Professional Photography II

The course deals mainly with architectural photography through use of medium format view camera (10x12/6x8 cm). The camera's function is covered both from a theroretical as well as a technical point of view, by means of shooting assignments (verical and horizontal perspective corrections, Scheimpflug effect). The course introduces to professionally executed external and internal building views, with or without use of additional artificial lighting, as well as to flat original copy work. During the semester the work of important architectural photographers is presented. A personal building photographic presentation is asked, to be elaborated throughout the semester

Understanding perspective control through use of the view camera. Introduction to 4:5 frame ratio compared to 35mm camera's (or equivalent digital) 2:3. Introduction to medium analog format. Achievement of professional level in both technique and visual handling. Introduction to professional photography (architectural photography, flat original copy) through use of both analog and digital cameras

1st Week:  Introduction to the course's syllabus and aims
2nd Week:  Lenses, focal length and angle of coverage. Use of lenses in negative/sensor different size formats. Focal length and depth of field. Light metering. Analog B&W zone system
3rd Week:  Presentation and function of view camera. Vertical perspective correction. Presentation of important architectural photography work
4th Week:  Presentation and function of view camera. Scheimpflug effect. Presentation of important architectural photography work
5th Week:  In-field demonstration of vertical perspective correction and Scheimpflug effect
6th Week:  Projection of cinema movie on architectural design. Discussion
7th Week:  Advanced view camera technical issues (camera yaw, bellows factor). Horizontal perspective correction. Demonstration
8th Week:  View camera - photographing views of continuous city buildings façades using perpective controls and Scheimpflug effect. In-site demonstration
9th Week:  Flat copy work. Lighting, lights of different Kelvin temperatures, color checkers. Demonstration
10th Week: Photographing internal spaces with use of additional artificial lighting (fill light). Demonstration
11th Week: Photographing internal spaces with additional artificial lighting, aiming to capture both the space's elements as well as those of external space (view through windows) without use of post shot digital editing (HDR image). Demostration
12th Week: Presentation and group critique of students' architecural projects
13th Week: Presentation and group critique of students' architecural projects

Michael Harris (2003). Professional Interior Photography. Focal Press

Lectures with use of visual and audiovisual material. Laboratory activity. Elaboration of personal photographic projects. Group discussion and critique

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The learning process is supported by the asyncrhonous e-learning platform e-class.

Evaluation of shooting assignments, personal project and final written test