HOW TO: Steel Wool Photography

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  • @snarkievlogs
    @snarkievlogs 8 років тому +384

    mine turned out really well but i forgot to detach my dog from it's leash first

  • @Bigearn003
    @Bigearn003 9 років тому +151

    Mine turned out to be a disaster. Maybe next time I'll "take it outside" like the fireman told me. Something like you did.

    • @user-do6gr5ww5e
      @user-do6gr5ww5e 9 років тому +58

      Don't tell me you did this in your living room.

    • @neetha4317
      @neetha4317 4 роки тому

      @@user-do6gr5ww5e I did in kitchen😒

  • @Lance-tq5xp
    @Lance-tq5xp 8 років тому +96

    If you randomly splash gasoline on the ground where you are standing, it adds a nice effect.

    • @steventritton4245
      @steventritton4245 6 років тому +1

      Explosive effect I'd imagine :D

    • @bleaderino
      @bleaderino 6 років тому

      @@steventritton4245 i don't think it will be explosive... just litle bit of lighter LOL

  • @Arruda305
    @Arruda305 11 років тому +7

    thanks for the artists that help others and make great ideas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @itstheBMAC
    @itstheBMAC 9 років тому +9

    So cool! Definitely going to try this! Thanks!

  • @zackblaisdell8647
    @zackblaisdell8647 4 роки тому

    I love that by every picture you put the gear and settings you were using

  • @joerank2833
    @joerank2833 10 років тому +56

    My dad thought I was watching porn when he goes uh uh uh

  • @ben9544
    @ben9544 12 років тому +1

    Literally saw this video monday night, next day got the supplies and uploaded my video :)

  • @steveapplebaugh2200
    @steveapplebaugh2200 11 років тому +20

    sweet! I know my students will want to do it -- I am nervous….. they're 5th graders!

  • @adamdevor3027
    @adamdevor3027 10 років тому +1

    cool video and pics! Did you try standing on a box or ladder for higher elevation so that you get a more uniform shape from the sparks?

  • @miniclip0703
    @miniclip0703 11 років тому +1

    That was a satisfying "Let's go outside!" Haha keep up the good work!

  • @themidiclorian6127
    @themidiclorian6127 Рік тому

    Do you place the steel wool loosely inside the whisk, or do you pack it in there real tight??? I thought about doing this as part of the Independence Day celebration that I have at my house. It seems like it would be the right time for something like this!!!

  • @trimytrim
    @trimytrim 10 років тому +21

    Dude I loved you in "Rush Hour"! What was it like working with Chris Rock?

  • @xAZBAMFx
    @xAZBAMFx 8 років тому +1

    Great video, awesome how-to. Thank you for taking the time to post this.

  • @yangelisha8417
    @yangelisha8417 4 роки тому

    Watched this long time ago, but gonna rewatch it again because it’s on my recommended

  • @motionmatterpictures
    @motionmatterpictures 9 років тому +1

    How bad do the sparks hurt? Also do you suggest any safety material like eyewear or long sleeves and headwear like you wore?

    • @NosirIDontThinkSo
      @NosirIDontThinkSo 9 років тому

      +Motion Matter Pictures The sparks dont really hurt and I didnt have any safety material.. :)

    • @motionmatterpictures
      @motionmatterpictures 9 років тому

      Thanks for letting us know!

  • @VicInvades
    @VicInvades 10 років тому +16

    ISO 200, SHUTTER SPEED 30, F/22 YOU'LL GET THE BEST SHOT THERE.

    • @Aqull
      @Aqull 10 років тому +2

      No! f22 is bad. It distorts the image a lot.

    • @VicInvades
      @VicInvades 10 років тому

      Nah it doesn't at all.

    • @Aqull
      @Aqull 10 років тому

      VICTOR THOMAS Oh it does, maybe diffraction is better word to use though. Here are good articles about it www.kenrockwell.com/tech/diffraction.htm
      www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/diffraction-photography.htm

    • @Catsncorn
      @Catsncorn 7 років тому

      I wouldnct agree with f22 but yeah. And also, change the white balance as well.

  • @shawnhodder4466
    @shawnhodder4466 8 років тому

    Very cool tutorial and demonstration Alex.

