Panoramic Photography

Table of contents

1. Cover
2. Halftitle
3. Title
4. Copyright
5. Acknowledgements
6. Contents
7. Preface
8. Chapter One: Solutions and Formats
   1. A Variety of Approaches
   2. The Panoramic Image
      1. Angle of View
      2. Different Aspect Ratios
      3. Format Size
      4. Influence on Image Detail
      5. Influence on Depth of Field
      6. Hyperfocal Distance
9. Chapter Two: Framing and Composition
   1. Framing
      1. Viewfinder
      2. Flatback Cameras
      3. Swing-Lens and Rotational Cameras
      4. Photographic Assemblage
   2. Composition
      1. Rule of Thirds
      2. Placing the Horizon Line
      3. Shifting the Lens
      4. Symmetry
      5. Composing with the Sun
      6. Composing at Night
      7. Noting Location
10. Chapter Three: Flatback Cameras and Picture-Taking
    1. Conventional Cameras
       1. Throwaway, APS, and Compact Cameras
       2. 35 mm and Digital Cameras
       3. Medium-Format Cameras
       4. Large-Format Cameras
    2. Specialty Cameras
       1. 24 mm × 65 mm Cameras
       2. 6 × 12 Cameras
       3. 6 × 17 Cameras
    3. Accessories
       1. Camera Bag
       2. Tripod
       3. Level
       4. Light Meters
       5. Filters
       6. Lens Filters
       7. Conventional Filters
       8. Other Accessories
    4. Taking the Picture
       1. Framing
       2. Light Metering and Exposure
11. Chapter Four: Picture-Taking with Swing-Lens and Rotational Cameras
    1. How Do Swing-Lens and Rotational Cameras Work?
       1. When the Lens Rotates
       2. When the Camera Rotates
    2. Camera Types
       1. Swing-Lens Cameras
       2. Rotational Cameras
       3. Digital Cameras
    3. Accessories
       1. Level
       2. Filters
       3. Light Meters
    4. Taking the Picture
       1. Hand-held or Tripod?
       2. Framing Options
       3. Depth of Field and Hyperfocal Distance
       4. Light Metering and Exposure
       5. Spot-Meter Reading
       6. Placing the Light
       7. Dodging
       8. Movements
       9. Starts and Stops
       10. Changing Exposure Times
12. Chapter Five: Joined Panoramas
    1. The Principle
       1. Steps in the Joining Method
    2. Photo Equipment
       1. Camera
       2. Tripod and Level
       3. Panoramic Tripod Head
       4. Hand-Held Light Meters
       5. Accessories
    3. Prior to Taking the Picture
       1. Framing Decisions
    4. Entrance Pupil
       1. Definition
       2. Finding the Entrance Pupil
       3. Importance of the Entrance Pupil
    5. Light Metering
       1. Color Temperature
       2. Determining Exposure
       3. Localized Metering – Differences in Contrast
    6. Taking the Picture
       1. Rotation
       2. Exposure Correction
13. Chapter Six: Photographic Assemblage
    1. Preparing the Photographs
       1. Light Level
       2. White-Balance
       3. Optical Distortions
       4. Image Size and Format
       5. Retouching Tools
    2. Stitching
       1. The Principle
       2. Tiled Connections
       3. Orthoscopic Connections
       4. Creative Connections
       5. Software Programs
    3. Joining with the Realvis Stitcher
       1. First Step: Distortions
       2. Second Step: Joining
       3. Third Step: The Result
    4. Joining with the Panavue ImageAssembler
       1. First Step: Lens Wizard
       2. Second Step: Series Assemblage
       3. Creating a QTVR Sequence
14. Chapter Seven: After the Exposure
    1. Traditional or Digital Prints?
       1. Traditional Prints
       2. Digital Prints
    2. Presentation of Panoramic Photographs
       1. Distribution of Images on the Internet
       2. Books and Display Cases
       3. Exhibits
       4. Slide Projection
    3. Archival Storage of Originals
       1. Negatives
       2. Color Transparency Film
       3. Storing Digital Files
15. Appendix A: Resources
    1. Directory of Photographers
    2. Sources of Supplies
    3. Bibliography
16. Appendix B: Photographic Credits
17. Index