DIY
How I built my own DIY long-term weatherproof timelapse rig
Oct 31, 2018
Drew Mason
In fall of 2017, I had the opportunity to capture the transformation of an empty plot of land turning into a high-tech vehicle test track….
Videographer puts an instant camera on a drone and takes unique aerial shots
Oct 26, 2018
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Have you ever seen instant aerial photos? I know I haven’t. This is why I was fascinated when I saw a project by aerial cinematographer…
This camera lens was made from an iceberg
Oct 23, 2018
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Photographer and filmmaker Mathieu Stern enjoys buying, modifying and even making his own weird lenses. He dreamt of his latest project for two years and…
Use a drill to get cool slow motion rotating footage with your smartphone
Oct 19, 2018
John Aldred
The guys over at COOPH do come out with some pretty nutty ideas sometimes, but this one’s kinda out there. Although I’ll still probably give…
Repurpose a glass dish as a DIY waterproof housing for your smartphone
Oct 13, 2018
John Aldred
Ok, so it doesn’t really need to be said, but I’m going to say it anyway. You do this at your own risk. Smartphones come…
How to make a quick DIY rain cover for your DSLR or mirrorless camera
Oct 11, 2018
John Aldred
If you shoot often enough, at some point you’re probably going to get caught in the rain when you want to keep on shooting. If…
Make your own DIY Loupedeck for Lightroom from an Arduino
Oct 11, 2018
John Aldred
Control decks for Lightroom and other applications seem to be becoming all the rage these days. And for good reason. I’ve got the Loupedeck+, you…
This is the cheapest camera dolly hack you’ll ever see for a smartphone
Oct 5, 2018
John Aldred
The humble pizza cutter. Who knew it could be such a wonderful cinematic tool? Well, it turns out that it might be. For your smartphone,…
Use these 3D printed hotshoe covers as a reminder for film speed
Oct 4, 2018
John Aldred
3D Printing has crept into my life and my photography a lot during 2018. My Dobot Magician has served me very well. But one of…
How to make a simple $10 DIY disco prism for Profoto A1
Oct 4, 2018
Stefan Tell
Controlling and modifying light is a lot of what photography with studio lights and battery powered strobes are about. Especially when it comes to portraits,…