Why Use Panoramic Photography On Your Site
03 30 08 - 11:34 Escape Key Graphics Now Offers Panoramic Photography ServicesBy John Potter
I now offer Panoramic Photography Services, and I'll give you some reasons why you should consider using panoramic photography and why I'm your best choice for your panoramic photography needs.
| Cylindrical Panorama: How it works |
| Cylindrical Panorama: Example |
| Full 360 panorama: How it works |
| Full 360 panorama: Example |
By holding down your left mouse button on the image and dragging you can control your own view.
Have a look at some examples here, or play with the small ones on the right labeled "Example".Sometimes panoramic photos are combined using "hotspots" (see Devil's Den) to form what some people refer to as a Virtual Tour.
"Panoramic photography is a multimedia asset that allows users to choose their own pace of viewing, and concentrate on what interests them individually" |
Panoramic Photography isn't just photography....Granted, if the photos aren't done well the end result isn't going to be good, but the work has only started when the photographs are taken. Putting them together and making them work on a website still has to be taken care of and there are many options of how to do this, just like there are many options for taking the photographs.
Some panoramic photos are cylindrical only. You can look around yourself in a circle, but not up or down. These are easier and cheaper for the photographer, but the result is less spectacular for the end user. Then there are full panoramic photos where you can look up or down and in any direction. I only offer these full 360 degree experiences and feel that anything less just isn't enough.
The software used to create the panoramas is of no concern to anyone purchasing panoramic photography for their site, but how it is integrated into their website is. Options include using many plug-ins like Quicktime or Flash. Some Java methods are also available. I personally prefer Flash. It is now included with most browsers, so the vast majority of people shouldn't have to download anything and it tends not to be as buggy as Java. It is also easier to secure. After all, after investing in panoramic photography you probably want to make sure no one else takes it for free.
That having been said you may also want a Quicktime mov version of your photographs for uploading to an MLS, or some other format for some other specific need. I can usually meet these needs without any problem.
Other features we can offer are:
- Auto Rotation: The photo begins panning on its own when the page loads
- Hot Spots: Links panoramic photos into a virtual tour
- Lens Flare: Simulates lights in a realistic fashion
- Full Screen Viewing
- Flat images of panoramas for printing etc.
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| Flat images of panorama: CLICK HERE for full size |
Panoramic photography is neither cheap nor easy to create. The hardware and software are pricey and experience is hard earned. I have personally shot over one hundred published panoramic photos and kept up with the latest in software innovations. I've invested in some of the best equipment and software available based upon that experience and I'm ready to put it to use for you.
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