Focus-Stacked Macro-Photographs printed to 6-ft x 8-ft
May 1, 2017 02:46:53 #
‘Microsculpture’ is a remarkable exhibition from Oxford University’s Museum of Natural History, looking at the Museum's fantastic insect collections through a series of beautifully lighted, incredibly detailed anatomical images. Watch & listen to the story behind uncovering these specimens as never before.
This video is a year old, but worth watching again: https://www.facebook.com/the.university.of.oxford/videos/10157015423825107
This video is a year old, but worth watching again: https://www.facebook.com/the.university.of.oxford/videos/10157015423825107
May 1, 2017 03:05:13 #
Macro photography is fascinating. I have seen this video before. It is always worth another look though. Thank you for the link.
May 1, 2017 03:09:31 #
OK, I am crushed and will instantly toss all my macro gear and give up on the idea of focus stacking.
That image they used as the example is.......................absolutely outstanding.
That image they used as the example is.......................absolutely outstanding.
May 1, 2017 08:28:52 #
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Talk about gut-wrenching compared to my little macro set-up. I'd like to know what he used to attach the microscope element onto the lens.
Talk about gut-wrenching compared to my little macro set-up. I'd like to know what he used to attach the microscope element onto the lens.
May 1, 2017 09:36:10 #
May 1, 2017 10:03:00 #
That was certainly worth another look. This is pretty much the ultimate in image stacking projects.
May 1, 2017 10:07:16 #
10,000 images in a single stack. That's what is amazing to me. What I'd like to know is what computer he used to process it.
May 1, 2017 16:28:00 #
I quite often use 2,000-3,000 for a single final image. Each image is approximately 100 shots, and the final image is created as a 2D panorama from a 4x6 series. For me, the biggest problem is matching the lighting in adjacent shots with a 40% overlap.
May 1, 2017 16:51:23 #
MACT wrote:
Interesting. From the video, It looks like he might be doing the same as you are: piecing together sections in a stacked pano. I would think another critical factor would be having a precise start point and end point for each of these sections. So how do you keep it all " on the same plane? Do you have a rail with an x, y, and z movement?I quite often use 2,000-3,000 for a single final image. Each image is ~100 shots and the final image is created as a 2D panorama from a 4x6 series. For me, the biggest problem is matching the lighting in adjacent shots with a 40% overlap.
May 1, 2017 21:55:45 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Yes, I use the Cognisys system to program all three axes. Just as well, since a shoot can last for hours and I would hate to do it all manually. On a side note, I use constant LED lighting since my flash either overheats or the batteries go dead.Interesting. From the video, It looks like he might be doing the same as you are: piecing together sections in a stacked pano. I would think another critical factor would be having a precise start point and end point for each of these sections. So how do you keep it all " on the same plane? Do you have a rail with an x, y, and z movement?
May 2, 2017 06:05:50 #
MACT wrote:
...On a side note, I use constant LED lighting since my flash either overheats or the batteries go dead.
LEDs have become commonplace around the home, in photography, and even in the fridge. LEDs are a burst forth technology and the prices have plummeted. Most of my life was incandescent, then brief CFL, then suddenly LEDs with your choice of degrees K lighting spectra... right at Walmart!!
We can do macro with little flashlights for $1. I have some small spots bulbs I mounted on soft bendable #10 copper wire, the base is plaster of Paris. You can spot where you wish, close or far. Current draw of an LED spot is low and you have many hours of constant lighting.
May 2, 2017 20:41:04 #
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