I record stuff as I find it and use, often the notes are rough on the fly and updated after several visits of the app or device
collaborators / spell and grammar checkers
I enjoy testing new apps and test their limits to see what can be created, I dnt apply professional presentation when it's free time; no academic qualifications nor student debts .. lol
refer more in BEST PRACTICES
2019 Feb best 360 camera for consumers
BEST PRACTICES
using this info in this page
2018.06.22 added a look up table at bottom of page
TIP: for latest changes sort by column yy/mm/dd General comment and select descending
as I update on apps in this page I will add an entry in the table look and will try to remember to add a date code on the comments within the page
NB: The info is free, and made on the fly (in my spare time lol what spare time)
I do NOT focus on spelling, grammar or detailed tutorial I focus on critical stuff and expect people to have passion and enthusiasm and be curious to discover and learn more .. learning / success is a serious of failures so go for it
if you need help find the experts or read the community forums
About me
a lot of info is duplicated coz I type it on the fly and copy it around and often no time to clean up the mess which suits me best with limited free time
I dnt not need time management advice, this is my hobby !
I'm an end user, I dnt not sell or retail will take money for my charity projects or bribes (lol)
I record stuff in rough draft with support of bottles of wine I DO NOT focus on spelling and grammar so if thats important for you, your welcome to re write the content in which case I can give you access to another page or share google docs and link them
The content is not on a professional standard unless you wish to pay ...
I most always record for my reference (work habits) and often share so others may get benefit and reciprocate with knowledge, I do like forums but its hard to find things.
info offered in capacity of a enthusiastic user, info on the products changes without my knowledge
the page is development 1stly for me to record what I find and to share with people with an interest in the topics on the basis they will share info back and take responsibility to investigate further as required
if its important to you take ownership or pay a pro
app prices change without my knowledge
I try to remember to add dates in (USA code - YYYYMMDD with my comments)
Educators
2018.08.10 added this section
Professor
last week I saw post by this chap .. wow Hugh Hou fbk
360/VR Videographer, YouTuber, Founder @creatorup Follow me on IG: hugh.hou
Resellers
excellent reviews and these guys are dedicated passionate end users
when i have time I record in more detail various topics of my test or those of others in labtest page, has a directory at the bottom of the page to sort the topics
2018.07.06 crazy app with hundreds of features for live masks for a silly photo or video
ideally hrs of fun with kids
HOWEVER - it handles 2x1 and res output 4000 (so far)
try this app with a 360 photo with peoples faces it can add various masks, faces, hats
The video section does nothing with 360 just the photo section
the filters are also very useful
it has a very good AR section so you likely to be stuck playing with it for hours, it's free so why not
Tricks:
make about 5 or 6 pics, same photo, change the mask and upload to VeeR to make a video with only a few secs between each photo. the output is the magic of your face masks changing
same author has app called B612 IOS has much the same aspect 2x1 res 4000 and loads face masks and filters
this app also: video from any video - retains ratio size
test: 2018.06.15 snaps 6 sec clips from the video
resolution: not checked guessing 640k
test result: clip/extract from a video of night scene Bangkok with neon lights fbk vid clip
the video comprises 1. still extracted from video and used with text + 6 sec video extracted + 8 sec trailer made with vidLaB
2018.06.15 emailed askanything@shutta.co acknowledge their app helps 360 community and can they consider higher resolution
Photo to Video
see video section slideshow
Shadows
Pixmoatic has an option to create shadows on things added to a photo
it's also good for changing perspective of logos/images on a canvas as u can shift many around and save when ready
similar can be done in You Doodle
info this section will change as and when i find time to test other photo editing apps in this page
Photo to Video; see Video effects
Vanishing
when you don't want to be in the photo, apps / options in order of my preference as at 2018.06.23
1. use the self timer and hide
2 use setting HDR and move quickly before pressing the button AND keeping moving during the burst (HDR takes several shots of diff lighting for most colour)
what the .. move you say .. ...not always easy to move in some locations so try self fimer
2018.06.20 takes three (3) photos but you must keep moving, the app compares and removes that which is diff ie., you if you moved in each shot
I dnt like that it auto shoots ie.,, u dnt know when the next shot happens so u have to practice .. easier if you could press the button when ready ...
