360sights.com tag:www.360sights.com,2008-05-20://1 2008-06-02T21:29:40Z About panoramic photography... Movable Type Pro 4.261 Support an orphanage in Zimbabwe! tag:www.360sights.com,2008://1.76 2008-06-02T21:17:47Z 2008-06-02T21:29:40Z Koen http://www.360sights.com/ I participated in a sculpture workshop last year teached by sculptors from Zimbabwe.
Click here to watch 2 panoramas
Navigate to the next panorama using the next - previous link on the right/left. 

The organiser setup a fund to support an orphanage in Zimbabwe.
At the moment you can show your support by bidding on various items on Ebay!  
There are a lot of goodies from various famous people (here in Flanders / Belgium) including Tom Boonen, Club Brugge, Racing Genk, Tom Waes, de Joerie, ...

]]> New design + fresh start! tag:www.360sights.com,2008://1.74 2008-05-22T21:40:46Z 2008-05-31T10:05:58Z Koen http://www.360sights.com/ I know I've not posted for a while... so let this new design be a fresh start!

 
Finding a decent blogging/CMS was not easy. 
I didn't trust Wordpress anymore because of the frequent updates (due to security), often very messy plugins and the mix of php and html in the templates. I've picked Movable Type because of the flexible template system, robust out of the box features and architecture after reading their upgrade to Wordpress 2.5 guide.
 
I still have to add a link section, tag all the old entries and tweak the design a bit. 
 
The next move to MT will be my local VR site : VRNoeveren
]]> WWP - Sustenance tag:www101.pair.com,2007:/sights/360sights//1.67 2007-10-09T18:31:25Z 2008-05-20T18:20:06Z The latest WWP event is online! The theme was "Sustenance".It's once again a fantastic mix of different interpretations using all kinds of equipment!So start browsing the panoramas and enjoy!!!I missed the deadline this time! I'll participate next time :-)About the... Koen http://www.360sights.com/ WWP event is online! The theme was "Sustenance".
It's once again a fantastic mix of different interpretations using all kinds of equipment!
So start browsing the panoramas and enjoy!!!

I missed the deadline this time! I'll participate next time :-)

About the WWP :
The World Wide Panorama began in March 2004 and has become an ongoing series of events.
Photography takes place on the solstices (longest and shortest days of the year) and equinoxes (day and night of equal length).
Photographers all over the world are welcome to participate. More info :
http://geoimages.berkeley.edu/worldwidepanorama/wwp/index.html

Click here for my own 9 contributions.]]> VRAntwerp.com available at 360cities.net tag:www101.pair.com,2007:/sights/360sights//1.66 2007-09-24T20:26:45Z 2008-05-20T18:20:06Z Just a quick note to announce that VRAntwerp.com joined the 360cities.net network!VRAntwerp is a project I started about one year ago featuring panoramic photography in and around Antwerp. Antwerp is the second largest city in Flanders, Belgium.Browse Antwerp on the... Koen http://www.360sights.com/ VRAntwerp.com joined the 360cities.net network!
VRAntwerp is a project I started about one year ago featuring panoramic photography in and around Antwerp.
Antwerp is the second largest city in Flanders, Belgium.

Browse Antwerp on the 360cities.net site : http://antwerp.360cities.net/]]> My first IR panorama tag:www101.pair.com,2007:/sights/360sights//1.65 2007-04-14T10:00:00Z 2008-05-20T18:33:03Z What happens if you put a Lee 87 filter in the filter slot of the Nikon 10.5mm and take 360 degree panorama...You don't see anything in the viewfinder and you end-up with an IR photo!This is my first attempt. I... Koen http://www.360sights.com/ You don't see anything in the viewfinder and you end-up with an IR photo!

This is my first attempt. I was shooting into the sun so I bracketed (-2,0,+2) and used Photomatix to generate an HDR.
This is the result after tonemapping and a bit of smart sharpen in PS CS3 beta.

