Creating Macro Art with a single light
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- Creating Macro Art doesn't need expensive gear like flashes, ring flashes or soft boxes. Watch me creating abstract macro fine art images, using only one single and inexpensive flashlight. You also don't need advances Photoshop knowledge - it's made of single images, without focus stacking! Plus improvising creative backdrops with items found in your kitchen.
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Macro Helpers:
Shintop 20 Pack Syringes with Blunt Tip: geni.us/RL54pwL
Dproptel 10pcs Memo Clip Holder Stand with Alligator Clasp: geni.us/BzRnYNh
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Photo:
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Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 IS USM: geni.us/Rwv7a
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Canon EF 100mm 1:2.8 USM Macro: geni.us/0Nrl
Tamron SP 70-200 mm G2 VC USD: geni.us/JhO54n
Tamron 24-70 mm G2 VC USD: geni.us/5Nme
Video:
Canon EOS 70D: geni.us/xTgmw
Rode VideoMicro Compact: geni.us/2w1NeJE
Tripod and Head:
Gitzo 4 Series carbon fibre tripod: geni.us/kJ6oC
Novoflex CB5-II Ball Head: geni.us/dG8hVpl
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Manfrotto 055 Xpro3: geni.us/yMZAboa
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Lighting:
Neewer NL660, 2-Pack Kit (Red): geni.us/s0fu
Neewer NW F-970 Li-ion Batteries (2-pack): geni.us/NWQJ5Z
Head Torch:
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Brilliant video look forward to more
Thank you very much Esther 😊
Love you & your tutorials Oliver. I'm new to macro photography and I have just finished collecting dandelion clocks and bought some extension tubes for my Dslr. I honestly cannot wait to give this a go. You explain everything in such detail, you don't make us amateurs feel like we're stupid. Keep up your good work Oliver, you're a ⭐. Looking forward to more tutorials.
This is such a lovely feedback - thank you very much Elaine. I'm very glad I managed to inspire you and you will experience that macro photography is not only addictive, but the results will roll in very quick. I wish you all the best for your macro-journey!
Yes, it doesn't have to be that expensive to make nice macro photos. Thank you for sharing Oliver.
No Kersten, it doesn't. You show different ideas but the main message stays the same: an image is created 10cm behind the camera 😎
Great, smoothly explained without big words or complicated situations. The used items are also easy to find for everyone. Thank you, you make photographic art works accessible.
Such a wonderful feedback, thank you very much Roy!
The entire idea was to show that macro photography can be done easily and I wanted to inspire people to try it themselfes. I hope that worked on you.
Great Tutorial, To the point nothing over the top ( Technical wise ) and something everyone can afford to do. Thank you.
Thank you very much for this great feedback Steven! It motivates to continue...
This is a great tutorial. Clearly explained, to the point and using equipment we can all access. I can't wait to give it a try. Thank you.
I have to thank you Fiona! Your wonderful feedback is the biggest reward I can get.
Excellent video. So nice to have a simple to follow set of instructions. Thank you for helping me improve.
Nobody is happier than myself when I have managed to assist you. Thank you very much for your lovely feedback Adrian!
Stunning. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks a lot Bruce - I truly hope you got some inspiration out of it!
I like the way you explaining..so nice and not too fast...so easy to understand for me..👍
Thank you very much Lusita, it leaves me super happy when you like the pace of the videos.
Thank you very much for demonstration. Its very helpful for me. 👌👍📸
That leaves me very happy Peter, I'm really glad I was able to help!
This is absolutely brilliant and the pictures are lush. I’ve just got my first macro lens, and had stumbled upon your glowing mushroom video.
I’m really keen to try out some different more creative type things like this.
Really good tutorial video and glad I found your channel.
Big thanks for your kind comment. The macro world is a huge playground for creativity. Enjoy it 😎
Excellent tutorial Oliver, very inspiring. Thank you
I am the one who has to thank you for this lovely feedback Sarah!
Bravissimo!🇮🇹❤️🇮🇹❤️
Mille Grazie Marianna 💕
Super video again Oliver
Cheers Mick, much appreciated!