also presets can be made re camera settings
no feedback to author
Retouch IOS and Android
2018.10 now views 360 spherical in spherical display
the FREE app by google for IOS and Android Snapseed is a must have - listed under Photo - touch up
loaded with features in particular the ability to touch area specific areas in the image
another app, photo editor Enlight, can apply filters and effects to all or part
if your a little lazy just use Orasis to auto apply light (thats usually the main issue) and with Orasis (do read their help page) they make it clear that you should take the shot in shadow and their app will bring life / light to the photo - its amazing
Editor non 360
Focus: retain same pixel / photo size AND Geo data
2018.06.26 top end of town similar to photoshop editor
file aspect: 2x1 yes retains file aspect
max resolution / 8000 x so far as at 2018.06
it's more for the artist
features are extensive
insert images (mixer) no warping
add texting change perspective
add many filters, healing,
Tutorials - very good
Geo data = yes
warping = no
many features for photo editing
the text section can be distorted which helps when you want to place the text off centre line, as you go up or down the text will be distorted (warped) when viewing in 360 mode
additional apps
they have several in their family all top end
top end app
PixomaticIOS and Androidfree app warning: Pro version that's not free
program size 140mb
2018.06.16
Purpose: General editor recognises 2 x 1
aspect ration: 2 x 1 yes
max resolution / pixels 5000 x so far as at 2018.05
warp: no
many wow features like enlight and more /. same same but different lol
whats hot: shadows, perspective on symbols and text
I use this often, using the a square canvas to make banners / logos to use in VeeR
as u add images into the canvas you can mod the perspective of each and add shadows .. cool effect
Purpose: add monsters or space ships and planes to photo
recognises 2 x 1
no warp
file size: output .. smaller than original tbc
work around smaller file size ... open original image in App Enlight, add modified image on top (layer) with option mixer and wash out (erase) everything accept the part u want to keep (the monster or pip) and save it will be the original file size or the max in englight
then inject metadata via edit360 or VeeR or if u upload into host site VeeR u may not need to inject metadata
max resolution / pixels .... as at
app family is very good
Author has several other apps that are very good for photographers, i have most of them
2018.11 apps found recorded in page video tricks - sparkles
Other
Banners
a heading or advertisement appearing on a web page in the form of a bar, column, or box.
make a pic / Banner / Canvas to host info such as text and images which can also be used in a video as an intro
meaning a canvas to be used as a banner for a message or a logo or a bill board
many apps can do; produce a good canvas for a banner or backboard for logos or banners
Canvas: not many apps create the size
I found You Doodle (photo editor) best as it has many presets and a custom so u can make to suit
1. You Doodle - see general photo editor
has a custom canvas so you can specify what size you need
i use it to make square canvas fir VeeR logo (VeeR expects square) and then I user the transparency option to make the canvas transparent as required or leave it solid colour to suite the logo
2. once you have a canvas you can use any of the photo editors to mash up designs include VeeR, but with VeeR to insert images (pip) the image to be inserted is expected to be square so I tend to only use VeeR if the pip is to go off centre to control warp
once you have a canvas 2 x 1 .. your away
I found some interesting effects with app Chalkinspiration
morphs pictures into chalkboard, the colour is good for banners or use the morph but it takes some tweaking to know how to get the best result and i have not had time
most people want use a logo to cover/hide the Nadir (centre bottom location of tripod)
some cameras include a feature
few apps can handle it - a few dedicated apps can place the logo anywhere ie., they handle warp
2018.07.09
Spherical apps
