Steel Wool Photography with an Entry Level DSLR (i.e. Nikon D3400, Canon T6i, Sony a6000, etc.)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 เม.ย. 2018
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Using steel wool to capture creative photos can lots of fun! After receiving a handful of questions on steel wool, I decided it was time to grab my gear and hit the road. Although I demo with the Nikon D3400, the techniques mentioned in this video apply to any camera regardless of size/model/manufacture (Canon, Sony, Panasonic, etc.).
Why use an entry level DSLR when I have access to a full frame camera? 1) entry level cameras are VERY capable in my opinion 2) encourage people interested in photography 3) demonstrate interesting photos are not necessarily about expensive gear
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Music by: J Hacha de Zola (song is League Boots) - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
I just can't stop watching your videos. I think you have something in the moment of 'teaching'.
Really hope you keep doing this, cheers!
LOL - glad to be of help!:) I sincerely enjoy helping/share with others - thanks for the feedback!:)
Sir, you really have no idea how important your channel and videos are for a guy with a D3400 living in India. Keep doing the good job sir. Much love from your student in India!
Thanks for the post/feedback Harshit and glad to be of help!:) Welcome to the channel and welcome from the United States:).
Your shot at the 15 min mark is truly amazing. I have a d3400 and I use it in auto focus 🤦♂️ after seeing your videos and switching to manual. You truly are amazing with the d3400. Please teach us more!! Much respect
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) The D3400 is a capable camera ... a bit of knowledge and experience goes a long way:).
I got my camera d3400 month ago and have not stopped eating your videos....yes I’m eating them up I love every second of them please don’t stop!
Thanks for the post/feedback Christopher and glad to be of help!:)
Wow. Thank you so much for your words. I was literally a hair away from giving up in following my passion of photography as I am only just beginning and don't know where to start. I'd watched so many videos prior to this one that made me completely confused and unmotivated to follow through with photography. Thank you for reassuring me that photography isn't intimidating after all. and you don't need the most expensive camera to take a good shot ! Thank u so much, new subbie:)!
Thanks for the post and welcome to the channel!:) Yes, hang in there and let your creativity soar!:) The D3400 is fully capable in the right hands ... with a bit of knowledge, technique, and practice, you will have the right hands:).
I love the fact that you’re still using the camera I have !! One of the reasons I follow you!! Thanks for making videos for those of us who can’t afford expensive gear !
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Welcome to the channel and glad to be of help!:) With some knowledge and technique, the D3400 is a great/capable camera in my opinion. Stay with it and have some fun!:)
you never let us down with all of your video tutorials. keep it up.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
You make the most encouraging and informative photography videos. So thankful to be able to have entry level tutorials. Amazing channel. Love it!
Thanks for the post/feedback Sarah and glad to be of help!:) Welcome to the channel and stay tuned as I will have more videos on the way:).
the pics taken at the dock were special! Awesome composition.. thank you Real world
thanks for the feedback - the dock was fun to shoot!:)
Awesome effect. Love the look with the reflection
Thanks for the post/feedback Mark - lot so fun and the water makes for a great reflection. If you watch some of the images closely, you will see faces/insects/etc.:)
I wanted to praise your videos, but whatever I write, I fall short of words to describe how beautiful & wonderful your videos are, even just to view and of course to go out & try with my camera.
Such simplicity & elegance.
As far as I’m concerned, you are the great mentor one could ever hope to have. 🙌👏🙏
Thanks for the post/feedback, kind words Narender!:) Glad to be of help and welcome to the channel!:)
Love your videos! They're super easy to follow and you have a great attitude. Thanks for the upload!
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help/inspiration!:)
please dont ever go anywhere. your tutoriala and reviews are my life 😊
love from Malaysia
Thanks for the post/feedback Pedro and welcome from the United States!:)
Going to try this my self , thanks for taking the time to post videos !
Have fun and stay safe!:)
This video has arrived just at the right time. I was happier and more convenient having seen this video that i can now do this. Thank you
Glad to be of help!:) Have fun and be safe!:)
absolutely wonderful. with every video you are adding to my learning process of photography.
Glad to be of help!:)
perfect. thank you for posting such tutorials
Awesome photos....I LIKE!!!
Awesome, keep up the great videos!
I found this channel by accident. I have a Nikon D3400 and my photos have improved exponentially thanks to your videos!
