Panorama Overlap Planner
Estimate shots for a sweep using field of view and overlap.
Your inputs
Calculation results
Formula & assumptions
Step = FOV × (1−overlap); count = 1+ceiling(max(0,sweep−FOV)/step).
Values use the specified units. Calculations use floating-point arithmetic. Check input measurements and formula assumptions before applying the result.
Compare your scenarios
Save up to five results to compare changes side by side. Scenarios stay in this tab until you clear or reload it.
Using Panorama Overlap Planner
Estimate shots for a sweep using field of view and overlap.
- Enter sweep angle, horizontal field of view, overlap using the units printed under each field.
- Choose Calculate, or enable live updates. Review the result labels and formula assumptions.
- Save scenarios to compare up to five variations, then copy the report or download JSON or CSV.
Example
Sweep angle: 180 degrees Horizontal field of view: 60 degrees Overlap: 30 percent Camera step · degrees: 42 Shots: 4 Coverage with those shots · degrees: 186
Questions & answers
What does Panorama Overlap Planner calculate?
Estimate shots for a sweep using field of view and overlap.
Which units should I enter?
Sweep angle uses degrees. Horizontal field of view uses degrees. Overlap uses percent. Convert values to these units before calculating.
Which formula does it use?
Step = FOV × (1−overlap); count = 1+ceiling(max(0,sweep−FOV)/step).
What does the included example show?
Sweep angle: 180 degrees; Horizontal field of view: 60 degrees; Overlap: 30 percent. Result: Camera step · degrees = 42; Shots = 4; Coverage with those shots · degrees = 186.
Can I compare different settings?
Yes. Save a scenario, change the inputs and save another result. Up to five scenarios are compared in this tab; they disappear when you reload or leave.
Can I export the calculation?
Copy the JSON report or download JSON and CSV with inputs, result labels and numeric values. Processing uses local JavaScript; no calculation request is sent to our server. Displayed values use up to 10 significant digits; exports retain JavaScript numeric precision.
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