Steel Wool Photography Tutorial

[@Dartheomus]

And for the love of god, DO NOT wear any polyester clothing if you're going to do this... Unless, of course, you want the picture to also have sparks & flames in the shape of a human!

[@volkvideos]

I lol'd. Thank you.

[@PhotoExtremist]

good tip

[@ucantinjaaninja]

Dartheomus LOL

[@awn263]

Yeah, I hate that when I catch fire. :-(

[@awn263]

+Dartheomus I think it'd be wise to wear a hat, hoodie or something on your head too.

[@mduggs1]

Mate.... I have no idea why you are sharing all your trade secrets with us, but as someone who has been on a photography hiatus for a good few years, I have to THANK YOU. My creative juices are now a flowing.

[@chuckcrookshanks847]

I have seen many steel wool photography explanations and this is by far the best.

[@igodinez12]

Buddy, at that age you show that talent? I hope I will see you in 20 years for sure as one of the best American photographers of all times.

[@twatted1]

I have you're trick photography book on my iPad along with a lot of other photography books and I don't mind saying that you're book is the easiest to read and understand well done and please continue to produce you're videos. Cheers :)

[@bobbyntammy]

Been watching your videos for the last couple of days and just wanted to say you are very talented. You will go far in photgraphy... Thanks for the tips!

[@Grey_Duck]

For safety...stand in the middle of the road. ;) Seriously though, great tutorial, thanks!

[@enadirov]

I absolutely love your tutorials and your ebook makes me feel like I am cheating on photography but I will be having fun burning steel wool and photoshopping my pictures. Thanks for this channel!

[@HomeHalifax]

Great tutorial! Actually the best tutorial one I've watched so far on steel wool

[@bobmarley4155]

Been doing fireworks and sparklers for nearly 40 years and this is some really cool stuff!! Knew since I was kid that steel wool burns, but never thought of doing this. Very impressive - Very soon the sparks will fly at my place and there'll be a hot time in the old town tonite!

[@comment305]

fuck yea

[@trevc1980]

I very rarely comment on youtube but just wanted to say thanks for your ideas, knowledge, lessons etc, Only found your channel today and really like it

[@phileagfan]

Great tutorial man. I literally have no questions after watching. Can't wait to try it out.

[@splintre]

Awesome tricks, man! Have learned alot by reading your first edition E-book, and watching your youtubevideos. Keep up the good work!

[@XSVPro]

Watched a bunch of your vids, great stuff man, its great that there are people like you out there giving away this info for others, i do mainly sports photography and I've picked up a few things here, love the wool shots!

[@Nerdychallengetime]

You make it relevant! I never understand these instruction-videos, but you explained it WELL. Thank you for that!

[@katherinemiah9713]

I just watched the video on the site for the book and am totally stoked! I can't wait to get my hands on that book and a DSLR camera because my camera doesn't have manual. Just watching the video about the book was awesome for me because these are the kinds of images I want to be able to make. You Dude, are totally awesome! Rock on!

[@steeledlemur135]

thanks man i have been wanting to do these types of photos for so long, thank you

[@chevyliebling]

I hosted a Meetup.com group with this and it was a huge hit. We used a vacant parking lot. Many thanks!

[@risingphoenix66]

It has been raining here for 4 days, not a very enjoyable 4rth of July weekend so we took advantage of a break in the weather to get in some steel wool shots with my husband doing the spinning. They turned out amazing, thanks for the tutorial on how to do this. Was a blast and all safety precautions were taken. It was way to wet for decent fireworks shots so thanks for the option on some great shots.

[@MarianneDamsteek]

Thnx for your tutorial, went with my daughter to a frozen lake and we had a lot of fun trying to make our steel wool pictures.

[@CameraKid2]

steel wool comes from steel sheep =P i learned that in school

[@bradley_buitenhuis5449]

Heck yea

[@ihavetolaugh9195]

Lol

[@Gibletz710]

must of went too school in a murca

[@PossMcLeod]

Sheep in FULL METAL JACKETS bro! REPRESENT! haha

[@TheBrainParalysis]

This tutorial was great. I got an idea from the photo of the tunnel with the sparks at the entrance. I used my girlfriend as an experiment and did the same thing, but had her hold a umbrella over herself while the sparks flowed around her. It came out fantastic, just wanted to say thanks for the tutorial and the idea.

[@omkardeshpande29]

Hey Photo Extremist..... Thanks for this lovely idea..... Have tried last night and having great results...... Love to see more tricks from you...... :)

[@oblixin]

seen some of ur videos and am completely amazed at the pictures ,great Job and thanks for all the help.

[@alx516]

Great video! I like how you took your time explaining everything in detail. I am defenitily trying this out. Subscribed!

[@cwpappas]

I've used commercial dollar store sparklers, bent the metal handle with pliers, used string as the tether, and it worked well. A lot less chance of starting fires, too. Great ideas and enthusiasm in your videos!

