Just curious, in the second subject you did the preliminary work in PS but then went to LR for final adjustments. Why not just stay in PS? Is there a creative reason to make that move? Thanks!
Thanks for your question my friend. The reason why I switched to Lightroom ones the image were blended together is that Lightroom compared to Photoshop offers nondestructive workflow, which means that any settings or effect can be modified later, without affecting the original image, and without getting a huge file size. Thanks for your comment and I hope this answer is helpful!🤘😉
@@DanielAucoinFineArt Thanks, I only thought PS was destructive if 'Adjustments' was selected from the Menu bar. Have you done a Stacking video using a strobe? I might have missed it. Thanks!
I use natural light, sometimes static lights but mostly with a very well diffused flash and stack either by hand or in-camera on a tripod. My favourite is well diffused flash then control the background light with exposure time.
Nice video. Really turned out well. I really have been trying to move in to the flash space and stacking, but my R5 will not shoot flash with focus stacking. I have been using my olympus. I have the Godox MF12, 3 of them in total. What I like is they work with focus stacking on Olympus. Also with 3 flashes you can do what you are doing but you can easily gel the flashes with different colors so you can get different light combinations. I do think continuous light like you are using are easier because what you see is what you get, but multiple flashes give you more power/options
What you just said is totally true. More power equal the possibility of freezing your subject and I get that for a lot of people that’s important because they love to shoot bugs and small living things. Thanks for taking the time to give your feedback. ✌️😉🫶
Thank you for your tips! Really made me think about lighting with when shooting macro! I'm curious about the articulating arms you used on the Lumecubes, as they look very handy!
Controversial "click bait" title, Daniel -- uncharacteristically "violent" for Canadian😀, but sure to get lots of comments. Great practical tips and instructive techniques on building up a composition. Would never think to stick the flexible arm in the ground. Learned lighting principles from studio shots in general can also be applied to macro. Vid overlooks (somewhat unfairly, IMO) flash modifiers that have their function in macro -- particularly built-in modeling lights, diffusers, gels, snoots, zooms, slave flash units, etc. A mention would have been warranted, although I take it you wanted to address beginners. Yes, we have to "chimp" flash shots in trial and error method, but that doesn't take much effort or time. I'm firmly in the tripod camp, but some folks get amazing macro results using diffused camera-mounted flash bursts while hand-holding their rigs and slightly moving to and from subject (including flying insects). Re focus stacking: what's your opinion of using focusing rails, where camera and lens move in relation to fixed subject? Some manual focus macro lenses require moving camera or subject to attain focus. Compare with minor focus adjustments on the macro lens focus ring. Ever use in-camera focus bracketing? BTW, the "final shot" comparison was an unfair "set-up" if there ever was one -- nice😂. Cheers!
Paul, I truly appreciate your insightful feedback as always. You make some valid points. I understand that many talented photographers achieve remarkable results using flash techniques, but my focus in this video was on continuous lighting which I am currently passionate about. I wanted to share my experiences with that specific approach at this stage of my career. Yes, I already did use the in-camera focus bracketing, and I actually did it for the three images in the video. I know that the final shot was unfair to compare, but I felt like I needed to put a photo made with a flash in order to justify this crazy video title, lol. Your insights are always valuable, and I appreciate your continued support. Thank you for engaging with the content and sharing your thoughts!
First time I come across your channel. You just got a new sub. Not to mention that I love the fact that you hired George St-Pierre as voice actor for your narration!
I watched a video of a macro photography teacher and learned that flashing lights can interfere with learning macro photography. Through the video, I would like to learn techniques to reduce the depth of field and do my best to express the delicate texture of flower petals and the fine fur of insects The light has already been purchased.
