Mastering Digital Panoramic Photography
by Harald Woeste
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Book Reviews of Mastering Digital Panoramic Photography
Book Review: Great...
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one great educational book. Maybe it does not include much mathematics (and it should not!), but it opened my eyes to lot of concepts and possibilities that extend far beyound Photoshop. I always thought that Photoshop is the tool for most types of panoramic scenes, but now I discovered there are even better programs (and they consume less memory as well). I learnt as well new concepts that I never knew of before and why sometimes I get it all wrong when I stitch my panoramas.
The projects at the end of the book and their discussions are great and makes the reader "in" the situation and imagine the problems and solutions to some practical problems. There might had been some technical terms that would make the reader go on some sentences or paragraphs twice or thrice to understand, but on the other hand, the flow of the processing and the explanations of the practical means is simple, but not any simpler!
I think this book can be used as a reference or as a school's book for quick acknowledgements about systems or properties of some aspects of the panoramic photography.
Book Review: Mastering Digital Panoramic Photography
Summary: 4 Stars
Harald Woeste's //Mastering Digital Panoramic Photography// makes panoramic photography achievable to anyone who has the interest in dabbling in it. It's not "easy," mind you, but Mr. Woeste's easy wordings, practical visualizations and examples can make an amateur photographer dream of something bigger (figuratively and literally). The book begins with the history and basics of panoramic artistry, followed by detailed specifications and features of the tools (hardware and software) one can use; and then culminating in step-by-step instructions of how to create four different panoramic projects (which he has already done), enabling someone else to create similar projects. At the end of each chapter, there is also a listing of useful internet links about the key items discussed. Definitely, there are jargons that can sound intimidating. When lost (which is rare), the reader can just sit back and enjoy the pictures for a while.
Reviewed by Donabel Beltran
Book Review: Great, general introduction
Summary: 3 Stars
+3 Stars go to the satisfactory overview of history, equipment, techniques, & software available.
-1 Star because of *slightly, but still apparent* outdated equipment & software described.
-1 Star due to lack of in-depth techniques (keep in mind it's an introduction)
Book delves into each area briefly, listing benefits and pitfalls in non-bias fashion, and then continues on to a solid walk through of a few different pano setups. The latter is great to understand the workflow and decisions necessary before and after snapping the pictures. There is plenty of information for the beginner- though not as much as I had hoped. The former is truly an introduction and yields greatly to persuading the reader to try out techniques for themselves using the knowledge learned to ensure success. Paid ~$15 for this book, and would do so again.
Book Review: The fast track to panoramas is in this book
Summary: 5 Stars
I really love 360 degree, panoramic SWFs as a great way to share locations in an immersive, interactive way.
Just stick the SWFs on a web-site and interested observers around the world can partake.
But, there is a ton on info to assimilate and understand to make a really great panorama. This book gets you pointed in the right direction very quickly.
While there is considerable written discussion / explanation, it is well written and very interesting to read. The author also uses many diagrams and pictures to clearly reveal what's going on. It's a real 1 - 2 punch approach to getting across the needed information.
A great book, worth every penny.
Book Review: GREAT OVERVIEW
Summary: 5 Stars
This book has been an enormous help in giving me confidence to proceed with more sophisticated VR projects. It has great real world examples and step by step walk throughs. Very clear and informative with lots of tips you would take years to learn in the shooting, preparation, equipment and post-processing of panoramic images for print and online delivery.
Highly recommended for multimedia producers and photographers - intermediate to advanced