[@1jeremyb]

Cant wait to try this! Always wondered how this was done, thought peeps did it using sparklers... Your videos are very educational, thanks!!!

[@DonnaLeigh]

Thanks for posting these videos. I just want to take good photos for fun to share and no one will ever reveal their "secrets," lol. Thanks!!!

[@Mr.PetePrice]

Good video, Thanks. I like how the steel wool that your setting on fire burns so bright and throws wild sparks everywhere just happens to be called Red Devil. By the way, the shot on the beach looks great!

[@beckhead25]

thanks for sharing your tutorials man! really well delivered!!

[@PureCapturesMedia]

Hey man! I started watching your videos awhile back, you inspired me so much! thank you:)))

[@SilentKnight43]

Just wanted to say thanks for a very excellent tutorial. We have an abandoned arched stone tunnel a short drive away that I plan to do some shots in with the steel wool - your tutorial was perfect in every way with the tips and techniques. I'll likely go with two whisks (one on each end of the cable) to get a double spin effect. Appreciate the tut!

[@sp4zzj4zz]

Just an FYI...the grades of fine steel wool is measured as "aught" not called "zero" - you would speak them as... single aught, double aught, triple aught, and four aught. Nice guide though.

[@PhotoExtremist]

that is good to know! thanks for commenting

[@zapaliczka]

That's a good, complete tutorial about steel-wool photography idea :D

[@briangeoghegan9172]

Thanks Evan, great video as always I bought your book and stuff and i love it, great job altogether, youre some man for one man. brilliant.

[@ricardocornejom]

Thanks for your great tutorials man. Always helpful.

[@rioalbert23]

Another GREAT Tutorial Bro... Cheers from Indonesia...

[@UrbexRalle]

I have been waiting for this one :D nice! props from denmark

[@HappyTinfoilCat]

Great video, awesome photos! you are a good teacher.

[@JonWilliamsJonnyKstudio]

I'll be trying it on a boat on the lake!

[@MSFTV73]

Really COOL video,gonna try it soon..thanks for sharing.Happy new year from the netherlands...

[@ashleycrane2738]

This was an AMAZING tutorial!! Thanks for sharing!

[@dpvandermaat]

Using the little LED light to focus in the dark is a really good idea

[@benjaminlambert8944]

Snow, during snowfall. pretty awesome, short exposer will light up the falling snow.

[@DESIRESROMANCE]

EXCELLENT LOVED THIS VIDEO AS WE ARE LEARNING THIS NOW IN COLLEGE OF HOW TO DO THIS AND WAS REFERRED TO YOUR VIDEO. I AM SURELY GOING TO CHECK ON THIS EBOOK FOR SALE. THANKS MARIA

[@austinherdklotz217]

i found out it looks really cool when you set the camera on shore and do the steel wool on a low dock over a calm lake...it gives it a really cool reflection over the water.

[@BubbleBee1312]

Congrats, this is my 400th favorited video lol

[@modernwize]

We are doing this tonight!! Are you doing anymore videos? I check back daily!!

[@Djmarcuslott]

Love the video just because he makes you understand the safety issues of playing with fire

[@npgphotography1]

Deff gonna try this its all snowy out now so it'll be awesome!

[@earthfreak100]

Extremely helpful man, I always wondered how do they take these kinds of pictures...now I wonder what kind of camera I should get.

[@Herbsters702]

Pretty epic!! Thanks for the tutorial. I might buy the book!

[@TheKimandKai]

Loved it! SUBBED!! Even looking at your downable book now but i can't seee what format it is in before i buy it. I want to know if it'll work on my ipad as i travel alot and would love to be able to read it on the go??

[@MrBento1987]

Thanks my friend , i took great pics after your video in Prague, Czech Republic

[@alxforth1]

Amazing video, has inspired me to try it out. Just one question, does the wool only work once?

[@DADALII]

Hey man great video! Went out on a frozen lake yesterday and tried it out - worked awesome!

[@CodeMonkeyi]

Impressive - btw - that's the poor mans' fireworks - done a lot in the Caribbean :D

[@clarecornelius9068]

i can't wait to learn how to photograph a flying cat

[@Lady-Evonne77]

i sort of tried this with sparklers, but as we all know, those burn out pretty quickly. you could do this with a lot of different things though, it's a pretty neat idea!

[@mcgdy]

This guy is literally a good guy!

[@RA7]

I see you answered my question. Thank you for being thorough. Great video!

[@GlitterWishes]

Gotta try this tonight or tomorrow, OMG I'm so excited *.* Is it safe to do it on a flat roof ? .-.

[@KurenaiHa]

For some reason, I kinda like to do this as an alternative to fireworks this coming New Year's Eve hahaha.

[@KozukisOden]

Pretty nice video and explanation!Liked and subscribed!Thanks man!

[@xionvoodoo6841]

the best and easy way to learn photography

[@ParisHidden]

Thank you so mutch for this upload! Love the pictures

[@yellowgroove]

Fire spinning is awesome, I can't wait until my 12 pack pads of 0000 ultra fine grade comes in !

