Secrets of Successful Aerial Photography Book

	Introduction	6
Chapter 1	Overview	10
	Sun as Sole Light Source	10
	Effects of Motion	11
	Styles of Aerial Photography	11
	Best Times of Day to Shoot	14
	Composing Aerial Images	14
Chapter 2	Atmospheric Conditions and Scene Characteristics	17
	Nature's Effect on Aerial Images	17
	Time of Day/Time of Year	17
	Clouds	20
	Haze	21
	Water	24
	Buildings and Cityscapes	25
	Building Materials	26
	Viewpoint and Lens Selection	29
	Foliage	29
Chapter 3	Motion	31
	Solving the Problem of Motion	31
Chapter 4	Camera Systems	35
	Beyond Simple Snapshots	35
	Metering for Aerial Photography	37
	Filters	38
	Polarizing	38
	Haze	38
	Step-Up/Step-Down Rings	38
	Additional Camera Equipment	38
	Motor Drive	38
	Gyro Stabilizer	39
	Additional Film Backs	39
	Pentaprism	39
	Grips	39
	Camera Bags	39
	Additional Gear	39
	Gaffer's Tape	39
	Compact Binoculars	39
	GPS Systems	40
	Glasses	40
	Clothing	41
Chapter 5	Film Choice	42
	Film Speeds	42
	Slow Speed Film (EI100 to 160)	42
	High Speed Film (EI400 and up)	43
	Film Types	43
	Positive Film	43
	Negative Film	44
	Infrared Film	44
Chapter 6	Exposure	46
	Determing Exposure	46
	Snip Testing & Test Rolls	48
Chapter 7	Preflight Planning	51
	Determining Your Objectives	51
	What is the Subject?	51
	Where is the Subject Located?	51
	When Must the Photography Be Completed?	53
	How Will the Photograph Be Used?	53
	Flight Restrictions	54
	Weather: Predicting the Unpredictable	54
	Television	55
	Radio	55
	Internet	56
	Telephone	57
Chapter 8	Selecting the Aircraft	59
	Fixed Wing Aircraft	59
	Helicopters	65
	Getting to Know Aircraft & Captain	66
Chapter 9	Flight Time	67
	The Final Check	67
	Communicating with the Pilot	68
	On Location	72
Chapter 10	The Business of Aerial Photography	75
	Expanding Your Horizons	75
	Clients	77
	Marketing	77
	Pricing	79
	Estimating Airtime and Expenses	80
	Maximize Time and Profit	80
	Stock Photography	81
	Additional Markets	83
	Records	85
	Conclusions	86
	Appendices	87
Appendix A	Understanding an A.T.I.S. Report	87
Appendix B	Camera Viewpoints from a Cessna	89
Appendix C	Sample Business Forms	91
Appendix D	Additional Resources	95
	Glossary	99
	Index	103