Remote Reality OneShot360 User manual

OneShot360

TM

Immersive Picture System

With Version 2.01 Software

User Manual

RemoteReality Corporation.

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OneShot360

TM

Immersive Picture System

User Manual

Document 000081 Rev. D

March 11, 2003

Release 2.01

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Limited Warranty

The limited warranty below applies

to the OneShot360™ hardware only,

Referred to as the “Product”. It does

not refer to any software or

documentation produced by

RemoteReality. RemoteReality

warrants the Product to be free from

mechanical defects in materials and

workmanship for a period of one

year from date of shipment. This

warranty does not apply to defects in

the Product caused by abuse, misuse,

accident, casualty, alteration,

negligence or repair not authorized

by RemoteReality, or application or

installation not in accordance with

published instruction manuals. This

warranty is in lieu of any other

warranty either expressed or implied.

All returns will be tested to verify

claims of noncompliance with the

warranty described above. If non-

compliance is verified, and is not due

to customer abuse or other

exceptions described above,

RemoteReality will at its option,

repair or replace the Product

returned to it, freight prepaid. All

warranty replacement or repair of

Products must be authorized by

RemoteReality through a Return

Materials Authorization (RMA)

number, obtainable by calling

RemoteReality’s customer support

department at 508-898-8635.

RemoteReality’s liability is limited to

the repair or replacement of the

Product only and not costs of

Installation, removal or damage to

user’s property or other liabilities. If

RemoteReality is unable to Repair,

or replace a nonconforming Product,

it may offer a refund of the amount

paid to RemoteReality for such

Product in full satisfaction of its

warranty obligation. Maximum

liability to RemoteReality is the cost

of the Product. If a unit is replaced

during the warranty period, the

original warranty shall remain in

effect until the end of the one (1)

year period. Warranty service is

excluded if the serial number of the

product has been tampered with or

removed.

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CONTENTS

Contents........................................................................................iii

About This Manual..........................................................................iv

Storage and Care of the OneShot360 ...............................................2

Care............................................................................................2

Storage.......................................................................................2

Attachment Instructions....................................................................3

System Requirements......................................................................4

Computer Hardware.....................................................................4

Viewing Panoramic Image Requirements ......................................4

Positioning the OneShot360 .........................................................5

Use of Lighting.............................................................................7

Using a Tripod.............................................................................8

Overview of the OneShot360 Viewer..............................................10

Downloading Images .....................................................................11

Installing OneShot360 Viewer Software ..........................................12

Preparing OneShot360 Images ......................................................14

Opening OneShot360 Images.....................................................14

Using the wizard toolbar .............................................................15

Using the Cropping , Marking and Camera Orientation toolbars ....18

Marking the Image .....................................................................19

Cropping the Image....................................................................20

Indicating Camera Orientation.....................................................21

Previewing the Image.................................................................22

Image Enhancement ..................................................................23

E-mail Immersive Image.............................................................24

Publishing Your Images..............................................................27

The Publishing Process .................................................................29

Output Format ...........................................................................29

Advanced Settings .....................................................................30

Format Options ..........................................................................30

Publishing Images......................................................................33

Quick Publish ............................................................................35

Moving Images to your Web-Site....................................................36

Attachment Instructions..................................................................38

Tips for Taking 360 x 360 images ...................................................40

Taking your 360 x 360 images........................................................41

Downloading your images ..............................................................42

Preparing your images...................................................................43

Adding a logo................................................................................49

Publishing your images ..................................................................50

Printing your Images......................................................................53

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

To help you easily spot and use information in the manual, the following

conventions are used.

Tips, notes and warnings use special paragraph formats.

Note

Notes contain interesting and frequently important information about

the OneShot360 and its use.

IMPORTANT!

Warnings tell you that if you continue with what you are doing

there is a good chance of damaging your hardware and/or data.

Normally, when using OneShot360 Viewer Software you access various

functions by choosing an option from a menu. The manual uses the

following convention to indicate the menu or menus you display to

access a given command:

menu | menu | menu | command

For example, if you see the instruction Start | Programs | Accessories |

Notepad, display the Windows Start menu, click Programs, then click

Accessories, then choose the Notepad application.

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CHAPTER 1 ONESHOT360

TM

IMMERSIVE PICTURE

SYSTEM

Thank you for your purchase of RemoteReality’s OneShot360

Immersive Picture System. The OneShot360 Immersive Picture

System package contains the following items:

• OneShot360 optics that attach to the camera.

• OneShot360 Viewer Software and Documentation on

CD-ROM.

• Light hood.

• Adapter ring for your digital camera (not needed for

Nikon 9xx series).

• User Manual.

• Protective Mirror Cap.

• Lens Cleaning Kit.

• Tripod Bracket.

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STORAGE AND CARE OF THE ONESHOT360

The OneShot360 camera attachment is a precision optical

component. Like all precision optics, improper handling can result

in damage to the mirror, lens system or both.

