Location: Showcase Gallery
Date:26/8/2008
Time: 15:18pm
Gallery Assessment:
Overview:
This exhibition is a presentation by the Canberra Branch of the Society of Australian Commercial and Media Photographers or ACMP. Established in 1991, it is the industry body for professional advertising. corporate and media photographers and representatives from the Australian Photographic industry.
Entry: was easy to find, not difficult to navigate, however, more signs with directions to the location couldn't hurt.
Lighting: Nicely setup, but not set for each work like the CMAG layout. Came across as a lower end of the industry lighting setup.
Works: Nicely displayed, all have the same setup for the exhibition with a range of black and white and colour images evenly spaced around the exhibition. All works where consistent in print size and quality.
Navigation: It is open and easy to move around in, however the start and finish of the exhibition isn't easy to work out. No clear sense of direction. Works where oddly placed around the exhibition, you would have to walk back around to double check if you have missed any works in the exhibition.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
3.3 Exhibition Trip 26/8/2008
Location: Gallery 5, Canberra Museum and Gallery.
Date: 26/8/2008
Time: 14:40pm
Overview of Exhibition:
This Exhibition continues the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Canberra Museum & Gallery's Opening in Feburary 1998. This Series of exhibitions, drawing on CMAG's Permanet Collection of photographic Works.
Assessment of Design:
Entry:
Easy and clear to see, nice entrance to exhibition space with the glass wall and doors, printed information on the glass looks like a very professional exhibition. Navigation to entrance from entry to the gallery was not clear but not overly complicated.
Lighting:
Was professional, varied from work to work, professionally setup and aimed at works.
Works:
The images where impressive, however the frames varied on each work which i felt didn't help, Sizes where different which wasn't a bad issue, spacing was varied from even to uneven spacing. Some works didn't have frame's at all. I didn't feel the exhibition worked as well as it could have because of this factor.
Movement:
the design of the space is easy to navigate through. You could entre either entrance and the direction was easy. There where no boards in the middle which made you have circle around again to see the images you missed at the start.
Improvements to be made:
The white walls helped the images, however i felt that a grey background would have worked better for the exhibition.
Better directions to the right gallery in the museum and all works should have the same frames.
Artists On Display:
Oliver Cotton, David Paterson, Arthur Wicks, William Yang, Matt Kelso, Marcica Lockhead, Denice Ferris, Rob Little, Marzena Wasikowska and Ted Richards.
Note: works all varied, vastly different images. Most works where framed nicely. Rob Littles 'Colour Lenticular Photograph' is amazing, very different too all the other works. Arthur Wicks circular Montages are very interesting and different from anything i've ever seen.
Date: 26/8/2008
Time: 14:40pm
Overview of Exhibition:
This Exhibition continues the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Canberra Museum & Gallery's Opening in Feburary 1998. This Series of exhibitions, drawing on CMAG's Permanet Collection of photographic Works.
Assessment of Design:
Entry:
Easy and clear to see, nice entrance to exhibition space with the glass wall and doors, printed information on the glass looks like a very professional exhibition. Navigation to entrance from entry to the gallery was not clear but not overly complicated.
Lighting:
Was professional, varied from work to work, professionally setup and aimed at works.
Works:
The images where impressive, however the frames varied on each work which i felt didn't help, Sizes where different which wasn't a bad issue, spacing was varied from even to uneven spacing. Some works didn't have frame's at all. I didn't feel the exhibition worked as well as it could have because of this factor.
Movement:
the design of the space is easy to navigate through. You could entre either entrance and the direction was easy. There where no boards in the middle which made you have circle around again to see the images you missed at the start.
Improvements to be made:
The white walls helped the images, however i felt that a grey background would have worked better for the exhibition.
Better directions to the right gallery in the museum and all works should have the same frames.
Artists On Display:
Oliver Cotton, David Paterson, Arthur Wicks, William Yang, Matt Kelso, Marcica Lockhead, Denice Ferris, Rob Little, Marzena Wasikowska and Ted Richards.
Note: works all varied, vastly different images. Most works where framed nicely. Rob Littles 'Colour Lenticular Photograph' is amazing, very different too all the other works. Arthur Wicks circular Montages are very interesting and different from anything i've ever seen.
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
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
Monday, August 25, 2008
Failure to Get Permission to Photography 25/8/2008
Hi Penny
Unfortunately I have been denied access to shooting Brindabella Business Park. Due to security reasons.
I will have to find another location for shooting.
Kind Regards
Scott Pottinger.
From: Telisha Summerfield [mailto:T.Summerfield@canberraairport.com.au] Sent: Monday, 25 August 2008 5:20 PMTo: ScottSubject: RE: Photography Brindabella Business Park
Good Afternoon Scott
I have submitted your application to photograph the buildings at Brindabella Business Park, as the photos will be displayed in a public forum we must decline your application due to our tenant’s security requirements.
Regards
Telisha Summerfield
Property Assistant – Brindabella Business Park Canberra Airport
2 Brindabella Circuit
Brindabella Business Park ACT 2609
T 02 6275 2251 F 02 6275 2244
From: Scott [mailto:scott.p3@bigpond.com] Sent: Monday, 25 August 2008 3:17 PMTo: Telisha SummerfieldSubject: RE: Photography Brindabella Business Park
Hi Telisha
Thankyou for responding.
In regards to shooting days, Mondays and Weekends would be the days allocated for shooting.
Hours would be from between 5:30am to 6:00pm, location would be on the football field behind BP3 and behind the KCMP building photography the newest built buildings (not BP33-35).
