// Definition
High-magnification photography of cannabis trichomes used to study gland head development, maturity, and quality. Advanced macro techniques reveal details of capitate-stalked, capitate-sessile, and bulbous trichome types, including amber coloration indicating peak maturity.
// From the Episode
Bubbleman discussed his macro filming work extensively in Episode 011, noting he was doing updated macro photography of resin glands. He described how you can observe gland head growth between LED and HPS lighting, and how heads turn amber when mature. He expressed the desire to create educational videos showing trichome development. Skunkman Sam and Rob Clark were referenced as experts who can identify trichome quality by visual inspection.