The keys to fireworks photographs, and a trick or two

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  • Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
  • I show how I take fireworks photos, including equipment, exposure, and technique, and I show a couple of tricks you can add to your fireworks photos.
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  • @joseojeda1545
    @joseojeda1545 Рік тому

    I love the way you teach, the best I have seen, now I understand how to do it, thank you for sharing.

  • @TheUltimateBlooper
    @TheUltimateBlooper 11 років тому +1

    I love it that you actually took the effort to find a way to show the viewers how to do it with a firework app - really creative!
    THANKS!

  • @chadmason5956
    @chadmason5956 5 років тому

    I absolutely love fireworks photography. I've never tried the focus blur method, but your results have compelled me to experiment a little this year. I have several fireworks events to try this in our local area. Thanks for the tip!

  • @lakshmiramakrishna9255
    @lakshmiramakrishna9255 7 років тому +1

    The best one on this topic I found so far. Thank you!!

  • @Hz-er2ow
    @Hz-er2ow Місяць тому

    Thank you sir, I’ve learned alot from this video

  • @zediogoamareleja
    @zediogoamareleja 6 років тому

    No doubt..the best ever tutorial about fireworks specially the in-house training using the youtube fireworks to get a grip on the shutter..Highly apreciated Sir..
    Thanks for sharing your knowledge

  • @kiremix4
    @kiremix4 8 років тому

    This video is great, will use it for new years. Thank you.

  • @NileshGavali07
    @NileshGavali07 8 років тому +1

    Hello Forrest, You are amazing, your tips are so easy to understand. I hope to get good pictures with this tips in coming new year 2015 at London.
    cheers.

  • @saskLS1
    @saskLS1 12 років тому

    You have a happy 4th of July, and the timing of the video was perfect for us Canadians as well (July 1st). Thanks for a very helpful and easy to understand video.

  • @moonbee03
    @moonbee03 10 років тому

    Yes, I agree!!! Thank you again Mr. Tanaka!!!

  • @Lady_in_Waiting
    @Lady_in_Waiting 6 років тому

    Great tips! Will be going out tomorrow night to give it a try!

  • @luckyblueduck
    @luckyblueduck 9 років тому

    Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

  • @oneilphotostudios
    @oneilphotostudios 12 років тому

    great video Forrest Tanaka. Very easy to follow.

  • @BombSiteB
    @BombSiteB 12 років тому

    Fantastic demo and tutorial, thanks!

  • @lensonwheels3699
    @lensonwheels3699 4 роки тому

    Loved the video. An extremely effective and simple technique to practice and follow. Best bit - you can do this at home using a simulator. Thanks a lot.

  • @deepaksankat
    @deepaksankat 7 років тому

    Very good tips specially the focus changing one.

  • @MoustafaSohdy
    @MoustafaSohdy 10 років тому

    Very well explained Sir, Thank you!

  • @Uncle.donalds
    @Uncle.donalds 8 років тому

    amazing tips love your channel

  • @moonbee03
    @moonbee03 10 років тому

    Thank you!!! Your explanation is very clear!

  • @ForrestTanaka
    @ForrestTanaka  12 років тому +1

    Before the show, I focus at infinity, or use AF on an object near to where I think the fireworks are going to be. Then at the beginning of the show I fine-tune with Live View. I use back-button focusing, so essentially that’s like being in manual focus. Since I don’t have focus-on-shutter-press turned on, I’d forgotten people could run into AF problems. I’ll add a note to the video. Thank you!

  • @Ishijah1
    @Ishijah1 4 роки тому

    Really nice demo

  • @chriskay3058
    @chriskay3058 8 років тому +5

    What a clever way to simulate an actual shooting condition. Thanks for thinking outside of the box on this one.
    I will be shooting this year from a lit parking lot, instead of a pitch black location. Will that have much bearing on my results?

  • @jamesgriffin1662
    @jamesgriffin1662 12 років тому

    Got some great shots with the tips that you had in this video. Posting a video montage, set to music, of them to my channel right now, should be done uploading soon. Thanks for the tips and settings to try.

  • @CoryLievers
    @CoryLievers 12 років тому

    Thanks for this video, appreciate it. In Calgary we have our Stampede every year and this year is # 100 and on the first weekend and second weekend, there are 3 days each (so 6 total) of fireworks in the evening. Going to have some opportunity to try out pics. And that 'focus' tip is really neat.

  • @zrsgamboa
    @zrsgamboa 12 років тому

    Really great tip! Thank you.

  • @southelgindad
    @southelgindad 12 років тому

    Another great video. Thanks!

