Research Topic 19/8/2008

Architectural and Panorama Research Topic:

Topic’s:

· Architectural Magazines

· Digital Photography Websites

· Architectural Websites

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:

· Emma Cross is featured in many home lifestyle magazines. She is found magazines ranging from ‘Home Leisure Magazine’ to ‘Sanctuary Magazine’
Alison Griffiths is a professional photographer and digital imaging specialist. She has a Diploma in Illustrative Photography and experience in a variety of photographic fields ranging from portraiture to commercial and food photography. (http://www.alisongriffiths.com/bio.htm, Accessed 18/8/2008)

Alison's ability to add writing in a photojournalistic role has seen her articles and images feature regularly in magazines such as Harpers Bazaar, RM Williams Outback, Hoofs & Horns, Leader Newspapers and Victorian Lifestyle. Her work has also appeared in The Age, Vogue Living, The Herald Sun Travel Section, Melbourne Weekly and MPG. (http://www.alisongriffiths.com/bio.htm, Accessed 18/8/2008)

Rhiannon Slatter (Australian Photographer) captures space. Featuring the built environment, conceptual interiors, and designed objects, Rhiannon’s well-structured photographs show a natural affinity for line, balance, and composition. (http://www.rhiannonslatter.com.au/, Accessed 18/8/2008)

commissioned by acclaimed architects, designers and makers to document their work, Rhiannon brings visions to light. her broad range of commercial photography is seen regularly in design books and magazines, among them, monument, inside, artichoke, and houses. (http://www.rhiannonslatter.com.au/, Accessed 18/8/2008)

Peter Bennetts: “In a climate that too easily confuses exaggerated form and distorted space, for the genuine strength of expression embedded in all fine architecture, Peter Bennetts is one of the few photographers who consistently know the difference. Rather than exploit the hollow tricks of photographic illusion, Bennetts interprets and distils the real qualities of a project, in such a way that smoke and mirrors are not required” ‘Andrew Mackenzie, Editor, AR Architectural Review ‘, (http://www.peterbennetts.com/, Accessed 18/8/2008)

David Bailey: Panoramic photographs of the Snowy Mountains, the Blue Mountains, cities, coastlines, countryside and National Parks, capturing the beauty, colour and grandeur of the Australian landscape. (http://www.davidbailey.com.au/, Accessed 18/8/2008)

Tom Putt: is one of Australia’s leading new generation panoramic landscape photographers. Passionate and wildly enthusiastic about his photography, Tom has spent the last 10 years exploring all parts of Australia to photographing stunning panoramic images. (http://www.tomputt.com/index.php, Accessed 18/8/2008)

Casey Smith: Was born in Melbourne and it wasn’t until his early 20’s that his passion for photography developed. Casey moved to South Australia in 2004 and it is hear where he began his Panoramic photographic Career. (http://www.caseysmith.com.au/copy.php, Accessed 18/8/2008)


Architectural/Panoramic Media in Australia:

· Architecture Australia: presenting independent reviews of exemplary projects, opinion and news. This is Australia's leading architectural magazine. Read by more design professionals and the national magazine of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects.

· Houses: the residential architecture magazine for designers and their clients. Contemporary residential design at its best, with informative comment, plans and product lists.

· Houses Style: Kitchens + Bathrooms: an annual collection of kitchens and bathrooms designed by leading architects and designers.

· Architectural Product News: design & building product information for specifiers and other building design professionals with reader service so you can source further information.

· Artichoke: the design magazine for the design industry professional and the design savvy. The national magazine of the Design Institute of Australia covering interiors, design products, design graphics and more.

· Landscape Architecture Australia: covering landscape architecture, urban design and land-use planning, the national magazine of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects.

· Selector.com: the on-line building product information resource - product library, specifications and links - and the must-have Architects Handbook.

· Architecture Australia Magazine: Architecture Australia is the premier magazine recording architectural activity in Australia, and by Australians working around the world. Architecture Australia presents the latest projects, award winning works, issues, events and industry politics. Architecture Australia is published 6 times a year for architects, interior designers, building designers and other building industry professionals. Architecture Australia is the official national magazine of the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA).

· Landscape Architecture Australia Magazine: Landscape Australia is the official national magazine of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA). Australia’s most influential landscape architecture magazine and essential reading for practising landscape architects and other landscape professionals.

· International Association of Panoramic Photographers: Visitors from all professions and walks of life are welcome here at the official website of the International Association of Panoramic Photographers (IAPP). Founded in 1984 and incorporated in 1997, ours is the oldest continuously operating membership association in the world devoted to exclusively to panoramic photography and immersive imaging. (http://www.panphoto.com/, Accessed 18/8/2008)

· www.tomputt.com: Tom Putt is one of Australia’s leading new generation panoramic landscape photographers. Passionate and wildly enthusiastic about his photography, Tom has spent the last 10 years exploring all parts of Australia to photographing stunning panoramic images. (http://www.tomputt.com/index.php, Accessed 18/8/2008)

· www.caseysmith.com.au: Casey Smith: Was born in Melbourne and it wasn’t until his early 20’s that his passion for photography developed. Casey moved to South Australia in 2004 and it is hear where he began his Panoramic photographic Career. (http://www.caseysmith.com.au/copy.php, Accessed 18/8/2008)