Dive into an in-depth 38-minute tutorial on creating professional HDR virtual tours using full-frame cameras. Learn why DSLR and mirrorless cameras are preferred, with a focus on the Sony Alpha 1 and Sony A7R IV. Explore fisheye lens options, including the Samyang 12MM F2.8 and Meike 8MM F3.5, and understand the benefits of taking fewer photos. Discover panoramic head options, from budget-friendly choices to the Bushman Panoramic KALAHARI V2. Master setup techniques, parallax calibration, and composition strategies. Gain insights into HDR camera settings, exposure bracketing, and using histograms effectively. Conclude with a hands-on virtual tour demonstration and preview upcoming content on PTGui 12 and Lightroom integration.
Professional HDR Virtual Tour Masterclass with Full Frame Camera
Overview
Syllabus
- HDR Virtual Tour Masterclass
- Why DSLR / Mirrorless camera?
- The BEST mirrorless camera for virtual tour in 2021 - Sony Alpha 1
- Sony Alpha 1 vs Sony A7R IV for 360° photography
- Canon R5 and Nikon Z7 II
- Which fisheye lens?
- Why taking fewer photos is better for Virtual Tour
- Samyang 12MM F2.8
- Meike 8MM F3.5
- 2-shot lenses: Entaniya HAL 200, HAL220 and HAL250
- Which pano head?
- Cheapest pano head - $99!
- Bushman Panoramic KALAHARI V2
- Hugh's Virtual Tour Setup
- Leveler with bubble
- Bushman Corepole w/ weight
- Godox Flash for 360° photography with Flash
- How to setup pano head
- Parallax calibration: find the No Parallax Point
- Compositions
- HDR camera settings
- Why use electronic shutter instead of mechanical shutter
- How to set exposure bracketing in Sony Alpha 1 for HDR
- Turn off View Finder on Sony Alpha 1
- How to capture HDR virtual tour photography
- Check Focus!
- Exposure and white balance - my settings
- How to use histogram for exposure
- Hands-on Virtual Tour with Hugh Hou
- Next episode preview: PTGui 12 and Lightroom in-depth
Taught by
Hugh Hou
