This document provides instructions for using macro filters to take close-up shots that would not otherwise be possible with a standard lens. It instructs the user to watch an introductory video, see the teacher for help attaching and removing filters safely, and then take a series of close-up shots of flowers, outdoor objects, a partner's eyeball, and other studio objects using +1, +2, +4 and stacked +2 and +4 macro filters, all while using a tripod. Finally, it notes files should be batch renamed and reviewed with the teacher for grading.
1. Level 3 Proficiency: Macro Filters
Using our macro filters, shoot close ups that you might not be able to get with our normal 18-55mm lens.
Step 1: Video and teacher Intro
Watch YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT2IIijxwFs (from 1:30 – 3:30)
See teacher for introduction to this proficiency and how to gently attach and remove filters
Step 2: Shooting
YOU MUST USE A TRIPOD FOR ALL OF THESE SHOTS!!!
Set camera to M and choose appropriate settings and manual focus FLOWER OR GRASS SHOT:
1. +1 filter
2. +2 filter
3. +4 filter
4. +6 (stack all 2 & 4 filters)
Set camera to M and choose appropriate settings and manual focus OBJECT OUTSIDE OF YOUR CHOICE:
5. +1 filter
6. +2 filter
7. +4 filter
8. +6 (stack all 2 & 4 filters)
Set camera to M and choose appropriate settings for LIGHTING STUDIO PARTNER’S EYEBALL – USE TRIPOD:
9. +1 filter
10. +2 filter
11. +4 filter
12. +6 (stack all 2 & 4 filters)
Set camera to M and choose appropriate settings for LIGHT STUDIO OBJECT OF CHOICE – USE TRIPOD:
13. +1 filter
14. +2 filter
15. +4 filter
16. +6 (stack all 2 & 4 filters)
Step 3: Grading – batch rename and conference for a grade