Architectural Photography - Workshop Review
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Here is a recap of Anna Beaudry's 2 day intensive workshop on Architectural Photography using a DSLR.
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When photographing an interior space to highlight it's expansiveness, it is best to capture how many walls?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
B. 2Explanation
Try to shoot into a corner of a room, showing only 2 walls. Showing 3 walls can make the space look enclosed and smaller than it actually is. Sometimes however, showing that 3rd wall is necessary to create a visual anchor and sometimes you may actually want to accentuate the coziness or intimate personality of a room.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What are the principals of "DLC"?
Correct Answer
Design Lighting Colour
Design Light Colour
Design Lighting Color
Design Light ColorExplanation
First you Design your shot by selecting a camera angle and lens, arrange the design elements, stage and style. Then you control the lighting in the space and its capture. And then you control the colours in the image.Rate this question:
- 3.
How can you stop distracting hot spots from occurring on the ceiling?
- A.
Bounce any supplemental light you might be using, off a neutral wall.
- B.
Use available light.
- C.
Any of the above.
Correct Answer
C. Any of the above.Explanation
Your goal should be natural looking, realistic lighting across the whole frame without distracting hot spots from supplemental lights.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Always use a "daylight" white balance setting on your camera when photographing an interior space.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Your image capture should be balanced to the colour temperature of the main source of light.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How can you effectively keep the lines of a building or room straight when capturing with a DSLR?
- A.
Keep your camera level.
- B.
Keep your camera's sensor plane parallel to the subject.
- C.
Keep your camera's sensor plane perpendicular to the ground.
- D.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above.Explanation
Keep your camera level by having it parallel and perpendicular. Choose a camera location that is located halfway between the top and bottom of the structure you are photographing.Rate this question:
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- 6.
De-cluttering is an important step in staging.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
De-cluttering removes distractions that interrupt the personality of the space and is a crucial 1st step in the staging process.Rate this question:
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- 7.
For interior lighting to appear discreet and natural, telltale shadows from furniture should fall where?
- A.
Beneath the furniture.
- B.
Between the furniture and the camera.
- C.
Either.
Correct Answer
C. Either.Explanation
Fill in dark shadows only where necessary to retain some detail and keep the fill well down below the main light so as not to interrupt the naturally occurring light in the room.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the slowest shutter speed recommended for photographing interiors?
- A.
.5 second
- B.
1 second
- C.
2 seconds
Correct Answer
C. 2 secondsExplanation
Besides being at risk of camera shake from vibrations, exposures longer than 2 seconds cause unnecessary noise and colour shift. In architectural photography capturing accurate colours is important. If you need to let in more light, try increasing the ISO. Noise created by a higher ISO is much easier to clean up.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is a good range of lens focal length to use on your full frame DSLR for architectural photography?
- A.
14mm to 50mm
- B.
Wider than 14mm
- C.
Longer than 50mm
Correct Answer
A. 14mm to 50mmExplanation
Anything wider than a 14mm lens will exaggerate distortion and appear unnatural. Anything longer than a 50mm will not capture an average sized room in its entirety.Rate this question:
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- 10.
You should have the owner of the premises sign a Property Release granting you permission to create and use content of their property.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A signed contract and a signed property release are essential business practices that foster a solid relationship with your client.Rate this question:
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