Thanks for the post/feedback James and glad to be of help!:) Welcome to the channel and enjoy the ride!:)
Man. Your awesome. Definately make it to where I can understabd and even remember. Thanks for all your hard work.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
That was fun to watch, and the images are gorgeous. You thoroughly explained the process with clear details. I liked your add about bringing a friend for safety.... thank you.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Hi,
I'm Vikram from Jammu (India). I have been watching your videos for sometime now and would really like to thank you for the useful stuff I learnt from you. I own a D3400 with 18-55 & 70-300 lenses and recently got the 50mm 1.8f.
Your work with the D3400 is truly inspirational to me, thanks a lot Sir, looking forward to seeing more videos (and learning even more).
Thanks again!!
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) The fixed 50 is a great lens - really like it!:)
This channel is brilliant, thanks for another great vid.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:)
As always awesome
Thanks for the feedback Barkat!:)
Dude, you are hit! Thanks for this awesome video
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Great video , extremely helpful . Thank you 🙏
I always like your tricks with d3400. Thank you for giving such help for beginners like me.
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Wow, that was something very beautiful. And you sir are a very good teacher. I enjoy watching your videos. Thanks alot
Thanks for the post/feedback!:)
AWESOME PHOTO,S AND REALLY A PLESURE TO WATCH....LOOKING FORWARD TO WATHCING ALL YOUR VIDS
Thanks for the post/feedback Keith!:)
Gorgeous photos I’ve learned a lot from you and your videos and I want you to know I greatly appreciate everything you do ✌🏼
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Some videos are easier to create/assemble than others - this was a bit more challenging:). I desire to inspire!:)
It was awesome!! Great work!!
Thanks for the feedback Randy!:)
Thank you for your job!! Congratulations
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
So meticulously done, brilliant job, hats off, take a bow
Thanks for the feedback!:)
RealWorld anytime!!
You are a magician....love your videos...keep it up
Thanks for the post/feedback Soumen!:) Lots of fun to make/capture:).
Keep it up, your videos are really inspirational
Thanks for the feedback John!:)
Great shots - have done this before with a group and the best shots need an interesting background.
Lots of fun and you are correct - an interesting background can make for a more interesting shot:).
👍👍 Great information and function.
Your channel has amazing videos. Thanks!!!
Thanks for the post/feedback!:)
you are so awesome...thank you a lot for teaching us so many things through ur youtube channel
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
I just love all your videos.It helps me to learn a lot😀
Thanks for the post/feedback Shubhdeep and glad to be of help!:)
You're a great Teacher.
Thanks for the feedback Kyle!:)
I love the fact that you use the Nikon D3400 and the 18-55mm Kit Lens. I just recently purchased it as my first DSLR, and your videos are a huge inspiration to me. It does me good to know that so many amazing things can be done with my camera, my lens, and a few cheap accessories. I understand wanting use some of your higher-end gear in your future videos, but don't forget us entry-level folks either. ^^
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Funny how this channel started - simply to to help/inspire people. I started with photography because I have lots of experience in the field and knew a handful of people in need:). As manufactures release new gear, their marketing departments spend more and more time/money trying to tell consumers why they should buy. I have a solid understanding of business and get the model behind their efforts, but I want people to know that entry level cameras are fully capable and can produce very good results in the right hands. The key is knowledge - knowledge regarding various features, functions, and how to manipulate them to achieve desired results. Hopefully, I can help to close the gap and let people fully express their creativity with budget gear.
Thanks for the great videos! I just purchased a D5600 and your videos are perfect for learning my way around this Nikon! It’s also good to see such great content from a fellow Hoosier!
Thanks for the post/feedback Matt and glad to be of help!:) Are you from Indy? Great place in my opinion - really like it!:)
No sir I’m In Southern Indiana near French Lick. If you ever get down this way check out the West Baden hotel and its grounds, great location for photography. I’m pumped to get there to test out this 5600
Ahhhhh yes, nice!:) I have been down to French Lick a few times - a great place to shoot photos especially in the fall as the leaves change color:).
ur words just touched my heart .. awesome ..
Glad to be of help!:)
So beautiful!!!
Thanks for the post/feedback ... this video was a bunch of fun:)
You are always wonderful to share and teach simple rather extra-ordinarily simple ways of photography. I'm still a beginner, but have learnt a lot from your videos. My profile pic is one of the examples, which I took over an exposure of 40 mins at night. What a wonderful and amazing result.
