Thank you! Couldn't have done it without your help. @everyone this is the Pine Mountain official KZbin so check them out for more info.
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Disclaimer I am not a pro astronomer and tried my best to learn and bring accurate information.
@Hangs4Fun4 жыл бұрын
You did great Matt, experimenting is one of the fun parts about photography. The sagital flaring in your stars were not your fault, that is a common lens design issue that very few lenses avoid. I use Sonys 16-35GM for landscapes and it can do astro, but even that pro lens has slight sagital flaring towards the edges. It wasnt until I saved up and got the 24GM f/1.4 that was designed specifically to minimize that affect edge to edge that my astro shots were large print worthy. My current video series from 2018 was on the 16-35GM. But when I returned to that area in Idaho fairly close to Craters of the Moon National Park (also a great dark sky area) that I had my new 24GM with me. My technique changed very little between the 2 trips yet the photos and especially time Lapses with the 24GM are at another level. Also using some of the open source stacking software's out there and stacking dozens of photos is another way to greatly increase quality. The other hard part about astro is in the edit in post. I struggle still to get that right. And I'm using luminosity masks and editing tools and have taken courses and I'm still needing to improve. The main thing is that you clearly enjoyed your time and enjoyed experimenting. Any way, really great stuff Matt, your production quality is outstanding. Have a great day and be safe out there
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Very good info thanks. I am fine with my stars but always lookin to improve. I actually don't like most of what I see from the pros, I find it all to look so fake. Like you don't look up at the sky and see a bunch of orange clouds n stuff ya know. I try and make things look as they really looked. Holy shit your camera gear is epic! I have wanted something like a sony a7iii for awhile. Very jelous. Other than being expensive one thing that stops me is the stress it would cause. I would always be worrying about the camera being stolen or dropped.
@Hangs4Fun4 жыл бұрын
@@MattCookOregon your eyes cant see what a UV altered camera sensor (mimicking a telescope) can see. I agree there are different kinds of astro photos, some along the same lines as what your eyes can see, but some that start gathering gases and light clusters you just cant see with your eyes. Especially when you start talking faster prime lenses, better low light sensors, and long shutter times and ISO that we dont have. Theres a whole world of photography that brings you another glimpse at something in a way you simply cant see (macro, telephoto, lowlight, long exposures, focus stacking, etc. For example one of the reasons some of my 120 image stacked photos of the moon (at an equivalent 1,200mm) look so fascinating is because your eyes simply cant see that level of detail. Similarly so with Milky way shots, with longer exposures and the right lens/sensor combos you can capture intriguing photos. You can even start getting galaxies, planets, nebulas, etc. Now where it gets out of hand is over post processing and faking gases and such, where the raw image you start with looks literally nothing like the final one and is highly manipulated. Those photographers never post time Lapses, because they could never do that level of manipulation on hundreds of frames the same way. I myself have only been shooting astro less than 10 years and only recently in the past couple of years started doing time Lapses. My 2019 Idaho videos coming up use the Edelkrone motion control system to combine sliding with panning and tilting over an hour or so to create steady movement throught the time lapse. The only post editing is light room exposure changes that are synced for the entire set of frames. I know in my Astro journey, I've always enjoyed the locations I backpack to and the composition with the foreground. The camera gear and post tools are cool, but nothing like seeing with your own eyes from a glorious location
@Hangs4Fun4 жыл бұрын
@@MattCookOregon you hit the nail on the head with stress on the gear. The a7Riii with 16-35GM pretty much doesnt leave my site on backpacking trips. I do have that gear insured which includes me doing something dumb or loosing them, but it does give me anxiety. I've tried bringing other camera like an RX100m4 or RX10m4, and I even tried just my phone. For me, I want my best camera with me (that I can carry, lol). If I could Summit the kind of peaks you can (some day, but I'm not at your level yet), best I could probably carry would be a GoPro or something similar. Right now I seem to be most drawn to wildlife and their habitats, landscapes, and astro. And those usually pull me somewhere off the beaten trail (I dont like taking landscape photos I've seen a hundred times or going to a place where the animals are known to be there) Tons of respect for you Matt and what you are doing with your channel. Only giving you info on the few areas I might actually be able to help. I will be reaching out to you on the best way to Summit Shelly Mountain, the peak I've been photographing for years but still havent summited. So I feel obligated to return the favor in advanced ;-) Any way take care man, keep doing what you are doing.
