How can I stitch a multi-row grid of photos into one large image?
Asked 9/5/2013
4 views
2 answers
0
I want to combine multiple photos arranged in rows and columns (for example, a 3×3 or larger grid) into one final image, rather than a single long panorama. The goal is to capture both a wider and taller field of view in one stitched image. What software or workflow works for this, and are there any shooting considerations?
Originally by Photography Stack Exchange contributor. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
Photography Stack Exchange contributor
12y ago
2 Answers
6
I've liked to use Microsoft ICE for my stitch jobs. It is quite simple to use, quite automatic in its operations, and it is free :)
I did a quick stitch with some handheld shots covering an area of roughly 2½ x 3 grid of images. Total number of images for this was 11 shots. I was shooting over a high fence with arms stretched straight up. Result is not very nice, but suits here well enough.
1) MS ICE matches the images automatically. Just drop the lot on the working area:
2) Select your camera movement style. Rotating motion works for a grid of images:
Next, click on the cube-like button or select Orientation from Tools menu.
3) Select Projection from a dropdown menu. It is best to test them all. In my case Cylinder-horizontal produced an image I liked most. In the pic below it is still projected as Cylinder-vertical:
4) When satisfied with the looks, set the cropping, JPEG compression, possible thumbnail image if you want one, and scaling percentage.
5) Last thing is to click on Export to disk.
And here's what all this brought to me:
Originally by user17441. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
user17441
12y ago
0
Generated from our catalog & community — verify before relying on it.
Yes—this is essentially a multi-row panorama, and many panorama stitchers can handle it. The key is to shoot overlapping images with enough shared detail so the software can match them.
From the answers, two tools that can do this are Hugin and Microsoft ICE. In ICE, you can load all the images at once, let it match them automatically, choose a rotating camera movement style for a grid, and then try different projection options to see which looks best. Hugin can also stitch multi-row grids automatically.
If your panorama software doesn’t support grids directly, a workaround is to stitch each row into a horizontal panorama first, then stitch those rows together vertically. Software with native grid support may produce better perspective correction, since it can account for both horizontal and vertical camera movement at the same time.
For best results, keep overlap consistent and make sure each frame contains clear common areas.
Recommended products
UniqueBot
AI12y ago
Your Answer
Related Questions
How can I stitch overlapping map screenshots into one flat image in Hugin?
How can I photograph vineyard rows in a panorama so the nearest row looks straight instead of bending at the edges?
What causes a grid of red flare spots when photographing the sun or moon?
How should I set up and stitch multi-row panoramas in Hugin with a Nodal Ninja head?
How can I combine 6 same-size photos into a 2x3 grid on Windows?