gigamacro.com

Seal Test for Historic Scotland

gene — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:18:02 +0000

Initial system mechanics test for Historic Scotland using a seal as a test subject.

Pixel Resolution: 20313 x 20682
Focus Stacks: 19
Rows: 6
Columns: 5
Total Images: 570
Approximate Capture Time: 40 minutes

Note: Optimal lighting was not used in this test. The test was to verify that function of the mechanical system was operating properly. Full lighting and imaging tests coming shortly.

Explore the image by clicking and dragging in the window below.

Depth-map Version
The depth-map is constructed from 19 focus stacked images. Special thanks to Rik Littlefield for making the depth-map options possible via Zerene Stacker.

Layered Version with X-ray View

3D Test Rendering of Downsampled area of the Seal (4K resolution mapping)

IRIS Gigapixel Macro Photograph from Siggraph 2011, Vancouver, CANADA

gene — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:53:57 +0000

Iris photographs taken at The Studio, Siggraph 2011, Vancouver, CANADA.

The photographs shown below were taken by Gene Cooper at the Siggraph 2011 Conference in Vancouver, CANADA. The collection of iris photographs presented here are just a few of the thousands that were produced during the conference. The iris photography activity allowed Siggraph attendees to learn about and try different tools for capturing macro photographs and was part of a larger exhibit of tools and work, GIGAmacro and the Explorable Microscopy Project. The project showcases new tools and technology that provides tools for creating gigapixel photographs of macro and micro subjects.

How the photographs were made:
The photographs were created using a modified version of the GIGAmacro Professional Imaging System. The system allowed for the precise positioning of a Canon T1i camera and Canon 65mm MPE Macro lens. Attendees could roughly place their iris in front of the camera by resting their chin on a chin rest. Then the system would move small increments (less than .5 mm at a time) to bring the iris into focus and capture different views.

Special Thanks:
Special thanks to Chris Williams, Studio Chair 2011 and Pete Braccio, Siggraph Chair 2011. And of course the entire Studio and conference staff who work to make these activities possible.

Explore the image by clicking and dragging in the window below.

Fall Leaves in California, 4.9 Gigapixel Macro Photograph

gene — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:50:56 +0000

A 4.9 gigapixel macro photograph constructed from over 25,000 individual photographs.

Explore the image by clicking and dragging in the window below.

Mirrored version.

Depth-map version.

News, Publications, & Exhibitions

gene — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:22:21 +0000

News & Magazine Articles:

Scientific American, November 2011 View Article
Matson, John. "Seeing the Big (and Small) Picture: Panoramic Tool Lets Users Observe Dynamic Imagery: Scientific American." Science News, Articles and Information | Scientific American. Scientific American, 17 Nov. 2011.
Science, November 2010View Article
Frenkel, Karen A. "Panning for Science." Science. Science, 5 Nov. 2010.
Discovery News, June 2010 View Article
Effron, Lauren. "Super Hi-Res Images: GigaPan Tech : Discovery News." Discovery News: Earth, Space, Tech, Animals, History, Adventure, Human, Autos. Discovery News, 1 June 2010.

Talks & Presentations:

Siggraph International Conference, August 2011
Gene Cooper, Rich Gibson, and Randy Sargent. "The Explorable Microscopy Project: Enabling New Science and Exploration Through Gigapixel Imaging at the Microscopic Level." Siggraph Studio, 2011. Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver. 10 August 2011. Talk.
O'Reilly Open Source Convention (OSCON), July 2011
Gene Cooper, Rich Gibson, Anne Wright, and Erle Schuyler. "Explorable Microscopy: Bringing Gigapixel Imagery to the Micro Scale." OSCON 2011. Portland Convention Center, Portland, OR. 28 July 2011. Talk.
Siggraph International Conference, July 2010
Gene Cooper, Rich Gibson. "Photography for Macro/Micro/Nano Subjects." Siggraph Studio, 2010. LA Convention Center, Los Angeles CA. 26 July 2010. Talk.
Siggraph International Conference, August 2009
Gene Cooper. "Creating Gigapixel Photographs of Small Subjects." Siggraph Studio, 2009. NOLA Convention Center, New Orleans, LA. 3 August 2009. Talk.
Fine International Conference on Gigapixel Imaging for Science, November 2010View Article
Gene Cooper, Paul Heckbert, and Alexandre Jenny. "Stitching Gigapixel Panoramas." Fine International Conference on Gigapixel Imaging for Science, Carnegie Mellon University, 12 November 2010. Talk.
Gene Cooper, Rich Gibson, Jay Longson, Randy Sargent, Richard Palmer, and John Rawlins. "Micro/Macro/Nano Gigapixel Images: Panel Discussion." Fine International Conference on Gigapixel Imaging for Science. Carnegie Mellon University, 12 November 2010. Talk.