@ShinyStickEC4 жыл бұрын
@@MattCookOregon just so you know if you do buy something pricey like that you can get gear insurance at a pretty reasonable yearly rate
@PerfDayToday4 жыл бұрын
9:49 and 14:00 a few shooting stars👊🏻👊🏻 epic journey, thxs. I need to get back up there.
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
That or aliens! Thanks man. Hopefully we can all get back to normal soon.
@johnfreeman11893 жыл бұрын
Stargazing footage is always a bonus! Exploring, camping and stargazing go hand in hand! It still blows my mind when I look up at the stars and realize you are looking at the past. Thanks for your contribution.
@MattCookOregon3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Stargazing footage is extra hard cause video at night is almost always black. Have to use some magic to get the footage viewable. I do love shooting the stars and probably don't have the best camera for that. I hope to do another stargazing one soon.
@easydiddit4 жыл бұрын
Peaceful, serene, and absolutely beautiful, thanks for sharing your desire. You nailed it again
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Easy. Astrovideography I call it! Not very common as low light video is usually bad.
@dreamfunction44913 жыл бұрын
Matt Cook, that was one of the most professional video presentations I have ever seen on any topic. Choice of visuals was excellent, topographic 3d map was excellent, voice delivery was excellent, music choice and volume was excellent. You should consider creating such presentations at a professional level. Excellent work. Thank you. Subscribed.
@MattCookOregon3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I enjoy putting my all into these. Big video coming on lighthouses in about a month. I am not exactly sure which direction to go with professional video work. So far groups like Travel Oregon have wanted nothing to do with me. That is OK, I get to have my freedom that way. If any ideas or leads on professional work I would love to hear them.
@pamelagonzalez95674 жыл бұрын
Wow I wasn't expecting that that was so cool! All those beautiful colors with all the stars in one place man that was beautiful great job Matt!!! 😃👍
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀 Observatories are awesome. Stars make for some fun artistic editing that is for sure.
@WanderingWiley4 жыл бұрын
This gives new meaning to star gazing, so informative, all the views from the observatory where superb, thanks
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wiley. I tried my best to make it look like it actually did, which is its own challenge.
@hannahcrazyhawk3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video! I miss being there so much. Such wonderful footage and information here!
@MattCookOregon3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hannah! Cool to hear from someone that knows the place well. Hope they can open up next year.
@hannahcrazyhawk3 жыл бұрын
@@MattCookOregon You're welcome! Yes, I love it there. I hope to get back to volunteer next year.
@ron_amok3694 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed it immensely. Thank you!
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@DennyBent4 жыл бұрын
Love this! I have only been into astronomy for about a year, so I haven't had a chance to go yet.
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you. I also did one at Dee Wright Observatory. Might run out of observatories! I know one more at Sunriver.
@hilandmalt4 жыл бұрын
I used to volunteer at PMO. In fact, I was the last president of Friends of PMO before it ended. I love it over there. I love your drone footage!
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad I randomly found you! That is cool. I spoke with the director to get some info for this video.
@joiemonster49224 жыл бұрын
Nice work! 👍👍 Thanks for sharing. Doggie footage is always a bonus. 🐶🏞💚
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. You like dog footage? I got a whole video of dog footage! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3-zdIN3fr-EnrM
@HikeCamp4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding Matt.... Great history of the site and fantastic video and shots.
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Hike Camp!
@VegaVenturing3 жыл бұрын
This place is on my list for this year. Can’t wait to check it out! Thanks for posting.
@MattCookOregon3 жыл бұрын
Nice it is a good one. Telescopes might not open this year. Still good stargazing and camp spot either way.
@UsAsWeAre4 жыл бұрын
A video about Oregon and space simultaneously. It's like a dream.
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha well my formula is usually (Oregon + X) = Video
@brookeshaffer43773 жыл бұрын
Great info. on this area.Will definitely get here sometime.Thanks Matt👍
@MattCookOregon3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is a must! Not sure exactly when they will open again due to covid.
@ScotTheGr84 жыл бұрын
Another excellent adventure to give us inspiration!
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks so much Scot. Everythings slowly opening up and adventure time is now!
@jody16224 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@thomasn7084 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt, we love your video.
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you.
@MaryannHazel4 жыл бұрын
Great video Matt! Dark sky is my favorite to photograph!
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Maryann. It is very difficult and fun for sure.
@BrienWood7.3 Жыл бұрын
The star footage is awesome!!! Nice work
@MattCookOregon Жыл бұрын
Thank you. The difficulty of star footage to me is trying to make it look like what it really looks like. That big open view feeling it gives is something I am still working on.
@RubieslifeinOregon4 жыл бұрын
Congrats @Mat !
