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    Sandbags 101 – types of sandbags and how to use them properly
    Mar 8, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

    Whenever you are using heavy gear on your set, you risk the stands tipping over and causing damage. This is certainly something you want to…

    After a fall in his workshop, this creative builder shows us how he made his own DIY light stands
    Mar 6, 2017 John Aldred

    The humble three legged light stand is a fantastic thing. But it’s not always best suited to every situation. If, like John Decker, you’re trying…

    Watch: How to build the ultimate selfie stick
    Jan 12, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

    Selfie sticks are so 2014. And because of this, Ted Forbes has created the ultimate selfie stick for all the super-narcissistic souls out there. He named…

    This DIY overhead camera rig folds into the wall for easy setup in small spaces
    Jan 11, 2017 John Aldred

    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…

    No tripod? No problem – A lazy approach to overhead photography
    Dec 17, 2016 Adam Frimer

    Living on the 9th floor in my apartment, anything that gets left in the car, stays in the car. Even if I later “suddenly” remember…

    Build your own custom vlogging rig to fit any camera setup
    Dec 14, 2016 John Aldred

    Vlogging has seen a massive boom over the last couple of years. But, there still aren’t really any perfect options out there when it comes…

    This DIY wooden rig makes your DSLR or mirrorless feel more like a cinema camera
    Oct 26, 2016 John Aldred

    Since Nikon introduced video to DSLRs,the biggest complaint has been about the form factor of DSLRs. When Canon released the 5D Mark II, the demand…

    Three ways to mount a camera for overhead stills or video
    Oct 10, 2016 John Aldred

    Mounting a camera overhead can be a difficult task if it’s not something you need to do regularly. Many of those that do need it…

    Spoil your camera: pimped wooden grip for Fuji
    Sep 29, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    Nothing says “I love my camera” more than a handmade wooden grip, and this grip by Stefano Borghi  says it perfectly. Stefano build this wooden grip…

    How to build your own DIY camera jib for overhead shots for less than $35
    Aug 18, 2016 John Aldred

    We’ve shown you a few overhead camera rigs before. This one, though, has to be amongst the least expensive DIY solutions I’ve seen. Based around…