DIY

    Build a DIY remote control robot 360º camera dolly out of an old wheelchair
    Jul 7, 2016 John Aldred

    If there was ever any doubt that Indy Mogul were back in full force, this should help to belay those fears.  In the latest episode of…

    Stop your high power DIY LED flashlights from overheating with liquid cooling
    Jul 5, 2016 John Aldred

    We’ve posted one or two high power DIY LED builds before, but these types of LED have a big problem. They generate a lot of heat,…

    How to build a DIY Teleprompter
    Jun 26, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    Anyone who remembers my early videos knows that my command of the english language is far from perfect extremely creative. It was after several long days…

    How to turn your tripod into a hands-free boom arm holder for only $15
    Jun 21, 2016 John Aldred

    Unless you have a dedicated boom arm, or a voice activated lightstand (an assistant) to do the job for you, booming microphones and lights overhead…

    Build your own set of LED studio lights using off-the-shelf gear for under $250
    Jun 19, 2016 John Aldred

    LED lights have made massive leaps in quality and consistency for photographers over the last few years. With camera ISO performance getting better and better every year, many…

    Make your own DIY GoPro backpack strap mount in 15 minutes or less
    May 31, 2016 John Aldred

    GoPro cameras seem to get mounted everywhere these days, but what do you do when you simply want to attach one to the strap of…

    How to make a studio shoot look like a location shoot
    May 31, 2016 Patrick Shipstad

    I just finished up a handful of promotional shots with actor Levi Fiehler and it went well. One of our shots was an odd editorial…

    Build your own motorized custom camera slider from scratch for around $75
    May 23, 2016 John Aldred

    Camera sliders are one of the easiest ways to add interesting motion to your timelapse and video sequences, but many of the commercial options are…

    How to make your own DIY filter holders for wide angle lenses
    May 19, 2016 John Aldred

    Ultra wide angle lenses are great, and if you’re a landscape shooter then you probably own at least one or two of them, but many…

    Build your own instant camera with a Raspberry Pi and a thermal printer
    May 17, 2016 John Aldred

    The Raspberry Pi is amazing.  Instant cameras are also amazing.  So, it makes sense that somebody would eventually combine them, creating a Raspberry Pi powered…