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
What did I win?!
@RubieslifeinOregon4 жыл бұрын
@@MattCookOregon You got monitize now 💲
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
@@RubieslifeinOregon Aha yes I have soldout. Just wait til my next video where I talk for 10 minutes about my McDonalds sponsor!
@HuckOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Matt! That was a good one!
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Huck! How goes youtube? Man your channel is huge.
@HuckOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
@@MattCookOregon Thanks man. Just grinding away to grow it more. Would love to be up over 10K this year.
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Right on. I would prob be growing more if I uploaded more. I only like doing videos that take a long time. Oh well whatever is fun!
@theogdirkdiggler4 жыл бұрын
Ty Matt, Huell would be proud!
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Haha awesome. Grant Mcomie too?
@Dad_Woof2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful shots, and a magical time. We are so small in this universe.
@MattCookOregon2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I really like night photos/video. My camera isn't great for it. But I got a new one coming!
@MN-vd7ol4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing!!
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@palvarez644 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt, excellent video......
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@frankf92334 жыл бұрын
Amazing tour of this spot man! Excellent production as I'm sure it wasn't easy.
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Imagine the damage I could do with a real camera... Canon r5?
@frankf92334 жыл бұрын
@@MattCookOregon Get me one too. Thanks in advance!
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Ok I am asking canon right now if they will give a 2 for 1 discount to an instagram model... We will see what they say.
@frankf92334 жыл бұрын
@@MattCookOregon Gonna need lenses too. Thanks!
@ShinyStickEC4 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Ah one more place to add to list of places to go :)
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Being a public observatory it was surprising how little info is out there.
@TomandJulieMineExploring4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour, Matt. Always seem to learn something from your videos.
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! So do I when doing the research haha.
@davidtate1662 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and very scenic love to check it out someday.
@MattCookOregon2 жыл бұрын
It is a nice one. Always crowds of people to enjoy the skies with on the new moon and meteor shower nights.
@hondakid91704 жыл бұрын
High quality !!
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Zealor3654 жыл бұрын
Great Story. Really well done.
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark! I had a lot of fun doing this.
@joe.O7X2 жыл бұрын
Great video, Matt! I’ve lived in Oregon all my life and I’ve never heard of this amazing place. It’s definitely on my list of things to do next year, as soon as they open up again in May 😊
@MattCookOregon2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I really like camping there. The site can be visited any time of year, though the indoor facilities wont be open.
@softroadingthewest4 жыл бұрын
Awesome work dude. Really enjoyed this. Nicely captured imagery in challenging conditions and interesting narration as always.
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir! Jesus you gain a thousand subscribers every time I look. Soon I am gonna start searching for you in the woods so I can popout and shoutout my instagram.
@srosenow98 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I was at Mt. Thielsen and Diamond Lake in the summer of 2020 and that burn scar in your footage wasn't there, then. I had crystal clear weather the day I went down (I live in Shelton, WA) and when I was at Crater Lake the day before, I took photos of The Three Sisters and Mount Bachelor from near the Wizard Island Overlook. I cannot wait to go back. Your video brought back a lot of memories of that trip!
@MattCookOregon Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I feel like your comment may be from another video, Thielsen maybe. Crater lake is nice, I hardly go cause all the dog restrictions. Maybe one day I will do a video there.
Thank you! Oregon is crazy and that is what my channel is all about. Lots of trails and runners here.
@TheDeterminedRunner4 жыл бұрын
Matt.Cook.Oregon Hopefully one day i'll maybe get to see it 👍🏃
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Do it! Oregon coast trail, 3 sisters, Waldo lake loop, just a few epic running trails.
@TheDeterminedRunner4 жыл бұрын
@@MattCookOregon sounds ideal to me, i'll check out those suggestions
@theogdirkdiggler4 жыл бұрын
@15:14 I think it looks like starlink down in the lower left of the picture, it appears as a line.
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Some kinda satellite for sure.
@alexanyanEVN4 жыл бұрын
Thanx for share new upload & Stay safe
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too
@dravenfrost87244 жыл бұрын
Cool stars. I want to go there.
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Things should be opening so you can enjoy it this summer!
@dravenfrost87244 жыл бұрын
@@MattCookOregon One day... I will hit all of these up.
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
@@dravenfrost8724 Do it.
@BackpackingWithJason4 жыл бұрын
Really cool views at the observatory!! That paraglider was really cool to see. Awesome video bro!! I’m hopefully going to do the South Sister in August. I hope 🤞
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Oh really! The permit system was delayed so that will be good news for you. Let me know if any questions I have been up it about 10 times. I would try to join but I have something keeping me very busy starting in August.
