DIY

    Using a Twist Jar Opener as Follow Focus
    Mar 3, 2011 Udi Tirosh

    Photographer Tony Carretti came up with a pretty twisted way to make a cheap follow focus. Tony uses a $2.49 Bed Bath & Beyond twist…

    Build A PVC Camera Shoulder Rig
    Mar 1, 2011 Udi Tirosh

    User knoptop of Instructables came up with a video to show how you can make an HDSLR shoulder rig from PVC pipes. For the most…

    The Strobist Corner: Super Simple Gel Holder For “Strobist” Gels
    Feb 21, 2011 Udi Tirosh

    Here’s the thing. If you are using the “The Strobist Collection” gels from Rosco (which we reviewed here. You know that they are really great….

    Convert a $7 Ikea Cutting Board to a Shoulder Video Rig
    Feb 16, 2011 Udi Tirosh

    With the blast of HDSLR comes the need to create a more comfortable way of shooting video with SLR shaped bodies. You can get one…

    Taking A Step Back To Snap Your Setup
    Feb 15, 2011 Udi Tirosh

    A shot while back I featured a post called 21 Photographs And Lighting Setups For Every Occasion. Not surprisingly the post featured a collection of…

    Use A PVC Pipe Lock For A More Robust PVC Studio
    Feb 8, 2011 Udi Tirosh

    What did you built for you studio this weekend? A backdrop mount? A Light Stand? A ghetto glamor contraption? A dolly….? If you are one…

    Create An Uber Cheap Car Rig For Out Of Car POV Photographs
    Feb 7, 2011 Udi Tirosh

    UK based photographer Ian Cornwell needed to take some pictures from the outside of a driving car for a an emergency plumbing service. it sounds…

    Quick Tip: Desktop Cable Management
    Jan 31, 2011 Udi Tirosh

    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…

    Yes, But Is It Ready?
    Jan 24, 2011 Udi Tirosh

    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…

    Creating a Simple Shutter Release Cable From An Old PC Case
    Jan 20, 2011 Udi Tirosh

    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…