Architectural Photography. Construction and Design Manual

This title gives a well-grounded introduction to the necessary skills, techniques, and equipment while at the same time illustrating that the key to premium architectural photography is something far beyond the mere mechanics of focus, exposure, and composition. An overview of the history of architectural photography and the fields in which it comes into play is followed by a detailed technical section discussing equipment, focal length, perspective, white balance, filters, HDR, and digital post-processing. This hands-on companion provides both practical information and inspiration for anyone interested in photography.Introduction to the history of architectural photographyOverview of the optimum technical equipment with 35mm cameras, view cameras and digital backsDigital post-processing for architectural shots including color management and archivingPractical examples of various lighting situationsLegal cases in architectural photography

About the author

Axel Hausberg ist freiberuflicher Photodesigner mit Schwerpunkt Architekturfotografie.

Anton Simons hat nach seinem Studium von Philosophie, Soziologie und Psychologie bei einer Tageszeitung volontiert. Seit 1992 arbeitet er als Lokalredakteur bei der Rhein-Zeitung in Koblenz. Daneben entwickelt und realisiert er Konzepte für regionale Medien im Web 2.0 und für das Wissensmanagement in Redaktionen.

Product details

• Authors: Christoph Gößmann, Axe Hausberg, Axel Hausberg, Ant Simons, Anton Simons
• Publisher: DOM Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2012
• EAN: 9783869221946
• ISBN: 978-3-86922-194-6
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 225 mm x 280 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 1454 g
• Illustrations: über 200 Abb.
• Series: Construction and Design Manual; Construction and Design Manual; Handbuch und Planungshilfe/Construction and Design Manual
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; Architektur, Bau / Baukunst, Architektur - Baukunst, Entwurf / Architektur, Fotografie / Kunst, Architektur, ARCHITECTURE / General, Fotografie / Technik, Hilfsmittel