DIY

    How you can make a “canvas style” backdrop for £20!
    Jan 30, 2017 Joseph Parry

    Guys! Check this out! I own a fair few Gravity Backdrops and absolutely love them to pieces, but the problem I have is time. Sometimes…

    Make This Unordinary DIY Light Box with Only Three Items and for Less Than $10
    Jan 26, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

    DIYP team has seen and made some pretty awesome DIY light boxes using all sorts of materials: PVC pipes, coroplast and a cardboard box, to name…

    How to quickly upgrade your 160 LED panel softbox for less than $3
    Jan 24, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

    Cheap light panels and cheap softboxes to go along are a lifesaver when you’re on a tight budget. But softbox with a spongy strap can’t…

    Hack your own DIY night vision action camera for under $100
    Jan 20, 2017 John Aldred

    Being able to see with a camera in complete darkness is a challenge. For stills we often have to resort to long exposures. For video…

    The cheapest and easiest DIY cinematic lighting setup to make at home
    Jan 19, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

    Do you prefer natural light over studio light? Peter McKinnon does, and in his latest tutorial, he shows a simple way to make your own…

    Lens Calibration Tutorial

    How To Calibrate The Focus of Your Lenses – And Why You Should do it
    Jan 19, 2017 JP Danko

    Here’s a (semi) fun way to start the year off right – it’s time to calibrate the focus of your lenses! Most DSLRs offer options…

    This DIY overhead camera rig folds into the wall for easy setup in small spaces
    Jan 11, 2017 John Aldred

    We’ve shown a few overhead camera rigs here on DIYP. Some have been quite simple using things you may already own. Others have been created from…

    The cheapest lighting solution for filmmakers – light, filters and barn doors for $90
    Jan 11, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

    It probably goes without saying, but – professional lighting is expensive. If you are just starting out your filmmaking career, or you’re simply a hobbyist,…

    Make a DIY Big Dome Port Underwater Housing for your DSLR for less than $50
    Jan 10, 2017 David Wahlman

    If you’ve done research into underwater housing (and their cost), you’ll know how expensive they can be. In some instances, they cost more than the…

    How to make the world’s largest DIY LED panel
    Jan 9, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

    Have you ever wondered how big and bright an LED panel can get? Matt from DIY Perks has, and he decided to do something more…