ScoutPro Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I have read somewhere that AP cannot create Spherical (360) panos, is this correct?? If so, what can software(s) can produce, handle/stitch, create Spherical (360) Panos?? I am using a drone to capture the individual images and need an appropriate software package to create the 360 Pano. I was under the impression that AP could handle/produce the 360 Panos before purchasing, etc. Now I am learning it is more of a great editing tool for an already created spherical (360) Pano Image... Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Gabe Posted April 25, 2018 Staff Share Posted April 25, 2018 Hi @ScoutPro, Welcome to the forums. A quick answer would be no. Affinity does not have a built-in 360 panorama stitch. You can edit Panoramas 360x180 as an equirectangular image, but you cannot create a 360 "spherical" panorama from individual photos, as it requires addition exif info from a 360 camera. You can, however, edit any stitched 360 panoramas in Affinity. See below for tutorials: Thanks, Gabe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryLearnTech Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 > If so, what can software(s) can produce, handle/stitch, create Spherical (360) Panos?? A whole bunch of years ago now - back when I was still seriously interested in "proper photography" - I had AutopanoGiga from Kolor for some very fancy pano stitching. The company is still active (having joined GoPro in 2015), so you might want to check out their offerings. From a very brief glance, their software has evolved considerably from when I was an enthusiastic user. (Checking my last installed version, I see it was dated 2011. This was around about the time they were coming out with video stitching and not just still images.) I presume there alternatives out there but, if nothing else, consider this a starting point. Hope it helps… Quote —— Gary —— Photo/Designer/Publisher: Affinity Store, v2.4.n release Mac mini (M1, 2020), 16GB/2TB, macOS Ventura 13.4.1(c) • MacBook Pro (Intel), macOS Ventura • Windows 10 via VMware Fusion • iOS: current release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BazzaBoy1951 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I use Microsoft ICE (Image Composite Editor). It does a good job, even with hand-held photos. 3 rows of 8 photos each, taken with my Samyang 14mm lens are enough to cover the sphere. This software is free. If you take photos using a tripod or intelligently, when you are hand-holding your camera, it will provide satisfactory results. It has a mind of its own and you don't have any control. So the method you use to take photos is a very important factor. A little bit here and there can be patched up in Affinity. But as long as the panorama has the ratio of 2:1 and the proper EXIF data, you can't go wrong. You can always transfer EXIF from another photo if required. I do it online at https://www.imgonline.com.ua/eng/copy-photo-metadata.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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