I understand Maker Faire Austin is done and gone, but I’m still thinking about how much fun it was. Over the next week or 2, I’ll continue to share some highlights from the most make-tastic event Austin’s ever seen. Here’s a nice photostream from Aaron, one of many Maker Faire visitors who sported penchant for […]
Udi sent in this link to a DIY: PVC C-Stand. If you are unfamiliar with a C-Stand, they are stands used in photography to hold things like backdrops, lights and screens. This is a cheap DIY alternative to expensive commercial versions. [Thanks Udi] I love nothing better than a good PVC construction. This is why […]
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Old iBook finds new life as lighting [top-left] 1.5 hours of wiring … [top-right] DIY super-bright LED video light [bottom-left] Meet T.W.E.R.P. [bottom-right]
The “Gigapan” robot allows an ordinary digital camera to take a giga-pixel photo. Check out the video above to see it in action. via Taiyoung Ryu
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 – […]
