DIY Macro Home Studio Pt.1

[@GreenMorningDragonProductions]

Been watching and learning from this channel for 3 years, and only just discovered this upload. Great for me, as I'm currently stuck at home nursing a detached retina. But on the up side, I've got lots of learning time - this is great!

[@MikeBrowne]

Always good to look on the bright side - I hope your recover soon 🤕

[@dave2kaf]

I have discovered you today mike, deleted and Unsubscribed so many other photographers on KZbin only because I enjoy so much the way you put it across. It makes so much more sense from yourself.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Tony. There's another part to this which I'll post in the next week. I'd LOVE to travel round the country making films about peoples styles. Trouble is I have to make it earn a living, and I'm not sure if it would be popular enough. If anyone else would like me to do as Tony suggests please like this post. - Best wishes.. Mike

[@morgankeith6015]

I've been watching your videos for a long time, Mike. I've never commented before but felt like I had to. Amazing tips and you've made me into the photographer I am today with your natural teaching talent and skills. What would have made the flower shot even more dynamic is spraying it with some bottled water to add an even more beautiful effect. That's what I would have done but that's really the beauty of photography.There's no right or wrong and it's about the artists vision. Thanks, Mike!

[@alinekalleicher9096]

This is a very, very useful video and inspires me so much to do macro photography at home. Now I have to look fist for those little helpers, Peter is using. Many thanks.

[@rio4sho]

Thumbs up, Mike. I've watched your video, yesterday from 2009 and realized you've lost a great amount of weight. Nice job!!!

[@funwithFred]

Oh well done!!! Thanks so much for these ideas, and for involving the kids, with the possibilities of simple things.

[@robinbebbington7063]

Brilliant. I have only recently got into macro work and am loving it so can't wait to try this out.

[@ujkuplak747]

It is like watching "TOP GEAR" of photography. I love it.

[@anneharwood943]

Wonderful video!!! I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to get started shooting inside, especially flowers. I’m easily overwhelmed, and so many of the books and other videos make it too expensive and complicated. A very nice photographer friend has been helping me, and has actually told me about similar ideas, but seeing it in a video is just what I needed!!!

[@dougsteets9984]

Brilliant videos Mike, I like your teaching style and passion. Thanks for sharing them.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks +Doug Steets Happy they help. And please share any of my vids you find helpful around - it helps me make more of them.. MIKE

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you - Peter is a great guy - and very good at looking grumpy when he wants to..

[@paulhills1967]

Cheers Mike for another inspirational video.

[@KShattara]

amazing episode. the green backdrop move was genius. cheers.

[@HeebyGeeby69]

Love Peter's style and really enjoyed this approach. I'm with Tony on this, I'd love to see more amateurs demonstrating great techniques without necessarily using high end kit. More macro please! Maybe a water droplet photography tutorial?

[@richyearle007]

Let the old boy talk Mike for gawds sake...lol..Great video mate...He is using the sigma f2.8, 105mm macro..a brilliant lens..I definitely learned something from this video..thanks

[@BetterImageFoto]

I would for sure be interested in a series of you working with other photogs. Remember, you could always couch surf! Thanks for making these videos, man!

[@denisesavage2382]

I would never have thought bubble wrap had another purpose - other invoking grown adults to revert to their childhood passions of popping every single bubble! That's brilliant.

[@Frame_the_toys]

Love the concept of budget setups, being a keen diyer/woodworker I am thinking of a slightly more robust approach that’s got portability but this has gave me some ideas. Kudos to peter for his imagination though with k’nex.....it finally has a purpose haha

[@Speckledtrout71]

Very nice idea. Will be trying this. Thanks for posting!

[@sig19770209]

Mike, I'm a beginner and I learnt photography thanks to you & your hard work.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Saliya Gooneratne it's great to know I've helped... Please help us spread the word and grow the community by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing our videos and linking to us on photo forums, Facebook etc

[@MikeBrowne]

You can use any lens provided it will allow you to get close enough to fill the frame and still focus. Or you can buy a set of close up filters. Have a look at /watch?v=HT2IIijxwFs which explains all about them.

[@JacMaiaBrasil]

As always, brilliant tutorial!!

