Introduction to QuickTimeVR

Workshop Description

This workshop will cover the basics of capturing images and converting them to QuickTimeVR panorams. Time permitting we will also create a QuicktimeVR Object movie. Tools used in this workshop will include a Kodak DC-50 Digital camera, Kaidan Pan Head Tripod mount and Nodester Panoramic Editor from Roundabout Logic, Incorporated. ( http://www.roundaboutlogic.com )

This workshop will be conducted by Dr. Jim King and Lloyd Rieber.

Workshop Preparation

To have a better understanding of what QuickTime and QuickTimeVR can provide the multimedia developer you might want to check out Apple's QuickTimeVR Web Site. ( http://www.apple.com/quicktime )

Workshop Registration

This workshop is not yet being offered.

Workshop Resources

Jim King's QuickTime VR Workshop Home Page

QuickTime VR Samples

Apple QuickTime VR Home Page

Apple's home page for QuickTime VR. This site contains tools, demos, and author guides. If you want to create your own QuickTime VR scenes, go to the Apple QuickTime Tools Site, and download the free QTVR Make Panorama 2 and QTVRPlayer software (this software is also in the following directory: COE Lab Server/LRIEBER/Out Box/QTVR).

 

In a hurry to try building your first QuickTime VR scene? Here are some "quickstart" instructions on how to make a QuickTime VR "presentation" (this will orient you to the process -- later we'll tackle how to take and stitch digital photos to make a 360 degree panorama of an actual physical location):

• Launch Photoshop, and create a new document that is 316 pixels high by 2976 pixels across.
• Fill this "panorama" scene with any graphics of your choice. Imagine taking this as a "strip of paper" that you will tape at the ends to form a ring with the graphic on the inside.
• When done, rotate your file 90 degrees counterclockwise.
• Save your file as a "pict" file (you might also want to save it as a normal Photoshop file first).
• At the desktop, drag "pict" file icon on top of the QTVR Make Panorama 2 application to launch this application and to turn your file into a QuickTime VR scene. (Use the default settings at first to get the hang of it, then play with the settings afterwards.)
• Quit the QTVR Make Panorama 2 application.
• Launch your QTVR scene and enjoy! (you will need the QTVRPlayer.)