Thank you very much for your comment. Find a subject, make a composition by putting your camera on the tripod. Under exposed slightly your image. Play with light to see in real time the effect it has on the subject and learn lighting.✌️😉
hello excellent video but at what time of day do you take your photos because the ambient light should not be intense, thank you for your answer bonjour excellente video mais a quelle heure de la journée faites vous vos photos car la lumiere ambiante ne doit pas etre intense, merci pour votre reponse
It is better to go out on cloudy days, or when the sun is lower on the horizon, and when it’s easy to find shades. I never shoot in sunlight because the sun has too much impact on the image. Thanks for your question 😉✌️
Great photo at the end, albeit you seem to have used a bare flash (likely on camera flash) without trying to mimic your light arrangement of the LED lights. That seems a bit unfair and biased to me. You can get the same final shot using flash if you apply the same steps and editing, only downside would be triggering the flash units (slave mode makes it simple) and the lack of lighting preview. It seem like a very intentional bad representation of the other method and its viability. Criticism aside, I liked your workflow and your approach when setting up the scene and the lights. I will try my hands at using continuous lights next time I go out for a macro walk.
Indeed, you are correct that I used a flash rather than trying mimicking the light arrangement of the LED lights. I must agree with you that it may have seemed biased but that wasn’t my intention. There were a few reasons why I chose to use LED lights over flashes. Firstly, the size and placement of the flashes would have made replicating the setup with them quite challenging. Secondly, achieving the same aperture with flashes could have been problematic due to their potential strength even at the lowest setting, considering the distance at which I placed the LED lights. I appreciate your feedback and the time you took to point out these considerations. Your comments are valuable in helping me understand different perspectives. It's great to hear you enjoyed my workflow and approach. Good luck trying out continuous lights on your next macro photography adventure! Thank you once again for sharing your thoughts.😉✌️
Hello, I really admire your macro photography works and I am also learning from you. Could you tell me the brand and model of the lamp you use? Thank you!
hi daniel. may i ask a question? when we do macro photography why we need so many focus stack, lets say more than 15 focus stacks in f11. is it not enough if we just take like 5 images for focus stack in f11 maybe. thank u daniel
Focus stacking allows you to use a larger aperture like f/4 to create a softer background. When shooting at a wider aperture, such as f/4, you may need to capture more images to ensure that the entire scene is in focus. Conversely, shooting at a smaller aperture like f/11 may require fewer images for focus stacking and still achieve a sharp overall image.
Do you find a difference personally between M43 macro photogoraphy and like using your Canon R5? Like, if you had to use OM-1 for now, would like like it, or hate.. for something (like image quality)?
When it comes to the comparison between M43 macro photography and using my Canon R5, there are certainly differences in the equipment and the overall shooting experience. While I haven't used an OM-1 for macro photography, from what I've seen, modern cameras are capable of delivering high image quality when paired with good lighting and proper technique. In my opinion, investing time in understanding light and composition is essential before focusing solely on upgrading to expensive camera gear, as light plays a crucial role in photography regardless of the camera used.😉
@@DanielAucoinFineArt I agree completely with you. I do actually use A7-IV, but you as a macro photographer there, could see the IQ difference between those 20 mpx M43 sensors, and yours 45 mpx. Cropping abillity for example could be a factor, maybe some sharpness, maybe depth of field factor. It's like with those 20 mpx, you need to be almost perfect with everything including sensor capabilites (dynamic range). Don't get me wrong, I just wanted to ask about your opinion about differences, that could keep you away from this or that. I think about switching to OM-1 for some reasons, but also considering Z8 and A7-R5. Why? Just because of that, as you said, searching for style and needs.
@@DanielAucoinFineArt thanks 🙏! I found your shorts a while back. I just did a few shots like yours with this technique in my vlog I’m releasing next week of some mushrooms with a fog machine. I struggled getting the lights in a good spot then I saw your long form video. Thanks again. Your videos rock. Keep grinding and having fun bro.
Not impressed. The images of the Forget-me-nots look so false - more like they've been taken in a studio than in the wild! I've been photographing wild flowers for over 40 years and I always use balanced flash with daylight to add just a little brightness to the subject while at the same time slightly under-exposing the background but without that false look that you achieve!
Just curious, in the second subject you did the preliminary work in PS but then went to LR for final adjustments. Why not just stay in PS? Is there a creative reason to make that move? Thanks!
