"Tiny Planet" - Like them or not?

[robbalvey]

I'm really on the fence with these style of photos that come out of our 360 camera. What are you thoughts? Do you like them or not? Please vote in the poll and then tell us why you chose your option!

Edited August 11, 2017 by robbalvey

[christianscoasters]

They're definitely unique but I'd stop short of saying it's awesome. I think if the picture was focused on one specific element (such as a face) and everything is distorted around it, then it could be more useful

[bobrogin]

I do not like any picture taken with a fish-eye lens or the equivalent thereof. They distort reality so much that I cannot discern anything useful regarding the subject.

[KBrylczyk]

Solid "meh" from me. Once in a blue moon you'll land a truly kickass shot but the majority I've seen in this style are messy.

[bert425]

no option for "one or two in each report would be kind of cool". . .

 

so I chose "I'm indifferent"

[beatle11]

Its a neat and unique format, but it's nothing I would write home about.

[DoinItForTheFame]

Solid "meh" from me. Once in a blue moon you'll land a truly kickass shot but the majority I've seen in this style are messy.

 

That's what I'm thinking. Sometimes it's, "WOW!!! THAT'S AWESOME." but the majority of the time its... "meh."

 

The first and third photos posted??? AWESOME!!! The middle one?? Meh.

[Genx24]

Not really a fan. One or two shot in that style are ok, but more gets very repetitive.

[Tanks4me05]

I would have preferred if there was a third "They're okay" option in the poll. I think it would be worth taking these photos occasionally (for example, that Wildfire one you posted IMO is fantastic) -- especially if you already have the equipment paid for and use it for other more frequent purposes (i.e. the 360 videos) but I wouldn't put a gigantic focus on them. Like all special effects, it certainly has its place, but should be used relatively sparingly.

[Canobie Coaster]

I don't like many photos of this style, but there are a few that look really great.

[robbalvey]

I would have preferred if there was a third "They're okay" option in the poll.

So you want an "I'm indifferent" and "they're okay" options??? What is the difference?!?!? You either like them... or don't really give a shit. *sigh*

 

Sometimes I ask myself why I bother asking other people for opinions...

Edited August 12, 2017 by robbalvey

[Mrlittle]

Well I like it. I've always been a fan of the fish eye lens photos. i see it as another way to show off the coaster like the 360 povs. Honestly, I love to have the first or third photo as a poster.

[thrillseeker4552]

I may be in the minority, but I actually really like them! They have a unique perspective. I'd love to see more!

[robbalvey]

I do not like any picture taken with a fish-eye lens or the equivalent thereof.

I may be in the minority, but I actually really like them!

See! THIS is why I like to ask people. Personally, I'm sort of "meh" about them also, but knowing that there may be at least 40% of the people who would really like them makes me at least want to look at our 360 footage more carefully and see if any photos stand out (I actually like the cropped tiny planet ones I did focusing on certain key features, like the Patriot one with the shadow) and it also gives a bit more variety in our updates.

 

Please continue with your thoughts and musings on these types of photos. It is greatly appreciated!

[Alice Kane]

They are 'artistic,' from an avant garde photographer's standpoint. But I do feel that the best shots, for most coaster enthusiasts, are those that "put the viewer right in the coaster." (I suppose that there is room for BOTH types, but I favor the 'classic' photo shoots.)

 

P.S. Kudos to you for introducing us to new formats!

 

Alice

[fatdaddy]

Not really a fan(too random and cluttered looking), but with some editing I think some of them could be awesome. Might be more trouble than it's worth.

[ytterbiumanalyst]

Eh, I'm not a fan. It's kind of interesting looking, maybe, but it's not at all useful. I do love the 360 videos you make though, where I can move my phone around and see different views. Keep making those.

[Satans Hockey]

I really like them, it's a unique perspective to see all the surroundings from the ride. I don't watch videos for rides I may actually ride some day that I haven't rode yet but I would definitely check out these kinds of pictures.

[prozach626]

no option for "one or two in each report would be kind of cool". . .

 

so I chose "I'm indifferent"

My thoughts exactly.

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

I love them! It's different . . . and different is great!

[PKI Jizzman]

I'd love to see a few shots here and there because of the unique perspective but wouldn't want a full TR of them.

[Mechanic]

I don't care for them all that much. That's primarily because they're only perpetuating that myth that the earth is round, when people from all around the globe know that it's really flat.

 

[boldikus]

Love them.

[fiestatexasfan]

Love them, especially that first one.

[Midgetman82]

The first photo looks to have worked the best in this situation, though would've worked better if it wasn't obscured by the restraint and seat. Good once in a while if it looks nice, but nothing amazing and not something I'd want to see often because it might become old really quick. Cool shots, though.

 

Er, in short, I lean towards indifferent.