
Both width and height are entered manually, and you can define a quality level for the render.įor the best results, Shyu recommends use of a lens at 24mm or wider on a full-frame sensor, which equates to 16mm or wider on an APS-C cropped sensor. There isn't a set upper limit here - it's defined simply by your computer's processing capabilities, camera's resolution, and the size of the viewport you've defined. The video effect can be previewed at low resolution before rendering the final scene, which in the paid version of the app can be at Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) or above.
Panolapse 360 full version#
In the full version of Panolapse, render resolution is essentially limited only by your hardware. You can also set a global aspect ratio, and an equivalent focal length to simulate. Panolapse detects the focal length and lens type - either rectilinear or fisheye - and then allows you to define pitch, yaw, and roll for both starting and ending keyframes. The result is a fairly convincing rotational panning motion, and you can try it for yourself on videos at up to 720p resolution (1,280 x 720 pixels), completely free of charge. Instead of simply rotating and cropping the scene appropriately to generate motion across a number of frames, the app also takes into account perspective.

The tool is reminiscent of those used to bring to life still images on video, letting you define a viewport and control motion between two keyframes, but with a twist.

Created by Patrick Shyu, Panolapse was originally intended to be used in the Blue Eden project, a collaborative series of high-def videos shot around the world by Shyu and his twin brother, Henrick. That's where a new Windows / Mac app called Panolapse comes in. Panolapse cleverly recreates the more immersive look of gradual camera pans in your time-lapse videos without the need for expensive motion hardware.