Care

In order to ensure long life and excellent picture quality you

should:

• Carefully and lightly clean mirror and lens with cloth and

cleaner supplied with the OneShot360 Immersive Picture

System.

• Take extra care to protect the OneShot360 optics in

environments where there is risk of exposure to moisture,

dirt or extremes.

• If you find condensation on the lens, move the unit to a

warm, dry place until the condensation has disappeared.

• Before taking a picture, make sure there is no dust or

prints on the mirror or the lens. Periodically check inside

the lens housing for dust if you take the attachment off

the camera regularly. Use a standard lens whisk or

compressed air to help remove particles.

Storage

In order to protect your OneShot360 optics you should:

• Always keep the protective mirror cap on the mirror

when not in use.

Mirror

The mirror is a very delicate optical component. It is easily

scratched or soiled. If fingerprints or other stains accidentally get

on the mirror, we recommend carefully and lightly cleaning it with

the supplied cloth and optics cleaner. Be sure to remove all

fingerprints or you may see discoloration in your image.

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!

AVOID TOUCHING THE MIRROR SURFACE.

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ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Unpack the box and make sure that you have all the items listed.

2. Attach the Hood (G) to the underside of the mirror (F).

3. Attach the lens adapter (E) to the camera. If you have a Nikon camera

there is no lens adapter, go to step 4.

4. Attach the OneShot360 optics(lens) to the camera lens.

5. Attach the bracket to the OneShot360 optics housing.

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Your computer system must meet the following minimum

requirements in order to use it with the OneShot360. Keep in

mind that these are minimum requirements – the more power you

have the faster the OneShot360 Viewer Software can process

images.

Computer Hardware

• Pentium processor operating at a minimum of 166 MHz

• 64 MB RAM

• 100 MB free space on your hard disk

• CD-ROM

• Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, or NT 4.0

• Set monitor to High color (16 Bit) or better

Viewing Panoramic Image Requirements

To view panoramic images, you will need any Java and Javascript

enabled web browser such as Netscape Navigator™ (3.01 and

higher) or Internet Explorer ™ (3.0 or higher). To view Apple

QuickTime images, you need the Apple Plug-in which can be

downloaded free of charge from www.apple.com/quicktime. For

the MGI Plug-in format, you need the MGI Viewer plug-in which

can be downloaded free of charge at www.iseemedia.com.

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CHAPTER 2 SHOOTING TIPS

Positioning the OneShot360

Unlike traditional photography where you carefully frame a shot,

the OneShot360 system captures a 360-degree space. Where you

place the camera and lens, either by holding it or by placing it on

a tripod, determines what will appear in your image. Here are

some examples of things you can do to get the best quality

images:

• Shooting a large room - tripod close to the center of

the room as possible, and be sure that the mirror is at

eye level. At eye level, the mirror “sees” the room just

like your eyes do and gives the viewer the effect of

standing in the room. Open rooms (like this living

room opening into the kitchen) may best be shot with

the tripod just before the doorway to show how the

rooms connect.

• To feature a room that has high ceilings, lofts, atriums,

beams, tall windows, or to see the top of a building, take

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the OneShot360 off the tripod, unscrew the hood from

the top and turn the whole unit upside down. Use the

threaded hole that the hood attaches to and secure the

whole unit to the tripod. For this shot, position the

mirror at knee level; this will give the viewer a natural

perspective and a great view of the room’s upper

attributes.

• If you have a central object that you want to capture in

your image, distance becomes a critical factor. For best

results, i.e. detailed facial features, you should shoot

from no more than 7 feet away from the central object.

The image below shows what people look like at 7, 15

and 25 feet from the OneShot360. When taking shots

using the tripod, you may want to use your cameras self-

timer if it has one, so that you will have about 10

seconds to remove yourself from the shot.

The first person is at 7 feet away

from the camera, the second person

is at 15 feet away and the third

person is at 25 feet away from the

camera

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Use of Lighting

For Indoor shots

• Turn on all available lights in the rooms and in the

surrounding rooms leading in and out of the room shot

you are taking. This includes all table lamps, picture

lamps, and recessed lighting. Remember to use the

screw-on hood provided with the OneShot360 to keep

overhead lights from “flaring up” in the internal lens of

the attachment.

• Adjust the blinds on the windows or close the curtains

to obtain more even light in the room. The more

balanced the light is, or less contrasting light in the

room, the better your shot will turn out.

Note:

Ceiling fans should not be running as they may appear blurred in the

picture.

For Outdoor shots

• Overcast days will provide even lighting. In certain

conditions, like bright sunny days, you may have glare if

too much light is concentrated in one spot. Try

repositioning the camera or utilize objects such as trees

to shade the bright spots. Be sure to use the screw-on

hood provided with the OneShot360. When the mirror

is facing up, you may end up with a star effect.

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Using a Tripod

• Select a tripod that is used for photography and features

a one-quarter inch screw mount.

