Panoramic
View Photography
Archiform 3D
shoots views differently to other companies. We shoot
360 degrees. This involves taking 20 high-resolution
pictures with a professional SLR camera and stitching
them together to form one "ultra high-resolution" image
that looks in all directions. This is opposed to the
single static image, which is easier to create but looks
only in one direction.
We use this
pictures to wrap around our 3D scenes so the viewer will
always see the correct view from the windows of our interior
scenes. You can also use them in your brochures and sales
displays.
Taking these
pictures requires specialist equipment, such as a calibrated
panoramic tripod head and high quality ultra-wide angle
lenses. The timing is important too, as you always want
the main section of the view looking at it's best therefore
we need to asses the weather and orientation for each
shot. For example, you cant get a decent ocean shot from
Miami early in the morning because the sun is going to
be shining down the lens of the camera, but waiting until
the afternoon risks bad weather if you are shooting mid-year.
Shots can be
taken from a cherry picker, a crane, a helicopter, or
a blimp. All of these platforms are additional cost to
our regular fees. Keep in mind that although blimps can
go quite high they are often hindered by weather and
don't yield consistent results, so we prefer to keep
them as a last option. Helicopters are limited to how
low they can fly over built up areas so are unsuitable
for most high-rise developments. Cherry pickers are the
most stable platform but are limited in reach, rarely
exceeding 18 stories. Construction cranes can reach high
but don't have a stable, fixed platform so our photographer
spends more time as the platform spins around in the
breeze.
Over the years
we have investigated many options for view photography,
but none have reached the quality and flexibility of
having an operator suspended in the sky with professional
equipment. Afraid of heights? Then this is not the job
for you......
Things you need to know about view photography:
The weather is always changing, especially in areas like
the tropics where clouds can roll in with little notice.
We work to forecasts but sometimes they are accurate. Sometimes
shoots need to be delayed for weather and depending on
the circumstances there may be additional costs. This is
especially relevant in remote locations where film and
photography crew has to be accommodated while the weather
improves.
The precise height of view shots is difficult to judge
and is usually only an estimate.
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