Thanks for the post/feedback Muhammad and glad to be of help!:)
Wow once again
Your work is awesome
Thanks for the feedback!:)
Great video!! I've learned a lot from you, keep up the awesome job!
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
I can't wait to give this a try!
It's a bunch of fun - just be careful:). Ensure your surrounds are damp and you are wearing protective gear. The wool burns relatively quick as well so be prepared to capture shots:).
@@RealWorld will do
great idea, thank you again for a very good detailed process, Gregoz
Thanks for the feedback Gregoz and glad to be of help!:)
THANKS for your stunning video. To me , your channel is the best around the youtube. You are a great teacher indeed. I have learnt a lot from your channel. Keep making video like this.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Welcome to the channel and stay tuned as I have more vids on the way. I also plan to post more image on my newly created instagram account ( instagram.com/realworldpicts ).
Thank you for making this video! I will be shooting sparklers for a wedding at night and this is one thing I wanted to see with the Nikon D3400... I know you used wool but it’s the same concept. You’re so awesome!
Thanks for the post/feedback James!:) You are absolutely correct - sparklers will yield similar results - leave the shutter open and have some fun!:)
Amazing. Hats off. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
I don't understand how people can click unlike. There's nothing that I don't like in this video or any of your other videos that I've watched for that matter.. great content, great photos, and you explained it so well that even a dummy (myself included 😊) can understand everything you're saying here. Oh yeah, I almost forgot, I love the song too.. 😜
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) I wondered the same regarding unlikes:). If I find a 'bad' video for whatever reason, I typically move-on without unliking respecting someones effort to create and upload the video (just my two cents). I exchanged various messages with the musical artist - cool group of people with some great/unique music in my opinion:).
RealWorld I'm crazy about music too.. and I would love it if you shared the name of the song in this particular video. Music is my passion. BTW, do you have a Facebook a/c that I could follow. I've taken some nice pics (I believe 😜) of my own but I need to get some inputs. Anyway, I really appreciate that you took the time to reply. Keep it up and thank you.
Glad to be of help/inspiration:). Follow your passion:). Do you have Instagram? Feel free to follow me on Instragram if you like - instagram.com/realworldpicts I just started the account and plan to post more picts soon:).
Amazing. Thank you.
Wow amazing 😮 👏 😍 👌
Excellent...as usual. U deserve more likes n subscribers, I do feel. Really appreciate your efforts. Much love n respect from India.
Thanks for the feedback and welcome from the United States!:)
So cool. I like spinning the burning steel wool as a party trick (thanks youtube) but had never thought of taking shots of it.
They turned out really well! Thanks for the video!
Anyone trying - put on an old hoodie or jumper with a hat. The burning steel drops on you sometimes lol.
Thanks for the post and tips Rozy!:) Lots of fun shooting the process as trailing lights can make for unique/awesome images in my opinion:).
Great video, love your work.
Cheers Rick from Aus
Thanks for the post/feedback Rick!:) Welcome to the channel and cheers from the United States!:)
Subscribed.. And you are awesome. Your videos are best one in internet for beginers.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Welcome to the channel and stay tuned as I will have more on the way:).
Great channel. keep up the good work.
Thanks for the post/feedback and welcome to the channel!:) Follow me on Instragram ( instagram.com/realworldpicts ) if you like:). I just started the account and plan to post more picts soon.
Always love to see your videos.Can you please make a video on macro photography?
Thanks for the post/feedback/suggestion!:) I have added to my list - macro photos are great:).
👍🏼 will be trying this
Sir you really are a great teacher and you explain with proper logic....best ever channel on photography lessons.... Please keep on making such awesome lessons..
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) I am considering the macro filters and/or lens as per your other post - might be a good subject:).
Hey Excellent shots ! I am a beginner and I use the same Nikon D3400 you are inspiring me a lot by your skill and I loved all your videos Thanks for that !
Thanks for the post/feedback Manikumar and glad to be of help!:) The D3400 is a strong/capable camera - welcome to the channel!:)
thanks for the videos
Good stuff! Thank you!
Thanks for the post/feedback Mark!:)
SO much fun....if you DO happen to use a 9V battery DO make sure that you keep it separate from your steel wool stash (do NOT accidentally stuff them both into the same pocket) ....not from personal experience btw :) Love your videos!
LOL - thanks for the post/feedback/tip Randy!:) I could see that happen especially if someone places both in the same bag:).
