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  • Welcome to the world of Photosynth - an amazing new way to share and experience photography in a 3D environment!

  • You've never seen anything like this before.

  • Plus, creating a synth is so easy! You're going to be able to do it by yourself in no time.

  • The best synths are made up of many overlapping images.

  • Things with lots of texture work best, because it gives Photosynth something to grab onto.

  • Making good synths is all about taking lots of pictures.

  • But it's not enough to just tilt and turn the camera from one position.

  • You need to change positions and really blanket the subject with lots of overlapping photos!

  • Start by shooting from a wide angle and then get close for that interesting detail.

  • Things that make pretty pictures don't necessarily synth well,

  • because Photosynth doesn't look at shapes; it looks at textures.

  • Try to avoid anything too shiny, smooth, or something that's just one color.

  • White wall? Bad idea. Water? Better not.

  • I'm going to show you the best way to shoot an interior space.

  • You want to shoot the entire room, starting with the corners,

  • and then also from the middle of every wall.

  • Then, go in close to capture the details.

  • When in doubt, take more pictures.

  • For things that are interesting on all sides, you want to photograph them all the way around with lots of overlapping.

  • So, for this, I would take about 24 evenly spaced photos, from all angles, to capture it perfectly.

  • Okay, so now you've transferred your photos from your camera onto your computer;

  • but here are a couple things you'll want to remember before you build your synth.

  • First, make sure all your pictures are the right way up.

  • You can mess around with the color, contrast, and brightness - but don't crop them.

  • Now, we're ready to synth.

  • Just go to the Photosynth website. It's fast, easy, and free.

  • Then, you click here and a window will open, asking you to create a synth.

  • Then add your photos, hit the Synth button, and there you have it!

  • Now, these are just a few tips to make your synths better.

  • Play with it! Have fun. Make it your own.

  • Maybe you'll create a new experience that nobody's ever thought of.

  • That's the power of Photosynth!

Welcome to the world of Photosynth - an amazing new way to share and experience photography in a 3D environment!

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