Early-bird entries close Friday 20th April 2012.

Enter here

Over US $30,000 in cash and prizes! Entries closing soon

http://www.thepanoawards.com/

How to prepare your image files for entry
Open and Amateur Awards

-Jpeg with a minimum image ratio of 2:1 (the long side of the image must be at least twice the length of the short side)

-sRGB color space, 3000 Pixels on the longest side (therefore not more than 1500 pixels on the shortest side)

-300 dpi, saved as a jpeg at a setting of 10 or higher

-Please include your own name in each file name. Images will be assigned a random catalogue number for judging
360/VR Awards

-6144 by 3072 pixel (equirectangular) jpeg image

-jpegs must be 6144 x 3072, but may have black bands at top and/or bottom

-sRGB color space, JPEG quality setting 10

-no logos, watermarks or nadir caps (blank nadir caps or mirror balls are acceptable)

-You will be able to set pan and tilt when you upload each entry

-Final image display aspect ratio will be 16:9

-Initial field of view is set at 60 degrees

-Zoom limits are set at 30-100 degrees

-Please include your own name in each file name. Images will be assigned a random catalogue number for judging

All Bronze, Silver and Gold award winners receive a year membership to the IAPP valued at $75!

(International Association of Panoramic Photographers)

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Learn about Virtual Reality Photography from Scott Highton and enter the VR/360 Awards!

Or if you are already shooting VR, learn from one of the best in the business. Scott's book is available to purchase online here