Pixtra OmniStitcher

Create 360�x 360� panorama images that cover not only the horizon but also the sky and the ground
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  • Shareware
  • Price:
  • USD 48.75
  • Publisher Name:
  • Pixtra Corp
  • Operating Systems:
  • Windows All
  • File Size:
  • 3.8 MB

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Pixtra OmniStitcher Description

The Pixtra OmniStitcher application was designed to be a stitcher capable of constructing omnirama images (e.g., 360�x 360� panorama images that cover not only the horizon but also the sky and the ground). It stitches photos of multi-rows or of arbitrary overlaps. It is the first stitcher that can make full spherical panoramas from regular or fisheye images. Each window in OmniStitcher has one or more floating menus which bring up a total of approximately 60 extra features. They are designed to refine stitching, customize the effects, resolve difficult stitching problems and print or publish the finished omnirama. Many features may also be accessed from the main toolbar at the top of the OmniStitcher window. OmniStitcher consists of two stitch sequencing modes: Auto and Free. In Auto- sequence mode, which is recommended for all photo sets with regular rows of photos, OmniStitcher decides the sequence of stitching. However, you can decide whether to have the photos stitched Automatically (generally recommended)) or Manually (using Marker or Overlay methods for more difficult image sets). Free-sequence mode is reserved for non-linear image sets, such as mosaics or collages. In this mode the stitch sequence is decided by the user. You can switch modes and methods anytime during stitching, however Auto-sequencing is strongly recommended for regular image sets. Select subjects with distinct features. Outdoor photos with distinct features (e.g., trees, buildings, etc.) will produce better omniramas than indoor photographs with few distinct features (e.g., flat walls without decorations). When planning your shots, try to ensure that the overlapping portions of your photos have distinct features. It is helpful to do a "dry run" by viewing your proposed omnirama through the camera lens or viewfinder, paying attention to where your photos will be overlapping. You can then adjust your starting point, if needed, to maximize the distinctive features in the areas of overlap. You need to decide the number of rows you are going to take to cover the scene of interest. Portrait camera orientation is normally preferred. Use the same focal length for each photograph. Although OmniStitcher can accommodate changes in focal length, it achieves a higher level of automation when the focal length is unchanged during photo taking. Normally you should select the shortest focal length (which corresponds to the lens zoomed out.) This way each picture will cover more of the scene. Such a setting is also needed for correcting camera distortions since almost all camera info files that correct camera distortions correspond to zoomed out settings. Shoot your photos. Take your first photo, then rotate ("pan") the camera (either left or right, but keep the direction consistent!) to the next position for each successive photo. Remember to have at least 20% overlap between images in the row. For taking photos in each row try to keep the camera on the same tilt from the horizontal plane as you capture each successive photograph. Make sure a new row has enough overlap with the previous row (~40%). It is not necessary to use a tripod, though doing so is recommended when the scene is close, within approximately 20 feet (such as indoors). OmniStitcher contains the omnirama stitching software, PanoScreen, PixtraViewer and PanoViewer.


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