lighting
100 megapixels: the new standard in photography
Jan 27, 2017
Blair Bunting
A career in commercial photography is a progression in learning. One that wains when complacency creeps in and thrives when pursuit of knowledge lives at…
Make This Unordinary DIY Light Box with Only Three Items and for Less Than $10
Jan 26, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
DIYP team has seen and made some pretty awesome DIY light boxes using all sorts of materials: PVC pipes, coroplast and a cardboard box, to name…
Ten tips to read before you buy LED lights for video
Jan 26, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
Are you planning to buy LED light? Caleb Pike from DSLR Video Shooter shared some tips before you make the final decision. No matter if…
How to create the ultimate fake sun with a strobe (with lighting diagrams)
Jan 23, 2017
Felix Barjou
Some shots need a sun. Sadly the sun is not at the optimal angle at all locations. Heck, if you are indoors (say at your…
The cheapest and easiest DIY cinematic lighting setup to make at home
Jan 19, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
Do you prefer natural light over studio light? Peter McKinnon does, and in his latest tutorial, he shows a simple way to make your own…
3 simple ways to backlight your model and make your portraits pop
Jan 19, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
When creating studio portraits, it’s good to make the subject stand out from the background. Most photographers know this, but many still make the mistake…
How to get great and consistent colour with different brands and qualities of light
Jan 19, 2017
John Aldred
One of the biggest issues for those looking to expand their lighting setup is colour consistency. Even expensive ones can be very slightly out from…
How to create great portraits using only one light overhead
Jan 18, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
Creating a soft and dramatic image doesn’t require too many complicated settings and gear. In this short video, photographer Jeff Rojas will show you how…
Watch: a small octa acts as a sail in extremely harsh wind
Jan 14, 2017
Udi Tirosh
By now, you probably know that you should sandbag your gear. I mean, who would want their gear flying on their face when they talk…
The cheapest lighting solution for filmmakers – light, filters and barn doors for $90
Jan 11, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
It probably goes without saying, but – professional lighting is expensive. If you are just starting out your filmmaking career, or you’re simply a hobbyist,…