DIY
Build an advanced DIY motion control slider for timelapse and stop motion animation
Mar 13, 2017
John Aldred
Since initially discovering the Arduino, Eduard Puertas has spent a lot of time experimenting with it. It’s all an attempt to make his working life…
I made a DIY large format guillotine shutter
Mar 13, 2017
Ross den Otter
I found a WWII British Air Ministry Pentac 8 inch f2.9 lens in a second hand store about a year and a half ago. It…
How to make a simple and inexpensive DIY light painting brush
Mar 8, 2017
Darren Turner
I never really done much light painting before, always liked the idea of it but somehow have just never got round to it, or found…
After a fall in his workshop, this creative builder shows us how he made his own DIY light stands
Mar 6, 2017
John Aldred
The humble three legged light stand is a fantastic thing. But it’s not always best suited to every situation. If, like John Decker, you’re trying…
How to make ultra lightweight giant scrims for diffusion or gels
Mar 2, 2017
John Aldred
There’s a lot of DIY solutions out there for big diffusers, and such. Most of them with either wooden or PVC pipe frame. While PVC…
Make your own DIY tilt-shift lens for only $30
Mar 2, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
So far we’ve given you plenty of interesting ways for creating tilt-shift effect. You can use a lens to do it or even use Photoshop or…
How to make a motorised camera slider with an Arduino and a stepper motor for $75
Mar 2, 2017
John Aldred
Despite the proliferation of sliders, motorised ones are still quite expensive. Without motors, they’ve dropped to ridiculously low prices. But it’s really not that difficult…
Make a cheap and easy DIY turntable for 360° product photography and video
Feb 23, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
If you make a lot of product shots, especially with small items, I’ve found a wonderful DIY build for you. It’s a turntable you can…
How to create stunning fake freckles with a toothbrush and no Photoshop
Feb 22, 2017
John Aldred
Freckles are one of those strange things in life. Many who have them try to hide them. Many who don’t absolutely adore them. Sometimes, though,…
Build your own DIY Kino Flo style lights with incandescent bulbs
Feb 16, 2017
John Aldred
There is no doubt that Kino Flo produce some very good lights. But they’re not exactly easy on the wallet. Sure, you can go out…