360 Photography Scheme Spins Around The World

April 13, 2012 - PRLog -- 360 product spins are the website images which allow users to see all around a product and are being increasingly used on e-commerce websites. Originally used to display shoes, the market has increased to include a wide range of products including such things as clothing, electronics, sports equipment, vehicles and packaged items.

Following up on a host of enquiries to their UK studio asking for advice on how to produce them, Swiftspin, one of the world leaders in 360 spin production, designed a series of free guides to help photographers set up their own 360 service. After receiving over 500 guide requests in a very short space of time they decided to build a collection of resources including manuals and guides, 360 software downloads, a member's forum and referral scheme, all of which was made available online to member photographers.

The Swiftspin scheme is now at the forefront of 360 development and marketing and in just over a year has welcomed members from 19 different countries, proving the world-wide popularity of this new area of photography.

"The majority of our members want to learn the skills of 360 product photography without having to invest in expensive 360 equipment" says Swiftspin director Pete Gallop. "Lots of them are already being asked to produce spins for their clients so they need to prepare themselves now so that they don't have to turn work away".

One of Swiftspin's guides explains in detail how to build a simple turntable for very little expense. "It’s a great way for photographers to start spinning and see what’s involved without breaking the bank" says Pete, "If they then decide that 360 photography isn't for them, at least they won't have spent a fortune".

The scheme has seen a large increase in sign ups and enquiries from Australia and Brazil in recent months and, as well as first timers, is even attracting photographers who already produce 360 spins. Pete explains "As more photographers around the world offer the service, the more retailers become aware of the benefits. This in turn is helping 360 product photography grow into a profitable area of studio photography".

To register for free 360 photography guides visit http://www.swiftspin360.com/guide01/
To join Swiftspin 360 visit http://www.swiftspin360.com/

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Swiftspin are based near Bath in the UK and are specialists in 360 product photography. Through their Swiftspin360 members scheme they help photographers learn the basics of 360 photography without a large investment.