3.2 Research Paper 26/8/2008

Architectural and Panorama Research Topic:

Topic’s:

To identify what is the expected quality of Architectural photography and Panoramic photography in the Australian photographic industry in relation to:

· Architectural Magazines
· Digital Photography Websites
· Architectural Websites

Then identfy photographers who represent that industry and compare how my folio will fit into the industry upon completion of this semester. Where i would like to head in terms of a photography career.

Common Trend’s: Architecture:

· A lot of the websites and magazines tend to have a night or evening shot of the outside of the building as the first page.
· Most of the shots are low angle and have been taken with a wide angle lense.
· Most shots use the lighting systems from the actual house to provide extra light.
· The main shots of areas of the house (like the kitchen) are taken facing towards the visual objective from the centre of the room.
· Some of the Websites and Magazine have detailed diagrams of the house/building within the page.
· Special features like, solar hot water panels, underground heating, rain water tanks are in almost every magazine.
· The use of quotes by the Author or Website owner are often incorporated into the pages with detailed explanations into unique design characteristics.

Common Trend’s:

· All the websites feature an image of a Panorama, wether it is relevant to the hints and tips section on any website.
· Some feature the design process and making of a Panorama.
· Most offer handy tips and guides when creating the Panorama.
· Most refer to great works done by previous panoramic photographers.
· Most outline helpful equipment that can be used to create a great panoramic image.
· Many hyperlink there information sources to the manufacture’s of the equipment.
· Some are members of Photographic organization similar to the ACMP or AIPP
· Lots of Panoramas this days a large, bright and have high contrast.
· Most are digital but some are film
· All Panoramas in the market today are related to older panorama’s of yester year.

Photographers Common in the industry:

A list of photographers who have a common tendancy to be used in magazines that are involved in the Architectural photography industry or Panoramic industry.


Architectural/Panoramic Media in Australia:

What Media in Australia are around that specialise in either Panoramic Architecture or either Panoramic photography or Architectural photography.

Bibliography:

Internet Sources:

· Casey Smith Australia 2008, Panoramic Photography, viewed 18 August 2008, < http://www.caseysmith.com.au/copy.php

· Tom Putt Australia 2008, Panoramic Photography, viewed 18 August 2008, < http://www.tomputt.com/index.php

· International Association of Panoramic Photographers Australia 2008, IAPP, Panoramic Photography, viewed 18 August 2008, < http://www.panphoto.com/

· David Bailey Australia 2008, Panorama Photography, viewed 18 August 2008, < http://www.davidbailey.com.au

· Peter Bennetts Australia 2008, Architectural Photographer, viewed 18 August 2008, < http://www.peterbennetts.com/

· Rhiannon Slatter Australia 2008, Architectural Photographer, viewed 18 August 2008, < http://www.rhiannonslatter.com.au/

· Alison Griffiths Australia 2008, Architectural Photography, viewed 18 August 2008, < http://www.alisongriffiths.com/bio.htm