Posts by Author: John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
The Goodman Art Adapter is a DIY 35mm DOF adapter you can 3D print for your phone
Sep 4, 2018
John Aldred
Dora Goodman sure is doing some interesting things with 3D printing. First, there was the Goodman One, announced a few months ago, the 3D printable…
The Lumapod is the fastest but oddest looking tripod you ever saw
Sep 4, 2018
John Aldred
I see a lot of new products come through my inbox. There are a lot of people out there right now really pushing to try…
5 essential storytelling drone shots you need to master
Sep 4, 2018
John Aldred
When you first get a drone, every single video you shoot looks amazing. At least to you, the person who made it. Because you made it….
DIYP reviews the Manfrotto Befree Live Twist travel tripod – A great travel companion for video
Sep 3, 2018
John Aldred
I’m going to save you all a lot of time and tell you from the start that I really like the Manfrotto Befree Live Twist…
Portable battery & AC power options to keep your camera running for longer
Aug 31, 2018
John Aldred
Anybody who knows me knows that portable power on location is a big deal to me. Whether it’s being able to recharge batteries in the…
Polaroid launches new “Mint” digital pocket printer & 2-in-1 instant digital camera
Aug 30, 2018
John Aldred
Polaroid has today announced two new products. There’s the Polaroid Mint 2-in-1 instant digital camera & printer and the Polaroid Mint instant digital pocket printer….
Nikon’s new Z mount explained by a Nikon engineer
Aug 30, 2018
John Aldred
There’s been quite a lot of discussion regarding Nikon’s new Z mount ever since the patent was first spotted. Nikon, too, has made quite the…
Sony says goodbye to write-protect tabs with new “Tough” line of rugged fast UHS-II SD Cards
Aug 29, 2018
John Aldred
One of the biggest failings off SD cards is their physical durability. SD cards falling apart is a probably bigger cause of death and image…
What fans to use and how to use them for blowing hair in the studio
Aug 29, 2018
John Aldred
Using fans to blow hair is one of the most effective ways to add a little life to a portrait or headshot. But it’s not…
The best motorised mini slider we’ve tried – DIYP reviews the Smartta SliderMini
Aug 29, 2018
John Aldred
Of all the tools and devices on which we can place cameras, sliders have always been the one that intrigued me the most. I’ve used…