DIY

    How to turn your external hard drive’s packaging into a $0 DIY “protective case”
    Sep 3, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

    If Murphy’s Law has taught us anything, it’s that when you forget something, that’s when you will need it most. If you need to protect…

    These are some items you can use for filmmaking that you may already have at home
    Aug 23, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

    I know many people who keep a hold of all sorts of bits and pieces thinking “I’m gonna need this someday.” I admit, I can…

    How to build your own giant Roger Deakins style DIY ring light
    Aug 20, 2018 John Aldred

    Ring lights are a big love-hate thing in the world of photography. Some people are actually quite passionate about the catchlight it can present in a…

    How to create a fake recording studio background with pegboard & a cardboard box
    Aug 13, 2018 John Aldred

    Sometimes, you aren’t able to get access to the types of real locations you need in order to photograph somebody. Sometimes the location might have…

    Six DIY gear storage ideas in under two minutes
    Aug 10, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

    When you’ve been into photography for a long time, and especially if you have the so-called “gear acquisition syndrome,” keeping your gear organized can pose…

    How to create “magic bokeh” by modifying a vintage 50mm f/2 lens
    Aug 6, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

    Thanks to lens mount adapters, you can play with vintage lenses on modern cameras and get some of their bokeh goodness in digital photos. Iranian…

    This wooden DIY camera rig is about as frugal as it gets
    Jul 23, 2018 John Aldred

    When push comes to shove, the kinds of DIY solutions people come up with to solve photography and filmmaking problems really can be amazing. Take…

    How to create a classy portrait look with DIY lighting kit for under $100
    Jul 10, 2018 John Aldred

    When you start to break out of using only the available light and start looking towards adding your own lights, it can get quite expensive…

    Reverse engineering how Canon flashes communicate
    Jul 7, 2018 John Aldred

    This is an incredibly geeky topic, but it’s a subject I find absolutely fascinating. It involves how flashes communicate with the camera and reverse engineering the…

    How to DIY some large wheels onto the Think Tank Logistics Manager roller case
    Jul 5, 2018 Stefan Tell

    The Think Tank Logistics Manager 30 is my absolute favorite when it comes to all the camera bags, stand bags, photo bags and other bags…