Gigapans are a format of panorama, the best way to describe gigapans is that they are they a similar concept as Goggle earth, as you zoom in new images load, with gigapans the image as a whole is made up of multiple images stitched together so as you zoom in to it the entire image stays pin sharp.
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To take the pictures the camera is attached to a special motorised tripod which at a certain elevation and angle the camera will then take a photo. These tripods can range from hundreds to thousands of pounds.
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Above is how a gigapan image is made up, each images is taken individually then stitched together.
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| edited image: http://www.charmedlabs.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=111 |
For this gigapan I have taken screen shots at different intervals to demonstrate the zoom ability of gigapans.
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