VR180 Gopro Camera Rig
on September 10, 2024
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What do you do when you have a pair of Gopro 12 Black with Max Lens 2.0.Well you make a … Read More
nanuk920 case
on September 1, 2024
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For years I have been using an undersized soft case for all my 360 VR gear where everything never fit well … Read More
Google Earth Studio 360 VR Video
on July 25, 2024
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Using Google Earth Studio to create stunning 360 VR video fly overs. One of the downsides is that Google renders … Read More
Is your nadir letting you down?
on May 13, 2024
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In the realm of 360° panoramic photography, the nadir—the point directly beneath the camera—often remains an elusive challenge. It’s where … Read More
Moon test shot
on October 11, 2023
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Friday Oct 6, 2023. Test shot of the moon in preparation for the annular solar eclipse on Saturday the 14th. Minolta AF 500mm f/8 … Read More
Charting Uncharted Territories: A Remote Location Video Shoot Success Story
on July 6, 2023
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Shooting a video in a studio or urban setting is one thing, but shooting in a remote location adds a … Read More
Harnessing Generative AI For Photography: Uncover the Magic of Modern Retouching
on June 12, 2023
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Retouching is an art form that has long been at the heart of professional photography, and is essential to producing … Read More
Capturing Success: Mastering the Art of a CEO Video Shoot
on May 20, 2023
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As a videographer, storytelling is the crux of what we do. But when the protagonist of the narrative is a … Read More
Zoom F2-BT
on May 10, 2023
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The Zoom F2-BT 32 bit recorder has several advantages for recording audio for client videos: Overall, the Zoom F2-BT 32 … Read More
Ikan PT4200 Teleprompter
on May 1, 2023
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As a professional video production company, we often rely on high-quality teleprompters to help our clients deliver their message effectively … Read More
C-60 Lodestar Tour with 3D Model
on March 30, 2023
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I have updated my previous tour of the C-60 Lodestar airplane by adding a 3D model of the plane on … Read More
AI Generated 360 Panoramic Images
on March 1, 2023
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360 panoramic AI-generated images are a relatively new development in the world of photography and artificial intelligence. These images are … Read More
VR180 Lens
on February 17, 2022
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Spent some time testing the Canon Dual Fisheye Lens for Stereoscopic 3D 180° VR, and the Canon EOS R5. The … Read More
MOVE Quick Release Catcher System
on October 12, 2021
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The Manfrotto MOVE Quick Release Catcher System will be a very good solution for VR camera gear. You will be … Read More
Camera Maintenance
on September 26, 2021
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The Sony A99II SLT camera is a different type of DSLR as it has no moving mirror, the R part in … Read More
Cleanroom 360
on September 11, 2021
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Spent the day shooting 360 photos in a cleanroom with my Sony A99II, Nodal Ninja MECHA C2 and Manfrotto tripod.
My robot, their robot
on July 6, 2021
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Shooting 360 photos of a packaging area where all the redundant work it taken care of by their very cool … Read More
The Fountain View Suite
on June 3, 2021
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We spent the week in Las Vegas at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in their Fountain View Suite. The suite … Read More
Excited to work with JE Dunn
on April 25, 2021
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We are so excited we were able to work with JE Dunn to highlight the story behind this high profile … Read More
Happy Earth Day 2021
on April 22, 2021
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A New Perspective for Learning – the “tiny planet” view of ALL STOP! Survival and Safety Training
on March 1, 2021
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This “tiny planet” photo captures the essence of the ALL STOP! training facility – a state-of-the-art survival and safety training facility. … Read More
That’s No Moon
on October 1, 2020
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Two Full Moons October 2020 is a “Blue Moon” month with two full Moons. The first full Moon is on … Read More
Just a tease
on September 9, 2020
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Shooting a tease video for an upcoming product demo. It is always wonderful having access to a beautiful kitchen. It … Read More
My little friend
on August 2, 2020
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I would like to introduce you to my little friend, the Nodal Ninja Dual Axis MECHA E2 C1. It is … Read More
Light Rain
on July 29, 2020
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I picked up an old mirrored Minolta lens (Minolta AF REFLEX 500mm f/8 for Minolta Sony A Mount) from ebay. … Read More
Tinyplanets for Earth Day
on April 23, 2020
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Made some tinyplanets to celebrate Earth Day.