  • @emanuel3631
    @emanuel3631 7 років тому

    Hello Alex or someone who can answer me. On 2:01 picture, the vision was so damn awesome. How did you get that brigtness effect even tho theres no light out there? Is that the setting of ur reflex? do most of reflex has a function of that? Need answer.

  • @unknown-gl9lj
    @unknown-gl9lj 2 роки тому

    Did u used any kind of back up light cos usually long exposure shot at night does not appear dat much light the background n person too!

  • @kasperstenbom
    @kasperstenbom 9 років тому

    Wow!! That first one looked amazing! The other's too! But dude, for the first time that looked crazy good!! 😄

  • @willisANDsamz
    @willisANDsamz 11 років тому +1

    This is so awesome, I'll definitely have to give it a go sometime!

  • @TheBruinsboy31
    @TheBruinsboy31 9 років тому

    Once you adjust the shutter speed, does it take alot of individual pictures or does it take one 25 second long picture?

    • @Fhrozn
      @Fhrozn 9 років тому

      Depending on your shutter speed, when you press the shutter is exposes the sensor with the light being captured. It is just one picture

    • @TheBruinsboy31
      @TheBruinsboy31 9 років тому

      Oh. When i did it i adjusted the shutter speed then clicked the botton to take a regular poctures and it took 25 individual pictures

    • @TheBruinsboy31
      @TheBruinsboy31 9 років тому

      Olympus one

  • @ReverseCycoIogy
    @ReverseCycoIogy 9 років тому

    So you will need at least one other person to take the photos or can you set a timer with burst shots or timelapse if you're by yourself?

  • @ManCrafting
    @ManCrafting 6 років тому

    That’s great info. Thanks. We are going to give it a shot.

  • @aidanfahle
    @aidanfahle 10 років тому

    Sweet vid. Did you use one steel wool for each shot?

  • @kajolgolchha1326
    @kajolgolchha1326 4 роки тому

    Beautiful what cloth u used inside that

  • @petenicezz
    @petenicezz 9 років тому

    I love this! i been wanting to do this! I seen some people that do it with a person in front or a model. would you know how they do it wit ha a model in front?

  • @urbexdrw8400
    @urbexdrw8400 9 років тому

    I'm going to try it tomorrow, thank you man, you're awesome.

  • @tinuviel949
    @tinuviel949 9 років тому

    love it-thanks for sharing!!!

  • @omni-high-low
    @omni-high-low 3 роки тому

    Really reeeaaallyyy cool !
    Thanx for have shared the manual infos with your photos
    ( and sorry I don't speak english very weel )
    Did you used lightroom after or filter uv , or are your photos " natural " ?
    Thank you for sharing your cool video and technic 👌

  • @bogdan.dobrowolski
    @bogdan.dobrowolski 2 роки тому

    How far should the camera be placed to catch everything in the frame???

  • @PianoScience
    @PianoScience 12 років тому

    I like the pic specs you guys do. Do you guys photoshop every single one?

  • @thealexlynch
    @thealexlynch  11 років тому

    Lowes. You can find 00 wool though at most hardware stores.

  • @BRENNANSTECHBITE
    @BRENNANSTECHBITE 12 років тому

    Your videos and channel is awesome!

  • @autumnbrown4599
    @autumnbrown4599 8 років тому

    What are you reasons behind using an ISO of 100 compared to a higher ISO? I was researching this and came across a website that was using a higher ISO so I was just curious. I would love to try this and want to make sure I have my camera set up proper.

    • @WorldITCB
      @WorldITCB 8 років тому +1

      The higher ISO would pick up more of everything else as well. The lower ISO is attempting to just have the sparks show.

    • @adithyasrikanth6371
      @adithyasrikanth6371 7 років тому +1

      you get more noise if you use a higher iso

  • @thealexlynch
    @thealexlynch  12 років тому

    We just use Aaron's 60d running magic lantern to record at 2 different levels to we can prevent clipping. And here we just used a Ravelli video tripod, but normall I use a Slik.

  • @JguitarA
    @JguitarA 10 років тому +1

    How come I can't get my steel wool to stay light? It only "goes" if I blow on it but when I stop the fire dies down.

