How do I capture an XCU shot for stills?

To capture an XCU (Extreme Close Up) image for stills, follow this process.

1. Attach close-up lens; zoom in fully
   1. Canon 500D “Close up lens” (or equivilent) is recommended
2. Let the model know what’s happening next
3. Identify the desired focal point
4. Position the camera so the front of the lens is about 5cm (2 inches) from the focal point- attempt to focus, unlikely to be able to
5. Repeate this process until focus can be locked on the desired focal point;
   1. Move the camera away from the focal point by one centimetre (half an inch)
   2. Attempt to achieve focus
6. As soon as focus can be locked, stop moving the camera away from the focal point
7. Move closer by 1cm (half inch), to see if focus can be locked closer tot he focal point
8. Back out very slowly, continue checkin for focus – we need the camera to be as close as possible to the focal point
9. Capture the frame!