I bought a D3400 and love watching your videos. I like that you use it as often as you do. They have helped me out tremendously and I constantly re-watch them for pointers on shots and different techniques. Keep up the great work! P.S. what's the name of the song you use in this video? I tend to have that song playing in my head when I am out shooting things lol.
Thanks for the post/feedback Steve and glad to be of help!:) Lots of fun to just grab a camera and have some fun!:) Music by: J Hacha de Zola (song is League Boots) ... great group/band:)
Thank you for that!
This is really cool. Festival of Lights is at hand here. Can imagine some really cool shots with firecrackers (with safety always on priority of course). Best part about working with your guidance is I have been able to put my old bridge camera, a Canon S3 IS, to some creative use (may be with not your level of skill, but still that camera is finally seeing some great use towards the end of its natural life).
Great content...and your presentation makes us feel part of the whole process.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) I caught your comment on my light painting video and meant to post a link to this video:). This was a bunch of fun ... amazing to see where the sparks fly in the image making for overall unique results:).
@@RealWorld : This is a real cool trick. It takes a maestro to know how to make camera see what one wants it to see...and not to forget, make it all seem so easy. :-)
I have had so much fun since I let go of the crutches of Auto. Your video on The Fearsome Four is what got me started on your channel. A humble suggestion, if you can create an entry-level photographer's journey among collection of your videos, so that people coming to your channel can learn about the camera, photography principles and the equipment before moving on to taking pictures -> getting creative with shots. It will help them connect with the whys before they get to the hows (which is where your guidance delivers tremendous value). I have not had much truck with TH-cam beyond being the audience, but I believe you can create series/lists in some way.
you are great sir. real inspiration for us :'D 😍😍
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:)
Very inspirational thanks
Glad to be of help/inspiration!:)
I like zooming in and out when I’m doing Steele wool and any long exp pics
Ahhhh yes, I have done the same ... thanks for the reminder/tip. Zooming in/out creates unique results:).
Amazing
thanks for the feedback!:)
Thanks for Sharing ,as always nice videos
Glad to be of help and appreciate the feedback!:)
Nice one, let me try it.
Lots of fun - exercise caution!:)
I have learned so much from your videos. This one gave me a great idea however not sure what the ambient light will do. At Christmas time would like to go to the riverfront with the Christmas lights across the river reflecting in the water. while doing the steel wool. will the light from the Xmas display behind the wool effect flush it out?
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:) Might make for an interesting photo - if you take it, post a link back:). I think you will be okay as the light from the steel wool will burn bright and I suspect will overpower the background (depending on the amount of light).
Brilliant videos! I've recently bought a D3400, with little DSLR experience. Your videos have opened my eyes and I'm now in danger of becoming a 'photography bore'!!
On your steel wool video you make mention of something that has been puzzling me. On your advice, I've switched to back button focus and usually use manual mode. When I put my camera on a tripod, with delayed shutter (so I can run and be in the photo), how and when does the camera focus? Same question for when I use the remote for the same end - when and how does it focus, or do I need to do this before I press the shutter? You mention that you need to use manual focus if using the remote - I don't quite understand why.
Many thanks , keep up the good work, Nikon should give you a medal for using the D3400!! All the best - Chris
Thanks for the post/feedback Chris and glad to be of help!:) Sounds like you are on the right path!:) When using back button focus (BBF), you will lock focus on whatever you like using the rear button > release the button > take the shot with the shutter and all is well. When using the self timer, you will follow the same process (select the delay > lock focus with the rear button > press the shutter button (which starts the timer) > run into the scene and wait for the shot). When using the remote, the focus mechanism changes slightly. How? The camera will try to automatically lock focus when using the remote regardless of using BBF. Strange, right?:) So if you use BBF to lock focus on something in the scene > position yourself in front of the camera > use the remote to simulate the shutter > the camera will automatically try to lock focus again before taking the shot. In order to prevent this from happening, you must switch to manual focus after locking focus using BBF - make sense?:) So, you would do the following which using the remote to prevent the camera from trying to automatically lock focus: lock focus on something in the scene using BBF > switch to manual focus > position yourself in the scene > use the remote to take the shot. Hope this helps!:)
Very cool
Thanks for the feedback - lots of fun as well!:)
very very nice
Very nice. I will have to try this without burning down my neighborhood.
LOL - wait for rain!:)
yeah please make more videos of d3400
Hey, great video, I really like light playing in photography! Can be words be written in light and capture them with the camera?
