Helijet Gigapixel Experiment

Continuing with more tests in an attempt to create a gigapixel photo from the air, I chartered another Helijet flight on October 25, 2012. For this attempt, I mounted the Clauss RODEON VR Station robotic panohead inside the helicopter and had the doors removed.

Because the German-made Clauss RODEON VR is one of the fastest panoheads available, I was hoping to shoot a gigapixel photo under 3 mins. And by using a fast shutter speed along with the fast rotation of the RODEON VR, I’d be able to compensate for the stabilization and vibration issues of the helicopter.

BEHIND THE SCENES
All photos courtesy of Ashley Drody

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Unfortunately, I didn’t anticipate the wind factor. The wind was pushing us around giving Capt. Dudley Jacobsen (in the photos above) a difficult time trying to maintain a steady hover. In my attempt to resolve the stabilization issues, I over-compensated and set the Clauss Rodeon to shoot too fast. These 2 factors caused missing frames in the panorama.

Another attempt will be made in the coming weeks weather permitting. I have to recompute the rotational speed based on the lens and camera exposure settings.

Thanks to Capt. Dudley Jacobsen and Helijet for their invaluable help and assistance for this project. Special thanks to Ashley Drody for the behind-the-scenes photos.

The Canadian Rockies

I took a couple of days far away from the problems and worries of life. I’ve been wanting to visit Emerald Lake Lodge at Yoho National Park for a very long time. I finally decided to just drop everything I was doing (or had to do) and spend several days there. I was "unplugged" from the world – no cellphone, no internet, no TV, no radio. It was absolutely peaceful and freeing just to take in the beauty of the lake, the mountains, and the view. No noise, no distractions.

I had a lot of time to capture the beauty of Emerald Lake. These are probably the highest resolution photos ever captured.

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Ronnie Miranda Gigapixel Photography

Ronnie Miranda Gigapixel Photography

About 20 minutes away from Emerald Lake are Lake Louise and Moraine Lake both in Banff National Park.

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Ronnie Miranda Gigapixel Photography

Ronnie Miranda Gigapixel Photography

And finally, on my way home, I spent an hour capturing the beauty of Rogers Pass National Historic Site of Canada at Glacier National Park.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

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