Panoramic shooting is the creation of photographs with large viewing angles. Often in one frame with a ratio of 3 to 4 the whole object is not always placed, and it is not possible to install the camera further from it. In this case, you can resort to the effect of panoramic shooting. Previously, before a major leap in the development of photographic equipment, this could only be done by stitching or overlapping several frames into one (longer) one. Today, professional photographers are doing this to achieve high quality images. Below are some basic tips on how to do this.
In order for the panoramic shooting to be of high quality, it is necessary to install the existing camera on a tripod. Hand-held is not recommended, since it is unlikely to be able to hold the camera absolutely precisely. Because of this, some horizontal and vertical deviations will be visible. Combining in one such frame will be much more difficult. It is desirable to transfer the camera to manual settings mode (as a rule, this is the position “M” - “manual” on the function wheel). This will help to adjust the sharpness and lighting for each individual shot and make it harmonious. However, this also should not be overdone, as you will get photographs that are different in hue, which will not match each other. Each frame must be done with a margin. This will greatly simplify the process of "gluing" the image in the photo editor on the computer.
Not everyone needs to be so serious about creating panoramic photos. Today, panoramic shooting is present in almost all modern cameras. Its essence lies in the fact that the processor and camera software themselves process the resulting series of photos and produce a finished result. Despite the fact that the whole process is automated, it is still necessary to shoot with a tripod. In this case, a picture will be obtained without visible joints and transitions. Almost any panoramic camera can capture a frame of 120 degrees. This must be taken into account when creating a composition and choosing the start of shooting.
Today, not only in professional photographic equipment there is panoramic shooting. iPhone and many other phones support this feature. In the
iOS 6 operating system
, which is installed on the latest Apple products, this type of shooting is perfectly implemented. The principle of its operation is exactly the same as on cameras. The smartphone takes frames one by one and “stitches” them into one.
Thanks to the powerful processor installed in the iPhone, this happens quite quickly. In order to use this function, you need to launch the standard camera application on the phone, then open “Settings” and select “Panorama”. A slider will appear on the screen that will display the process of creating a panoramic shot. It is necessary to point it to the starting point, and then start the camera. Then move the phone horizontally or vertically to create an image. The smartphone will give advice on the shooting speed and position of the phone. As a result, you get a high-quality panoramic picture.