I've recently started experimenting with exporting my pans into Photo Shop (PS) before adding them to my virtual tour. After exporting and saving, I click cancel, then add the spin later as an image, when I'm finished editing. I spend so much time editing and perfecting my still photos; brightening, color, contrast etc....why wouldn't I do the same for my spins?! I know, I know..it takes more time, but...it's worth it.
I have a favorite button in PS. It's the shadow highlight button. All those dark corners and far away rooms just come alive with a click of the mouse! And the overly bright skies are toned down and deepened. Although, a few extra flashes on tripods set in inconspicuous areas would work even better, but this works great for my current budget.
I use a Panasonic FZ 50 with a wide angle (WA) conversion lens and an external flash. I find with the WA lens on, my images tend to be a bit...lifeless. Almost dull or flat. That's when I fire up PS. First I hit the shadow/ highlight.... till it looks close to like it did through my eyes, then I bump up the contrast and saturation a bit and finally go into DCE Tools and correct any perspective or distortion issues and finally bump up the exposure. I never have felt the need to correct any perspective or lens distortion with the pans though...not sure why, they just don't seem to need it?
Here is a recent tour with every pan and still edited with the above mentioned steps .
Thanks RTV!
Linda Sabiston
First Impression 360° Virtual Tours and Photography
www.firstimpressionphotos.com
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