Operation Manual

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Getting the Picture
The secret to creating awesome panoramas is to start out with the best images possible. A
panorama is typically composed of twelve or more images that are shot in succession, care-
fully lined up, and joined together. This requires some planning on the photographer’s part.
One of the easiest ways to get
twelve shots is to think about a
clock, taking one picture at
each hour mark. Again, this may
not work for all cameras, but it
can be helpful. Don’t worry if you
only get eleven shots before you
finish, or need a thirteenth; it’ll still
work.
With many popular digital cameras, you
should be able to take about twelve images to
complete a 360° panorama. This depends on
the kind of camera and camera lens you use.
There are two good techniques, outlined
below, you should combine to ensure you get
suitable images.
Thinking about the hours on a clock can help you remember
where you are in a sequence of images.
While digital cameras are easy to use, it is
still up to you to take great pictures.