    • @Aqull
      @Aqull 10 років тому

      There must be able in between the steel-wool, just try to pull it apart , stretch it , and than light it.

    • @user-do6gr5ww5e
      @user-do6gr5ww5e 9 років тому

      You have to pull it apart, fire starts when it has fuel (your material) and has its balance (air, too much is bad, too little is not enough.) Pulling it apart keeps oxygen circulating keeping it flaming.

  • @grantyman1
    @grantyman1 12 років тому

    i did this a while ago but these look much better. I have a lot of wool left I think I'm gonna do it again in a better scenario.

  • @Shalerboy101
    @Shalerboy101 9 років тому

    I love my D7000! Bought it new when I was 16. I'm definitely going to try this!

  • @franciscorios57
    @franciscorios57 9 років тому

    does it matter if I have a nikon D3300 or would it look just as good also?

    • @lukemossbarnett3881
      @lukemossbarnett3881 5 років тому

      IT WILL STILL LOOK EPIC, I know you asked this 3 years ago. Better late than never right?

  • @stevensae1470
    @stevensae1470 9 років тому +3

    Will I be able to do this with my sony a6000 ?

    • @maretini1
      @maretini1 9 років тому

      +Steven Sae as long as you can alter your shutter timeyou should be able to do this :)

    • @northlanedarko771
      @northlanedarko771 7 років тому

      dude you can do everything with that camera
      i think if you get the two lenses that are available it does everything a cannon or nikon would minus all the 100ds of equipment

  • @YuhiGateRaho
    @YuhiGateRaho 10 років тому +6

    What was your focus point?

    • @thealexlynch
      @thealexlynch  10 років тому

      Pretty sure one of us just stood out there while the other one focused. -aaron

    • @roxannefrith4043
      @roxannefrith4043 9 років тому

      Ruff Rider Easy enough to measure distance and manual focus to the point, set D/F where you want it. ;-)

    • @alex4922-j5t
      @alex4922-j5t 9 років тому +5

      Ruff Rider Go there with a flashlight/or any kind of light source and someone will focus on the light in live view(i recommand manual focus).Use 5/10 second, you don`t need 25 second long exposure.

    • @matthijs3134
      @matthijs3134 8 років тому +1

      How do you put the steelwool on fire? are you soaking it with a flamable liquid? Or does it burn by itself?

    • @InstinctParkour
      @InstinctParkour 8 років тому +1

      Matthijs Noort obviously not 😂😂😂 never burned steel wool as a kid and threw it at people? 😂

  • @JelleRuben
    @JelleRuben 10 років тому

    Whoo great video.. I love it. Keep going the good work..

  • @JonahPress
    @JonahPress 11 років тому +7

    how do you light the steel wool?

  • @2970simba
    @2970simba 6 років тому +1

    How did you turn Fire on the steel wool??

  • @sidraiz22
    @sidraiz22 10 місяців тому

    Can you please re-upload your water droplet photography video! Thanks!

  • @thomasssss.1798
    @thomasssss.1798 6 років тому

    Hiii
    Can you shoot this using a canon 18-55 mm or a 55-250mm lens?

  • @acroyogawithdao7416
    @acroyogawithdao7416 8 років тому

    thank you, Alex! great video. you look like you really enjoy photography. k eep it up

  • @randompeople567
    @randompeople567 8 років тому

    May i ask something ? if i use different type of steel wool affected ?

  • @stewarddesse
    @stewarddesse 4 роки тому

    And thank you for camera settings. So many posts nice pics but no info. :)

  • @lalkhan3570
    @lalkhan3570 3 роки тому

    Hello sir... I have the steel wool. But when i tried to take a picture like this. My steel wool wouldn't light up.

  • @abdallahmilad6208
    @abdallahmilad6208 10 років тому +2

    how do you get the white color for the sparkles?

    • @thealexlynch
      @thealexlynch  10 років тому

      White balance adjustment in Lightroom. -aaron

    • @abdallahmilad6208
      @abdallahmilad6208 10 років тому

      thanks Alex's Photo and Video

    • @forbesy10utd
      @forbesy10utd 10 років тому

      Alex's Photo and Video Did you shoot using RAW images?

