In this detailed tutorial, Ian Middleton walks you through the complete setup, equipment and technique for capturing and creating a stitched panoramic photograph using Shutter.
Skills you will learn
How to properly level your tripod on uneven terrain
Optimal camera settings for panoramic sequences
Using Shutter to measure and setup the correct exposure and focus settings
Using the Shutter remote control to eliminate camera shake
Ensuring all your frames are properly exposed and focused
Post-processing tutorial
Watch the video below
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:35 Tripod Levelling
4:30 Pre-visualising the shot
7:02 Why you set the camera to a vertical composition
8:28 Using Shutter
9:37 Capturing the sequence of frames
18:57 Shooting a bit wider
28:47 Stitching the panorama in Adobe Photoshop
Key Techniques Covered
Tripod setup and levelling on slopes
Overlap percentage for panoramic sequences
Remote triggering to avoid vibration
Composing with cropping in mind
How to seamlessly stitch your panorama together in Adobe Photoshop
Equipment Used
Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless camera + Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens
Benro 34CLV tripod + geared head (essential for sharp bracketed shots)
Shutter on iPhone 15 Pro Max Shutter for precise composition & remote triggering to avoid any camera shake.