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    DIY: Tiltable Overhead Camera Rig With LED Lights For Perfect Table Top Perspective Shots
    Sep 16, 2015 Tiffany Mueller

    There are lots of reasons why you may need to take an overhead photo of a desk or table top and, depending on your setup,…

    Using Suction Pads To Secure Lightstands
    Jul 8, 2015 Udi Tirosh

    DIYP reader Maor Cohen of Kaveret sent us this sweet tip about using suction pads for securing light stands. It has some huge benefits over carrying several kilos…

    This Crazy Rig Is Perfect For Shooting Airplanes
    May 4, 2015 Udi Tirosh

    Photographer Jim Winters is shooting lots of aviation. As the way of Aviation photography, the camera/lens combo can be quite a heavy lift, and not easy…

    Carry All Your Gear with This Insane DIY Photography Rig
    Apr 13, 2015 Liron Samuels

    A few months ago I came across a photographer who had a DSLR strapped to his chest, another taking stills and a GoPro mounted on…

    No Sandbags? No Problem, Just Bury Your Tripod
    Feb 11, 2015 Udi Tirosh

    Here is an interesting problem to have. What would you do if you wanna shoot in the middle of the desert, but don’t have any…

    Starting With C-Stands? You Should Watch This C-Stands 101
    Feb 9, 2015 Udi Tirosh

    There comes a point at any photographer or videographer’s life where they start using big lights or other big gear and migrate to C-stands. Ok,…

    This Water Weight Bagel Is The Evolution Of Sand Bags
    Dec 2, 2014 Udi Tirosh

    With the advance of photography we are seeing smarter lighting, smarter tripods and smarter light stands (to the extent of having them voice activated), but…

    The GaffGun Straighten, Tapes and Secures Cables In Seconds
    Oct 14, 2014 Udi Tirosh

    If you ever had a set with lots of cables you know how important it is to have them all secured. Even with the best…

    Getting Creative With A Master Clamp — Are They The Ultimate Multipurpose Photographers Tool?
    Sep 11, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

    For about $35, you can purchase a Tether Tools Master Clamp (or a Manfrotto Super Clamp) a multi-purpose gear holder that can be attached to…

    Build Your Own Inexpensive Transport Equipment Cases
    Jun 26, 2014 Guest Author

    Basic tools and carpentry techniques can save you a lot of cash when protecting your valuable hardware! Like a lot of video producers on a…