[@The_main_andrew]

great technique for focusing in the dark, and I will make sure to wear long selves on my legs. Thanks for the video, i am going to go try this!!!

[@schoonbartelen7539]

I dont know what camera you have, but on a DSRL, there is a function where you can manually adjust the focus, or let it do automatically. On the lens there is a switch between AF - MF (Auto focus, manual focus). If you place a little LED where you are going to stand, it can automatically focus on that LED. I always use a big flashlight, shine myself with it and let a friend focus on me. If it is focussed like that, your sparks will be sharp, and not blurry,you can do artistic things with focus.

[@dayaaramanaa9980]

Hey Dude..Nice photography..I do photography too but on airplanes..Haha.. Really cool video..Keep it up and will be looking forward for more :)

[@HamDerSimonK]

worked well thanks... i've been looking for this method of photography for a long time...

[@tomg5187]

Hey man thanks for putting this out in the cloud for us that’s awesome cheers 😃🤝😆😊

[@naskaj123]

"wear long sleeves on your legs as well" lmaoo

[@assen97]

Amazing video! You got yourself a subscriber!

[@skylefall]

Those sideburns are the only burns I'm worried about

[@icecold6837]

Kyle Balansag 😂😂😂

[@tomg5187]

Kyle Balansag Aww you’re a meanie man I never noticed dude seems cool af tbh 👍😁

[@SmyPainintheass]

you're definitily good man ;) i think i'm going to buy your book

[@neilgonsalves9415]

I did try this technique and it worked great. Though necessary precautions were taken.

[@sofiagdeg]

Me encantó tu tutorial, es sencillo y directo. Gracias.

[@AusFastLife]

Copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate 500g $75 (pg 104 of the pdf), Potassium chloride 500g $40 (pg 114), Lithium chloride anhydrous 500g $124 (pg 109), Calcium chloride anhydrous 500g $64 (pg 103). If you don't have a chemistry supplier near by you can often get a great range of salts at a gardening shop, eg copper sulfate. Your supermarket will have often have low sodium salt which is usually just potassium chloride.

[@musashi06]

I found that setting the focus to manual infinity worked just fine!

[@BigAdventureDays]

LOL! I LOVE all your disclaimers that are obvious, but you have to tell people not to light it over a barrel of gasoline bc someone will inevitably do it. Congrats on getting the braces off btw! I'm a new photographer, and I love your videos. The pics are awesome and you make it dummy proof.

[@Athena341]

wow dats greatt!! soo cool. i have a few questions, how many pictures do u take for one location? how do u take ur self out of al the picture wen ur done, AND... cud thses picture be taken with any normal point and shoot camera or u HAVE to have a higher quality, dslr camera?? srry for all the questions :)

[@texgirl80]

i ll definetely buy your book as soon i improve in photography passionating !!!

[@GummiBearDestroyer]

Dude, thanks so much for this video. I'm using this for my AP 2D Studio design concentration portfolio!!!! Much help thank you!!!

[@milamcharlie]

Great video......did you go to school for any of this?

[@JoeSteinerIII]

Were about to try this! Thanks so much for tutorial you def helped us out!

[@scottbradshaw9329]

Hey, been enjoying your videos, any idea about where I can find videos on Photographic emulsions? So that you can develop onto wood? Searching youtube has been pretty fruitless. Many thanks.

[@ColinSlippers]

At the end of the video you look like Jimmy Nuetrons dad bro

[@templecharas]

mr photo extremist ur the coolest baddest photographer ive ever seen...ur photos and tutorials blow my mind.....i was wondering if theres any way to take long exposure shots of rainfall during day?is it like impossible?is there anyway?your insight would really help

[@4X4DMAN]

Thanks a lot for your great tutorials !!!!!

[@sandaime134]

thanks a lot for your videos I've learned so much as a starter in photography.

[@jessibleh]

the video is so helpful. thanks, you're amazing!

[@braddasseymusic]

Lol sounds like your phone was receiving a text message or call at the time of 204

[@RyanMarisMakeupx3]

So cash! No braces, fun! Getting mine off soon! Missed your videos! :)

[@GroundHawkX]

Great advice! Also I like how we can here your phone going off at 2 minutes XD

[@CliffWinegar]

Try using a dark neutral density filter in front of your lens for images taken in daylight situations. That way you can get some good long exposures that show motion such as rain fall

[@TheTaK1138]

You sir are some sort of wizard.

[@MatthiasTidlund]

Very good sparkling steel wool pictures. But instead of 30 s shutter speed it's good to use a remote for both start and end of the photo, that way you don't capture light during a longer time than you want to have for the movements which improve the light track sharpness.

[@PollameWazzaaaay]

Thanks for your awesome videos!!! What are the settings for ISO/aperture? Can I go for very low ISO? Thanks again

[@123marijn321]

Looks very cool, how many grams of steel wool do you use per shoot?