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| Shot Tower Coffee, Philadelphia |
Click here for a 360 view: Shot Tower Coffee
Recently I downloaded an iPhone app called "Sphere". After taking a maximum of 40 photographs from within the application, Sphere stitches them together for a fully immersive web view. While I like the app on its own, it has its limitations. I find that 40 images are not enough for a full 360 view and unless you use a tripod with a panoramic head, Sphere sometimes has a hard time lining up some of the frames. This is especially evident when shooting a space with people.
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| Snowstorm, ReAnimator Coffee |
Click here for a 360 view: Snowstorm, ReAnimator
After much trial and error, I find that working with a number of applications, both iPhone and Mac and shooting individual images before stitching enhances the end result. I start by taking between 60-80 photographs with my iPhone camera. Next I use AutoStitch to combine the images. Then I enhance the image and make corrections in Snapseed, Lightroom and Photoshop. Finally I finish the image in Sphere.
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| Inside ReAnimator, Philadelphia |
Click here for a 360 view: Inside ReAnimator
Check out the 360 views of these coffeehouses and give me some feedback. Is there anyone else using Sphere? Do you have any tips or suggestions?
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| Tela's Market, Philadelphia |
Click here for a 360 view: Tela's Market, Philadelphia
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| Tela's Market, Philadelphia |
Click here for a 360 view: Tela's Market, Philadelphia
Bonus View: Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, St Lucia
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| Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, St Lucia |
Click here for a 360 view: Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
A few weeks ago I was in Castries, St Lucia (yeah I know it's a rough life) and discovered the most amazing Catholic church, the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. It's the largest church in the Caribbean, built in 1899. The wood interior is a sight to behold, with a spectacular mural painted by Dustan St. Omer.
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