IR_Pano_Full.jpg

More info about IR photography :

]]> Petition - Adobe - Price differences tag:www101.pair.com,2007:/sights/360sights//1.64 2007-04-02T10:00:00Z 2008-05-20T18:20:06Z PS CS 3 has been released but...there are huge price difference between the US and Europe.Click here to see the price differences and sign the petition!I hope Adobe does something about this!Otherwise I'll have to look for a good alternative...I... Koen http://www.360sights.com/
Click here to see the price differences and sign the petition!

I hope Adobe does something about this!
Otherwise I'll have to look for a good alternative...
I shouldn't be too difficult because I'm already using Raw Developer instead of Photoshop CS to convert my raw files, iView Pro, PTGui, CubicConvertor etc.


Feel free to advice me on a good image editor (for os x) with Photoshop plugin support and color management!]]> WWP Best of 2006 tag:www101.pair.com,2007:/sights/360sights//1.63 2007-01-03T11:00:00Z 2008-05-20T21:27:43Z The WWP (World Wide Panorama) event - Best of 2006 entries are online!Click here to check it out!I've added a scene from my VRAntwerp.com website.Cathedral of Antwerp at WWPVisit the location (4 extra panoramas) on the VRAntwerp siteEnjoy and Happy... Koen http://www.360sights.com/
Click here to check it out!

I've added a scene from my VRAntwerp.com website.
Cathedral of Antwerp at WWP
Visit the location (4 extra panoramas) on the VRAntwerp site

Enjoy and Happy 2007!]]> VRAntwerp in beta! tag:www101.pair.com,2006:/sights/360sights//1.62 2006-11-28T11:00:00Z 2008-05-20T21:25:26Z The last few months I've been working a website with vr photography about Antwerp (the second biggest city in Belgium, Europe) : VRAntwerp.com. A lot of work still needs to be done. Especially content, layout...18 locations are online now with... Koen http://www.360sights.com/ vr photography about Antwerp (the second biggest city in Belgium, Europe) : VRAntwerp.com. A lot of work still needs to be done. Especially content, layout...

18 locations are online now with a total of 42 panoramas.

Click here to go to a map with the locations. You can click on the markers or select a location in the left menu.

Comments? Suggestions?
Contact me anytime. It's certainly a beta version so there will be bugs here and there.]]> WWP Transport tag:www101.pair.com,2006:/sights/360sights//1.61 2006-10-04T10:00:00Z 2008-05-20T21:23:59Z The results of the World Wide Panorama Transportation Event will be online very soon!I've just submitted my entry!It's an old machine to transport clay. The brick factory (Lauwers) will be closed in December 2006.They still produce traditional bricks in a... Koen http://www.360sights.com/
I've just submitted my entry!

It's an old machine to transport clay. The brick factory (Lauwers) will be closed in December 2006.
They still produce traditional bricks in a more or less manual way.
This region (Noeveren - Boom - Belgium) has been dominated by brick factories for centuries but at this time only 2 or 3 modern factories remain.

You can have a look on my VRNoeveren site for a few panoramas. I'll try to make the site available in English within a few months.
]]> Travel : Middle East tag:www101.pair.com,2006:/sights/360sights//1.60 2006-09-02T10:00:00Z 2008-05-20T18:20:05Z Let's travel the world using VR... Much more budget friendly (expect for the person who buys the equipment to make the images...)!2 sites about the Middle East popped up on the Quicktime VR list : Panoramamman.com : images from Jordan... Koen http://www.360sights.com/
2 sites about the Middle East popped up on the Quicktime VR list :

Enjoy!]]> I'm back! tag:www101.pair.com,2006:/sights/360sights//1.59 2006-07-30T10:00:00Z 2008-05-20T18:24:17Z I haven't been blogging the last few months but that's going to change!I've got a week off now and that's a good opportunity to finish and put some photos online + keep track of what's happening in the VR world.Unfortunately... Koen http://www.360sights.com/
I've got a week off now and that's a good opportunity to finish and put some photos online + keep track of what's happening in the VR world.

