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trobinson41 New Member • Posts: 17
Allan Walls videos

I recently got into extreme macro photography. I watched a number of Allan Walls videos and they were a great help, but I still have a lot to learn. In particular, I'm using various alternative programs to the ones that Allan recommends (Gimp, Helicon, etc.) I would like to learn to use his recommended programs (LS, Photoshop, Zerenes, etc.) and, at the same time, improve my techniques. The problem, of course, is that Allan has a bewildering number of videos. Can someone recommend which of his videos I should watch first and in what order to make the best progress? Thanks!

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jim mij Senior Member • Posts: 1,027
Re: Allan Walls videos

Hi

You could try Googling the topic your trying to learn, eg how to stack using zerene, or helicon or…

I do watch Allan’s vids, but other experts and tools are available too…

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drynn Senior Member • Posts: 1,129
Re: Allan Walls videos

https://www.youtube.com/@AllanWallsPhotography/videos

Scroll to the bottom of the video list (the first and oldest) and then work your way forwards, ignoring the videos that do not appeal.

The first video that seems applicable is number 7: "Focus stacking in macro photography - preparing insects". The next two are also likely to be of interest. Just move up the list selecting the likely useful ones for your requirements.

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Joseph S Wisniewski Forum Pro • Posts: 35,461
The livestreams

trobinson41 wrote:

I recently got into extreme macro photography. I watched a number of Allan Walls videos and they were a great help, but I still have a lot to learn. In particular, I'm using various alternative programs to the ones that Allan recommends (Gimp, Helicon, etc.) I would like to learn to use his recommended programs (LS, Photoshop, Zerenes, etc.) and, at the same time, improve my techniques. The problem, of course, is that Allan has a bewildering number of videos. Can someone recommend which of his videos I should watch first and in what order to make the best progress?

Not really. Sorry.

But I would recommend tuning in for his livestreams. There's a Tuesday (as in "later today") session at 9:00 eastern and a Thursday session at 3:00 eastern (20:00 GMT) which is a friendlier time for those on the right hand side of the pond.

I would also recommend you sign up for the FAS (free and awesome) site https://photomacrography.net/

It's not only got a ton of serious macro shooters, but Rik Littlefield, the author of Zerene, hangs around there.

Thanks!

You're welcome.

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OP trobinson41 New Member • Posts: 17
Re: Allan Walls videos

Yes, that's helpful. Thanks!

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