Absolutely brilliant well put over mate 👌👌👌👌👌
Thank you my friend. This nice comment coming from you means a lot to me!
Mate I truly love your work.
@@LeeHallphotography likewise Lee! I'm really glad I found your channel 👍😎
Amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I have to thank you for your lovely feedback!
Hi Oliver, this is great video. I love your calm approach. I subscribed and look forward to see your other videos.
Hi Les, this is very nice of you and I'm super glad you like it. Thank you very much! 😊
This is inspiring. Thank you Oliver ⚙
Again, I am the one who has to thank you Vidar. I'm glad you took some inspiration from it.
Great information. Enjoyed how you presented it too. Thank you.
Big thanks for the lovely comment Mark. Much appreciated!
Another brilliant video. Thank you for showing us your process and giving so many tips, I’m going to have a go at something similar. You definitely have a new fan and subscriber ☺️
I have to thank you, for the lovely feedback and of course for the subscription. I'm glad to have inspired you and wish you loads of macro fun 😊
Very nice video. Good instruction and practical tips. You provide a great starting place to build upon with my own ideas.
A big thanks for your nice feedback Richard! I'm very glad you got some inspiration out of it. Now get these macros done :)
Another cool video Oliver!! I never would have thought to use crumpled up aluminum foil as a backdrop - and I loved the Boke effect it made in your image!! I have to try that!!!! Thanks so much for the video!!
Thank you Gary! I hope beside some inspiration, some moments made you smile too 😊
Sometimes we just have to try something new.
Like your nice, relaxed, easy way of explaining and doing Oliver, enjoyed watching the video. Oh, BTW, you have a new subscriber.
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback Grant. I will try not to disappoint in the future!
Schitterend! Dank je wel!
Thank you very much for your kind words Lia.
love it
I'm very happy to read that. Thank you Graciela!
Like the comments and advise at the end . Great work
Thank you very much for your lovely words 😊
Good job. Inspiring it gives me ideas.
A big thanks Sam. I'd like to see the outcome of your ideas.
Nice....enjoyed it 👍👍
Thank you very much for your kind words Fran 😊
just come across your channel, happy i did.
Thank you very much for your kind words.
Amazing video! Thank you so much.
Thank you very much for inspiring video!
Thank you very much for this wonderful Feedback!
Awesome thanks for the tutorial
Thank you very much for this great feedback! I appreciated it a lot 😊
Merci beaucoup pour c’est précieux conseils! 👍
This is very nice of you Denis. Thank you for your lovely words :)
Wonderful
Thanks a lot Dario.
Awesome video :)
Thanks a lot for your kind words.
Great
Dankeschön 😎
Such an excellent tutorial. I am so pleased i found your site on UA-cam. May i ask what aperture you are using.
Thank you very much for your nice words Sarah.
The aperture varies in the full range of f/2.8 to f/16. It all depends on the magnification factor of the scene (how close am I getting the lens to my subject) and whether I want as much in focus as possible or if I decide to use out of focus elements in the scene. For example, the Dandelion seeds are mostly shot with f/14 and the spring at the end only with f/4.5. Now that might not be the information you were hoping for but when you play around with different apertures, you will quickly get a feeling for how it affects the image.
@@OliverHerbold That is exactly what i wanted to know Oliver. Thank you. Now i am off to have a play at Macro photography.
@@sarahmitchell7390 have fun - and why ot letting me know what you have achieved... 😉
I'm thinking the spring with flowers in the water drops..... perfect for a "SPRING" theme. (When you sell that print for a calendar or something you can PAYPAL me my cut...)
Thanks a lot for making me smile - we will see about that share 😎
love your videos, why don't you continue your channel?
Great videos, very creative. +++ Which flashlight you use here for illumiation?
Thank you Gerd.
The torch is just a cheap LED light that came as an extra with an Amazon order. It doesn’t have a model number on it. But I'd say anything in the 10 to 15 EUR price range should do the job.
Hello, what are the little stands with the colour sheets on called, cheers Carl
I'm so pleased I found your channel. So many great ideas and information, thank you. I'm curious about the way you have your images on the wall. Are they just in mounts?