Thanks for your question my friend. The reason why I switched to Lightroom ones the image were blended together is that Lightroom compared to Photoshop offers nondestructive workflow, which means that any settings or effect can be modified later, without affecting the original image, and without getting a huge file size. Thanks for your comment and I hope this answer is helpful!🤘😉
@@DanielAucoinFineArt Thanks, I only thought PS was destructive if 'Adjustments' was selected from the Menu bar. Have you done a Stacking video using a strobe? I might have missed it. Thanks!
I use natural light, sometimes static lights but mostly with a very well diffused flash and stack either by hand or in-camera on a tripod. My favourite is well diffused flash then control the background light with exposure time.
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Excellent ! Convaincu! Résultats magnifiques.
😊 🙏 merci
Thanks Daniel, I learned from you using C Light in macro. I will use it!
Thanks for the feedback and good luck with your photography. Have fun.✌️😉
@@DanielAucoinFineArt 🙏🙏
Great video. I do alot of this type of photography. With flash there are options for defusers and off camera flash that make a better photo.
Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts😉✌️
Nice video. Really turned out well. I really have been trying to move in to the flash space and stacking, but my R5 will not shoot flash with focus stacking. I have been using my olympus. I have the Godox MF12, 3 of them in total. What I like is they work with focus stacking on Olympus. Also with 3 flashes you can do what you are doing but you can easily gel the flashes with different colors so you can get different light combinations. I do think continuous light like you are using are easier because what you see is what you get, but multiple flashes give you more power/options
What you just said is totally true. More power equal the possibility of freezing your subject and I get that for a lot of people that’s important because they love to shoot bugs and small living things. Thanks for taking the time to give your feedback.
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Thank you for your tips! Really made me think about lighting with when shooting macro! I'm curious about the articulating arms you used on the Lumecubes, as they look very handy!
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Evriting good job, you friend photographs amazing. 😮
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Controversial "click bait" title, Daniel -- uncharacteristically "violent" for Canadian😀, but sure to get lots of comments.
Great practical tips and instructive techniques on building up a composition. Would never think to stick the flexible arm in the ground. Learned lighting principles from studio shots in general can also be applied to macro.
Vid overlooks (somewhat unfairly, IMO) flash modifiers that have their function in macro -- particularly built-in modeling lights, diffusers, gels, snoots, zooms, slave flash units, etc. A mention would have been warranted, although I take it you wanted to address beginners.
Yes, we have to "chimp" flash shots in trial and error method, but that doesn't take much effort or time.
I'm firmly in the tripod camp, but some folks get amazing macro results using diffused camera-mounted flash bursts while hand-holding their rigs and slightly moving to and from subject (including flying insects).
Re focus stacking: what's your opinion of using focusing rails, where camera and lens move in relation to fixed subject? Some manual focus macro lenses require moving camera or subject to attain focus. Compare with minor focus adjustments on the macro lens focus ring.
Ever use in-camera focus bracketing?
BTW, the "final shot" comparison was an unfair "set-up" if there ever was one -- nice😂.
Cheers!
Paul, I truly appreciate your insightful feedback as always. You make some valid points. I understand that many talented photographers achieve remarkable results using flash techniques, but my focus in this video was on continuous lighting which I am currently passionate about. I wanted to share my experiences with that specific approach at this stage of my career. Yes, I already did use the in-camera focus bracketing, and I actually did it for the three images in the video. I know that the final shot was unfair to compare, but I felt like I needed to put a photo made with a flash in order to justify this crazy video title, lol. Your insights are always valuable, and I appreciate your continued support. Thank you for engaging with the content and sharing your thoughts!
Another great lesson. Your tips&trics are very helpful. Thank You!
thanks for taking time to give your feedback🙏😉
Great information. I really like the details brought out using continuous lighting.
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Your photos really stand out with this technique, compare to a flash. I love macro and you motivated me to try this!