New 360 images for MCCU Grand Parkway
on February 18, 2020
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Just finished the Members Choice Credit Union Grand Parkway project where I utilized the new workflow that was detailed in … Read More
360 HDR Photo Workflow Update
on February 5, 2020
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As a 360 photography professional, it’s always important to find new ways to improve both the quality and efficiency of … Read More
MAM Luncheon Video Sponsor
on September 27, 2019
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We were proud to be one of many sponsors for the Overcoming Obstacles 6th Annual Luncheon benefiting Memorial Assistance Ministries. … Read More
MCCU Spots Are Live
on September 22, 2019
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The two spots we made for Members Choice Credit Union are playing at the Katy Legacy Stadium and they look … Read More
Finishing up two spots
on August 27, 2019
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Finishing up two spots that will be running on the big scoreboard at Katy Legacy Stadium during every game. It … Read More
The Finest Resort – Imperial Suite
on July 11, 2019
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When you have a resort room that’s this spectacular, a 360 virtual tour is needed to do it justice. This … Read More
The Finest Resort – Playa Mujeres
on July 10, 2019
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Spent a beautiful week at The Finest Resort, Playa Mujeres, México. One thing I noticed was that any photo alone simply … Read More
BOSIET w/CA-EBS Training
on May 6, 2019
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Spent a couple of days doing offshore training at ALL STOP! Survival & Safety Training. Took the OPITO-approved BOSIET w/CA-EBS, … Read More
Google Earth Studio
on April 15, 2019
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Google Earth Studio allows you to create videos using Google Earth images. You can move the camera in all directions … Read More
Insta360 Pro 2 Aerial Video
on April 12, 2019
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Here is a short video I stitched and edited with a few shots from the other day of flying with … Read More
Insta360 Pro 2 and the M600 Pro
on April 8, 2019
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A Monday evening with AirLuxe Studios at the Vantage Med Center, Houston. Getting some good 360 3D aerials with the … Read More
Shots from my Rafting adventure
on March 28, 2019
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The views were so beautiful you could not take a bad photo. Be sure to click on the above images … Read More
Rafting down the Colorado River
on March 26, 2019
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Was over in Las Vegas and thought I would take a rafting tour down the Colorado River.The tour starts just … Read More
TFR – Deer Park
on March 21, 2019
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There is a TFR in the area of the ITC fire in Deer Park from March 21 – March 27. … Read More
Moon
on December 20, 2018
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Brazos Bend State Park
on December 20, 2018
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Be sure to click on the above images to see the larger versions.https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/brazos-bend
Presentation Setup Outside
on December 3, 2018
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Things have changed, we are now outside for the big presentation. We did do some small tests inside and everything … Read More
28 Oculus Go’s
on December 1, 2018
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On Monday I will be driving to San Antoino for a large presentation of the 360 video we shot in … Read More
Single Lens 3D Panorama
on November 10, 2018
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I was experimenting today with creating a 3D 360 image using only a single camera and lens. I think the … Read More
FTR – Houston
on October 22, 2018
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Today the President of The United States is coming to Houston for a rally. He is promoting Ted Cruz in … Read More
San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
on October 11, 2018
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Today was such a beautiful day I went out to the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site and shot … Read More
FAA Remote Pilot
on October 1, 2018
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I just got my FAA Remote Pilot certificate sUAS rating (14 CFR Part 107) alowing me to fly drones for … Read More
Conveyor Belt Sushi
on August 25, 2018
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Went to Kura Revolving Sushi Bar. Our first time to a conveyor belt sushi place. It was very cool. Be … Read More
Big Bambú
on August 25, 2018
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Big Bambú – Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Mike + Doug Starn: Big Bambú mfah.org/exhibitions/big-bambu Be sure to change the … Read More
Captain Cook Award
on August 13, 2018
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From July 5 – August 5 veer.tv was running a contest called “seetheworld”. “Whether it’s a moment’s reflection amid a … Read More
Pedal Boat Ride
on August 6, 2018
