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The panoramic shown below is
one of the highest resolution 360 panoramas taken from
an aerial perspective using KAP/BAP systems. A series
of over 30 individual photographs were taken from a
height of about 75-100 ft using a 6' helium balloon
to lift the camera. The photographs were then stitched
together to form a complete 360 panorama.
This location in particular is unique as a challenge
for any type of aerial photography due to proximity
to sensitive artifacts and also the presence of visitors
to the park. Using our system, we were able to photograph
the site silently, allow visitor traffic to continue
normally, and photograph both below and above the horizon
line in all directions.
Technical details...
+ original photographs taken via 8 megapixel digital
camera (Nikon 8400)
+ final resolution ~14,000 x 7,000 pixels or 98 megapixels
+ height estimated at 75-100 ft
+ equipment...Tucit-X, Brookes frame kit, picavet, 6'
helium balloon, and custom parts
+ final weight of camera rig and setup...~3.2 lbs (not
including balloon)
Special thanks to the National Park Service at Montezuma
Castle National Monument, Superintendant Kathy Davis,
Interpretive Ranger Jim Beckwith, and Western National
Parks Association Store Manager Jon Fistler.
Please contact Gene Cooper at gene@fourchambers.org
for questions. As always comments are welcome too!
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