Tutorials

    3 Critical Tips For Setting C-Stands Up
    Jan 1, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    C-stands are undoubtedly one of the most important tools for a setting up (big) lights and other heavy equipment. But while using a C-stand may…

    DIY Props: How to Make Realistic Aged Paper in five Minutes
    Dec 31, 2015 Liron Samuels

    We all know that the devil is in the details, and sometimes what makes or breaks the final output, be it a video or still…

    Flash Photography – Changing The Background Color With Gels
    Dec 29, 2015 Guest Author

    Here is a great tip if you are using a studio and don’t pack a bunch of backdrops. Of course, not owning many backdrops does not…

    Annoyed At Apples Photos Auto Launch? Here Is A Simple Way To Stop It
    Dec 27, 2015 Udi Tirosh

    Mac users are probably familiar with the how Apple Photos launch when you connect a device to your computer. And not jest digital cameras. Every. Single….

    Tutorial: How To Create A Textured Face White Walker (From Any Portrait)
    Dec 24, 2015 Roderique Arisiaman

    The year comes to an end and just before the busy days of watching StarWars and celebrating the holidays I’m rushing to finish some images…

    Skillshare natual light window portrait

    Free Photography Classes for DIYP Readers – Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
    Dec 24, 2015 JP Danko

    I’m feeling very Christmasy today – shopping is done, gifts are wrapped, projects are mostly complete for the year and I’m looking forward to a…

    Add Hand Painted Backgrounds To Your Photos In Seconds With This Digital Trick
    Dec 21, 2015 Udi Tirosh

    Some of the iconic portrait photographers, like Annie Leibovitz have a very common look for their studio portraits, they are shot against a hand painted…

    Understanding and Creating ‘Realistic’ Camera Shake In After Effects
    Dec 20, 2015 Udi Tirosh

    Some short require camera shake for authenticity, but are so much easier shooting on a tripod. Think about any effect where you need to cut…

    Quick And Dirty: How To Pre-Prepare Instagram Posts
    Dec 18, 2015 Udi Tirosh

    Creating posts for later posting in Instagram is a drag. Right now the options are pretty limited. You can use an app like Grum (which violates…

    All The Clamps You Would Need And How To Use Them – A Primer
    Dec 18, 2015 Udi Tirosh

    Everybody probably knows the A-Clamp (A.K.A Pony Clamp), most know the Super Clamp, but how many of you know the Cardellini and the platypus clamps? (answer: anyone who…