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Spent the afternoon in Hermann Park riding the pedal boats on the pond next to the Houston Zoo. Be sure … Read More
4 million views on Google Street View
on July 13, 2018
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Checking my stats today and noticed that I now have 4.01 million views with 160 photospheres on Google Street View. … Read More
High-rise Living – Post Oak Area
on June 28, 2018
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Today’s job took me out to the beautiful Post Oak area of Houston, TX. Here are a few 360 panoramas … Read More
High-rise Living – Montrose Area
on June 26, 2018
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Today’s job took me out to the beautiful Montrose area of Houston, TX. Here are a few 360 panoramas from … Read More
Chicago VR180
on June 1, 2018
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I have been experimenting with VR180 3D using two Samsung Gear 360 cameras positioned side by side. Using both front … Read More
Drone Photosphere – Houston
on May 15, 2018
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Just finished a project stitching drone images of Downtown Houston. Built a tour to show different locations and businesses around … Read More
Parade of Sail
on April 5, 2018
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Spent the day on Tall Ship ELISSA sailing in the Parade of Sail. This is a series of 360 videos … Read More
180VR 3D
on January 26, 2018
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This is my first attempt at making a 180VR 3D video using two Samsung Gear 360 (2017) cameras. I followed … Read More
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park
on November 26, 2017
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Going through all my photos I came across some very old 360 shots I had not stitched for some reason. … Read More
Woodlands Tinyplanet
on November 17, 2017
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Here is a tinyplanet made from the Woodlands photosphere.
Drone Photosphere – Woodlands
on November 11, 2017
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Went out to the Woodlands today and shot a photosphere from 400 feet up using the Mavic Pro drone. The … Read More
4 million views on Google Maps
on November 7, 2017
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I now have gotten over 4 million views on all the photos and photospheres I have placed on Google Maps. … Read More
Pier 21
on October 26, 2017
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Went out to Pier 21 in Galveston, Tx today, such nice weather and shot some photospheres and created some tiny … Read More
Out for a drive
on August 14, 2017
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I created a tiny planet of my drive through my neighborhood. Shot with the Samsung Gear 360 (2017) camera.
Tiny Planet – Chicago
on July 31, 2017
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Tiny Planets of the Bean.
Quick trip to Chicago
on July 30, 2017
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Quick trip to Chicago for some business. Was only able to wonder around for a day and a half. Most … Read More
Google – ISS Street View
on July 22, 2017
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Google released the Street View of the ISS (International Space Station). https://goo.gl/maps/Ttzb16VXDyL2 Here is the BTS of how … Read More
Apple ARKit will make advertising more immersive
on July 21, 2017
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I have started to play with Apple ARKit and it is very interesting. This is a game changer and we … Read More
Las Vegas – Samsung 360
on July 15, 2017
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We are in Las Vegas and I am going around shooting some VR using Samsung 360. Fun. From high on … Read More
Fun with cars
on June 11, 2017
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I was out testing my new suction cup and Samsung Gear 360 2017 camera. I drove around the block with … Read More
Stitch Software Compare
on June 9, 2017
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For this comparison I rendered out three versions, one using Autopano Video Pro without D.warp, one with D.warp and the … Read More
Battleship Texas – BB35
on June 8, 2017
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So today I want out to the Battleship Texas – BB35. Alway a cool place to go. Lots to see. … Read More
Autopano Video Pro 3 Alpha
on May 17, 2017
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Just downloaded the latest version of Autopano Video Pro 3 Alpha. Trying out the new D.Warp tool and I must … Read More
Single Camera Setup
on May 11, 2017
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Testing out shooting using a single camera. Each shot is at 90 degrees. Shot with the Sony A99II in 4K … Read More
Galveston Island Pleasure Pier
on April 23, 2017
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Back down in Galveston today to shoot even more Gopro Omni video footage on the jetty right next to the … Read More
Galveston Island Seawall Jetty
on April 21, 2017
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Down in Galveston today to shoot some Gopro Omni video footage on one of the Seawall jetties. I also brought … Read More
Costa Rica
on March 29, 2017
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Vacation to Costa Rica. Took the Theta S and got a few snaps.