    • @RooralAUS
      @RooralAUS 9 років тому

      Dan Forbes of course

  • @stxteksolutions
    @stxteksolutions 9 років тому

    i really enjoyed this video, thank you, Alex

  • @vincianothenighater
    @vincianothenighater 6 років тому

    How do you set focus on that 18-55 lens? Do I need to focus to infinity?
    Thanks.

  • @Birtyfurry
    @Birtyfurry 8 років тому

    im new around dslr pics and get noticed you used the same camera i got , never expected should get too awesme stuff XD

  • @InstinctParkour
    @InstinctParkour 8 років тому

    We put magnesium in the middle of the wool a couple years back stood on a bridge an used a 8ft rope looked amazing for 3 seconds then the magnesium melted through the wisque

  • @schumache101
    @schumache101 6 років тому

    Do you need to use that specific type of steel wool?

    • @ashtherion
      @ashtherion 6 років тому

      00 grade or finer is needed, otherwise it won't ignite. The finer it is, the easier it will light/stay lit.

    • @schumache101
      @schumache101 6 років тому

      @@ashtherion ok thank you

  • @Molly_inthemountains
    @Molly_inthemountains 10 років тому

    Wow really cool, thanks for sharing!

  • @TheBruinsboy31
    @TheBruinsboy31 9 років тому

    Do you light the end of the wool on fire?

    • @user-do6gr5ww5e
      @user-do6gr5ww5e 9 років тому

      You can light any part at least I believe, but once lit you have to act fast to emit the Sparks.

  • @chicuongnguyen7596
    @chicuongnguyen7596 9 років тому

    could u tell me the purpose of setting mall aperture? i prefer big aperture to get brighter photo

    • @user-do6gr5ww5e
      @user-do6gr5ww5e 9 років тому

      Small Aperture has a stronger "Focal Length'" or depth of field. It keeps more of the photo in focus.

    • @NosirIDontThinkSo
      @NosirIDontThinkSo 9 років тому

      +Sehq Plays Focal length has nothing to do with DOF or apertures... Focal length is basically how 'zoomed in' a lens is. Depth of field refers to the amount of the image in focus...

    • @NosirIDontThinkSo
      @NosirIDontThinkSo 9 років тому

      +Nick Gourlie I know. I've been a photographer for 3 years. FOCAL LENGTH has nothing to do with DOF. APERTURE does.

    • @VinCentiments
      @VinCentiments 9 років тому

      A smaller aperture is used to compensate the brightness that will be caused by the long shutter speed. It would also help in getting a lot more things in focus.

    • @VinCentiments
      @VinCentiments 9 років тому

      A smaller aperture is used to compensate the brightness that will be caused by the long shutter speed. It would also help in getting a lot more things in focus.

  • @chairaj
    @chairaj 10 років тому +2

    Very nice.. Thanks for uploading..

  • @nishishabima
    @nishishabima 6 років тому

    Does anyone know what other things( more unique) I could do with wire wool, because I'm taking these pictures for a photography exam. Thanks :)

  • @koolkutz7
    @koolkutz7 9 років тому

    Looks freakin' awesome-gotta try it.

  • @ThisOneComment
    @ThisOneComment 11 років тому

    How do you move in a circle while spinning the wool? When I do light photography I always end up hitting myself with light.

  • @MARCANTY1
    @MARCANTY1 11 років тому

    Awesome pics.

  • @TheAxelvlogz
    @TheAxelvlogz 12 років тому

    Awesome vid guys

  • @MrYou76tube
    @MrYou76tube 11 років тому +2

    Great Vid! What white balance did you use? Make much difference?

    • @thealexlynch
      @thealexlynch  10 років тому

      We shot it in RAW then just modified the balance to look cool. So not really.

  • @BitGridTV
    @BitGridTV 10 років тому

    is there any video-cam that remains its focus when set up once?

    • @Aneal4988470
      @Aneal4988470 10 років тому

      in your dslr set the focus to manual and focus on the point you will stand.

