DIY
How to turn smoke into low lying fog for your next spooky photo shoot
Aug 29, 2017
John Aldred
Low lying fog can be fantastic for those creepy photo shoots, especially out on location. Or, perhaps you’re trying to recreate the look of a…
How studio polyboards work and how to make your own DIY alternatives
Aug 23, 2017
Jake Hicks
Nearly every professional studio I’ve ever used has these ‘polyboards’ and you‘ve probably even seen them yourself but may not have known what they’re used…
How to make and use a Hartmann Mask for quick and easy focusing
Aug 20, 2017
Tim Trott
The Hartmann mask and Scheiner Disk are simple devices for making focusing a lens easier. They require that you target is a point of light,…
Use welding glass as a 10 stops ND filter
Aug 20, 2017
Udi Tirosh
Neutral density filter reduces the amount of light going into the lens, so you can take long exposures even when the light is bright.
Long exposures blur anything moving, like water, clouds, or people. This can be very useful for making choppy water look smooth, making clouds streak, or getting rid of people at a tourist attraction.
These types of filters usually cost up to $200 (especially on big diameter lenses), but with this simple hack, you can make it for only $5.
How 3D printed camera equipment can make your life easier
Aug 16, 2017
John Aldred
I think it’s a pretty safe bet that 3D printing is now well and truly here to stay. They’re no longer just the DIY custom…
How to make a DIY triangle LED “ring” light for less than $100
Aug 11, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
The ring lights are useful when you need even light on the subject’s face and the circular catchlights. We’ve featured several DIY ring lights so…
DIY solar filters for the great American eclipse
Aug 11, 2017
Matthew Kuhns
With the Great American Eclipse on Aug 21 only a few weeks away, I decided to put together some solar filters. With the high travel…
How to make a cheap, but stylish DIY shoulder rig out of wood
Aug 10, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If you need a shoulder rig, but your budget is super-low, young filmmaker Mike Fink has a cheap, yet totally stylish DIY solution. He made…
This DIY Ikea slider costs less than $20 to make yourself
Aug 7, 2017
John Aldred
Good sliders aren’t cheap. Most cheap sliders are rarely good. But when your budget’s ultra low, what are you going to do? Either you buy…
How to make your own DIY leather camera strap for less than $10
Aug 3, 2017
John Aldred
Camera straps have always been a personal thing for me. I find one I like and I stick with it for as long as possible….