DIY
How to build your own DIY car photography rig for under $50
Jun 19, 2017
John Aldred
Photographing moving vehicles is both fun and challenging. You want to get the car perfectly sharp, while the environment becomes a blur of motion. Often…
How to make your own DIY air-powered blood squibs
Jun 19, 2017
John Aldred
Movie special effects usually come with a big price tag. They can be complicated, requiring specialised (and licensed) skill sets. Some are also very dangerous…
Use GoPro parts to build the perfect monitor DSLR mount
Jun 18, 2017
Udi Tirosh
Getting a monitor on a DSLR* can be tricky. Base plates, cages, and magic arms all come to mind. If you want something a little…
This DIY interactive globe helps you quickly browse your travel photos
Jun 14, 2017
John Aldred
One of the biggest advantages of mobile photography for me is geotagging. An iPhone has been my go-to location scouting camera for about the past…
A simple DIY method for storing stands and tripods: use two bungee cords
Jun 14, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
If you’re looking for a neat and simple way for storing light stands, tripods and booms, guys from The Film Look have come up with…
Your tripod is not sturdy enough? How about this DIY Quadpod
Jun 10, 2017
Udi Tirosh
Tripods have been here for ages. Probably way before cameras existed. Heck, they were used to cook animals over an open fire. And weight matters. The…
Cool your Sony by building it a personal sun roof
Jun 10, 2017
Udi Tirosh
In light of all the recent reports on Sony cameras getting hot during shooting, it is no wonder that the community is turning to self-made…
How I made a quick and simple single light setup with colour
Jun 7, 2017
Jake Hicks
It was a while ago now that I posted about using a single light to create a stunning beauty setup with only an additional reflector….
Build the easiest DIY ring light ever for less than $20
Jun 6, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
We have shared plenty of great ideas for making your own DIY ring light. Now, another cheap and quick solution comes from The Lighting Channel….
Here’s how to make DIY leather harness on a budget
Jun 5, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
A professional leather harness can cost up to a few hundred dollars. If you want to save some cash and still have a great-looking and…