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How to project the bat signal onto clouds with a 100,000 Lumen light and a DIY projector

We like bright continuous lights here at DIYP. We’ve featured a bunch of them over the years – including this 1,000W 90,00 Lumens DIY monster. We’ve also shown off a few DIY solutions that aren’t quite that bright, but still a little above average. This one, though, really needs a trophy or something.

In this video, YouTuber NightHawkInLight (otherwise known as Ben), put together a ridiculous 100,000-lumen flashlight with a DIY projector to shoot a bat signal up onto the clouds. It’s a fascinating look at how simple projectors work, even if you’re not trying to request the services of a superhero.

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Photographer creates epic cinematic stories in quarantine using toys and compositing

The current coronavirus situation has suddenly left many people without work and consequently with too much time on their hands. Many photographers are using this extra time creatively, and Arjun Menon is one of them. This India-based photographer combines action figures, household objects and some Photoshop magic. What he ends up with are photos that look like they came straight from the big screen.

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Here is how I Made a Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice Cosplay Portrait

I have the distinct privilege of working with some of the most talented cosplayers on the planet. Several times a year, we assemble a group of these amazingly creative people for a day-long studio shoot for compositing purposes. We meet in studio with a gray seamless backdrop and let the creative juices flow.

I’ve been able to work with a couple awesome Batman cosplayers over the years. One thing that has always frustrated me is capes. No matter how cool they look in real life, they’re difficult to control in a way that gives them that flowing, majestic shape we love in the comics (or the CGI versions we see in the movies). Recently, The RAWexchange came to the rescue with the Fabric collection. Finally! A way to create capes that look like the images I have in my head!

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Photographer reimagines superheroes in 17th Century style portraits

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Photographing superheroes has become quite popular lately.  Some use human subjects, while others use toy action figures, but this take on the superhero genre is very unique and fun.

French photographer Sacha Goldberger asked some questions and, as a result, plunged some of the most iconic characters of recent memory into the 17th century with this fantastic photo series titled “Super Flemish”.

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Photos Showing How Batman Would Be If He Was Mingling With The Community

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Batman chose a life of solitude ( fancy cocktails aside), helping the community via shaded ops against mega crooks. But what if Batman chose to blend in more and help not with the big-picture villains that threaten the city, but with the small things that can make or break our day on a smaller scale.

Bay Area Hero is checking exactly this. His missions is to “spread hope and promote strength in children who are suffering from life threatening medical conditions. The Hero volunteers, by visiting children at hospitals and in their homes, at fundraisers, and for other meritorious causes. … …These visits are 100% FREE of charge”

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