another couple of good sites are www.panoramic.net and www.panoguide.com. i'm thinking about getting RealViz Stitcher to replace my current program, iseemedia PhotoVista. PhotoVista is the best of the inexpensive programs. Stitcher is one of the best programs for the PC. QuickTime VR Studio is highly recommended for the Mac.
Herb.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 9:49 AM Subject: RE: Large Format vs. Digital/Stitching > Geometry can be treated a few ways in good stitching programs. The final print > can be configured to provide a cylindrical view (true panoramic), rectilinear > (under 180 degree V or H OAV) but ultra wide shots start looking strange and > spherical projection for display in VR applications. > > The optimum set-up would have the mount rotating about the lenses nodal point > but it's far less of a problem if there isn't a mix of near/far subject matter. > > Good info can be read at: > > http://www.tawbaware.com/maxlyons/ > http://www.chem.ox.ac.uk/oxfordtour/stitchingtest/update.html