Mocha VR – Moving Video
on March 24, 2017
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Using Mocha VR to fix the nadir in a moving 360 VR video. Video: Mocha VR Remove Module – Moving … Read More
Mocha VR – Static Video
on March 23, 2017
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Using Mocha VR to remove person walking away in a static 360 VR video. Video: Mocha VR Remove Module – … Read More
RoundMe
on March 20, 2017
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I got on the “Best New” list on RoundMe.com for my Fannin Battleground State Historic Site panos. Also be sure … Read More
Fannin Battleground
on March 15, 2017
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Drove out to Fannin Battleground State Historic Site just outside of Victoria, TX. Deep in Texas history during the Texas War … Read More
Mission San Jose
on March 13, 2017
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The final project. A 360 view of the Mission San Jose in San Antonio, Texas. Be sure to change the … Read More
Introducing Vimeo 360
on March 8, 2017
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Youtube is nice and all but having another place to upload content to is very good. Introducing Vimeo 360
Mission San Jose – Video 35
on March 2, 2017
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** Update ** I have now color graded and the fixed the nadir. ———- ———- … Read More
Mission San Jose – Video 27
on March 2, 2017
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I was in San Antonio over the weekend and thought it would be fun to film Mission San Jose. No … Read More
USS Cavalla
on January 23, 2017
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Such nice weather today I decided to go to Seawolf Park in Galveston Texas. Spent a few hours inside the … Read More
Mocha VR (Beta Version)
on January 9, 2017
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Mocha VR (Beta Version) – Theta S – Stabilize and Remove Test Using low res 360vr video footage from a … Read More
Sugar Land Memorial Park
on December 18, 2016
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Adding in motion graphics to still image.
Livestream Test
on November 24, 2016
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Testing out live streaming from the Theta S.
Brazos Bend State Park – Shot 4
on October 29, 2016
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Playing with the GoPro Omni. Spent the day at Brazos Bend State Park.
Brazos Bend State Park – Shot 1
on October 25, 2016
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Playing with the GoPro Omni. Spent the day at Brazos Bend State Park.
Quartermaster Point
on October 18, 2016
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Spent the day in the Grand Canyon on a helicopter tour with Sundance Helicopters. If you get a chance you … Read More
360 car spot testing
on June 29, 2016
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Testing motion graphics and video for a 360 car spot.
Parking lot with motion graphics
on June 27, 2016
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Video test using Theta S image with motion graphics.
First time video stitch
on June 20, 2016
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Testing my skills stitching a video for the first time. The video comes from a 7 camera rig that was … Read More
Inside of car with changing backgrounds
on May 13, 2016
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Video test of inside of car with changing backgrounds.
Big Al
on April 22, 2016
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Test using video and motion graphics.
Dishwasher repair
on February 27, 2016
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Video using Theta S timelapse images of me doing dishwasher repair.
City with plane flying over
on February 15, 2016
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Video of city with plan flying over. Made using After Effects, Element 3d and Mettle Skybox. 4K at 60P.
Building test Skybox
on February 15, 2016
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Made using After Effects, Element 3d and Mettle Skybox.
At the car wash
on February 10, 2016
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Video from Theta S from the inside my car while getting a car wash.
VR world with waves
on February 3, 2016
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Video of VR world with waves. Made using Red Giant Particular, Mettle Skybox.
Pima Air & Space Museum
on October 20, 2015
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Be sure to click on the above images to see the larger versions.http://www.pimaair.org/