If you've always wanted to learn how to create High Dynamic Range 360° Panoramas - this is the MASTERCLASS!

You will learn the entire workflow used in Hollywood to create High Dynamic Range (HDR) 360° Panoramas. You will learn everything from camera settings to shooting, processing and application and so much more.

Best of all - you will learn how do it all using FREE software and whatever gear you already have.

What you'll learn in The Hollywood Panorama

The entire workflow. You will learn the exact workflow used in Hollywood to create the highest quality 360° Panoramas.
How to expose for any situation. We will cover all the core principles to create the highest quality HDR Panoramas so that your Panos are ready for any blockbuster.
How to find your nodal point. You will not only learn the importance of the nodal point but we will do a hands-on walk-through to find your unique combination.
How to find your shooting angle formula. The secret sauce to creating high-quality panoramas that are guaranteed to stitch every time! Bonus - I will give you the exact Hollywood Formulas!
How to process your panorama. From file management to stitching your panorama, removing the tripod, and tone mapping.
How to apply and use your HDR 360° Panorama. Explore how these panoramas get used for Image Based Lighting (IBL), Virtual Tours, Virtual Reality, Gaming, and online resources that could even make you some extra $$.

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Course Breakdown

01: Introduction. Welcome! I’ll introduce myself and give you a brief summary of what you can expect from this course.

02: Myth-Busting. We will debunk some common misconceptions about HDR 360° Photography so we go into the course with an open mind and a true sense of the endless possibilities ahead!

03: The Hollywood Workflow. You'll learn the EXACT workflow used in Hollywood to create high-quality HDR 360° Panoramas. From exposure basics, and camera settings to shooting and all the way through to processing and application. Every step with paid and FREE software.

Core Principles
- Exposure basics for high-quality HDR 360° Panoramas
- HDR Photography Explained
- 360° Panoramic Photography Explained
Preparation
- Gear Requirements (+ what's in my kit)
- Finding your nodal point
- Camera settings
- Finding your camera's overlap formula (shooting angle)
Shoot
- Hands-on walkthrough shooting a panorama
- Bonus industry tips
Processing (Includes 2x Sets of Source Images - free downloads)
- File Management
- Merging HDR Images
- Stitching Panorama
- Tone Map
- Removing Tripod
Application
- 3D Image-Based Lighting (IBL)
- Real Estate (Virtual Tours)
- Online Resources
- Google Streetview/Google Earth

04: Maintenance. Here come all the bonus tips and tricks! Plus all your FREE resources to keep you going beyond this course.

05: Frequently Asked Questions. Answering some frequently asked questions when teaching this course in order to set you up for success.

06: Conclusion. A quick refresher of everything covered in the course to wrap everything up.

Free Bonus Resources! You will get a quick access guide to the entire course as well as the shooting angle formula and so much more! Including gear recommendations, software options and educational resources.

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This class is for

Photographers of any skill level looking to expand their skillset
VFX Professionals
3D Artists
Virtual Reality Enthusiasts
Real Estate Professionals
Gaming Enthusiast

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Resources required

Any DSLR Camera (full-frame or crop sensor)
Prime or Zoom Lens
Tripod
Panoramic Head
Free Source Images are available to download. See Project Description.

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So I hope you're excited! Grab a coffee, grab your camera and let's start creating the highest quality 360° Panoramas so that your Panos are a cut above the rest.

Este Heyns

Teaching HDR 360° Panoramic Photography

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