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.

Emulate Slit Scan Photography for Beautifully Weird Images

Emulate Slit Scan Photography for Beautifully Weird Images

Ted Kinsman

By Ted Kinsman

Ted Kinsman

Ted Kinsman has worked as an optical engineer, a physicist, and a physics instructor before joining RIT to teach the technical side of imaging. He is one of the few active high-speed photographers able to photograph at times less than 1/1,000,000th of a second. Recently, Kinsman’s work has expanded to the x-ray region of the spectrum where he continues to explore imagery for books and magazines. His work has appeared on The Discovery Channel, Crime Scene Investigations (CSI), The X-Files, South Park, The Tyra Banks Show, and The Frozen Planet series. Kinsman is currently an Assistant Professor in the school of Photographic arts and sciences (SPAS) where he teaches in the Photographic Sciences Dept. at RIT.

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Slit scan photography is an interesting technique that yields abstract and beautiful results.

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Transforming a Game Boy Camera into a Tool for Astrophotography

Transforming a Game Boy Camera into a Tool for Astrophotography

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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Alex Pietrow customized a Nintendo Game Boy Advance’s camera so that it could take pictures of celestial objects.

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Bigfacebox, a Simple Way to Gigantify Your Head

Bigfacebox, a Simple Way to Gigantify Your Head

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Turn a box, a plastic lens, and some LEDs into a goofy-fun head magnifier.

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The YouTuber’s Guide to Filming at Maker Faire

The YouTuber’s Guide to Filming at Maker Faire

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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For visiting YouTubers, there are a few things, like basic etiquette and tips, to consider before you start filming at Maker Faire Bay Area.

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How to Build a Tabletop Light Box

How to Build a Tabletop Light Box

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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John Park shows you how to make a tabletop photography light box that assembles with simple magnetic catches.

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Compassionate Projects Keep the Focus on People, Not Exposure

Compassionate Projects Keep the Focus on People, Not Exposure

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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James’ passion is photography, but his rare skin condition leaves him unable to operate a camera. Design engineer Jude Pullen built something to help.

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