Non Spherical
SPHERICAL APPS
several dedicated apps can do but the focus is Nadir .. the bottom centre point (tripod)
Example: Samsung Gear and Insta360 have option to include their or your nominated logo which will be applied at Nadir
Insta360 is clever to know when you hold the cam at Horiz not Vertical
VeeR can handle this two (2) ways
in settings select watermark - it will auto be applied
in options emoj select the + sign to add your own to apply anywhere on the screen
marking logo or emoj inserts with Veer
VeeR expect square canvas so put your logo on a square canvas and use and photo editor to make make transparent what you dnt want to show ie., the background
Veer editorIOS and Android Free app link under make a pic
load pic and use watermark option (provided you have signed up and uploaded 1 image)
or use one of their library of emoj in position
watermark is accessed in the settings of the app
NON SPHERICAL
1. logos
General photo editors can do using layer or PIP (pic in pic) options BUT you when you move too far off horiz line (up or down) it will be distorted in a 360 ,.. try it and see
2. Removing /Hiding Nadir (tripod at centre bottom)
Retouch IOS & Android
Retouch IOS and Android
2018.10 now views 360 spherical in spherical display
if you use the dedicated apps it knows when to wrap/warp the image, non spherical is tricky
moving too far above or below the centre / horiz line will cause the logo to warp/wrap in spherical
most only require logo for Nadir top or bottom .. here;s how to make one
1. go to the free online Nadir patch website (link in this section)
2. follow the options to create a patch nadir / logo at top or bottom BUT
-> use a white image (or any solid colour) and must be 2 x 1 aspect + your logo
3. download and load into any app that can create transparency on canvas
such as you doodle (under photo editor)
4. the saved output in PNG format is now your Logo template for top or bottom
you apply that image as a layer on top of your 2 x1 .. the only part visible is a stretched logo (all other is transparent) ie.,. you can see your 2 x 1 photo except the stretched logo
5. save it and you have a finished 2x1 photo with a logo in nadir top or bottom
Note: this is a lot of work so use the auto options in apps noted above or use in an auto batch app which is iWatermark noted below under BATCH
NOTE: the above info making a template was drafted before VeeR gave emoj/logo inserting in their app which can be applied ANYWHERE
so instead of using the free online Nadir patch just use the free VeeR editor app
load in a blank/solid colour canvas that must be 2x1
apply the logo where u want it
save the file
load into a app than can app transparency and save as png
that file is now a template logo which can be loaded into in non spherical photo editor
Warning: loading logos into VeeR
it's module as at 2018.06.20 expects the canvas to be square .. lol
so ...... we created a standard 1000x1000 square white (blank) canvas in page VeeR logo
get that square canvas and use any photo editor to layer your logo onto the square canvas
NB: ensure you leave 20% space around the outside
why..
if u load it into Veer in the watermark section is needs the 20% buffer
ok with the logo on the square canvas you now decide if you want the background to remain or make it transparent (up to you)
the app You Doodle (in section photo editor non spherical) handles this task well
so then save it as PNG
you know have a square canvas of your logo that you can logo into VeeR and apply anywhere on the image
or load it in Nadir Patch to make a template for top or bottom
or you can do the same in Veer at top or bottom
dnt forget to make a Template logo nadir top or bottom the canvas must be 2x1 and the logo canvas must be square
3. many other options: most good editors have a heal or blemish option to wash it or mere it into the background
many users do this with FREE google app Snapseed which is IOS and Android and can save to original
Nadir
The centre point top or bottom - typically the location of the tripod
Pointing to the nadir means that the camera axis (in the direction of the lens) is perpendicular to the ground / object.
