

With my software, open it up, then, file, get images, and browse for the ones you want. Then add them and they will appear in the source file window on the right. When they are in the source files window, click on sort, then you will have the chance to reverse the order of the photos. That just depends on which way you took them. Don't worry as when you want to make the panorama you just click on preview, and you will soon see if they are back to front. If they are just go back and reverse the photos.

Then, click stich. Remember though that this software at least has the panorama type as 3D and the stiching as 360 as a first setting. If you only want to make a simple 'horizon' type shot, then use the drop down to change to 2D. There are other types of panoramic photo styles there, but these have done me so far.

After you are happy with the photos etc, then click 'stich' and it will be all done for you. When the photo comes up in a new window, you can save it, either as a simple panoramic photo, or a web photo. That of course is a new ball game, and if anyone wants to put them in a web page, then let me know, and I will be happy to take you through it.

09-14-2006, 10:31 AM
steve263 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK Posts: 192	Panorama photos Hi, After I last uploaded some new photos from my lastest holiday,(see www.dragonontheweb.com and move to 'holland'), Paddy suggested that I might like to put a tutorial on uploading and making panoramic photos. I use Photovista Panorama http://www.iseephotovista.com/produ...oduct_info.html This is a fairly easy to use software, although there are plenty more out there. This is one example of a lovely site that has used a great panoramamic shot. http://pic.templetons.com/brad/pano/ Here is another one, http://www.ulead.co.uk/cool360/runme.htm that can be purchased, or have a free trial, and Pix around lite can be downloaded free from here http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?500000028720 Basically in all these type of programs, the idea is to take several photos that all overlap the other. It depends on the type of shots you want. To take just a general view of a horizon for instance, take about six to eight shots. To take a 360 degree one, would take 20 plus. In all cases, the best way to take them is with a tripod or monopod to get level photos. With my software, open it up, then, file, get images, and browse for the ones you want. Then add them and they will appear in the source file window on the right. When they are in the source files window, click on sort, then you will have the chance to reverse the order of the photos. That just depends on which way you took them. Don't worry as when you want to make the panorama you just click on preview, and you will soon see if they are back to front. If they are just go back and reverse the photos. Then, click stich. Remember though that this software at least has the panorama type as 3D and the stiching as 360 as a first setting. If you only want to make a simple 'horizon' type shot, then use the drop down to change to 2D. There are other types of panoramic photo styles there, but these have done me so far. After you are happy with the photos etc, then click 'stich' and it will be all done for you. When the photo comes up in a new window, you can save it, either as a simple panoramic photo, or a web photo. That of course is a new ball game, and if anyone wants to put them in a web page, then let me know, and I will be happy to take you through it. __________________ Life is a game, and in the end we all lose it. Just enjoy it while you are playing. Dragonontheweb.com Check out the site, and let me know what you think. British Comedians My other site, give it a look and let me know your thoughts The Burns family web site. Burns and Mantle history A site about nearly 40 years with the same company Cardiff Bus