Great video. Couple of technical comments: Nikon DSLRs close the aperture in Live View mode (I think), so the problem with exposure variances in repeated aperture closings doesn't apply to that mode. The need for cropping from 3:2 to 16:9 could be eliminated by using a camera that supports 16:9 directly. Most mirrorloss cameras do. Also adapters for fitting "old school" film camera lenses to both Micro 4/3rds and E Mount cameras are cheap and this approach avoids the exposure variance problem as well. The quality of this setup is outstanding. A video cannot match the quality of multiple raw images. However one smooth rotation shot in video mode is all one needs for a "good enough" 360 degree video product shot. Your setup makes this much easier to do with manual rotation.
Had I found this 4 yrs ago would have saved me a few thousand dollars. I will use this technic on the road when I leave my expensive stuff at home. Cheers.
Really appreciate you taking the time to put this together. I've been putting together some stop motion video in recent months and wanted a good method I could be fully in control of to get 360 loops (without breaking the bank). Your method is brilliantly simple and I learned more than I expected to from watching this. Thanks so much!
I am very impressed with your video and thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have provided important information in a very simple way. This is the first time I have known this method in 360 photography, I hope you will continue to give us more guidance.
Thank you for making and sharing this video. I was searching the net (as many others) to come up with something simple that still can provide good quality as I want to do some 3D scanning of small objects to print in 3D later on. Looking at taping the measuring tape on the side of the table gave me the idea of a better solution. I am now using an old vinyl record player, it turns smooth and best of all, there are 3 different scales of increments already on the side of the rotating table, no need for a measuring tape and I can choose different angles. It works fantastic for an “as is” turntable bought for $15 at the thrift store! Phase 2 will be making a “soft box” to put on the turntable so I eliminate shadows with products that are a bit rounded at the bottom of the product.
OMG, I went through 5-6 turntables from IKEA, all of them would either be out of center or just a little skewed, or the wood would be slightly deformed. It drove me nuts! Gave them all alway, then I found a nice glass/metal turntable from an opshop (thrift store) for $1 at it was perfect! I used a length of white painters masking tape and marked off 1 cm lines. Then did exactly the same as you. From time to time I make “heritage images” for older clients and instead of using my Canon, I simply use my smartphone and one of the Apps to make the transitions.
It’s Oct 2021 and chanced on your video. It’s just awesome and I have been searching for something like this DIY for a long time now. I will be certainly giving a try to this method
Yes, yes, yes :D ... I already use my IKEA Lazy Susan, but I was looking here for some advice for professional stuffs ... now I see I don't need. I am happy :D
Although I like your methods for explaining doing 244 photos for a rotation and done manually to keep the turntable cost down, the end result was MOV, and then every 10 frame for interactive software. I realize this video is done 6 years ago and technology has improved. It might be easier and faster to just buy a 360 electric turntable for $150 which is what I have found on Amazon, which either rotates continuously, or you can set the remote to stop at angles of either 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 or 1/64 of a full rotation. With a remote on a camera and remote on turntable, the "interactive method" shots can be 16 photos or 32 or 64 photos for an interactive image and full rotation (if the file is Interactive by user). Regarding the MOV version file, would it not simply be easier to use the electric turntable set to continuous rotate and the camera set to either 60fps or 120 fps and slow down speed of the rotation in software (by 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4 speed) in a video program to get a "similar 244 frame look" as an MOV video and let the turntable rotate 2 or 3 times continuously. Or would your opinion be the image quality would not be high enough? (However I doubt it.) With 60fps is chosen in video mode, most cameras have 4K in 2023, which can be resized to 1080 HD on export after cropping in if needed. Or many cameras today have 120fps in 1090x1920 HD which can be slowed down 4x if needed. Framing should be perfect is not cropping later. Bright LED lights would be needed for high F-stop in video to achieve f8 or f11. The reason I say this, is that I had a client who wanted 14 items for 360 rotation and doing 244 photos each product manually would make it a long process and too costly for my client based on the time and labour. Again your video is 6 years old and methods change to get the results, so I expect you may do it differently now.
Dude. This video is incredibly well crafted. Thank you for your time and effort.
I agree! :)
Video is very good. Audio is giving headaches
Even though I have zero plans on actually making this, the production was so good that I just had to sit through the whole video.
3 years later, this is still relevant! thanks!
Short, effective, organised, direct shoot to the goal, one complete and a whole tutorial of perfection, thank you a lot
Have to say, your instructions are super clear, the audio and video are fantastic, and the whole idea behind this is brilliant! Excellent tutorial!
this is a great video- btw- is this YOUR voice or hired voice talent-? if this is your voice- you should get an agent and do voice work....
