Imaging

Udi writes – “Here Brian shows how to build a homemade cheap flash bouncer. The flash bouncer can be used to increase the size of a hot-shoe flash. The bouncer is great and very easy to build. An alternative to the bouncer is the home made softbox. Another option for building this homemade flash bouncer […]

Technical Video Rental has some tips on cheap video lighting for the how to series they’re making – “The most important part of a good how-to video is the content, but even if the content is great the video quality can make a big difference in how useful that content is to the viewer. An […]

A few Makers send in “The Steady Orb” a $425 adjustable camera stabilizer [via] – Link. Seems nice, the Makers also reminded us that you can also make your own (pictured here) for $14. $14 Video Camera Stabilizer by Johnny Lee. You don’t have $10,000 to spend on a Steadicam? Make this ultra-low-cost video camera […]

Paul writes – “After kvetching about the pictures of other camera HOWTOs, I figured I better do a good job on my own. Read on for some pictures and text on how to convert an old 120 roll film camera to a pinhole camera, as well as adding a cable release.” – Link. Related: More […]

Justin writes – “Alternative processes have always been interesting to me, and I’ve wanted to try the following experiment for a long time (especially after seeing the recipes described on the Shutterbug web site and elsewhere online.) You probably already know that it’s cheap and easy to develop film in your own bathroom, but did […]

Udijw writes – “This reflector panel holder made of 3/4″ PVC pipe is handy if you have a spare tripod to use. The tripod provides a stable base that can be adjust for height and tilt angle. Reflector is the collapseable type used for an auto windshield (31 x 38″). It may also be possible […]