One highly compelling method to reveal the vast level of detail contained in a gigapixel image is to print it in large format over a very long length. Based on our 2008 Yosemite Extreme Panoramic Imaging Project, xRez Studio printed a continuous 40 foot x 5 foot print at 300 dpi for exhibition at Siggraph 2008.
The image shown was sourced from a 150,000 pixel render from Maya and Mental Ray, having been derived from several hundred images shot during the project. Placed in the entrance lobby of the Los Angeles Convention Center, it was supported on a custom freestanding frame, and attracted much attention by the conference attendees. Many viewers took up to 10-15 minutes to walk and scrutinize details of the park along the length of the print, having never witnessed the impact of gigapixel prints.
We currently utilize an in-house HP z6100PS 60″ large-format printer, and offer for sale various print output of our gigapixel catalog of images. We can produce stunning prints on a variety of premium archival photographic papers. One advantage of gigapixel resolution is that there are few limits on printed size, with larger sizes creating increasingly compelling impact. We will offer an online store in the near future, but can accommodate requests directly at this point. Please email us for pricing and turnaround times at [email protected]. Print selections can be made from our online catalog of images:
LINK to Catalog of Landscape Images
LINK to Catalog of Urban Images
