PHOT 1740 - Macro Photography
2 Credits
Prerequisites PHOT 1050 , PHOT 1100
Macro or close-up photography can be a difficult skill to master, even though it is used in many different areas of the photographic industry. Nature photography, medical and forensic photography, the copy and restoration industry, industrial and commercial photography are just some of the career clusters that benefit from good macro photography skills. Real-life projects in this course will include the use of special macro lenses, ring flashes, and special lighting techniques to capture high-uality close-up images. Prerequisites: PHOT 1050 or PHOT 1100 .
Learning Outcomes
develop an understanding of close-up ratios and ratings
use a variety of metering aids
use focusing rails
use special macro lighting techniques
illustrate methods of modifying depth-of-field
use extension tubes
use the lens reversal technique for macro photography
explore macro photography as used in the field of medicine
develop skills beyond the 1:1 photo ratio
create photographic depth of field examples
research photo careers that use macro skills
describe different macro lens features
develop an understanding of focal length issues in macro photography
compare and evaluate the quality of different macro photography methods
explore macro photography as used in nature photography
test lens depth-of-field
describe macro photography
analyze macro images
use close-up filters
use natural and artificial light sources
use coupling rings
develop an understanding of unique photographic techniques for macro photography
determine the most effective “f-stop” setting for each lens
explore macro photography as used in forensic photography
use light meters for close-up photography
use different metering modes
discuss macro photography requirements
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