hide/cover tripod with a logo
2018.08.01 some apps can handle this such as
VeeR (free) has logo and pip option
app for Samsung (free) has multiple logo options but it always defaults with gyro at bottom and does not allow for when you hold the camera on angles
app Insta360 has multiple logos and it follows the nadir point to any angle - it's actually a blind spot
hide / vanish Nadir
2018.08.01 many apps this page can handle it free stuff, scroll up
free IOS app Retouch is awesome (listed in this page under Utilities) or free app Snapseed has a good heal option and both save over original in camera roll so u dnt file duplication
notes:
when holding the cam in horizontal (straight out) ie., with self stick the nadir is not longer down there is at horizon at you
same cam apps handle this with built in logos .. some do not
so remember that if you have a batch process
Examples
I most always add logos over the nadir as well as pip (pics within the picture) which is wither signage about the venue or the activity
see examples
in page host sites (Photos, video, virtual tours) go to section: - my profiles where I show the feed link of many of my a/cs
good examples where I use logo over nadir will be in sites: Theta, VeeR, Dermandar as well as the virtual tours
basic app to recognise you have 2 pics and want to blend/layer/transpose them or merge is another word used by some apps
output resolution:
free version is approx 1600 x
paid version output is 5400 x so far (not tried more)
there are many apps that can do this but this one is dedicated ..
it's kind like PIP (pic in Pic) but each is the same size and then you have to be able to blend, make one or both with less degree of opacity and this app does only that
About this app author
view their other apps in the iTunes, some are very good such as Magic Eraser (make transparency on images)
tricks
get the same pic and load into edit 360 or VeeR and rotate the start point to opp then blend the 2 together
do do this with an indoor and outdoor shot and it creates a wacky view when u rotate
if u make some samples pls use hashtag #360overlay and let me know so I can include a link as sample here
Stitching
If you have a 360 spherical camera ... its auto stitched
I focus on mobiles apps
some apps in this page under Pic / make a photo can build a spherical
I prefer mobile apps so Im not shackled to my desk
there are several apps that create the photos for a spherical, general the photos required are 23
DJI option their app is not so good, Litchi is good as are a few others
I prefer to to automated app Hangar 360 takes the photos and sends to a server to stitch and returns the result
Text
2018.06.25 starting building this section
VeeR (see photo or video) editor
Warp: yes
tips: each text field can handle about 3 lines of data of about 50 characters ..
you have to type then add spaces to make the text wrap (return to next line)
it is best not to make the line too long
tips: set the colour before typing otherwise when you accept and its the same background u can not find it in which case adjust the orientation to force the text to be moved to a diff background colour
Tips: repetitive text: ie., for batch photos. I make a banner, typically this is square with logos and text and apply to each photo or video
see some samples under logos
Video to Photo
this is awesome, to extract a still / pic from a video
for tours, simple walk slowly to reduce sudden rapid motion and
see details on Photo from Video
Warping / Morphing
Warping; Veer above
Morphing
Photo editors
Enlight and Pixomatic you can change perspective of text
Most devices will auto adjust the horizon on output ie., it does not matter what angle you hold the camera it will product with correct horizon with built in gyro
if you want to change or correct the horizon this app can do it
Theta: whats hot: create conventional video and morphing
change the output/display type to mirror and expand the size to best suit (typically fish eye) and then output it as a conventional standard size video
note: the output is portrait or landscape depending on which way you hold the phone during this process
SO WHAT.. it means you can .. video a scene in 360/spherical then output it from any aspect in conventional video .. thats amazing its like you have 4 video cameras working at the same time
you can do the same in little planet with hilarious results
resolution: tested image 5200 output photo 5200 video 1280
single image motion output to video or gif
has 3 main elements of motion + sub elements
more info in lab test page during "in progress" status
Effects
1. with the camera
2 .Post production (with apps)
with the camera
There are many tricks which may change according to the camera ie,. some provide unique features