Great to hear! Go for it!😉
Hi thank you for the video, I am just getting into macro photography and I was going to purchase a ring flash but not now. Thanks again.
I’m glad you found it useful😉✌️
First time I come across your channel. You just got a new sub. Not to mention that I love the fact that you hired George St-Pierre as voice actor for your narration!
Haha😅
Thanks man! Really appreciate the comment!🤘
That's good if your subjects are sitting still.
I'm photographing bees handheld. so I need a flash to freeze the motion.
That’s totally true my friend!😉
Thanks for the feedback ✌️
I watched a video of a macro photography teacher and learned that flashing lights can interfere with learning macro photography. Through the video, I would like to learn techniques to reduce the depth of field and do my best to express the delicate texture of flower petals and the fine fur of insects The light has already been purchased.
Thank you very much for your comment. Find a subject, make a composition by putting your camera on the tripod. Under exposed slightly your image. Play with light to see in real time the effect it has on the subject and learn lighting.✌️😉
I Love micro photography and thanks for sharing this knowledge
Thanks for watching🙏
Valuable lessons. Will you please write down names of lights you have been using. Also if possible, from where to get them. Thanks.
Here my friend!😉✌️
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Thanks. I loved both images.
Thanks for the feedback 😉✌️
Merci pour les trucs Daniel. Thanks for sharing
Merci Michel, j'apprécie le temps que tu prends pour écrire ton feedback!✌️
Very informative! Thank You 😊
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That's great, and I commend you for your enthusiasm.
Yes!😉✌️
Appreciated
Really useful tips. Thank you.
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The Photo with continuous light is the best - no doubt.
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hello excellent video but at what time of day do you take your photos because the ambient light should not be intense, thank you for your answer
bonjour excellente video mais a quelle heure de la journée faites vous vos photos car la lumiere ambiante ne doit pas etre intense, merci pour votre reponse
It is better to go out on cloudy days, or when the sun is lower on the horizon, and when it’s easy to find shades. I never shoot in sunlight because the sun has too much impact on the image.
Thanks for your question 😉✌️
thank you for the information - I like to know why you did not use the soft box or the diffuser - it is not convenient to macrophotographs. thank you
Thanks for sharing your thoughts 😉✌️
Love this ❤❤❤😮❤❤❤
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Great photo at the end, albeit you seem to have used a bare flash (likely on camera flash) without trying to mimic your light arrangement of the LED lights. That seems a bit unfair and biased to me. You can get the same final shot using flash if you apply the same steps and editing, only downside would be triggering the flash units (slave mode makes it simple) and the lack of lighting preview. It seem like a very intentional bad representation of the other method and its viability.
Criticism aside, I liked your workflow and your approach when setting up the scene and the lights.
I will try my hands at using continuous lights next time I go out for a macro walk.
Indeed, you are correct that I used a flash rather than trying mimicking the light arrangement of the LED lights. I must agree with you that it may have seemed biased but that wasn’t my intention.
There were a few reasons why I chose to use LED lights over flashes. Firstly, the size and placement of the flashes would have made replicating the setup with them quite challenging. Secondly, achieving the same aperture with flashes could have been problematic due to their potential strength even at the lowest setting, considering the distance at which I placed the LED lights.
I appreciate your feedback and the time you took to point out these considerations. Your comments are valuable in helping me understand different perspectives. It's great to hear you enjoyed my workflow and approach. Good luck trying out continuous lights on your next macro photography adventure!
Thank you once again for sharing your thoughts.😉✌️
Great images and tips 🙂👍
🙏thanks
Hello, I really admire your macro photography works and I am also learning from you. Could you tell me the brand and model of the lamp you use? Thank you!
fineart.danielaucoin.com/gear
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Thank you so much for this detailed video. 90 second is too fast for my brain 😅
Glad it was helpful!
Thank for the tips my friend❤🙏😇
Pleasure ✌️😉
Beautiful pics, ty
Thanks 😉✌️
You can recommend types of lamps for macro photography in your next video?