  • @jrajsolanki0576
    @jrajsolanki0576 7 років тому +1

    My steel wool doesn't fire up please tell me a trick ..... I only tried with a matchstick

  • @Bill-NM
    @Bill-NM 5 років тому

    Thanks for the video but you left out a critical step...how you LIT the steel wool...esp via the 9V battery.

  • @PatrickGuerrisi
    @PatrickGuerrisi 4 роки тому

    Not sure why mine wont catch fire it just kinda of burns but doesnt self sustain. Tried fluffing as much as I could

  • @tonynikon
    @tonynikon 9 років тому

    That was cool man. I like your suggestion on the egg whiskers and different camera settings for different results.

  • @AZTEC_ARTS2023
    @AZTEC_ARTS2023 4 роки тому

    What do you light it up with ?

  • @raggedyexynos6826
    @raggedyexynos6826 6 років тому

    Is this dangerous? Will this cause fire if not careful??

  • @sreejinair
    @sreejinair 11 років тому +1

    My steel wool just doesnt burn more than 1 or 2 seconds... tried spreading it too..

  • @Abdullah_Al_Saud
    @Abdullah_Al_Saud 9 років тому

    Can Canon Sx60 HS able to capture this photo ??

    • @maretini1
      @maretini1 9 років тому +1

      +Abdullah AL Saud if you can alter your shutter time on it, and choose the focus point yourseld I see no reason why it wouldn't be able to do it :)

    • @maretini1
      @maretini1 9 років тому +1

      yeah with 15 seconds you should be able to get a good steelwool shot, if you arent sure about manual focussing I would suggest lowering your aperture however :)

  • @gejjones1340
    @gejjones1340 8 років тому

    Thanks! Terrific video and easy to follow, from an old teacher to a young teacher!

  • @hometech3838
    @hometech3838 8 років тому

    don't we need to use white balance to central?

  • @TheFistRZ
    @TheFistRZ 10 років тому

    How did you make the screen lighter?

  • @celsodias1407
    @celsodias1407 10 років тому

    PARABENS ALEX PELO TRABALHO, SHOW DE BOLA...

  • @samurai1833
    @samurai1833 10 років тому

    Pretty cool stuff!

  • @SunnySingh-mg9sk
    @SunnySingh-mg9sk 6 років тому

    That was awesome!

  • @fachrulrijal
    @fachrulrijal 9 років тому

    Can i do it with GoPro? and how to sett? :D

  • @Nightwing416
    @Nightwing416 10 років тому

    have you had a look at a glidecam yet?

  • @almfoto
    @almfoto 8 років тому

    Dig it brother, good stuff!!!!!

  • @JohnSmith-zv8km
    @JohnSmith-zv8km 8 років тому

    nice example will give this a go = thanks for posting

  • @thealexlynch
    @thealexlynch  12 років тому

    It's not really a program. It's a series of scripts I put together. If you want some more information about it, send us a message here or on our Facebook page. -Aaron

  • @calebhoward9541
    @calebhoward9541 10 років тому

    Do you use the flash

  • @robertwray7689
    @robertwray7689 8 років тому

    That is unreal I love it
    Thanks

  • @mauroangst
    @mauroangst 9 років тому

    What camera did you use? d7100?

  • @joshmeiri8827
    @joshmeiri8827 8 років тому

    this video helped me so much!

  • @PianoScience
    @PianoScience 12 років тому

    Do you happen to know which one it is?

  • @TheSerkaaHD
    @TheSerkaaHD 9 років тому

    So At What Point Do You Take The Flick??

  • @stevenolsen9683
    @stevenolsen9683 6 років тому

    When I started this video I had to double check to make sure I wasn't watching Fail Army 😂😂

  • @ChongMingJie
    @ChongMingJie 8 років тому

    which the grade of steelwool for spinning?

  • @anitawhite4356
    @anitawhite4356 8 років тому

    Excellent!

  • @joshey1120
    @joshey1120 11 років тому

    What computer monitor do you use?

  • @ROLI_PRO
    @ROLI_PRO 10 років тому +1

    what music u used in ur video??

  • @ThisOneComment
    @ThisOneComment 11 років тому

    It's never too late! Thank you for actually helping me unlike these people! :)