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Nic van Oudtshoorn is a macro specialist with more than 50 years experience as a photographer. He is an accredited trainer with a masters degree. His photos have appreared in books, magazines, newspapers and calendars around the world and his video footage has been widely shown on TV, including National Geographic and Discovery channels. His skills have earned him the distinction of Associate of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain..
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Who this course is for:
- Beginners to advanced photographers interested in close-up and macro with a DSLR or Mirrorless camera
What you’ll learn:Â
- Select the right camera, lenses, attachments, and light sources.
- Use focus stacking and process stacked images in Photoshop and Helicon Focus.
- Take close-up and macro photos using a range of lenses, attachments, and light sources.
- Use your computer to capture stacked images.
Requirements:Â
- A DSLR or mirrorless camera.
- A Windows or Mac computer with Adobe Photoshop loaded (a free trial version is available)
Unlock the wonders of Close-up and Macro Photography and Focus Stacking with an internationally published photographer. Learn how to capture clear and well-exposed images of flowers, insects, and more. Acquire the skills and essential equipment, including optical, lighting, and support gear.
This intensive course will guide you in maximizing the potential of your DSLR and mirrorless camera. It will also teach you how to enhance its macro capabilities through cost-effective methods. Find out, for instance, how to turn your ordinary lens into a superb macro lens for only a few dollars. Or how to turn your on-board flash into a macro flash for small changes.Â
The course covers a variety of close-up shots, from basic to extreme macro. It also explores equipment such as macro and reversed lenses, close-up attachments, and bellows. It also delves into focus stacking techniques, which involve processing through Photoshop and Helicon Focus. The course covers software and equipment specifically designed for extreme macro photography.
What are saying about this course:
This course had a lot of great tips and instruction on macro photography for a beginner like me. I’ve learned about cameras and other equipment used in macro photography. The instructor has a vast range of knowledge that he presents in an easy to digest manner. I like how the instructor uses DIY equipment as well as equipment that can be purchased. It gives the student options when first starting out with macro photography. This course is a great reference guide as well. I know I’ll be referring back to it as I practice. If you’re a beginner like me, I highly recommend this course! — Jamie Santellano
Great work; good quality videos; precise, clear commentary_ instructions and product recommendations. Great Teacher! Worth watching if you are interested in macro photography, as I am. Now to get my camera and already purchased gear and go out to find shots and to shop for some new gear that was suggested. Look out world, here I come! — Rudra Tyson
Just a great discussion. I really enjoyed the “out of the box” ideas to make macro photography cheaper. Really good detailed explanation . . . — Ross Brewer
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned macro photography and focus stacking.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today!
Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Introduction | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Is Close-up And Macro Photography? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Your Camera | |||
| Sensor Size And Magnification | 00:00:00 | ||
| Useful Camera Functions | 00:00:00 | ||
| Best Camera Settings For Close-up And Macro | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 - Shooting Close-up And Macro | |||
| Exposure, White Balance And Depth Of Field | 00:00:00 | ||
| Focus And Depth Of Field – Part 1 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Focus And Depth Of Field – Part 2 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Lenses And Attachments | |||
| Reversing Your Lens | 00:00:00 | ||
| Extension Tubes | 00:00:00 | ||
| Bellows | 00:00:00 | ||
| Close-focus Lenses | 00:00:00 | ||
| Lens Stacking | 00:00:00 | ||
| Macro Lenses | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - Supports, Sliders And Accessories | |||
| Camera Supports | 00:00:00 | ||
| Focus Sliders And Other Accessories | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 - Lighting | |||
| Electronic Flash – Part 1 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Electronic Flash – Part 2 | 00:00:00 | ||
| LED, Fiber-optic And Other Light Sources | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Focus Stacking | |||
| What Is Focus Stacking? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Manual Capture | 00:00:00 | ||
| Setting Up Helicon Remote | 00:00:00 | ||
| Shooting With Helicon Remote | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 - Processing Focus Stacks | |||
| Stacking With Photoshop | 00:00:00 | ||
| Setting Up Helicon Focus | 00:00:00 | ||
| Stacking With Helicon Focus | 00:00:00 | ||
| Retouching With Helicon Focus | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 9 - Shooting Tips, Techniques, Inspiration And Conclusion | |||
| Shooting Ideas, Tips And Techniques | 00:00:00 | ||
| Magical Water Drops | 00:00:00 | ||
| Jewellery, Coins, Ornaments, Photos, Banknotes And More | 00:00:00 | ||
| Tasty Targets | 00:00:00 | ||
| Photographing Insects | 00:00:00 | ||
| Eye-catching Images Made Easy | 00:00:00 | ||
About This Course
Who this course is for:
- Beginners to advanced photographers interested in close-up and macro with a DSLR or Mirrorless camera
What you’ll learn:Â
- Select the right camera, lenses, attachments, and light sources.