Exhibitions & Workshops:

Siggraph Studio 2011, Vancouver, CANADA
MakerFaire 2011, San Mateo, CA
MakerFaire 2010, San Mateo, CA
Google I/O 2010, San Francisco, CA
Siggraph Studio 2010, Los Angeles, CA
Siggraph Studio 2009, New Orleans, LA

Published Papers:

Fine International Conference on Gigapixel Imaging for Science, November 2010View Paper
Gene Cooper; Rich Gibson; Molly Gibson; Jay Longson; John Rawlins; and Randy Sargent, "Adapting Traditional Macro and Micro Photography for Scientific Gigapixel Imaging" (2010). Fine International Conference on Gigapixel Imaging for Science. Paper 1.

GIGAmacro Subject/Object Challenge

gene — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:32:42 +0000

Take On Our Challenge!

We need your help to search out the most interesting, unique, and important subjects/objects. Send us your idea for what you think is the best subject/object for gigapixel macro photography. We'll create a gigapixel macro photograph of the top three winning entries and the winners will receive a large format print of the photograph!

Subject/Object Desired Attributes...

can fit inside a shoe box
is larger than a ladybug
isn't dangerous of course
has a unique story and importance (personal, research, visual, aesthetic, or educational)

Ideas to start with...

rare object that most people don't get to see such as a $1,000 dollar bill or a rare collectible
gross or completely disgusting subject, but one that some people in fact want to see such as a closeup of a hamburger
subject that is important for a particular research topic such as the work we've done with honey bee brood diseases
object that is important to you and has a unique story behind it such as keepsake handed down from past generations
subjects that are currently in the news such as bedbugs

How to submit an entry...

Send a low resolution digital photograph and/or a description of the proposed object before January 1, 2012 or earlier. At the start of the new year, we will review the entries and notify the top three winners. Winners will be asked to ship the objects to us for photography. We'll photograph the subject/object and then ship your objects back (insured of course), along with a large format print. Each image will also be available for viewing and sharing online.

Email your entry to Gene Cooper at gene@fourchambers.org

Film Grain Test, 3.3 Gigapixel Macro Photograph

gene — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:26:39 +0000

This 3.3 gigapixel macro photograph was created from over 10,000 individual photographs. The test is of a 35mm black and white photograph taken during a heart surgery operation.

Explore the image by clicking and dragging in the window below.

Bark beetles and ambrosia beetles, 1.9 Gigapixel Macro Photograph

gene — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:23:24 +0000

Species of Hylastes, Xylosandrus, Xyleborinus, Dendroctenus, and Gnathotrichus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) – Bark beetles and ambrosia beetles, a strewn survey sample from Pennsylvania. Specimens and identifications provided by Dr. John E. Rawlins and his staff from the research collections of the Section of Invertebrate Zoology, Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

This 1.9 gigapixel macro photograph is constructed from over 5,000 individual photographs.
Click and drag in the photograph below to explore the specimen.

Oil Shale Sample (lamosite), 1.9 Gigapixel Macro Photograph

gene — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:17:40 +0000

This 1.9 gigapixel macro photograph was created from over 15,000 individual photographs.

Explore the image by clicking and dragging in the window below.

About Lamosite... Lamosite is an olive-gray brown or dark gray to brownish black lacustrine-type oil shale, in which the chief organic constituent is lamalginite derived from lacustrine planktonic algae. In minor scale it also consists of vitrinite, inertinite, telalginite, and bitumen.[1]

Lamosite deposits are the most abundant and largest oil shale deposits beside of marinite deposits. The largest lacustrine-type oil shale deposits are the Green River Formation in western United States, a number deposits in eastern Queensland, Australia, and the New Brunswick Albert Formation and several other deposits in Canada.[1] (from Wikipedia)

Moss Specimen (12 hours later), 648 Gigapixel Macro Photograph

gene — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:14:23 +0000

This 648 megapixel macro photograph was created from over 5,000 individual photographs.