[@tonyrobinson3309]

very good video and as once again it proves the old saying of KISS, keep it simple stupid, i would have liked to see a few more of Peters pictures but it gave me food for thought, perhaps you could travel the country reporting from peoples from rooms on their photo style and innovations. carry on the good work Mike

[@oladapoaloba]

Nice vid Pete can I use a normal 15 mm kit lence or a 70 - 300 mm telephoto. Love to hear from ya cheers mate:))

[@michaelabrandon]

brilliant...two nerds of my own heart!!

[@TaffySnaps]

Great video as per Mike & Jane . I have a video suggestion - just to through things around a little... How about Jane presents and you film? :)

[@KennethSchh]

This was super inspiring and very entertaining :) Awesome video!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Kenneth Sørensen

[@StreetGrain]

What camera do you guys use to film these wonderful segments? I love the quality!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you

[@gorursuresh4246]

Love the video thanks Mike

[@MrForsakenExile]

not sure how it would look, but on the backdrops, rather than having to keep up with the papers, how would a small computer monitor be for changing the colors and backgrounds? not sure how that would react on the camera...

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you David.

[@MrRogertje]

Subscribed :) Great video, tips and photo's! Also very inspiring, only have a Olympus bridge camera but i'm starting and it's a hobby. Crazy and creative can make great pictures even i'm not a pro. Just love to do it.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks for your sub and comments Kapski NL Please help me make more vids like this by clicking in a few likes and sharing them on forums, social media etc... Just 'loving to do it' is the best reason on earth for taking pictures. And not being a 'pro' has no reflection on a photographer's ability.

[@MrRogertje]

I will, thank you very much!!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Kapski NL

[@MikeBrowne]

Cool - Look forward to seeing them

[@MikeBrowne]

Me either - why not try it and post the results to our FB page? To find it click the pic of me next to this post then the FB icon in the baner at the top of the page.

[@hitower1110]

well guy this is nere as dam it same as what I do taking pictures of water spashes it very true you don't need expensive gear to take grate pics thanks mike

[@MikeBrowne]

No worries +hitower1110 - MIKE :-)

[@nmfranklin66]

Yet another great simple to understand video ,thanks again Mike . Only criticism was I personally found the video work during the first 5 mins really hard to follow without getting blurred vision! Maybe a slightly panned out shot of the whole room would have been better? Sorry to be a PITA ( pain in the arse) but I just wanted you to know for future videos Great work ! :)

[@MrForsakenExile]

I was going to shoot a video showing it. But the Kids are running wild...LOL I was actually surprised how well they turned out using no lighting other than what came through the window. Im uploading them to your FB page now.

[@FakeNews_Ignored]

Brilliant setups 👍👍👍👍

[@MikeBrowne]

Glad you like them!... MIKE🙏😊

[@SuperDavyj]

Great simple video & some great advice

[@candogancan5574]

i loved this video and its simplicity with effectiveness.

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you for the kind words Can, please do share so we can make more - Melissa pp Mike

[@MikeBrowne]

Pleasure...

[@leoviper]

I can't wait for part 2. :)

[@sniperbobo2415]

What a great video. What lens was that?

[@peterlittle6651]

It was a Sigma 105mm Macro

[@zippo4059]

totaly clever way to do macro photography!

[@3vimages471]

I know you're doing it simple and cheap and looks great .... I would still love to know which model and lens you guys are using.

[@MikeBrowne]

For the video it's a Sony EX1R - so long ago i can't remember what stills camera was used. Doesn't really matter too much though, you can do it with any camera really - MIKE

[@3vimages471]

Mike Browne Cheers Mike ... keep up the good work.

[@peterlittle6651]

It was an Olympus E-3 with a Sigma 105mm macro attached used in manual mode. Glad all enjoyed, about time Mr Browne and I caught up and did a video on another photography matter I think !!!!!!

[@nmfranklin66]

Having watched this again I had to laugh at how pissed off Peter looked at 2:27 when you told him to leave the flower as you were not going to photograph that one .... Classic great tuition and classic comedy all in one ! :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Search Lighterlife diet. It's tough but it works. I have to watch it because I've put some back on :-/

[@MikeBrowne]

Pleasure

[@MikeBrowne]

I think it was just ordinary card like you can get in art shops.

