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Apple QuickTime VR User Manual

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Click the Compression tab.

If there is an X in the checkbox labeled Auto, the Panorama Stitcher will calculate the optimal
number of tiles to dice your panorama into. You should use the Auto setting unless you
understand the concept of tiling and want the Panorama Stitcher to use a specific dicing scheme.
You can find out more about tiling in

Virtual Reality Programming with QuickTime VR 2.0.

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If you want to change the type, depth, or quality of compression, click the Settings button.

The Compression Settings window opens. For details on selecting a compression method,
see Appendix A.

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Click OK to close the Compression Settings window.

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Click the Playback tab and adjust the playback settings.

The playback settings determine the orientation, viewing size, and field of view of the
panorama when the user opens it.

Stitching a Panorama From a Series of Images

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