Thank you so much for your kind words Jon. It is much appreciated!
The prints in the background are indeed mounted only. Initially it was meant to be a temporary solution - but as we know, nothing lasts as long as the temp ones ;)
I have tried taking water drops on dandelion clocks before, but have never been able to get the reflections as clear as you have shown here.Is the answer the reflective background? I have only used non reflective backgrounds before.
Hi Mark, illumination is key for this type of work. If you want the droplets and a reflection in them crisp and clear, then the backdrop plays a crucial role indeed. Avoid direct light on the droplet and illuminate the backdrop directly. Also make sure you got the focus correct. I often miss it when I'm a bit sloppy and the results are ruined.
Hello Oliver, excellent tutorial! I learned a lot. Thank you. What's the name of those short alligator clips with the block that you submerged in the water?
Thanks a lot for your nice feedback Douglas. The little helpers are memo clip holders, I use these: geni.us/BzRnYNh. You can found more in the description to the video. I hope that helps.
@@OliverHerbold Thank you very much!
@@douglasliu4270 you're most welcome!
Thanks for another great inspiring video. Can I please which torchlight you are using. Thanks.
Thanks a lot Vijay.
Unfortunately I can't name a brand or model number. It is simply an LED light, that was an extra when I bought some batteries on Amazon. I'm really sorry mate.
@@OliverHerbold No problem Oliver, I completely understand. Thank you. 🙂
@@vijaypatel1040 I had a quick search and even though I am not 100% sure, it looks a lot like this one: amzn.to/3lRUAZf
I hope that helps.
@@OliverHerbold Brilliant thanks so much for taking the time to search it. Can’t wait to start doing some fungi lighting!
@@vijaypatel1040 it's my pleasure - and I'd really like to see your results 😊
Danke für die erneute Inspiration. Was ist das zum Fixieren? Kit, Knete, ...?
Freut mich sehr, wenn ich zur inspiration beitragen kann Thomas!
Das "Zeug zum fixieren" heisst Blu Tack und ist eine Klebemasse. Um ehrlich zu sein, ich kannte es auch nicht, bevor ich nach England kam. Es ist in Deutschland nicht weit verbreitet, aber bei Amazon findest Du es. Einfache Knetmasse koennte ebenfalls funktoinieren...
What type of putty are you using to make the submerged anchor for the seed? Thanks.
It's called 'Blu Tack', here is an Amazon link: amzn.to/3lMDKsS.
Modelling clay will do the job too ;)
What is your witbalans. I want to het this with a tiny purple flower. I don't want the flower have another colour
To be honest, I left it in Auto WB and made modifications in Post, when necessary.
In your case you should set it according to the light source you will be using. With such an LED torch, the "Flash" setting might be the closest. Alternatively, when the colour temperature of the torch is known, then dial it in directly to that.
I hope that helps 😉
@@OliverHerbold i try
@@jokeverhulst6774 good luck - and let me know how it worked out.
@@OliverHerbold I will 👍
What is the ratio beter the water and the mill
What kind of milk do use?l
I use low fat, long life milk because I don't want the liquid to be reflective from the fat. There is no fixed ratio and I just add enough milk to the water that I can't see below the surface.
@@OliverHerbold Thank you
@@jokeverhulst6774 I help where I can 😉
Where can I buy the holders for the colours please. Just watch the above video thank you
I'm glad you got inspired Suz! The Memo Clip Holders are these from Amazon (affiliate link): geni.us/BzRnYNh
Hope that helps.
Oliver Herbold thank you Oliver will check them out. I have a few coloured sweet papers will use those for now . The holder will be a good asset for me
@@suz8481 they were meant for a totally different purpose but it turned out they are very versatile and really inexpensive. Coloured sweet papers sounds interesting, please let me know what you have achieved... ;)
What are the stands you clips are on thank's
These are so called memo clips. Here is a direct link to Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XPDKCX8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hope that helps mate.
@@OliverHerbold This link not quite right....it takes you back to you tube
@@fionahaughton4912 my apologies. Here is the correct link: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XPDKCX8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@@OliverHerbold That's great thank's Oliver
@@peacockmick2 you're very welcome mate!