Digital Photography - Capturing That Elusive Shot Like a Pro - Part One
One of the best ways of getting the most out of your digital camera is mastering the skill of taking snapshots that can be stitched to form a panorama.
The stitching process is a breeze if you shoot the original images correctly.
The following steps are Part One to all you need to know: Rule #1: Always use the Same Distance Rule - When capturing each picture avoid getting closer to the building or whatever object it is at one end.
Maintain your exact distance for professional-looking results.
Rule #2: Do not forget the 30% Overlap Rule - Suppose you are shooting nine palm trees all lined up in a row.
If the first image includes palm trees 1, 2, and 3 then the second image should include the third palm tree as well as palm trees 4, 5, and 6 for example.
There are some models of cameras that let you take shots in panorama mode that displays a small piece of the previous shot on the monitor screen in order that you can readily see the next shot in the series.
If your particular camera does not offer this type of feature, you can simply make a mental note of where each picture ends.
That way you will know exactly where the next picture should begin, or at least get pretty close to it.
Rule #3: Implement the Axis of Rotation Rule - While panning the camera to capture all the different panoramic angles, always make sure to use the same alignment as you take each picture.
If you do not you will not be able to join the images together later.
Rule #4: Putting Into Play the Same Level Rule - Any professional photographer will tell you to use a tripod for best results.
The most popular tripods are the ones that have what is called a bubble level designed to help you keep the camera level.
If you can not find this type of tripod, you might consider going to your local hardware store and buying one of those stick-on bubble levels and just attach it to the top part of your camera.
The stitching process is a breeze if you shoot the original images correctly.
The following steps are Part One to all you need to know: Rule #1: Always use the Same Distance Rule - When capturing each picture avoid getting closer to the building or whatever object it is at one end.
Maintain your exact distance for professional-looking results.
Rule #2: Do not forget the 30% Overlap Rule - Suppose you are shooting nine palm trees all lined up in a row.
If the first image includes palm trees 1, 2, and 3 then the second image should include the third palm tree as well as palm trees 4, 5, and 6 for example.
There are some models of cameras that let you take shots in panorama mode that displays a small piece of the previous shot on the monitor screen in order that you can readily see the next shot in the series.
If your particular camera does not offer this type of feature, you can simply make a mental note of where each picture ends.
That way you will know exactly where the next picture should begin, or at least get pretty close to it.
Rule #3: Implement the Axis of Rotation Rule - While panning the camera to capture all the different panoramic angles, always make sure to use the same alignment as you take each picture.
If you do not you will not be able to join the images together later.
Rule #4: Putting Into Play the Same Level Rule - Any professional photographer will tell you to use a tripod for best results.
The most popular tripods are the ones that have what is called a bubble level designed to help you keep the camera level.
If you can not find this type of tripod, you might consider going to your local hardware store and buying one of those stick-on bubble levels and just attach it to the top part of your camera.
