Want to show the environment or location of where you are, like a trade show or a conference? A great way to do that is to create a panoramic image, which is also known as a 360˚ photo. How do you shoot one with a DSLR or mirrorless camera? Author Richard Harrington demonstrates how to use a DSLR or mirrorless camera to shoot a 360˚ photo.
- Let me give you a quick overview of shooting a…high-quality panoramic image on a DSLR.…You'll find a lot more details available…in a full-length course available here…in the online library.…Now what you want to think about here…is getting the camera level.…I've put it on a plate here,…so it's a little easier for you to see the camera.…But normally, I would be shooting from a level tripod.…One of the things to pay attention to…is on the ball head usually, or on the tripod itself,…is gonna be a bit of a bubble level.…This sort of level is designed so that you can adjust this…so that the bubble falls right within the target.…
And this is very much like what you…would also see at a hardware store.…So now as the tripod turns around,…and the overall head here is rotating,…the bubble level stays even if everything is set correctly.…If it's not, then you might not have an even surface.…And you might need to make…some adjustments as you're working.…Now a little bit of unevenness is okay,…but if the camera's leaning too much,…
Author
Richard Harrington
Released
7/13/2018- Why use dynamic media?
- Creating a simple slideshow
- Creating a looping video advertisement
- Sharing a panoramic or 360˚ photo
- Creating stop-motion animation
- Creating a cinemagraph
- Creating a plotagraph to animate photos
- Creating an app demo
- Bringing drawings to life with a whiteboard video
- Showcasing a product with a 360˚ loop
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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Suggested equipment and gear1m 39s
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Exercise files1m 34s
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1. Why Use Dynamic Media?
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2. Creating a Simple Slideshow with Adobe Photoshop
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Adding transitions2m 6s
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3. Creating a Looping Video Advertisement
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Adding music to the sequence2m 56s
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Adding transitions3m 24s
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4. Sharing a Panoramic or 360˚ Photo
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Processing a 360˚ photo8m 58s
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5. Creating a Stop Motion Animation
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Adding animated text5m 48s
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6. Creating a Cinemagraph
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What is a cinemagraph?2m 1s
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Masking and freezing action3m 51s
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Adding text to a cinemagraph1m 54s
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7. Creating a Plotagraph
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What is a plotagraph?1m 59s
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Exporting the final project2m 26s
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8. Creating an App Demo
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9. Making a Whiteboard Video
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Color correcting3m 3s
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10. Showcasing a Product with a 360˚ Loop
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What is a 360˚ loop?1m 41s
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Alternative looping6m 3s
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Conclusion
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Keeping an archival copy2m 1s
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Next steps1m 23s
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