Unfortunately I can't make it to the Panotools Meeting in Bath!]]> Autopano Pro for Mac tag:www101.pair.com,2006:/sights/360sights//1.58 2006-02-11T11:00:00Z 2008-05-20T21:28:40Z As mentioned on the new Autopano Pro development blog, it seems the first mac version of Autopano Pro will be available within a week...And with Fisheye support!I'm certain looking forward to testing it...... Koen http://www.360sights.com/ Autopano Pro development blog, it seems the first mac version of Autopano Pro will be available within a week...

And with Fisheye support!
I'm certain looking forward to testing it...]]> Calico - Automatic stitching for Mac tag:www101.pair.com,2006:/sights/360sights//1.57 2006-02-08T11:00:00Z 2008-05-20T18:20:05Z Kekus, famous for PTMac, released a beta of a new automatic stitcher for Mac : Calico!I've done a few tests and they are already rather good!The automatic control point generation (SIFT) is fast (even on my G4 Powerbook), the interface... Koen http://www.360sights.com/ Kekus, famous for PTMac, released a beta of a new automatic stitcher for Mac : Calico!
I've done a few tests and they are already rather good!
The automatic control point generation (SIFT) is fast (even on my G4 Powerbook), the interface is very clean and blending seems to be ok. This might be a "Stitcher Express" killer...
Similar automatic control point generation will be available in the new version of PTMac.

2006 seems to become a great year for panoramic software because since the new version of PTGui last year, Autopano Pro and now the upcoming PTMac 4, there is enormous progress in each of these programs.

I'm especially look forward to better automatic control points in PTMac and Autopano Pro for fish-eye lenses + everything to do around HDR/RAW support!]]> Brussels Motor Show 2006 - BMW, Mini, Volvo tag:www101.pair.com,2006:/sights/360sights//1.56 2006-01-28T11:00:00Z 2008-05-22T21:58:15Z The last panoramas in my Brussels Motor Show 2006 series...Well, I hope you enjoyed the panoramas!Next time I try to get a VIP tickets to shoot with less people around.So if somebody knows how to get one : contact me!... Koen http://www.360sights.com/ Well, I hope you enjoyed the panoramas!
Next time I try to get a VIP tickets to shoot with less people around.
So if somebody knows how to get one : contact me! It's was really a challenge to shoot an event!

Click on the photo to watch the full screen quicktime panorama in a new window (size : 2 ñ 2.5 mb). *

Autosalon - Brussels Motor Show 2006 - BMW

BMW Z4 Roadster - BMW M5

Autosalon - Brussels Motor Show 2006 - Mini

Mini One Cabrio
Autosalon - Brussels Motor Show 2006 - Daihatsu Coopen

Volvo V50 - Volvo V70

* You need Apple Quicktime on your pc/mac. Free Download]]> Brussels Motor Show 2006 - Jeep and Renault tag:www101.pair.com,2006:/sights/360sights//1.55 2006-01-28T11:00:00Z 2008-05-22T21:57:57Z 3 new panoramas in my Brussels Motor Show 2006 series...I'll publish the last 3 panoramas tomorrow : BMW, Mini and Volvo.Click on the photo to watch the full screen quicktime panorama in a new window (size : 2 ñ 2.5... Koen http://www.360sights.com/ I'll publish the last 3 panoramas tomorrow : BMW, Mini and Volvo.
Click on the photo to watch the full screen quicktime panorama in a new window (size : 2 ñ 2.5 mb). *

Autosalon - Brussels Motor Show 2006 - Jeep

Jeep
Autosalon - Brussels Motor Show 2006 - Renault 1

A Renault prototype and the Laguna

Autosalon - Brussels Motor Show 2006 - Daihatsu Coopen

Renault Clio Cup and a sporty Renault Megane

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