Apple s QuickTime VR Authoring Studio is like 5 programs rolled into one - Object Maker, Panorama Maker, Panorama Stitcher, Project Manager and Scene Maker. Join Matt Neutra in this Virtual Training Company tutorial as he guides you through all five of these and more. He takes you step-by-step, teaching you how to use QuickTime VR Authoring Studio to create panoramic movies, object movies, and scenes. To get started now, simply click one of the topics below.
IntroductionAbout The authorAbout this CDGetting StartedInstalling the SoftwareSystem Requirements for QTVRASSystem Requirements for QTVR PlayerOverview of QTVRAS 5 ComponentsInterface OverviewIntroductionPan MakerPan StitcherObject MakerScene MakerProject ManagerSetting PreferencesChapter 2 SummaryPanorama MakerIntroductionBryce ExampleWyoming Example (Partial)Wyoming Example (Full)Chapter 3 SummaryPanorama StitcherIntroduction to Stitcher
Create New Stitch Document
Explain Stitcher Window in Detail
Choose a Lens
Add Images
The Image Wrapped Check Box
Image Alignment Button
Pair Alignment
Rotate Tool
Sort Tool && Drag && Drop Ordering
Benefits of Intermediate Files
Open the Stitch Settings Window
Image Tab
Compression Tab
Playback Tab
Imaging Tab
File Tab
Stitch Pano Button
Kaidan Example
Freehand Example
Adding a LensAdd Lens Interface overview
Make a new lens
Estimate Lens
Chapter 5 Summary
Pair Alignment FeatureIntroduction
Explaining the Triangle Icons (Filled && Unfilled)
Overview of Pair Alignment Window
Numerical Adjustment
Mouse && Numerical Adjustment
Using Manual Adjustment to Help Automated Adjustment
Finish && Click Close
Getting Picture Info
Chapter 6 Summary
QTVR Objects (Creating Simple Objects)Intro && Open New Object Document
Define Object
Add Images
Overview of Object Interface
Object Settings
Make Object
Direct Image Capture from Kaidans Web site
Objects With View StatesIntro to View States
Create New Object
Define Object
Add Images
Append State from Object Menu Set && View State #2
Add Images
Make Object
Animating View FramesIntro to View Animation
Adding Frames to a View && Double Clicking on a View
Reordering View Frames
Set Preferences to Animate Views in Final Movie
Make Object
Chapter 9 Summary
Creating Absolute ObjectsIntro to Absolute Objects Show Example
Create New Object
Define Object
Add Files
Change Settings for Absolute Objects
Create Objects
Chapter 10 Summary
Making QTVR ScenesIntroduction
Create New Scene
Overview of the Interface
Add New Map
Specify Output Files
Scene Settings
Create && Place Scene Nodes; Set Start Node
Set Links && Link Comments
Add Images && Build Nodes; Add a URL Link
Add Image Shortcuts; Mouse Shortcuts && Delayed Node Building
Make Scene
Chapter 11 Summary
Manage QTVR ProjectsIntroduction
Interface explained
Build Project
Creating Source MaterialIntroduction
Equipment
Setting Up the Kaidan Panorama
Determining the Number of Images
Home Made Rig
QTVRAS SummaryTraining CD Summary
Show Web Resources on CD
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