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Build your own modular DIY DMX-controlled 8ft tube lights for $50

Dec 19, 2023 John Aldred

A lot of DIY lighting projects are fairly basic. They’re often too small or too low-powered. Not all of them, of course. We’ve seen some…



Why the industry needs to move to open-source cameras

Dec 19, 2023 Sagiv Gilburd

Over the years, we have covered our fair share of open-source cameras, including the cine-oriented Cinepi, the SITINA 1 full-frame mirrorless, and the Night vision…



Lumionix Komet is “the most advanced camera trigger yet”

Nov 17, 2023 John Aldred

I’ve been using camera triggers of one sort or another for over twenty years. I’ve even built some of my own. So, when I see…



Logitech kills off Loupedeck original in forced obsolescence

Nov 9, 2023 John Aldred

This morning, I received an email from Loupedeck (as a customer) stating that the latest version of the company’s software will render the original Loupedeck…



How to build a low-budget DIY camera cart from a $100 tool cart

Sep 8, 2023 John Aldred

Camera carts are wonderful things when working in the studio or at certain locations. That is to say, locations with a lot of flat ground…



Simmod Synergy Ring is a DIY filter system for your photos and videos

Aug 31, 2023 John Aldred

Putting stuff in front of one’s lens was once quite stocking. Back in the 1970s, it was usually stockings, which produced a nice soft look….



Learn 9 DIY portrait lighting hacks in 90 seconds

Aug 29, 2023 JT Armstrong

If your portraits are feeling a little bland or uninteresting lately, maybe it’s time to spice them up with some new portrait lighting hacks! The…



DaVinci Resolve 18.5 lets you relight subjects in the edit

Jul 24, 2023 John Aldred

Blackmagic Design has officially announced DaVinci Resolve 18.5. It’s the final version of the beta first announced in April. We got to see it for…



This DIY digital Box Brownie conversion has built-in WiFi and microSD slot

Jun 14, 2023 John Aldred

The humble Kodak Brownie is one of the most loved and classic cameras ever made. While film has seen a big resurgence over the last…



Jollylook Pinhole SQUARE DIY pinhole camera kit shoots Instax square film

May 31, 2023 John Aldred

Jollylook’s journey has been quite interesting. From its initial cardboard origins in 2017, we’ve now arrived at its latest release. This time, it’s a square…