DIY

How to DIY a $15 tactical bag into a custom audio kit bag

Sep 14, 2017 John Aldred

When you start to get more serious about video and recording your audio separately, the gear can be a pain. Sure, you start off with…



Build Your Own 2.5x Super Macro Rig for $230

Sep 10, 2017 Micael Widell

Last summer I bought a macro lens. A normal one, giving 1x magnification. This means that your subject will be projected as big on the…



How to make your own DIY magic bokeh balls with your printer

Sep 9, 2017 John Aldred

Making custom bokeh for your lenses can be a fun project. Usually, photographers do it by crudely cutting shapes out of a piece of black…



Who needs a keyboard and mouse when you can edit your videos with a Steam controller?

Sep 7, 2017 John Aldred

There’s been a lot of talk lately about using… “non standard” input devices for using software. DIY Projects such as MIDI2Lightroom, and the Playstation Lightroom…



Everything you need to know about paper backdrops with 2 money saving DIYP tips

Sep 6, 2017 John Aldred

Choosing a backdrop for use in the studio largely comes down to personal preference. I rarely shoot in the studio, so I tend to go…



How to get awesome photos with a boring background

Sep 5, 2017 John Aldred

Shooting indoors, especially in somebody’s home, often leads to some rather dull backgrounds. Usually, you’re stuck with just a bare solid coloured wall. But whether…



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…



5 DIY lens tricks for under $10

Aug 28, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

When you’re a filmmaker or a photographer, you can get various effects by using filters, or in post. But there are plenty of cheap DIY…



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,…