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Industrial Photography
Figure 6-22 Interior View Showing Machinery Installation

Photography (Basic) - Introduction to photography and other graphic techniques
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activities has made photography an integral part of the Navy’s  industrial  framework. You should be able to tackle just about any photo job   that   comes   up.   When   shooting   industrial photography, you must work closely with research and development  engineers,  machinists,  and  technicians far outside the realm of photography. You must be the master of photographic techniques, and have an eye for   good   pictures-plus   imagination   for   creative photography. Know Your Subject Before  a  satisfactory  photographic  record  of  an industrial  situation  can  be  produced,  you  must  have an   adequate   understanding   of   the   subject.   For instance, when you are called on to photograph a malfunctioning machine that is capable of performing several  operations  in  the  manufacture  of  an  aircraft wing   component,   you   should   be   told-better yet-shown, how the machine, or one like it, works. With this information, you are better able to shoot the malfunctioning machine and show what the problem is or what is causing the problem. Granted, you could probably make the picture if someone just pointed you in the right direction. It is not always possible to discuss each intimate detail of a problem, but it is certainly   possible   to   make   clear   just   what   a photograph should illustrate. This kind of preparation is possible only when there is cooperation between the photographer  and  the  requester.  Coordination  of photographic   activities   within   an   industrial organization   promotes   a   better   understanding between everyone concerned, and it leads to a more effective  application  of  photography. Safety  Precautions Photographers,  like  other  people  in  and  around industrial operations, must observe existing safety precautions.  If  your  imaging  facility  does  much industrial photography, it should have, as a minimum, a safety helmet and protective clothing available for you to wear. An   industrial   photographer,   like   other photographers,  must  be  able  to  move  around  to determine the best camera angle. You must also keep in touch with the people responsible for safety to avoid risks to yourself and others. The people in the photographs must also be shown wearing their safety helmets,  hearing  protectors,  and  so  forth. The  camera  also  must  be  protected.  It  is  a precision  instrument  and  should  be  given  adequate care and protection. When in use, the camera usually does   not   need   any   more   protection   than   the photographer. But it should be given extra protection when  used  in  places  exposed  to  flying  sparks, spattering molten metal, and so forth. A skylight filter on the lens should always be used to help protect the lens. This filter does not affect exposure or color balance but does protect the lens element. Buying a new filter is a lot cheaper than buying a new lens. A lens shade should be the constant companion of every lens. It keeps a lot of extraneous light from entering the lens and can also protect the lens from certain  types  of  damage. Photographing  Large  Machines  and Equipment The photography of large machines or equipment, such as hydraulic presses and aircraft during rework or ships during construction or overhaul, presents special problems. The bigger the equipment or unit, the more difficult it is to photograph. In many instances, the equipment may be part of the industrial production setup and the picture making must be planned so it does not interfere with production. Pictures may be needed at various stages of work to show wiring, piping, and components that are concealed during later steps of production. Pictures are able to show the location and methods of production and assembly. These pictures are often used to highlight certain  aspects  of  work  equipment  failures,  repairs,  and modifications. The  Right  Viewpoint When you photograph large equipment or machines (fig. 6-22). a series of pictures is one of the best ways to cover the assignment. The larger and more complex the subject, the greater the need for a series of pictures. The series of pictures should be planned to record important details of the subject. The views to be considered are as follows: Plane views-show detail in various components and parts of the equipment 6-38







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