@RomanandJulia4 жыл бұрын
beautiful images!
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! imagine with the r5... I should start a gofundme!
@RomanandJulia4 жыл бұрын
@@MattCookOregon for sure u should bro! i wonder if u will get donations to make cool youtube videos
@RomanandJulia4 жыл бұрын
imagine the awesome quality it would give you! im saving up for mine too!
@Hangs4Fun4 жыл бұрын
Another great, informative, interestingly fascinating video Matt!! This whole series you've been doing could easily be a TV show. Very cool how they open that property and facilities up for use and to get people interested in star gazing. I had to wait until I could watch it need to end (for your watch time % metric ;-) Have a great day and be safe out there
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man. I do want the show to grow into something. Have tried to work with companies but they haven't given me a bite yet. One thought is to just stay solo and eventually become their competitor!
@Hangs4Fun4 жыл бұрын
@@MattCookOregon I like that idea a lot! I havent watched mainstream TV in several years mostly because of channels like yours. Few people will know all the efforts that go into quality productions like yours. Heck my last edit was so intense, I'm still recovering, lol. The amount of thought and heart that goes into these productions you can feel when you watch them. Unlike most of the soulless shows out there that are produced as a product. What ever I can do to help let me know Matt. Keep creating this content. :-)
@Jma82-photo-travel-drone4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful images
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@OregonOutdoorsChris4 жыл бұрын
Fyi, the moon Io is spelled with an i not an L, so it's pronounced eye-oh, not Low.
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Damnit lol
@OregonOutdoorsChris4 жыл бұрын
@@MattCookOregon It just shows you learned it by reading, and can blame it on the font :-) Lord knows I'm guilty of that plenty too.
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
@@OregonOutdoorsChris Right on. Appreciate you watching so closely! Hope you enjoyed other than me being an idiot.
@OregonOutdoorsChris4 жыл бұрын
@@MattCookOregon I enjoyed the video very much. It combined two of my favorite things; exciting places in Oregon I haven't been, and space!
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
@@OregonOutdoorsChris My man. Super nice place to primitive camp too. Gets a bit crowded on new moon nights but theres always a side road with room.
@davidtate1662 жыл бұрын
I love to see Andromeda Galaxy.up close .😁👍
@MattCookOregon2 жыл бұрын
They can definitely help you with that.
@Coinbro2 жыл бұрын
Star parties are cool my 8" 🔭 collects dust I need to take my telescope out again. Thanks!
@MattCookOregon2 жыл бұрын
They are cool. I been missing some epic showers recently too. I would like to do a video of the hopservatory maybe.
@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER4 жыл бұрын
Very cool
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude! Damn you put out a lot of videos. That is some dedication. What is your favorite one?
@ScotTheGr84 жыл бұрын
Is any of the camping open right now with al,mor this Covid distancing going on? None of my usual night photog spots nearby are open. Thought this might be a good alt.e
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
The campground is closed. But there are forest roads you can camp on. No problem primitive camping if you leave the place in as good condition as it was before you arrived.
@veraleitner83624 жыл бұрын
Hello, I like your videos and your stile of editing. What type of the video editing software do you use?
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I use Adobe Premiere. It is a little complicated at first but worth learning. So many options.
@Desoto914 жыл бұрын
Can you still visit the site with them being closed?
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. All my footage except the last few minutes was during closed times. Last I checked the campsite was closed but day trips or dispersed camping is an option.
@vibinggood222 жыл бұрын
Wow stunning video... thanks for this... Plz help me knowing 1. If there's any fee for going there... 2. Did u take ur RV, 3. Can We go any day and observe the sky through the telescope? Thanks a ton!!!
@MattCookOregon2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Last I was there when it was open, there was a recommended 5$ donation. When it wasn't open we camped for free and used the grounds outside the telescope. We do not have an RV, I think the road is too rough for those. They only open on weekend nights.
@Oregontrailblazin4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt There is a free app called SkyView Free tells you and even shows you the ISS and the Hubbell
@Oregontrailblazin4 жыл бұрын
and it works without wifi
@Oregontrailblazin4 жыл бұрын
Next on my List Thanks
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Nice! I use sky map app. Probably the same thing. Love using that to find planets.
@FishingBDGo4 жыл бұрын
Super...like.+ new friend! #fishingbdGo
@MattCookOregon4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. What is the hashtag all about? Are you here to promote your channel?