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Deity’s S-Mic 2S short shotgun microphone is designed for small spaces and weighs only 85g

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Deity’s S-Mic 2S short shotgun microphone is an evolution of their popular S-Mic 2 shotgun microphone. They had them on show at IBC 2019, but we were too focused on Deity’s new Connect wireless microphone system to notice. Now, though, the S-Mic 2S is getting ready to ship.

The Deity S-Mic 2S is essentially a shorter version of the Deity S-Mic 2, which has become one of my favourite shotgun microphones, offering a nice rich sound right out of the box. The S-Mic 2S has a similar sound but is tuned better for smaller spaces, but also fits well on top of the camera, too, for things like vlogging.

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Shooting in a small space – a brief tour of my tiny home studio

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A lot of people seem to think I have this giant space. I do not. I actually never had more space than those 2 converted bedrooms I work in now and not so long ago I rented a small, bedroom-sized commercial space. And even before that, I used to work in my studio between my bed and desk. And going even further back, I had to sit on my bed to even be able to shoot a half body. I started working with clients in the time I had a one-room living studio space. Good times.

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How to create a white background in a small space with just one light

Shooting in small spaces can be challenging. In this helpful video, Jeff Rojas will show you how to create a white background and even lighting for your portraits with a single strobe. The setup isn’t only simple, but it can come in handy if your shooting space is limited.

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Create your own natural light studio to make the most out of a small space (NSFW)

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I often use flash with my own work, but natural light can be a wonderful thing. Especially when it comes from a directional source. In this slightly NSFW video, photographer Anita Sadowska discusses setting up for and shooting a lingerie session in her apartment. It’s interesting to hear the observations Anita makes about the light entering through the windows of the room as it changes throughout the day, and how it affects her shot.

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Making it work: Studio photography in small spaces

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I’d love to have access to a massive studio space with all of the latest amenities. Who wouldn’t?

But in many cases, a living room is all you need to get the dynamic shot you’re looking for. Nearly all of my favorite studio shots were done with my Oliphant backdrops in a 10′ x 15′ room.

You might be wondering, “What if my walls are red? What if I have low ceilings? What if my carpet is burgundy?” Don’t stress — there are simple ways around all of these problems, and I’m here to walk you through them.

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How and why to use paper backdrops when shooting in a small space

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Whether for stills or video, paper backdrops are super handy, especially in a permanent fixture. But they’re also useful when setting up in a small space on location, too. There’s countless portable backdrop stands out there capable of handling paper rolls, and they’re very quick to set up.

Caleb Pike at DSLR Video Shooter has switched over from his old background of acoustic foam panels to a new, clean, paper backdrop. In this video, Caleb tells us why, and offers some tips on working with paper backdrops on set.

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This DIY overhead camera rig folds into the wall for easy setup in small spaces

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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 Open Source hardware. A few have been quite versatile, letting you quickly switch between vlogging & overhead setups. One thing many of them have in common, though, is that they’re not very space saving. They’re often built over fixed desks or tables, or require a lot of room for a stand, boom arm and counterweight.

This one from the guys over at The Film Look is a very elegant and simple solution to achieving these sorts of shots. Especially if you’re short on space. Based around a desk mounted monitor stand, this is a complete top-down solution. As well as the mount for the camera itself, there’s a place to put an external monitor, a backdrop holder, and even a folding flat surface to look down on.

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James Webb Telescope’s storage space is smaller than your smallest SSD

RAW files and videos taken on a modest DSLR or mirrorless camera still take up quite a lot of space. So, how much storage space do you think James Webb Space Telescope needs? One would think that a ten-billion space telescope would need quite a lot of storage space for all those super-sharp and detailed photos it takes and sends back to Earth. If that’s what you think – you’re wrong.

The JWST uses memory that’s likely smaller than your smallest SSD, or even memory card – it has only 68 GB of space! But how? Why? NASA has explained how it works and why a telescope that powerful doesn’t need a lot of storage space at all.

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How I started (and succeeded) photographing space from my backyard

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My name is David Joyce and I am an astrophotographer, taking photos of our universe right here from my backyard. I’ve been into astronomy ever since I was a child, so choosing astrophotography was a logical step to take once I got interested in photography.

In this article, I will guide you through the process, challenges, and ups and downs I’ve had on this journey. But more importantly, I’ll share the final “recipe” I ended up with that will help you overcome the obstacles and take stunning photos of space from wherever you live. And last but not least, I will show you some of my photos for inspiration and a reminder that you can be an astrophotographer even if you don’t leave your home.

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