[@geojor]

your friend is very clever, and a nice gentleman...

[@MrLewisTan]

I like to use a cheap white poster board from a craft store as an infinity wall for small items/products.

[@MikeBrowne]

now that's neat! - Melissa pp Mike

[@hudlmaniac7673]

Great really interesting video Mike. Unfortunately I haven't got a clue what velvia film is. I'm obviously far too young lol :p

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks hudlmaniac - made me smile and remember why i have wrinkles these days - MIKE :-)

[@peterlittle6651]

Unfortunately I am not too young, Velvia film was produced by Fujifilm and was a favourite of landscape photographers due to its ability to make greens and blues appear vivid almost over saturated. Mike will probably correct me but I think it was available in 100asa, 200asa and 400??

[@pArTxTim3xGam3r]

Wow I never thought of that. I'm gonna try that

[@MikeBrowne]

:-) pArTxTim3xGam3r

[@Skyswinger]

Nice one Peter.

[@peterlittle6651]

Thank you

[@ramipo1]

Where can i bough the "cage" that is been use in the video?

[@MikeBrowne]

Have a look at K'Nex

[@mamiyapress]

Enjoyed that but at the end you should have showed a clip of the grand kids being let out of the shed.

[@ChameleonzDream]

what camera model is being used?

[@MikeBrowne]

Sorry Amanda it was years ago and don't remember. But a camera is a camera, they all take great pics. It's the inventiveness and creativity that matters most... MIKE

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

Here's my DIY macro with my new Tamron 90mm instagram.com/p/BPCuW78AP1_/?taken-by=markduffyphotography

[@MikeBrowne]

Nice method - MIKE :-)

[@MikeBrowne]

Ha ha - yes that might have been fun!

[@les8518]

Fantastic. Thank you very much.

[@mister24tzy]

Very nice to see its not necessary to spent much money for good photos.

[@KShattara]

I only wish you had a lavalier microphone attached to your guest too.

[@HarmonicGrunt]

Brilliant!. ☺

[@SprinGiddinessify]

Love it ! THank you so much

[@diederikgeert]

Me to!!!

[@yujinlandscapephotography.7787]

Good your teaching!

[@Rallybear]

This is cool. Proves you don't need a £300 equipment to make great pics.

[@MikeBrowne]

That's great news:-)

[@6teeth318-w5k]

Big boys with toys.📸😀 You can use tv screen. laptop, kids drawings, record art, tshirts, :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Big boys with toys - you've got it in 1!

[@heidiannemorris]

I thought this was absolutely superb. :) Mike Mike Browne & Peter Little ... quite the team! Beautiful image of a clematis flower in a home studio. Fun to watch too. Peter is my kind of guy, very practical and creative too. AND there's a part TWO → kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWbCd59naL2rqac Take a look .... #forsharing

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Heidi Anne Morris

[@heidiannemorris]

Mike Browne thanks to you x

[@MikeBrowne]

This could go on all day Heidi Anne Morris ;-)

[@heidiannemorris]

Mike Browne lol I'm sure you are far too busy doing more important stuff to muck about on social media Mike 😉😀😎❤

[@MikeBrowne]

I spend a HUGE amount of time on social media Heidi Anne Morris because that's what powers my business :-)

[@fcman6636]

Thank you for the video. Now I can set up my own Macro studio without breaking my piggy bank :)

[@westcoast4580]

I am a minute in and dizzy, tripod? Hold camera still...

[@peterlittle6651]

Well. who would have thought that this would get 100k views , hope you are well Mike.

[@MikeBrowne]

Hey Peter Little - how you doing buddy. That was some years ago we made this one. Hope you're well and happy mate... MIKE 🙏😊

[@MikeBrowne]

:-)

[@vorkev1]

did you say little he looks huge

[@pmgoodyear]

No really grandkids were injured in the making of this video!

[@enirmal]

genius

[@calvinchann1996]

Sorry, but the video constantly moving made this impossible to watch. Just fix it in one position with a slightly wider view.

[@MikeBrowne]

Sorry about the moving camera Calvin Chann, occasionally this can happen - CHRISTINA

[@MikeBrowne]

Pleasure