  • @andreapacko6764
    @andreapacko6764 8 років тому

    Looks terrific - exactly what I need to be prepared. Nikon d7100 failed last year (operator error)... so now that I understand why, the shots should be much better this year.

  • @radioactivecat
    @radioactivecat 11 років тому

    Good video...I wish I saw this a week ago!

  • @fareedhinai8454
    @fareedhinai8454 10 років тому

    thanks for the tips in 3 days i ill try them and share it wit you

  • @lauwelaukoen
    @lauwelaukoen 9 років тому

    Very cool!

  • @c0pyimitati0n
    @c0pyimitati0n 11 років тому

    great video thanks for the ideas

  • @franzst.664
    @franzst.664 12 років тому +3

    Just one question (perhaps I missed out on it): How do you focus in general? Using AF once and then switch it off? Thanks!

  • @ThisisEkkalak
    @ThisisEkkalak 10 років тому

    thank you so much

  • @kennynvake4hve584
    @kennynvake4hve584 5 років тому

    You can use your hat..or the lens cover..to cover the lens right? Some of the Olympus OM's have a way to see the live view while you are leaving the shutter open in bulb mode...so you can see the exposure while it is happening, that way you can focus as your taking the shot.

  • @talshay12
    @talshay12 6 років тому

    Hello, Will you please I have a question How can I take pictures when my shutter stands on 20 pictures a second? Is it with the remote controller? I don’t know how it works. Thanks so much.

  • @phuocminhbui
    @phuocminhbui 5 років тому

    Very good I like it. I

  • @rovipq
    @rovipq 10 років тому

    hi, can i have the fireworks hd file please

  • @Theking196
    @Theking196 11 років тому

    is it possible to take HDR shots? , for instance if you take a RAW image, you can split that up into 3 different photos set to different exposures, than make a HDR from those composites on photomatix or some other program. Would make the colors pop a lot more and creates a nice colorful glow to the surrounding surfaces. But i guess it might depend on how much light is available

  • @MrHazzerm8
    @MrHazzerm8 10 років тому

    What Tripod do you use?

  • @alphascorpii4076
    @alphascorpii4076 11 років тому

    some people also change the zoom during the exposure ~ this could also create some interesting effect

  • @Mr.Mahalo_808
    @Mr.Mahalo_808 8 років тому

    Is it possible to shoot fireworks with a Canon T6 w/ out the bulb mode? If it is possible what shutter speed, ISO, Apeture, and Exposure would you suggest

    • @HarryBalsak
      @HarryBalsak 7 років тому

      You can go into aperture priority and set the ISO and aperture so that the shutter speed is at least 10-15 seconds long, then use the black glove\card idea he showed. But the T6 has a bulb mode. Why wouldn't you use it? Just get the wired remote shutter release and you can lock the shutter open for as long as you want.

  • @themikeymikechannel2947
    @themikeymikechannel2947 5 років тому +1

    30'00"m shutter time and that's it.
    Turn it at other fireworks at 15'00" and make them blend into 1 photo.
    😀😀😀😀😀😀😀✌🎆🎇✨
    Enjoy my idea with your p900
    and or p1000 NIKON!!

  • @franzst.664
    @franzst.664 12 років тому

    Thanks a lot - this is so helpful! Keep up the good work!

  • @HarryBalsak
    @HarryBalsak 7 років тому

    One of my best focus blur shots - flic.kr/p/nV51ge and how about this for another way to shoot fireworks - flic.kr/p/Hmn2ps

  • @ernestoherrera6705
    @ernestoherrera6705 9 років тому

    ok now i know that thanks

  • @SiegeX1
    @SiegeX1 10 років тому

    Are you in Manual mode this whole time or some priority mode?

    • @znbh
      @znbh 8 років тому

      Always in manual mode. Never any priority mode. The camera will have too much trouble judging how to meter when the sky is pitch black and then all of a sudden very bright. The meter will be completely thrown off and you'll miss the shot

  • @2parkway
    @2parkway 10 років тому

    Excellent tutorial on photographing fireworks.

  • @DentonThaves
    @DentonThaves 18 днів тому

    The hardest part is trying to focus on fireworks.

  • @MandurahConsumer
    @MandurahConsumer 10 років тому

    At F11 or so, focus isn't really very important. F11, 200MM APS-C sensor hyperfocal distance is 176 metres. Focus at 180 metres, everything from 90 metres to the milky way is good.

  • @cskid61
    @cskid61 8 років тому +1

    Kitty photo bomb lol

  • @Dexter101x
    @Dexter101x 8 років тому

    Bulb mode is too hit and miss