How to Shoot Videos for Great Looking Panoramas |
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Ideal Device Settings and Recording Environment Top Use One Focal Length* *Using different focal lengths can present inconsistencies that cannot be resolved during the stitching process. Shoot under Similar Light Conditions* *Recording under similar light conditions ensures a better stitching performance. Variations in the light conditions make it difficult for the stitching engine to recognize corresponding frames of the video. Using a Tripod Top Use a Tripod Whenever Possible
Without a Tripod If you cannot find a level spot for your tripod, collapse the legs to create a monopod so you can steady the device to shoot the videos. General Tips Top Do not use extreme wide-angle lenses when shooting videos for panorama. Extreme wide-angle lenses create distortion at the edges of the captured frames - making them difficult to stitch. When shooting horizontal-style videos, make sure the tallest object in the scene fits into the frame at the current zoom level set at the time of recording. As a recommendation, it is always wise to leave extra space for cropping the panorama after it has been stitched. Maintain a reasonable distance from the subject/captured scene and move your device at a relatively constant speed to capture a “smooth” video clip. If your printer supports banner paper (check the printer’s user manual for support paper types), you can try to print out your panoramic creations on photo banner/panorama paper. |