The basics of macro texture photography.

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We're exploring texture and surface relief in macro. How do you make the most of textures in your photography? We have a few starting points for you in this video.
Texture is a huge part of macro, getting close up to subjects means revealing every tiny detail. It's possible to make some striking images using only the texture of the subject, but you will need some lighting techniques to help.
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0:00 Intro
0:27 Texture
1:04 Example subjects
2:20 The 2 methods
4:01 Lighting position
6:44 Coloured Light
7:32 Diffusion
8:19 The Crumpet
9:29 Wrap-up
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@timfarmer5535 3 жыл бұрын

Crumpets are like our English Muffins here in the USA. Love the textures. I'm watching this as I get ready to shoot some dead flowers, for the texture. Thank you for the inspiration. I plan on using my Adaptalux to add some colours and contrast.

@Adaptalux 3 жыл бұрын

Oh flower petals are sure to be interesting. How did you get on?

@xprodigy1x674 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is what I was looking for i had no idea what it was called, thank you :)

@Adaptalux 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video useful Skye!

@andream.. 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, love the crumpet texture the best! (And they are best with butter, vegemite and a hot cuppa) . I will be practicing this with my focus rail, then have a snack! Great ideas as usual. Stay safe, Andrea (Australia )😊🇦🇺

@Adaptalux 3 жыл бұрын

Butter and a cuppa for sure, Vegemite/Marmite is not my favourite though! Make sure you get all the pics you want before you start munching!

@raverider2327 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 👌👌👌

@AngeloTullio 3 жыл бұрын

A very great job, thanks!

@Adaptalux 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Angelo!

@stephenstevenson1900 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Ben! I too was hoping you would shave off the bottom of the crumpet but alas I will make do with some butter, jam and a cup of tea. Cheers mate!

@Adaptalux 3 жыл бұрын

Seems I missed a trick here, I'll try it another time and see if I can get it glowing :)

@randyfox5317 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent as usual, Ben! Loved the woodwork texture the most, followed by the 'crumpet'. I was secretly hoping you would shave off just a bit of the bottom of the crumpet and use colored lighting to lightly show through in the deeper pockets of the crumpet. Maybe even 2 or more lights! (no diffusers due to lack of room though) Now I have to see if I can pull that off with a muffin here. (assuming I don't eat them before I can get a photo!)

@Adaptalux 3 жыл бұрын

I did try shining through, but it was too thick... the thought didn't occur to me to take some off the bottom! If you try it let us know if it looks cool!

@phila8226 3 жыл бұрын

Love the crumpet photo

@Adaptalux 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@hankfoto 3 жыл бұрын

In the States we call them WEnglish Muffin. Now, You just jared my memory on this subject and to be honest It depends on what I'm going to use the shot for so I would say shoot it several ways. Very good Video It went by very quickly. Cudos!

@Adaptalux 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, shoot as many ways as you can and pick the style you prefer!

@helloansuman 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@Adaptalux 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jamesaverill6946 3 жыл бұрын

Sam: in the States we call your crumpets "English Muffins". They have a muffin factory here in my area and it is located on English Muffin Way.....enjoyed your newest KZfaq on raked illumination for textured objects. Keep up the good work.

@Adaptalux 3 жыл бұрын

Hey James, I did wonder if they just went under a different name. It would be a shame if they weren't available to you!

@michaelbidegain6913 3 жыл бұрын

Ben as always thank you for sharing you ideas, I don't know if I would sacrifice a English Muffin(Crumpet) for a macro shot but it interesting, have you even shot a piece of coal? playing with it now very interesting. Stay Well Mate

@Adaptalux 3 жыл бұрын

No need for a sacrifice, just toast it up and eat it after a few shots :) Coal is a great suggestion to take a look at, how are yours turning out?

@michaelbidegain6913 3 жыл бұрын

@@Adaptalux My shots with the black coal came out better then i though, used a green, a blue and white light to highlight the grain and a black glass mirror to add a reflection.

@Adaptalux 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great. I'll try it at some point!

@luiszam177 2 жыл бұрын

If I’m using a film camera, what aperture and shutter speed should I use to take a texture shot? I’m a beginner of photography.

@Adaptalux 2 жыл бұрын

Your settings will greatly differ from anything I am able to tell you. I recommend using the metering in your camera or a light meter next to your subject to determine the best settings. Typically you want higher than 1/60s if handholding, and around f8/f11 for the best sharpness.