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Title: Make Panoramic Photos?
Post by: DJ on July 26, 2005, 20:34

Hi All,

I'm looking for suggestions of software that will enable me to create panoramic photos from a set of normal photos.

For example bring 4 photos together to create a revolving 3d photo that  a user can control.

Such photos can be seen at http://www.panoshow.com

The only software I know of is Quicktime VR but it is very expensive.

I know I've used something before that came bundled with a webcam or digital camera, but can't seem to find it.

Cheers

DJ

Title: Make Panoramic Photos?
Post by: Clive on July 26, 2005, 20:49

There is a program called AutoStitch which is a free download.  It seems to be recommended.

AUTOSTITCH (http://lifehacker.com/software/digital-photos/download-of-the-day-autostitch-101666.php)

Title: Make Panoramic Photos?
Post by: DJ on July 26, 2005, 21:02

:thanks: Clive,

I'll have a look at that.

The one I used to use is Panorama Maker 3 (made by ArcSoft). I still have it installed on one PC, but need to use it on my laptop.  I'll have to do a clear out tomorrow and look for the CD!

EDIT - Just found out I can download a 15 day trial version from the website - that'll do for now!

DJ

Title: Make Panoramic Photos?
Post by: Dogsbody on July 27, 2005, 12:48

Quote from: "Clive"

There is a program called AutoStitch which is a free download.  It seems to be recommended.

AUTOSTITCH (http://lifehacker.com/software/digital-photos/download-of-the-day-autostitch-101666.php)

I used Autostitch some while ago does exactly what it says on the box and found it easy to use.

DB

Title: Make Panoramic Photos?
Post by: Reno on August 01, 2005, 23:09

Im pretty sure you can do this with a calculator and ms paint. Just add up the combined width and height, change the attributes and paste and position carefully.

Title: Make Panoramic Photos?
Post by: chorleydave on August 02, 2005, 00:34

Quote from: "DJ"

:thanks: Clive,

I'll have a look at that.

The one I used to use is Panorama Maker 3 (made by ArcSoft). I still have it installed on one PC, but need to use it on my laptop.  I'll have to do a clear out tomorrow and look for the CD!

EDIT - Just found out I can download a 15 day trial version from the website - that'll do for now!

DJ

Hi, DJ.

Most of the cheap basic digital cameras sold for about twelve quid on Ebay come with a complete selection of full version Arcsoft software.  I bought a keyring camera on there and Panorama Maker was one of the programs that came with it.  Therefore, after the fifteen days is up (assuming you want the program) you might want to look there.  It will probably be cheaper than paying Arcsoft for the program and you'll get a camera thrown in.   :D

Title: Make Panoramic Photos?
Post by: DJ on August 02, 2005, 09:07

Good idea Chorleydave - thanks.