When: Friday, February 1st, 2008 6pm Mountain Standard Time.

Where: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, USA.

Why: American Presidential Campaign stop.

What: Supporters of Ron Paul, republican candidate for the American Presidential race, gather for a 1 hour speech. Approximately 3000 people filled the Four Seasons Room. Before Paul spoke to the gathering of supporters, he answered journalists' questions in the backstage.

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How/technical details: Canon Rebel 350D, Sigma 8mm/f:4, Custom Ring, Inverted monopod, Bogen 300N Rotator, Mini-tripod. 6 positions, one shot each. Lens tilted 30'. Remote release. Inspiration for set up is Hans Nyberg's gondolas panos.

Settings for shots of journalists: ISO 1600 1/30 sec f:4.5 Raw.
Settings for stage shots: ISO 1600 1/90 sec f:5.6 Raw.
Processing: Canon DPP, RAW conversion to .tiff; PTGui, assembly to multi-layered .psd; PhotoShop, polish to .tiff.
Display output: Java-PTViewer, QT-Pano2QTVR, Flash-Flash Panorama Player.

About Shawn Steigner in his own words:

I was originally trained in traditional journalism photography starting back in 1993. I was first introduced to panography in 2000 and immediately got started. After much experimentation and equipment procurement, I officially launched Photosurveyor.com in 2003. I provide basic real estate panography and traditional imagery as well as high-end resort and hotel imagery. Other freelance activities include local photography services for the city I live in, Golden, Colorado. Including a recent set of VR images of our recreation center, as well as a fire station before demolition. The new fire station is being constructed and I will be shooting the "after" set of images when ready.
I have also begun to dabble in gigapixel imagery. This image was produced for a local facility for printing on a 30'x5' wall.

My most public panography (besides www.photosurveyor.com) has to be my participation in the World Wide Panorama events since 2004. I have been a member of IVRPA since 2007.
The reason for my work - sharing the disappearing natural world with those who cannot physically participate in its wonders.

Links:
Photosurveyor.com
Email: shawn at photosurveyor.com