Instructions for taking the picture sets that can be stitched and merged for Panoramic Virtual Tours

Equipment:

Basically we do not require specific models and types of cameras you use (even a mobile phone camera could do), however, the quality of the pictures taken will affect directly the price and the quality of the final virtual tours we make and therefore here are some preferred recommendations:

- Important：Wide angle lens are preferred. The wider the field of view means the fewer pictures you will need to take to cover the complete scene.

- It is recommended to take photos with a tripod. It makes the shooting process faster and more stable. Never change the tripod position and height throughout the shooting process.

- Try to use Manual shooting mode and keep the shooting parameters (focal length, aperture, ISO, white balance etc.) CONSTANT throughout the shooting process, and adjust only shutter speed to adjust the exposure. However, if you have no idea about all these settings, you could also use Full Automatic mode.

Shooting Process:

- Goal is to take photo sets that covers 100% (360 and 720 degree) of the scene where you stand.

- Ensure a 20-30% overlapping for every adjacent (left and right, up and down) photo.

- Try not to take pictures at times (early morning, late afternoon) and places where light contrasts are very high.