Close-Up: An Introduction to Macro Photography
Professional photographer Bill Fortney takes you through the basics of macro photography including the equipment to use and best practices. <br> <br> This class is perfect for a beginner or intermediate looking to learn about or brush up on macro photography.
Release Date: 2011-09-15
Lessons
Introduction
<p>Meet Bill Fortney and the people who influenced him.</p>
Duration: 1 mins 37 seconds
Getting the Basics
<p>An overview on the principles/ratios of macro photography.</p>
Duration: 5 mins 0 seconds
Ratios and Equipment
<p>Learn the difference between a tight shot and a true close-up. Plus, Bill goes over the equipment he uses to get his shots.</p>
Duration: 9 mins 45 seconds
Lens Demo and Working Distance
<p>Bill starts off with a 2:1 shot, discusses manual focus and takes you through the shot with each lens and extension tubes.</p>
Duration: 17 mins 26 seconds
Depth of Field
<p>Bill demonstrates the minutiae of the depth of field he works in by photographing a ruler.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 12 seconds
Lighting
<p>Light your subjects with simple equipment such as a desk lamp, one flash, or a flashlight.</p>
Duration: 8 mins 12 seconds
Extra Special Advice
<p>Bill shares some important advice and a few tips he's picked up along the way to help you get the best shot possible.</p>
Duration: 5 mins 32 seconds
You Don't Need Expensive Equipment
<p>Bill shows you how to take great macro shots with a point and shoot, some lens filters, a rather inexpensive, older lens, and even a lens mounted backwards.</p>
Duration: 11 mins 36 seconds