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Technical Photography in Restoration Course

Online 300 h course in technical photography in restoration. 6 modules covering ISO/TS 19264-1 (image quality in cultural heritage), ISO 3664 (viewing conditions for images) and Adobe Lightroom Classic. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Define the documentary objectives of technical photography in a restoration process.

02

Set up camera, lens and exposure parameters to obtain faithful, measurable images.

03

Apply lighting schemes that reveal textures, defects and finishes without distorting colour.

04

Systematically document each phase of the process with scale and colour references.

05

Organise the digital archive with naming conventions, metadata and backups.

06

Apply image processing criteria that do not compromise the evidential value of the photograph.

07

Produce a final presentation photo report of the restored vehicle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Technical restoration photographer who wants to specialise in Technical Photography in Restoration.
  • Documentalist for restoration projects who wants to specialise in Technical Photography in Restoration.
  • Restorer of historic vehicles who wants to specialise in Technical Photography in Restoration.
  • Graphic archive manager for collections who wants to specialise in Technical Photography in Restoration.
  • Classic vehicle appraiser who wants to specialise in Technical Photography in Restoration.
  • Heritage digitisation technician who wants to specialise in Technical Photography in Restoration.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the restoration of classic vehicles.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO/TS 19264-1 (image quality in cultural heritage)
  • ISO 3664 (viewing conditions for images)
  • ISO 12233 (measurement of photographic resolution)
  • UNE-EN 16095 (condition recording of movable cultural property)
  • IPTC Photo Metadata Standard
  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Documentary versus commercial purpose
  2. 1.2What each photograph must demonstrate
  3. 1.3Standardising the shot
  4. 1.4Traceability and archiving
  5. 1.5Photography as evidence for the client
  6. 1.6Photography for appraisal and insurance
  7. 1.7Image rights of the vehicle
  8. 1.8Minimum equipment required
  9. 1.9Organising the workspace
  10. 1.10Workshop: photographic plan for a project
  1. 2.1Camera, lenses and focal lengths
  2. 2.2Aperture, depth of field and sharpness
  3. 2.3Sensitivity and noise
  4. 2.4Shutter speed and tripod
  5. 2.5Macro photography of details
  6. 2.6Lenses for interiors and confined spaces
  7. 2.7File format and resolution
  8. 2.8Colour profiles and calibration
  9. 2.9Scales and references in the image
  10. 2.10Practice: settings for three types of shot
  1. 3.1Natural light and its control
  2. 3.2Direct and diffused flash
  3. 3.3Continuous lighting in the workshop
  4. 3.4Reflections on paint and chrome
  5. 3.5Raking light to reveal defects
  6. 3.6Lighting cavities and underbodies
  7. 3.7Photography under ultraviolet light
  8. 3.8White balance
  9. 3.9Repeatability of lighting
  10. 3.10Practice: lighting a metal part
  1. 4.1Photography of the initial condition
  2. 4.2Dismantling sequence
  3. 4.3Marks, numbers and plates
  4. 4.4Parts before and after
  5. 4.5Photography of defects and damage
  6. 4.6Recording measurements with reference
  7. 4.7Panoramas and overview shots
  8. 4.8Photography of the final assembly
  9. 4.9Checklist of mandatory shots
  10. 4.10Practice: complete documentation of a dismantling
  1. 5.1Minimal and honest processing
  2. 5.2Limits of editing in documentation
  3. 5.3File naming
  4. 5.4Metadata and keywords
  5. 5.5Backups and preservation
  6. 5.6Delivery formats for the client
  7. 5.7Photographic report and its layout
  8. 5.8Presentation on screen and in print
  9. 5.9Long-term archiving
  10. 5.10Practice: preparing a photographic report
  1. 6.1Photography for sale and for publication
  2. 6.2Choosing the setting and background
  3. 6.3Composition and framing
  4. 6.4Detail photography for catalogues
  5. 6.5Short video as a complement
  6. 6.6Honesty in representing the vehicle
  7. 6.7Use on social media and at auctions
  8. 6.8Common errors and their effect
  9. 6.9Documented real cases
  10. 6.10Final project: photographic dossier of a restoration
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine it with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The software used is Adobe Lightroom Classic, Capture One, Adobe Bridge, ExifTool, Agisoft Metashape, in free, academic or trial versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for photographic documentation of restoration phases, lighting studies with a colour chart, and digital archiving with standardised metadata. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Photography for sale and publication

Define the documentary objectives of technical photography in a restoration process.

Choosing the setting and background

Set up camera, lens and exposure parameters to obtain faithful, measurable images.

Composition and framing

Apply lighting schemes that reveal textures, defects and finishes without distorting colour.

Detail photography for catalogue

Systematically document each phase of the process with scale and colour references.

Short video as a complement

Organise the digital archive with naming conventions, metadata and backups.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Technical photographer in restorationDocumentalist for restoration projectsRestorer of historic vehiclesGraphic archive manager for collectionsClassic vehicle appraiserHeritage digitisation technician
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

The course uses Adobe Lightroom Classic, Capture One, Adobe Bridge, ExifTool and Agisoft Metashape. Free, academic or trial versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the final integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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