1.55 Gigapixel Focus Stacked View of '69 SS Chevelle: This is a photo I just finished processing. Some 2871 individual focus bracketed photos went into creating this. Shot with Canon...

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1.55 Gigapixel Focus Stacked View of '69 SS Chevelle

Aug 13, 2023 23:47:57 #

johnfr Loc: Colorado

This is a photo I just finished processing. Some 2871 individual focus bracketed photos went into creating this. Shot with Canon 5R, 200mm lens, f/13, 1/125th sec., 400 ISO.
These were focus stacked to create a 5 row x 13 column set of focus stacked images that were stitched to form one version with the hood of the car closed. I shot a second set of images 3 rows x 13 columns with the hood open. I focus stacked all the images with Helicon Focus software. I then imported all the focus stacked images into PTGui and stitched them together creating a version with hood closed and a second image with the hood open. I then imported both images as layers into Photoshop. I masked off the area of the hood in the hood closed version to allow the engine to be visible trough the hood.
The overall finished image is 106" H x 161" W.

This link will take you to a video virtual tour of the image. https://rumble.com/v37algp-1.55-gigapixel-focus-stacked-view-of-69-ss-chevelle.html

Aug 13, 2023 23:50:14 #

jack schade Loc: La Pine Oregon

Well done John.

Jack

Aug 14, 2023 06:30:03 #

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Wow, beautifully done, John. Loved the video also.

Aug 14, 2023 06:35:33 #

ELNikkor

Wow! Awesome job! That was my favorite-shaped Chevelle, and '69 to me, was the peak of that era of cars, before emissions regulations changed so much.

Aug 14, 2023 08:53:18 #

Tdearing Loc: Rockport, TX

Amazing, well done.

Aug 14, 2023 09:45:37 #

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

Cool shot!! I owned several - wonderful cars: GM has (in work) a 2024/25 70/SS retro-model that will be available with HP ranging from approx. 500 to 1500HP, sadly a limited production run and a cost of $150K +, out of my league - I restored my own 69 and 72 models (among others), when I was younger, doing the body/paint/interior/and all mechanical work myself.....if only I had kept them!!!

Aug 14, 2023 10:20:07 #

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Aug 14, 2023 12:44:13 #

bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

johnfr wrote:

This is a photo I just finished processing. Some 2... (show quote)

Interesting shot and video!

Aug 14, 2023 12:56:07 #

srg

johnfr wrote:

This is a photo I just finished processing. Some 2... (show quote)

Great idea. And result.
Also, you could use the pen tool or just a hard edged brush to eliminate the hood entirely.

Aug 14, 2023 12:58:05 #

Grump's Photos Loc: Dunedin FL

johnfr wrote:

This is a photo I just finished processing. Some 2... (show quote)

Someone got something wrong. Either its the wrong picture for the description, or the description is wrong. I had a ‘69 SS Chevelle, and the picture in the post is of a ‘70, I believe. Definitely NOT a’69. STILL, a great picture of a great car, and a unique treatment with post processing.
Andy

Aug 14, 2023 13:19:14 #