Track 2

Shooting 360 Panoramas

Master panoramic photography: camera settings, tripod techniques, lighting and stitching.

Four lessons about the image itself. They cover the camera, the settings, the tripod and the stitching step, and they end with a file that the platform accepts without a single warning.

What you will learn

Choose a 360 camera that fits the rooms you shoot.
Set exposure, ISO and white balance and keep them fixed.
Mount the camera, control reflections and stay out of the frame.
Stitch the frames and export a clean 2:1 image.

Shoot raw or maximum-quality jpg. The platform recompresses every file anyway, so extra quality in the source costs nothing and saves the detail in dark rooms.

Lessons

1Choosing a 360 CameraCompare the cameras that shoot 360 panoramas, from a dual-lens rig to an action camera, and pick the one that fits your scenes.6 min read
2Camera Settings and ExposureSet exposure, ISO, white balance and the shot interval so every scene of a tour is bright, sharp and consistent in colour.6 min read
3Tripod, Lighting and TimerMount the camera at the right height, control reflections with light and remove the operator from the frame with a self-timer.5 min read
4Stitching and Exporting PanoramasStitch your frames into one equirectangular image, fix the seams and export a 2:1 file the platform accepts without warnings.6 min read

Learn by doing

Create your first tour with the free plan while you learn.

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