MAKE Flickr pool weekly roundup
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Kalimba buzz mechanism [above, top-left] DIY analog tape delay machine [above, top-right] The art of the junkbot [above, bottom-left] Fractal Laptop Etch [above, bottom-right]
Photography & Video
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for creating and editing digital photos and videos, as well as how to make your own still and video cameras.
Waste Paper Furniture
Designer Jens Praet makes furniture from shredded paper. He compressed it with resin into a mold, and out comes a new piece of furniture. I’m not sure how eco-friendly that resin is, or how much paper it uses (I’m guessing a lot, which keeps it out of a landfill), but the material technique sure is […]
DIY 35mm pinhole camera
Here is another DIY video form ProPhotoLife.com. This time they make a 35mm pinhole camera, which take some really nice shots. There is a lot more information on the website, along with pictures of the build. [Thanks Jim] Learn more about making a 35mm pinhole camera Related: Make a Pinenut pinhole camera
3D images of Maker Faire
Eric shot some sweet 3D photos here @ Bay Area Maker Faire. Very cool if you have a pair of anaglyph glasses around. – Retinal Rivalry blog – Eric’s Flickr photo set
DIY Micro Dolly
This is an easy dolly to make for you next video project. The final results are really good, especially for just using some model railroad tracks. Make sure to check out the sample videos on the website. I made my first attempt at a micro dolly today. I want to use it to shoot miniatures […]
MAKE Flickr pool weekly roundup
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Found: High powered railgun [above, top-left] Rumble TV [above, top-right] Tiny optotouch [above, bottom-left] Lo-fi loop machine [above, bottom-right] A fresh batch of rick rolls Tootsie Roll Flash drive Surface mount hotcakes Custom K3YB04RD
DIY Camera kaleidoscope
Steve sent in his DIY Camera kaleidoscope he made form some scrap aluminum tubing. It works, but there are still some issues with alignment and focusing. I wonder what would happen if the tubing was polished on the inside, or how about cutting some mirror in strips, or metallic paper? Camera kaleidoscope Related: HOW TO […]