- Use focus stacking and process stacked images in Photoshop and Helicon Focus.
- Take close-up and macro photos using a range of lenses, attachments, and light sources.
- Use your computer to capture stacked images.
Requirements:Â
- A DSLR or mirrorless camera.
- A Windows or Mac computer with Adobe Photoshop loaded (a free trial version is available)
Unlock the wonders of Close-up and Macro Photography and Focus Stacking with an internationally published photographer. Learn how to capture clear and well-exposed images of flowers, insects, and more. Acquire the skills and essential equipment, including optical, lighting, and support gear.
This intensive course will guide you in maximizing the potential of your DSLR and mirrorless camera. It will also teach you how to enhance its macro capabilities through cost-effective methods. Find out, for instance, how to turn your ordinary lens into a superb macro lens for only a few dollars. Or how to turn your on-board flash into a macro flash for small changes.Â
The course covers a variety of close-up shots, from basic to extreme macro. It also explores equipment such as macro and reversed lenses, close-up attachments, and bellows. It also delves into focus stacking techniques, which involve processing through Photoshop and Helicon Focus. The course covers software and equipment specifically designed for extreme macro photography.
What are saying about this course:
This course had a lot of great tips and instruction on macro photography for a beginner like me. I’ve learned about cameras and other equipment used in macro photography. The instructor has a vast range of knowledge that he presents in an easy to digest manner. I like how the instructor uses DIY equipment as well as equipment that can be purchased. It gives the student options when first starting out with macro photography. This course is a great reference guide as well. I know I’ll be referring back to it as I practice. If you’re a beginner like me, I highly recommend this course! — Jamie Santellano
Great work; good quality videos; precise, clear commentary_ instructions and product recommendations. Great Teacher! Worth watching if you are interested in macro photography, as I am. Now to get my camera and already purchased gear and go out to find shots and to shop for some new gear that was suggested. Look out world, here I come! — Rudra Tyson
Just a great discussion. I really enjoyed the “out of the box” ideas to make macro photography cheaper. Really good detailed explanation . . . — Ross Brewer
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned macro photography and focus stacking.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today!
Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Introduction | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Is Close-up And Macro Photography? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Your Camera | |||
| Sensor Size And Magnification | 00:00:00 | ||
| Useful Camera Functions | 00:00:00 | ||
| Best Camera Settings For Close-up And Macro | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 - Shooting Close-up And Macro | |||
| Exposure, White Balance And Depth Of Field | 00:00:00 | ||
| Focus And Depth Of Field – Part 1 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Focus And Depth Of Field – Part 2 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Lenses And Attachments | |||
| Reversing Your Lens | 00:00:00 | ||
| Extension Tubes | 00:00:00 | ||
| Bellows | 00:00:00 | ||
| Close-focus Lenses | 00:00:00 | ||
| Lens Stacking | 00:00:00 | ||
| Macro Lenses | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - Supports, Sliders And Accessories | |||
| Camera Supports | 00:00:00 | ||
| Focus Sliders And Other Accessories | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 - Lighting | |||
| Electronic Flash – Part 1 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Electronic Flash – Part 2 | 00:00:00 | ||
| LED, Fiber-optic And Other Light Sources | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Focus Stacking | |||
| What Is Focus Stacking? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Manual Capture | 00:00:00 | ||
| Setting Up Helicon Remote | 00:00:00 | ||
| Shooting With Helicon Remote | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 - Processing Focus Stacks | |||
| Stacking With Photoshop | 00:00:00 | ||
| Setting Up Helicon Focus | 00:00:00 | ||
| Stacking With Helicon Focus | 00:00:00 | ||
| Retouching With Helicon Focus | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 9 - Shooting Tips, Techniques, Inspiration And Conclusion | |||
| Shooting Ideas, Tips And Techniques | 00:00:00 | ||
| Magical Water Drops | 00:00:00 | ||
| Jewellery, Coins, Ornaments, Photos, Banknotes And More | 00:00:00 | ||
| Tasty Targets | 00:00:00 | ||
| Photographing Insects | 00:00:00 | ||
| Eye-catching Images Made Easy | 00:00:00 | ||
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Good course for the subject!
Verry informative for the beginners.