Artistic Landscape Panoramas

Journey to Point Reyes National Seashore with Steve Hansen to master the artistic landscape panorama. From sunrise to sunset, Steve demonstrates the techniques he uses to create stunning high resolution panoramic photos. In this class you'll learn what gear is required, how to seek out good panoramic subject matter, techniques for shooting two-image vertical panoramas, how to capture HDR panoramas, how to shoot for focus stacking, how to overcome stitching errors, how to post process various types of panoramic photos, and discover a new way to capture panoramas using tilt shift lenses! By the end of the class you'll have all the expertise needed to head out into all kinds of light to start practicing the technical aspects of landscape panoramic photography.

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Steve Hansen

Release Date: 2018-09-20

Lessons

Introduction to Landscape Panoramas

Join Steve as he introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.

Duration: 1 mins 40 seconds

Gear Check

Steve takes us through the gear he uses for capturing his panoramic photographs.

Duration: 17 mins 23 seconds

Point Reyes Sunrise

Steve demonstrates his process for capturing a sunrise panorama.

Duration: 19 mins 9 seconds

Two-Image Vertical Panorama Technique

Learn how to do a two-image vertical panorama.

Duration: 6 mins 27 seconds

Shooting in Midday Light

Midday light and high wind can present challenges to landscape photography.

Duration: 12 mins 13 seconds

Chimney Rock Overlook

Learn how to do an HDR panorama in bright daylight.

Duration: 8 mins 38 seconds

Focus Stacking Technique

In this lesson Steve demonstrates how to capture a photo using a focus stacking technique.

Duration: 3 mins 39 seconds

Shooting on a Beach at Sunset

Shooting on a beach at sunset can present challenges that Steve shows how to overcome.

Duration: 6 mins 45 seconds

Overcoming Stitching Errors in Photoshop

Steve shows you how to seamlessly blend your photos into a high resolution panorama free from problems.

Duration: 9 mins 15 seconds

Stitching a Vertical Panorama in Photoshop

A vertical panorama can be a unique way to convey your artistic intention and resonate with your viewers.

Duration: 6 mins 8 seconds

The Wheat Image and Post Processing HDR Pano

In this lesson Steve demonstrates his process for post processing an HDR panoramic photo.

Duration: 14 mins 39 seconds

Post Processing the Focus Stack and More

Learn how to stack all of your photos into a single photo with an amazing depth of field.

Duration: 12 mins 2 seconds