OK, anyone with less than four cables sticking out of their computer USB ports raise your hand? It's a mess, right?
This little trick comes to bring order where cable chaos once ruled.
Thanks to the aid of Metal Binder Clips. yea, the ones you used to hand Dire Straits posters when you were young. Wait, you did not hang Dire Straits posters? am... well..... hit the jump then. Click to continue ›
UPDATE: I've been taking quite a bash in the comments for not checking the card prior to formatting. Of course you should always check your card. but the idea here is to know which card is empty (or formatted) before putting it in the camera.
Is this CF card filled yet? I remember using a CF card and then placing it backwards in my pocket. but I am not sure it was this card.... I'll just format it and hope it did not have the engagement session pics...
OK, this is probably not the way you want to tell your used cards from your empty ones. There are many ways to remember if a CF card or a battery are used. You can use different pockets for empty and full; You can place them in different cases; You can put the batteries in different orientation if they are empty; you can use rubber bands, or..... Click to continue ›
Boy! Is this the most efficient way to do this? Heck no. But we know that you killed your computer for the DVD lens, so here is a good use for its leftovers.
If you have any camera that uses the 3 pin N3 shutter release socket, then here is a step by step guide to creating a cheap (if not free) basic shutter release for camera's like the 30D, 5D, 7D, etc.
Technically, nothing bad can happen from accidentally shorting out the wrong pins in the N3 socket, but still, I take no responsibility for any damage that may occur from anyone making use of this information. Click to continue ›
DIYP has covered shaped bokeh from any possible angle, this is why I was surprised to see that we actually never did a tutorial on converting a lens cap into a bokeh holder. To rectify this, Nadine Spires shares how to easily make a holder like this.
The idea came from Pompo, where the author used a lens cap to make a rectangular Bokeh shape.
I wanted something that was easy to set up and didn’t interfere with the zoom mechanism of my lens, the natural choice was a lens cap. Click to continue ›
Just in case you did not notice, DIYP has a slight obsession with shaped bokeh. While we covered almost any "regular" aspect of this technique, I am pleased to learn that there are always new applications for some good old shaped bokeh.
This one made by Kaleb Wentzel-Fisher (Supernormals) is a short movie that uses type bokeh. i.e. shaped bokeh with words. The movie, some tips on type bokeh and a short BTS after the jump Click to continue ›
In the following post, Eric Au will share his making of A DIY follow focus mechanism. We did feature a KNE'X follow focus before, however, this one mounts on a rig., and has a very pro look to it. While the specifics of this build are oriented towards a specific HD-DSLR mount, the concept and process can be adopted to other rigs by changing some of the measurements.
Bear in mind that this project does require some uncommon hardware tools, yet considering the price drop, you may want to ask your neighborhood iron man for some assistance. ...and The floor is all yours Eric. Click to continue ›
Here are some happy news for the Bokeh inclined photographers out there. The Bokeh Masters Kit is now available for purchase at online stores: B&H and Photojojo.
I will still be selling the kits via the Bokeh Masters Kit site, however, if you are living in the US, you'll probably get better shipping terms from one of those folks. (Yes, Another shot of making the holidays deadline :)
If you are wondering what the heck a Bokeh Masters Kit is, check out the Phoblographer thorough 3 parts review here, it has every single details about the kit, and some nifty sample images and videos.
Actually, the video after the jump is taken from that review. It is kinda interesting, because when I started to develop the BMK, HDDSLRs were not that common yet. So it gives me a nice buzz to see the kit used in ways I did not envision. Click to continue ›
There are proven ways to become a professional photographer, ask Zack Arias. Looks like building your own lenses (which we have done before) ranks pretty high. #3 in fact. And I do want to be a professional photographer. I want it real bad. REAL BAD!
So I looked for the cheapest way to come up with a lens like this. Antonio Montesinos was kind enough to allow me to feature his lens building tut on DIYP. In Your face Zack, I m gong pro for a Dollar fifty. Click to continue ›
I know what you're thinking. Starbucks was made so you can slowly sip your hot Lattes and cappuccino while your army of photo assistants are setting up your clever array of strobes, monolights, "kino-flo"s and LED panels.
Actually, this is all an elaborate pre-show so when they come shouting that "the sky is falling" and "how the heck are you going to find the white balance for this mix of lights" you can smile and put down your Latte.
Then you take the plastic cup of, place it on the lens and show how you cleverly created an instant Expodisc out of thin air. Ha! White Balance nailed.
Steve Bennett's Starbucks Coffee Cup Emergency Expodisc, with how to instructions. (Surprisingly, the other instant Expodisc is also coffee related. I wonder if there is a great scheme here). Click to continue ›
Just saw this great example by Kim Long of Shaped Bokeh effect done on a Christmas tree. See the before and after right after the jump.
With the upcoming holidays I thought this a great time to sharpen up your shaped Bokeh skills with the free tutorials posted here and here. Click to continue ›
