DIY

Use a light stand with a boom arm to make an easy overhead camera rig

Jan 12, 2018 John Aldred

There are so many different ways to mount a camera for overhead shots. But it always surprises me both how many people don’t know how they…



Add some mood and atmosphere to your photos with DIY volumetric lighting stencils

Jan 5, 2018 Barry Mountford

Ever wondered how you can create volumetric lighting and light rays in both your stills and video? Well in this blog post and video I…



This quick tip will solve your squeaky camera strap problems forever

Dec 11, 2017 John Aldred

Squeaky camera straps might seem like an odd problem to have. It’s one of those things you often don’t even notice until somebody points it…



Take extreme macro photos by adapting a microscope

Dec 9, 2017 James Wallace

It’s not that difficult to add computer control to a microscope. Now I realize this is not a huge need for the general photographer, however,…



7 DIY gobos using items from around your home

Dec 8, 2017 John Aldred

Gobos can be wonderful things. They’re essentially stencils or templates that go between the light and your subject. They’re designed to help shape the light…



How to revive a dead rechargeable battery with a barbeque clamp

Dec 1, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

Sometimes it a rechargeable AA or AAA battery dies and you can’t recharge it. However, it’s not always actually dead, and Iddo Genuth from Lensvid…



How to make a $8 DIY light painting tube from cake collar

Nov 30, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

If you are into light painting, you know that light tubes can create plenty of stunning effects. There are a few ways to make your…



How to make your own $6 DIY Paracord camera wrist strap

Nov 27, 2017 John Aldred

Camera straps are a very personal thing. We all have our own preferences, straps we like and straps we hate. There’s been a lot of…



Turn cheap household light fixtures into DIY studio lighting modifiers

Nov 24, 2017 Jake Hicks

There is an almost endless supply of lighting modifiers available on the market right now, some are cheap and some of the better ones are…



How to take product shots with a single light and DIY modifiers

Nov 8, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

Getting professional-looking product shots doesn’t need to require you to have a studio and tons of expensive gear. With some DIY magic and good will,…