Buildings that I would like to shoot is the KCMP building, Building next to BP3 nearest to the runway and the newest building behind the KCMP.
The images will be used for self promotion only, primarily in the end of year exhibition being held at the high court in November this year.
Dates for the shoots are tricky to work out at the moment, primarily the quicker the shoots are done the less time will required for shooting.
I will adhere to any regulations laid down and will comply with any rules for photography the buildings.
Look forward to hearing from you soon
Thankyou for your assistance with this matter, it is greatly appreciated.
Kind Regards
Scott Pottinger
From: Telisha Summerfield [mailto:T.Summerfield@canberraairport.com.au] Sent: Friday, 22 August 2008 10:41 AMTo: ScottCc: Joanne LomasSubject: RE: Photography Brindabella Business Park
Good Morning Scott
In reference to our earlier conversation in regards to you taking photographs of Brindabella Business Parks I require the following information to gain building owner approval.
Intended time and date?
Areas of Brindabella Business Park you are would like of take photographs of?
Details of what the photographs will be used for?
Please be aware that we do have security sensitive buildings in the Business Park and strict guidelines are in place to protect our tenants and the architectural integrity of the Business Park
I have attached a map of the Business Park for your information.
Should you require further assistance please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Telisha Summerfield
Property Assistant – Brindabella Business Park Canberra Airport
Unfortunately I have been denied access to shooting Brindabella Business Park. Due to security reasons.
I will have to find another location for shooting.
Kind Regards
Scott Pottinger.
From: Telisha Summerfield [mailto:T.Summerfield@canberraairport.com.au] Sent: Monday, 25 August 2008 5:20 PMTo: ScottSubject: RE: Photography Brindabella Business Park
Good Afternoon Scott
I have submitted your application to photograph the buildings at Brindabella Business Park, as the photos will be displayed in a public forum we must decline your application due to our tenant’s security requirements.
Regards
Telisha Summerfield
Property Assistant – Brindabella Business Park Canberra Airport
2 Brindabella Circuit
Brindabella Business Park ACT 2609
T 02 6275 2251 F 02 6275 2244
From: Scott [mailto:scott.p3@bigpond.com] Sent: Monday, 25 August 2008 3:17 PMTo: Telisha SummerfieldSubject: RE: Photography Brindabella Business Park
Hi Telisha
Thankyou for responding.
In regards to shooting days, Mondays and Weekends would be the days allocated for shooting.
Hours would be from between 5:30am to 6:00pm, location would be on the football field behind BP3 and behind the KCMP building photography the newest built buildings (not BP33-35).
Buildings that I would like to shoot is the KCMP building, Building next to BP3 nearest to the runway and the newest building behind the KCMP.
The images will be used for self promotion only, primarily in the end of year exhibition being held at the high court in November this year.
Dates for the shoots are tricky to work out at the moment, primarily the quicker the shoots are done the less time will required for shooting.
I will adhere to any regulations laid down and will comply with any rules for photography the buildings.
Look forward to hearing from you soon
Thankyou for your assistance with this matter, it is greatly appreciated.
Kind Regards
Scott Pottinger
From: Telisha Summerfield [mailto:T.Summerfield@canberraairport.com.au] Sent: Friday, 22 August 2008 10:41 AMTo: ScottCc: Joanne LomasSubject: RE: Photography Brindabella Business Park
Good Morning Scott
In reference to our earlier conversation in regards to you taking photographs of Brindabella Business Parks I require the following information to gain building owner approval.
Intended time and date?
Areas of Brindabella Business Park you are would like of take photographs of?
Details of what the photographs will be used for?
Please be aware that we do have security sensitive buildings in the Business Park and strict guidelines are in place to protect our tenants and the architectural integrity of the Business Park
I have attached a map of the Business Park for your information.
Should you require further assistance please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Telisha Summerfield
Property Assistant – Brindabella Business Park Canberra Airport
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Recently i came across a photographer by the name of David Bailey.
He is a specialist photographer and his work consists of Panoramic images.
During the course of the semester i am required to document any information i find in relation to my folio. Davids work is a prime example of what i aim to achieve. From Davids work i can see that i have a fair way to go before i am at his level of work standard.
Tho i find other photographers work to very enlightening as i can see the differences in our ideas and photographic perspectives.
Have a look at Davids Website, its quiet handy when your looking for ideas.
Panoramic Photography Research 22/8/2008
History of Panoramic photography
"Panoramic photography has a history almost as old as photography itself. One of the first recorded patents for a panoramic camera was submitted by Joseph Puchberger in Austria in 1843 for a hand-cranked, 150° field of view, 8-inch focal length camera that exposed a relatively large Daguerreotype, up to 24 inches (610 mm) long. A more successful and technically superior panoramic camera was assembled the next year by Friedrich von Martens in Germany in 1844." (Wikipedia)
"His camera, the Megaskop, added the crucial feature of set gears which offered a relatively steady panning speed. This in turn properly exposed the photographic plate, as unsteady speeds can create an unevenness in exposure, called banding." (Wikipedia).
Around the advent implamentation of the wet-plate colloidian process, photographers would take anywhere from 2 to a 12 of the ensuing albumen prints. Pieceing them together to form a large panoramic image with great details and wide viewing length from an almost 360 degree radius.
"As one might assume, this photographic process was technically easier and far less expensive than Daguerreotypes" (Wikipedia).
Some famous early panoramas were designed as in prevously mentioned way by George Barnard, a photographer of the former the Union Army from around the time of the American Civil War . His work provided overviews of heavly armored fortifications and terrain outcrops, this was highly valued by Civil War engineers, artists, and generals alike around the time of the 1860's.
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