learn to create more with the camera to save time with post production see Camera tricks
Post Production (with apps)
PIP is photo in photo (Pic in Pic) and seems to be used for Pic in Video
PIV: Pic in Vid
many can do if you stay close to centre as few have warp feature, VeeR has Warp but they expect the image for PIV to be Square so expect the image to be squeezed or 1st put it onto a square banner and make the non required areas transparent .. ie., save it top PNG examples are in the free VeeR logo page
what we tested
Werble IOS Free with buy options
2018.07.01 aspect 2x1 output res 1500
trillions of smart effects that will impress you - it did me
add an images (pip), manually size it to fit, double on image on track to see options for fade and morre
other options include music, narration, artwork
output res: various sizes up to 1080 HD
emailed app author requesting
auto size pip to screen
higher output res to 4k
applications:
apply to existing videos to suit
use the trailer option (mentioned above), place in VeeR, duplicate to create a longer video track to be a base to pip 360 stills (alternative is use VidLab) slideshow with transitions
within the local library section is an option to output a 360 pano video
handy to use the output in a standard video because the finished product is a perfect pan as if you used special machinery to complete the 360 .. ie., 100% stable they will wonder how you did it
concept is game board .. when the video is playing your suppose to deploy your game board skills to apply various filters and effects .. its fun if your in a random abstract mood otherwise u have to keep pausing the vid to think .. lol
the info below will be shifted to the dedicated labtest page (once I get time to vet all)
1. Pic and Video
Veer TV free app to view and edit, insert titles and a library of symbols, also free host site for photos and videos, create albums (collections) with link
Please use this referral link to sign up for VeeR and the referral credit will be handed to my charity project FSCC Bangkok
I'm guessing I get a report of people that join so I will share so you know it happened
2018.08.08 dedicated page 360 Host sites see virtual tour
Privacy faces
Depending on what country your in .. EU has gone mad from 2018.05 a public photo with a 3rd party can be bad news .. lol
im focusing on ways to manage with apps or work arounds, if u need legal advice contact a lawyer or pollie
2018.08.15
VeeR have many emoji u can use to hide / cover faces
Entouch works in photo extension which has a heal/blur/remove tool to scrub the face
Google st view app 2018.08.11 has a feature to hide / blur faces
Snapseed (free IOS and Android) has a brush section to burn (blur) spots and bonus it saves can save on original
ID CARDS
food for thought
2018.05 I made some ID cards to show I'm a google trusted photographer and a VeeR 360 TV reporter ..
to give comfort to strangers ... change the mood from stranger danger to .. can i be in the photo . lol . cool and makes everyone smile
people feel comfortable to approach me SPEAK UP and say yes or no and likewise it's an ice breaker to approach people that can make a good shot
it's a win win outcome
SOCIAL MEDIA
I also carry biz card size slips of paper with my profile link of social media details so people can contact me to get a copy of the pic or be tagged in the photo
everyone has happy to share the memory .. so make yourself social
you can see the ID cards I made in faq Veer Editor go to section ID cards
DRONE
apps
I have a DJI mavic pro, there are many apps available
the feature in the default dji app for spherical is in my experience very fast but very low quality however its fast an instant stitch
Other apps that handle 360 are include Lichi not cheap but well worth the price when you appreciate the other features
I prefer to use Hangar 360 appthe its free and auto stitching in their cloud server and you hold the original images
the page I created includes tips and tricks
The intensity / fine detail of the desktop image is quite amazing, the view in a mobile is good with pinch zoom but the desktop is incredible detail
we now snap screen shots of landmark icons using a free host screen capture program (Lightshot) as show them as cover photos on tour pages
feedback welcome link at bottom of page
Camera harness / CRADLE
I created a 3D cradle for MP which connects top or bottom for cameras, lights, floats, rigs and more at Mavic Cradle
Equipment
Cameras
all have pains and gains
its a balance quality, budget, applications (indoor / out ) day / night , costs V's Convenience output for mobile or desktop
most users are held back coz they take too long to decide to too long to accept error and update / change
success is a series of failures ... lol so fail sooner then later
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