• When using a tripod, adjust the tripod legs so that the

parabolic mirror is at eye level. Also adjust the tripod to

make sure that the flat top of the mirror is level. To do

this you can use the bubble level included with your

OneShot360 and place it on top of the light hood. If

you cannot see the bubble level on top of the hood, you

can turn it upside down and hold it on the bottom of

the light hood. If you do not have a level, use a vertical

line in the distance (i.e. wall corners, building sides) as a

guide for ensuring the mirror is straight up or down.

Line up the post or strut of the mirror with the vertical

surface until they are parallel, while adjusting the tripod

legs. Repeat this on the side perpendicular to your first

adjustment.

Note: For specific camera settings, please see the OneShot360

Camera Guide for the camera that you are using. The camera guide

comes with your OneShot360 and all camera guides can be found on

our web site at www.remotereality.com

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CHAPTER 3 ONESHOT360 VIEWER SOFTWARE

In this chapter you’ll learn how to:

• Install OneShot360 Viewer Software.

• Start up the OneShot360 Viewer Program.

• Load/save digital OneShot360 images.

• Prepare and Publish the images.

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OVERVIEW OF THE ONESHOT360 VIEWER

What is it? OneShot360 Viewer is a software program that lets

you mark, crop and preview digital OneShot360 images before

you publish them for the Web or to a CD-ROM.

Graphical User Interface: The program features a simple,

Windows based graphic user interface with easy-to-use menus,

toolbars and tooltip support that guide you through each phase

of the publication process.

Toolbars: The OneShot360 Viewer program has two toolbars

to help the user process OneShot360 images. If you are new to

OneShot360 you may want to use the Wizard Toolbar, which

guides you through the easy steps that prepare your OneShot360

images for publication. If you are an expert user, you can directly

access any aspect of the OneShot360 Viewer program using the

Toolbar.

Tooltips: Look for tooltip messages that pop up under your

mouse cursor.

Status Bar: The status bar at the bottom of the OneShot360

software window summarizes what you need to do at each stage.

It also provides useful information about the OneShot360 image

such as image size, field of view, etc.

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DOWNLOADING IMAGES

There are a number of ways that you can download your images

from your digital camera to your PC. The first is to use the serial

cable provided with your camera. When using this method, you

will first need to install the viewing software provided on a CD

with your camera. Make sure the camera is turned off, and then

connect the serial cable to the serial port on the camera and the

serial port on your PC. Follow the instructions in your camera

viewer software to download your images and save them for use

in the OneShot360 Viewer Software.

Note:

Downloading images from your camera quickly drains batteries. You

may want to consider purchasing an AC Adapter or a PCMCIA

adapter to save battery power.

If your PC has a PCMCIA card slot, you can purchase a

PCMCIA memory card adapter for use in downloading your

images from the camera. The memory cards come in a variety of

sizes, and can save from 8 to 100 images. The card slips easily

out of the camera and plugs directly into the adapter and your

PC’s PCMCIA slot. You can also use a compact flash adapter

that plugs into one of the ports on the back of your computer.

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INSTALLING ONESHOT360 VIEWER SOFTWARE

.

• Insert the OneShot360 Software and Documentation

CD into your CD-ROM drive.

• If your CD does not auto play, Select Start|Run from

the Windows desktop and type D:\autorun.exe (where D

is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) if not D, use the

letter that indicates your CD ROM drive.

• When the CD loads, a splash screen will be displayed

showing various software components you can install,

including the OneShot360 Viewer Software. Click on

the OneShot360 Immersive Picture System link to

install your software.

• Follow the instructions on your screen until setup is

complete.

• If you have a 360Plus option, you will need to input the

license for the option. You will find this license string

on a sticker on the CD jewel case, labeled “Plus”. In the

OneShot360 Viewer Software, select File|Enable

OneShot360Plus and enter the 360Plus license string in

the space shown in the box below and click “Renew

License”.

The setup procedure automatically adds the OneShot360 Viewer

icon to the Windows Start Menu and to the desktop.

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To start the OneShot360 viewer program, select:

Start|Programs|RemoteReality|OneShot360

WebSystem|OneShot360 Viewer

Or double click the OneShot360 Viewer icon on your Windows

desktop. The OneShot360 Viewer window appears:

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PREPARING ONESHOT360 IMAGES

The OneShot360 Viewer software processes JPEG images, the

standard for digital cameras. Before you can publish or post the

images that you have captured with your OneShot360, you must

process them with the OneShot360 Viewer Software. You can

process images in two ways, by using the “wizard toolbar” or the

“marking”, “cropping” and “camera orientation” icons on the

toolbar.

Opening OneShot360 Images

Click on the “Open OneShot360” icon to open a OneShot360

image. You can either open an unprocessed image downloaded

from the digital camera or an image processed earlier.

Clicking on the icon brings up the Open dialog box.

Note:

Unprocessed images downloaded from a digital camera typically

have the extension .jpg (JPEG Image Format). Images processed

and saved by the OneShot360 Viewer software typically have the

extension .tif.

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