Macro & Close-up Photography
Overview
- Understand the basic concepts of Macro Photography
- Learn how to magnify for output
- Learn how and when to use various Macro Techniques
- Learn how to choose your gear to suit different subjects
- Understand the controlling of each of the involved elements to get the results
- Learn the basics of Macro Lighting
Course Duration
- 4 Classes
- 4 Hours x 4 (16 hours)
Course Description
- All classes are interactive multimedia experiences
- Hands on training on all the scenarios taught in the class
- Certificate of participation will be awarded to participants with 100% attendance
Intended Audience
- Photographers who wish to understand the basics of science and techniques of macro photography to master it
- Professional Photographers who are into scientific photography
- Scientists, Designers or Craftsmen who want to photograph small objects (NB: Basic knowledge in photography is required to follow this course)
Medium of Instruction
- Sinhala
- English medium course will commence during the second semester - Register your interest here
Course Schedule
- To be announced
Required Equipment
- A DSLR or a Modern Mirrorless Camera
- A laptop with Adobe Lightroom installed
- A macro lens is recommended, or else the participants should at least have a normal lens and extension tubes
- A stable tripod is highly recommended
Basic Macro Concepts
- What is Macro Photography
- Why is Macro important
- How Macro differs from other types of Photography
Macro Techniques
- Unique problems related to Macro and ways to overcome them
- Various shooting techniques
- Understanding and Mastering Macro gear
- Controlling the subjects
- Controlling the shooting environment
Macro Lighting
- Unique lighting problems related to Macro Photography
- Macro lighting strategies
- Macro lighting gear
- How to improvise your own Macro lights
Post-processing and Software
- Special post processing requirements unique to Macro Photography
- Macro post processing techniques
- Capturing the images to suit post processing
- Special Macro Photography Software
Getting the best out of this course
- As in all other courses by IME, we expect students to spend 2 hours on homework for each hour spent in the class
- Participation in all classes is expected to get the best out of the course and 100% attendance is required for the certificate of participation
- We expect participants to have equipment as described in the course overview section
Enrolment Process
- A limited number of students will be enrolled per class
- Positions are given on first come first serve basis
- Students need to choose a payment option and must make the payment to secure a placement
Payments
Course Fee: Rs. 17,500.00 (Rupees Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred )
- Eligible for 5% discount if paid two weeks prior to the course.
- Discounted fee is Rs. 16,625.00
Making Payments
- Payments can be made in person, to our bank account or via credit card (this option is currently being developed)
- A reference number is required to deposit money to our bank account and should be stated on the deposit slip
- Reference numbers can be obtained by contacting our Registrar or filling out the following form
Contact Numbers
- 011 309 4300
- 077 415 1065
- 071 274 5005
- 077 762 5140