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.
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Michael from ProdMod designed a high powered version of his photo light using a Luxeon LED with heatsink – The following project is a neat way to make your own high powered video light to attach to your digital camera or camcorder. I called it the NightVlogger 160 after […]
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Pinhole tophat [top left] Handlebar seat [top right] Lemon-powered LEDs [bottom left] Homemade cider press [bottom right] HOW TO – macro lens hack Homebrew iPhone MIDI controller Classy USB status box DIY bike brake lock WSG guitar Oregano distortion
ProdMod is running a contest to see who can create the coolest photo art using one of their LED hula hoops. You can enter by submitting your pics to the relevant Flickr photo pool. There’s already some great shots in there such as the one above by Mudstone. Check ProdMod’s site for more details – […]
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Looks like Flickr member Lockwasher created a macro cam with some very formidable stability – Introducing the new Imperial HD 700. Weighing in at a hefty 7lbs this Macro Lens monstrosity is ready for what every you can dish-out! From it’s Frankenstein-ed shutter release to it’s retractable stability sensored […]
Thanks to Scott Beale from Laughing Squid, here’s a look at Maker Faire Austin 2007: How will last year compare to this weekend’s insanity? Tons more Makers, awesome new projects, fighting robots, better food… basically, even more spectacular:) Get your tickets now!
Paho Mann’s Junk Drawers– I have photographed Junk Drawers and Medicine Cabinets on and off since 2000. My work explores the persistent mark of individuality in a culture that brands, packages, and relentlessly promotes conformity. Even among those who attempt to fit into society, there is an amazing wealth of information each individual reveals in […]
Matt Mets is making an infrared camera intervalometer for his Nikon camera. Lucky for us, he’s also an electrical engineer, and explains things very well. He writes: An intervalometer is a device that sends out a signal at regular intervals. When hooked up to a camera, they can be used to take time lapse images, […]
