DIY

    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 Kalinin

    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 Kalinin

    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…

    These guys made a working camera out of a potato
    Jun 29, 2018 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    “Ugh, what did you take that photo with, a potato?” Well, the guys from Corridor Crew would answer this question with a yes. They literally…

    How to make your own DIY Justin Clamp for half the cost of a real one
    Jun 12, 2018 John Aldred

    Originally made to help Joe McNally solve problems that would occasionally pop up on shoots, the Justin Clamp has become a popular addition to many…

    Organize Your Studio or Set with This DIY Equipment Cart
    Jun 6, 2018 John Aldred

    Equipment carts for use in the studio or on-set can be expensive. REALLY expensive. Of course, those carts often need to hold hundreds of thousands…