Removing tripod or self from the nadir of a 360 photo using Snapseed

This probably has been shared at least a few times by others previously in Connect. I was responding to a post and made a short video on how to remove the tripod or yourself from the nadir of a 360 photo. Since I made it anyways, I thought I might as well share it as a post.

This is a short video on how to use Snapseed (free app) on your phone to remove the tripod or yourself from a 360 photo. Video is in portrait. Best to view in YouTube client in portrait orientation. Have fun.
Whilst this may not be a perfect way, (I tend to go back to Photoshop on Desktop for edits), this is a free and easy way to do it without needing licensed software.

For removing in a more professional way, using Photoshop, please refer to this post

https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/Photography/GUIDE-Removing-or-cloning-out-the-tripod-on-a-THETA-S-image-with/m-p/111245

The video was to reply to the post below

https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/Italiano/hiding-camera-and-tripod-form-photos/m-p/684012/highlight/true#M6075

Tagging some friends who may want to share/reuse this video: @Haseeb , @LucioV , @DavidTito … feel free to share/tag others who may find this useful.

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@StephenAbraham ,

Thank you for this awesome post.

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Thanks for sharing this useful information @StephenAbraham

It’s very useful for new STV photographers. You are always inspired us.

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@NareshDarji @deepakjhic Thanks for your kind words always… Do share or tag people who may benefit from this. And save the link in case someone needs this in the future. :slight_smile:

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You are most welcome @StephenAbraham

Hello friends have look this post.

@BishowvijayaP please read this thread it’s very useful for you.

@RupendraNeupane @Surendra @iDepp @ayaan @NarenChandra @NirajBhusal

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I will try it @NareshDarji . Thanks for this informative post @StephenAbraham .

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Thanks this is really great if you dont have any pro edit software.

keep up the good work :slight_smile:

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@NareshDarji thanks for the tag, really helpful post @StephenAbraham

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Thanks, @StephenAbraham , great way to quickly get rid of the tripod or self. Certainly the result also depends on the floor / ground you are standing. I tried it with a panorama that was taken in a room with wooden floor (and on top of it, arranged in a pattern) so obviously the result is not as nice as on your photo. If I am on a grassy ground, it can even be much better of course.

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@StephenAbraham that’s a nice presentation I’ve never used snap seed but from there does this mean it will be automatically saved bach to camera roll because I’m wondering how I’m going to get back to the Street View app to upload it like you have shown

@DavidTito If you want to edit before uploading, then you should not use StreetView app directly. Take the photo with the Theta app, then after editing everything, then manually import 360 photos from the StreetView app. Try it. Let us know if it works for you.

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@StephenAbraham you have definitely found a hidden Gem in this story, I’m usually trying to find a place to hide but as you know, it cants always be done I applause you with this and yes I will try it great work 1000 kudos right there


@StephenAbraham wrote:

@DavidTito If you want to edit before uploading, then you should not use StreetView app directly. Take the photo with the Theta app, then after editing everything, then manually import 360 photos from the StreetView app. Try it. Let us know if it works for you.


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@StephenAbraham I tried it, it is fantastic you are a Legend


@StephenAbraham wrote:

This probably has been shared at least a few times by others previously in Connect. I was responding to a post and made a short video on how to remove the tripod or yourself from the nadir of a 360 photo. Since I made it anyways, I thought I might as well share it as a post.

This is a short video on how to use Snapseed (free app) on your phone to remove the tripod or yourself from a 360 photo. Video is in portrait. Best to view in YouTube client in portrait orientation. Have fun.
Whilst this may not be a perfect way, (I tend to go back to Photoshop on Desktop for edits), this is a free and easy way to do it without needing licensed software.

For removing in a more professional way, using Photoshop, please refer to this post

https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/Photography/GUIDE-Removing-or-cloning-out-the-tripod-on-a-THETA-S-image-with/m-p/111245

The video was to reply to the post below

https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/Italiano/hiding-camera-and-tripod-form-photos/m-p/684012/highlight/true#M6075

Tagging some friends who may want to share/reuse this video: @Haseeb , @LucioV , @DavidTito … feel free to share/tag others who may find this useful.


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Thanks @StephenAbraham indeed it’s a great trick & I learned it from you first time :slight_smile:
@Csaba yes I agree with you as it didn’t worked well for me either because the outcome depends solely on the floor around, we can’t get a really nice result as shown in the video but yes so far this is the most quickest workaround to get rid of unwanted things.

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@StephenAbraham please have a Look bro

Snapseed

without snap seed


@StephenAbraham wrote:

@DavidTito If you want to edit before uploading, then you should not use StreetView app directly. Take the photo with the Theta app, then after editing everything, then manually import 360 photos from the StreetView app. Try it. Let us know if it works for you.


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@DavidTito Perfect… there’s an extra tip to this… try to stand in an area with uniform ground with no patterns (such as sand or plain earth) when taking a 360. Then removal will be more prefect… :slight_smile:

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@DavidTito And you can use the same way to remove your reflection in the mirror ! :slight_smile:

And the excavator over the mirror also :slight_smile:

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Yeah, @StephenAbraham I agree definitely… I was thinking about the mirrors creating the allusion of me being there but not at same time viewers would be thinking how does he do that

but in the same affect me not being there at all would create more wonder but I think you have nailed it, my friend, I am really happy you have shared this with me thank you a lot regards


@StephenAbraham wrote:

@DavidTito And you can use the same way to remove your reflection in the mirror ! :slight_smile:

And the excavator over the mirror also :slight_smile:


@DavidTito

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