This is very good, ive never seen a video like this before, great information, great instruction.
Laura in Uk
Great video. Couple of technical comments:
Nikon DSLRs close the aperture in Live View mode (I think), so the problem with exposure variances in repeated aperture closings doesn't apply to that mode.
The need for cropping from 3:2 to 16:9 could be eliminated by using a camera that supports 16:9 directly. Most mirrorloss cameras do. Also adapters for fitting "old school" film camera lenses to both Micro 4/3rds and E Mount cameras are cheap and this approach avoids the exposure variance problem as well.
The quality of this setup is outstanding. A video cannot match the quality of multiple raw images. However one smooth rotation shot in video mode is all one needs for a "good enough" 360 degree video product shot. Your setup makes this much easier to do with manual rotation.
I am speechless!! This is incredible- thank you so much. You just changed my life and allowed me to properly shoot my products.
Had I found this 4 yrs ago would have saved me a few thousand dollars. I will use this technic on the road when I leave my expensive stuff at home. Cheers.
Thank you for this very clear instructions
Quite apart from the actual subject matter which is of interest to me your film is an object lesson in how to explain something clearly, well done.
Amazing video that I had watched more than 10 times. Thank you so much for your video.
Thank you for taking the time to explain how to make a professional 360 image. This is a new endeavor, and you have helped me tremendously!
That's exactly what I use for 360. The measuring tape is a good addition. Thanks for the tips!
Excellent Video and Excellent System for this. Thank you.
Really appreciate you taking the time to put this together. I've been putting together some stop motion video in recent months and wanted a good method I could be fully in control of to get 360 loops (without breaking the bank). Your method is brilliantly simple and I learned more than I expected to from watching this. Thanks so much!
this video is gold. truly remarkable how helpful this is.
This is going to change the game for me. I appreciate you.
I am very impressed with your video and thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have provided important information in a very simple way. This is the first time I have known this method in 360 photography, I hope you will continue to give us more guidance.
Your manner is fantastic. Clean accurate and concise. And the tute itself is valuable information. Thx a lot.
Very professional, informative, detailed and helpful, thanks!!
I would recommend an adhesive-backed plastic or metal measuring tape instead of taping a cloth measuring tape to the turntable.
Brilliant. Thank you. This tutorial was seamless!
LOL I love how creativity always beats expensive gear... 😂
Id like to shake your hand for this trade secret vid. Hope our clients appreciate the hard work.
I was looking at this for a turntable for scale model display & your video thoroughly covers sooo much!! Excellent work! Thank you.
This tutorial is the best.
Thank you for making and sharing this video. I was searching the net (as many others) to come up with something simple that still can provide good quality as I want to do some 3D scanning of small objects to print in 3D later on. Looking at taping the measuring tape on the side of the table gave me the idea of a better solution. I am now using an old vinyl record player, it turns smooth and best of all, there are 3 different scales of increments already on the side of the rotating table, no need for a measuring tape and I can choose different angles. It works fantastic for an “as is” turntable bought for $15 at the thrift store! Phase 2 will be making a “soft box” to put on the turntable so I eliminate shadows with products that are a bit rounded at the bottom of the product.
Many Thanks New Amsterdam Photo Video. Very detail, well done.
Nice video. The idea of using SNUDDA from IKEA is very cool! Thanks!
Cool perfect. In time of isolation with no money to buy object vr 360 this will will do .....lovely thanks
OMG, I went through 5-6 turntables from IKEA, all of them would either be out of center or just a little skewed, or the wood would be slightly deformed.
It drove me nuts! Gave them all alway, then I found a nice glass/metal turntable from an opshop (thrift store) for $1 at it was perfect!
I used a length of white painters masking tape and marked off 1 cm lines. Then did exactly the same as you.
From time to time I make “heritage images” for older clients and instead of using my Canon, I simply use my smartphone and one of the Apps to make the transitions.
This gave me some ideas for some product photos. One thing though...why not just take a video?
Great high-quality video. Thanks!
You sir have a voice for RADIO! Amazing video btw thank you.
It’s Oct 2021 and chanced on your video. It’s just awesome and I have been searching for something like this DIY for a long time now. I will be certainly giving a try to this method
wow... you explained everything properly. Great video.. Best tutorial..
Loved this video. Very easy to follow. Thanks for uploading this.
This is an AWESOME video, thank you! Very helpful. Your voice is really smooth, too :)
This was very concise. Great tutorial and much appriciated.
You are breathtaking
Thank you for this video, it will work well with my photogrammetry work
Awesome video man! Now I just need one of those fancy cameras :)
A beautifully explained video. I learnt something new from this video. Thanks alot sir
Good job bro. lovely and very creative video. Amazing job all round.
