DIY

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 Kalinin

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,…



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.



Use this simple trick to instantly improve your smartphone vlogs and selfie videos

Aug 17, 2017 John Aldred

Phones are great for recording video of yourself. The big advantage is that big LCD letting you see what you’re doing while you’re filming. But…



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…