
Ever wonder if it's possible to take more professional photos without breaking the bank? Well, you can and all it requires is a few affordable tools called lens filters. Let's get on track to being better photographers and cinematographers today!
Before we get into the filters themselves, you should understand the difference between the ways these filters mount to the end of a camera lens and also how to determine what size filter you'll require.
First up we have the cheapest lens protection policy you could ever buy, also known as a UV filter.
Here we have a little something to pull out more colors into your content and for the cinematographers out there, this'll help you adjust what reflections your camera sees.
Shoot in daylight? No problem. Shoot long exposure shots during daytime? No problem. Just pick up an ND or three first!
I'm not sure what use these FLD filters serve in digital photography but for anyone shooting on film, take a listen. These might help.
Need to get just a little closer to your subject and take some epic macro shots? Try these out.
Looking to soften up your videos a bit and add a little more glow? These ought to do the trick but for digital camera users I wouldn't buy these first.
Here's a little something to help you save money and if lens flare/glare reduction is something you're looking for, a lens hood is what you need. Just watch this first because not all lens hoods are created equal.
And before you go, here's a few tips to keep your lens, camera screen, and filters clean.
Ever wonder what camera accessories will help you take your photos and videos to the next level? Today, the answer to your question is right in front of you.
In this course we'll be taking a closer look at the various types of attachment filters that you can place over your camera lens to open up a whole new world of photography and videography for you to experience. We'll also be discussing how to determine what size filters you'll need to buy and the different types of filter mounting options that exist.
No matter where you are on your journey through the world of photography or cinematography these tools are something you won't want to miss out on using!
Disclaimer: This course was produced independently of Canon, Altura Photo, and GoPro. As such this course has not been sponsored by, produced in affiliation with, or endorsed by Canon, Altura Photo, or GoPro.