This video has helped me so much today thank you
All the things very well described. Thank You for your efforts.
Dear, thank you so much! It's help me in my work
Very nice, thank you. Now Im going to look up how to DIY a Lazy Susan because we don't have IKEA here.
Very well done, thank you! You mentioned a separate video using Premiere. Can you tell me where to find?
You're doing amazing 😍
Such a great tutorial, you explained everything really well and on a short time, thank you for this.
Thanks!! Great explanation of the process
Very useful video. Thanks a lot. Greetings from Mallorca. :)
Can you post more videos! Very talented
Very well put together video. Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much. Great content and beautifully produced
this is awesome video , its very precise , its just what i am looking for ,i like your voice too, subscribed !
Hello ,there are many kinds of display turntables in our factory ,pls contact with sales2@asiabk.com for more details .Our website is www.asiabk.com
nice video, thanks for effort.
To keep the item centred why not save some time and crisscross 2 lines over the turntable to pin point the centre 🎉
really good tutorial thanks for sharing tips....
Nice work!!!!
Excellent idea 😀👌🙏
Amazing! Thank you for this awesome video!
Hello ,there are many kinds of display turntables in our factory ,pls contact with sales2@asiabk.com for more details .Our website is www.asiabk.com
You earned a subscriber! Awsome video!
Bravo! Simple, well explained, very good video (and tips!)
this was extremely helpful! thanks!
Yes, yes, yes :D ... I already use my IKEA Lazy Susan, but I was looking here for some advice for professional stuffs ... now I see I don't need. I am happy :D
Great video and I'm keen to create something, but I can't find MegaVisor. Do you have the website you used please?
Incredible helpful. Thank you!
Fantastic video - thank you!
Although I like your methods for explaining doing 244 photos for a rotation and done manually to keep the turntable cost down, the end result was MOV, and then every 10 frame for interactive software.
I realize this video is done 6 years ago and technology has improved.
It might be easier and faster to just buy a 360 electric turntable for $150 which is what I have found on Amazon, which either rotates continuously, or you can set the remote to stop at angles of either 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 or 1/64 of a full rotation. With a remote on a camera and remote on turntable, the "interactive method" shots can be 16 photos or 32 or 64 photos for an interactive image and full rotation (if the file is Interactive by user).
Regarding the MOV version file, would it not simply be easier to use the electric turntable set to continuous rotate and the camera set to either 60fps or 120 fps and slow down speed of the rotation in software (by 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4 speed) in a video program to get a "similar 244 frame look" as an MOV video and let the turntable rotate 2 or 3 times continuously.
Or would your opinion be the image quality would not be high enough? (However I doubt it.) With 60fps is chosen in video mode, most cameras have 4K in 2023, which can be resized to 1080 HD on export after cropping in if needed. Or many cameras today have 120fps in 1090x1920 HD which can be slowed down 4x if needed. Framing should be perfect is not cropping later. Bright LED lights would be needed for high F-stop in video to achieve f8 or f11.
The reason I say this, is that I had a client who wanted 14 items for 360 rotation and doing 244 photos each product manually would make it a long process and too costly for my client based on the time and labour. Again your video is 6 years old and methods change to get the results, so I expect you may do it differently now.
Well produced, thanks
amazing video and huge help thanks
thank you very much, good explanation, everything was clear
Great video
Thanks for sharing your knowledge
I do not understand how is your subscribers count is still around 3k your work is awesome and you need to promote the channel.
Amazing video bro!!
Great explanation tutorial. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this. Great quality content dude.
Well done, super easy to follow.
This is very clever.
Excellent information. Can you please elaborate on lighting part.
Thanks a ton.
Amazing! Thank you
Nice Thank you for this awesome video
Cool voice! Nice Video!
Hello ,there are many kinds of display turntables in our factory ,pls contact with sales2@asiabk.com for more details .Our website is www.asiabk.com
great video
thanks
Start making Videos man. You helped me a lot. Please do it.
excellent video, loved it! still waiting for more of your videos though...
Excellence tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing.
Hello ,there are many kinds of display turntables in our factory ,pls contact with sales2@asiabk.com for more details .Our website is www.asiabk.com
nofilmschool brought me here. I just subscribed! great vid!
Hello ,there are many kinds of display turntables in our factory ,pls contact with sales2@asiabk.com for more details .Our website is www.asiabk.com
Thank you so much for your time and effort, this helped me a lot!
Thank you sir for the video...😊😊😊
Simply perfect.
This video is really good.
Very, very and very good. thank you.
Muchas gracias! Saludos desde México.
Thank you brilliant video