Yes, that’s a great idea. Thanks for your comment.😉✌️
hi daniel. may i ask a question? when we do macro photography why we need so many focus stack, lets say more than 15 focus stacks in f11. is it not enough if we just take like 5 images for focus stack in f11 maybe. thank u daniel
Focus stacking allows you to use a larger aperture like f/4 to create a softer background. When shooting at a wider aperture, such as f/4, you may need to capture more images to ensure that the entire scene is in focus. Conversely, shooting at a smaller aperture like f/11 may require fewer images for focus stacking and still achieve a sharp overall image.
@@DanielAucoinFineArt ah i see i see. thank you so much dan
Genial and great thanks!
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Thanks for the comment
The second photo with continuous light is better.
Thanks for the feedback ✌️😉
It was nice 😊.Which tripod and lens you are using .
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Нравится съемка, у нас эндемики, мхи, лишайники красиво цветут, все цвета рвдуги, очень ярко.
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The 2nd image is much better unlike the 1st one a little bit blowned out.
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Thanks for the comment
Great info, thank you.
🙏😉thanks for the feedback
@@DanielAucoinFineArt I understand, I have a tiny macro channel.
Thanks for sharing
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love ur content. Does the mobile phone can be like you?
Good question! I might do a video that shows what can be achieved with a cellphone ✌️😉
@@DanielAucoinFineArt thanks for that. Can't wait to see 😍
😊 Great ..
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Привет из России!!! вы делаете нереальную красоту, уважаю👍
Thanks you so much 🙏😉
Muito bom ! 📷👍
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Where did you buy your macro flash? thank you
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Merci!
avec plaisir!😉
Do you find a difference personally between M43 macro photogoraphy and like using your Canon R5?
Like, if you had to use OM-1 for now, would like like it, or hate.. for something (like image quality)?
When it comes to the comparison between M43 macro photography and using my Canon R5, there are certainly differences in the equipment and the overall shooting experience. While I haven't used an OM-1 for macro photography, from what I've seen, modern cameras are capable of delivering high image quality when paired with good lighting and proper technique. In my opinion, investing time in understanding light and composition is essential before focusing solely on upgrading to expensive camera gear, as light plays a crucial role in photography regardless of the camera used.😉
@@DanielAucoinFineArt I agree completely with you. I do actually use A7-IV, but you as a macro photographer there, could see the IQ difference between those 20 mpx M43 sensors, and yours 45 mpx. Cropping abillity for example could be a factor, maybe some sharpness, maybe depth of field factor. It's like with those 20 mpx, you need to be almost perfect with everything including sensor capabilites (dynamic range). Don't get me wrong, I just wanted to ask about your opinion about differences, that could keep you away from this or that. I think about switching to OM-1 for some reasons, but also considering Z8 and A7-R5. Why? Just because of that, as you said, searching for style and needs.
Wothing your videos Davies, learning 😁
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What color balance do you use?
Please let me know for which image…
My dream
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What’s the name of that stick attached to your mini light? I like that it’s not a full mini tripod.
There you go, my friend.✌️😉
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@@DanielAucoinFineArt thanks 🙏! I found your shorts a while back. I just did a few shots like yours with this technique in my vlog I’m releasing next week of some mushrooms with a fog machine. I struggled getting the lights in a good spot then I saw your long form video. Thanks again. Your videos rock. Keep grinding and having fun bro.
even twice😂 youtube showed me your shorts🎉🎉🎉
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What articulated arm you are using ?
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@@DanielAucoinFineArt Thank you Daniel
I support you Daniel🖖🏻
Thanks you 🙏😉
Prefer continuous light one.
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support
Thanks, 🙏
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Best 👍👍
continues light of curse
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Sorry Daniel 😊
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Not impressed. The images of the Forget-me-nots look so false - more like they've been taken in a studio than in the wild! I've been photographing wild flowers for over 40 years and I always use balanced flash with daylight to add just a little brightness to the subject while at the same time slightly under-exposing the background but without that false look that you achieve!
Thanks for your feedback 😉✌️