Thanks for the post/feedback/question Rodrigo and glad to be of help!:) Yes, writing words can be done and might make for another video topic!:) The trick is writing backwards which is doable but challenging for most including myself:).
You are great....
Thanks for the post/feedback Alberto!:)
You are a MAGICIAN ...... in real
Thanks for the post/feedback!:)
Thank you great channel, what would happen if you introduce a short busrdt of flash ? Thank you
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) You will want a targeted light of some sort ... a burst of light might be interesting providing it is not a broad flash:).
Nice video as always!if you can make a video about how to clean nikon d3400
Thanks for the post/suggestion!:) Sounds like a good topic and may add it to the list - ty!:)
After watching this video, I was thinking why I've wasted my time in watching other videos..🐒 Must subscribe.. So much to learn from you. Wise Man(I'll not say old😛; your enthusiasm to teach❤️😍). I'm really thankful of you for this video.
Thanks for the post/feedback Rohan and glad to be of help/inspiration!:) Welcome to the channel and stay tuned as I have more vids on the way:).
You really deserve appreciation. I appreciate your efforts. I really loved your simplicity and way to teach the subject, giving every detail (in this video about time; 2sec to 8sec and safety) and most appreciative; you've used a entry level DSLR which shows that one can capture great photos without having an expensive gear.🙏🏻👍🏻 Much love..❤️
@@RealWorld I need one little help, I don't have DSLR, I want to buy a new gear but I'm confused between Canon or Nikon?? I know it's bit crazy/silly question but I really need advice.
@@rohanpatil5262 Not a problem and I will do my best to help:). Rather than reply with a simple - it is up to you, I will give you my opinion. Both cameras can take photos and video and do so very well. If I had to choose between Nikon and Canon, I might lean towards Nikon if heavily focused on photos and lean towards Canon is heavy focused on video. One additional consideration which is relatively affordable and tends to do both video and photos well, might be the Panasonic G7. This is an older camera but I believe Panasonic is manufacturing it. I used it to shoot images for my fall video which can be found here - th-cam.com/video/7JbO7E9vCNA/w-d-xo.html ... hope all this helps to some extent!:)
@@RealWorld Thank you very much for reply. Just amazing, very detailed and specific. Thank you once again. Much love.❤️
Not really into this type of photography, but always happy to see your videos and it is always good to have a few more tricks up ur sleeve
Thanks for the post!:) It was lots of fun and challenge at the same time:).
Great
Thanks for doing vids with the D3400 and not a camera that nobody can afford.
Glad to be of help!:) The D3400 is a capable camera in the right hands.
This video helped a lot
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:)
Your videos are amazing. You have opened my mind and i have understood a lot of things about my camera, even it is my first dslr. Thank you so much for your help. I just bought a Nikon D3400 kit with 2 lens (the usual 18-55 and the 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED VR II), have you done a review on that lens? In a month i will visit Disneyland paris and i will try to shoot the fireworks, which lens between the 2 mentioned do you believe i should use? Thank you in advance, please keep on with your wonderfull trainig videos.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help/inspiration!:) I reviewed the 70-300 non VR which might be of help - th-cam.com/video/1RaXjNuD6ls/w-d-xo.html ... when shooting fireworks, I would go with the 18-55 and plan to shoot on the wider side of the range. Try to capture some of the foreground like building, architecture, etc. - something that let's the viewer know you were in Disneyland:). Sounds like you have a great opportunity for some photos at Disneyland - travel safe and have fun!:)
@@RealWorld thank you very much, be safe and keep on with your very helpful videos
Great tutoral, out of curiosity, what camera and lens are you using to shoot the video with?
thanks for the feedback/question:). i have used a few different cameras to create the videos. i believe this was shot with the canon T6i or T7i (i like canon's STM lenses for video).
Sir ,please make video on macro photography using macro filters in the d3400 kit lens....as macro lenses are quite expensive so using macro filters as an alternative.....
Thanks for the post/suggestion:). I like this idea and may do a video on it:).
You should come to California and photograph the beaches :) maybe do some long exposures on waves or sunsets
Would love it!:) I have not been to CA in a long time - long overdue:).
RealWorld I’d recommend the Monterey-Carmel-Pebble beach area, the water has a variety of colors and there’s lots of possibilities
thanks, your explanation is very useful. greetings from Indonesia :)
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Welcome to the channel and cheers from the United States!:)
Please next video, tutorial and set up about product photography. Thanks 🙏