Photography Archives

Launching A Kickstarter: Making the Video

Natasha Dzurny

Natasha Dzurny is the designer behind TechnoChic DIY tech-craft kits. Learn to build circuits though engaging craft projects that are fun for you and all your friends. Available now at TechnoChic.net

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February 21st, 2017February 21st, 2017

You absolutely need a good video for your campaign

Teaching How to Safely Photograph Bullets in Flight

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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November 18th, 2016November 17th, 2016

Here’s how they teach students to safely shoot photographs of bullets at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

How to Easily Build a “Light Paintbrush”

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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November 11th, 2016November 11th, 2016

Turn a Circuit Playground into a light-generating “paintbrush” for long-exposure photography.

Quick Tip: Balance Your Overhead Camera Rig with Counterweights

By Josh Charles

Josh Charles

Josh loves creating simple solutions to everyday problems. When he’s not building things and sharing them with the world, Josh is either working as an energy researcher, hanging out with his beautiful wife, or riding his bike.

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October 14th, 2016October 13th, 2016

How one YouTuber uses a tripod and a homebrewed camera rig to get overhead camera shots.

Maker Pro News: Should Your Startup Go Open Source? and More

By DC Denison

DC Denison

DC Denison is the co-editor of The Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection of makers and business. That means hardware startups, new products, and market trends.

DC manages customer stories at Acquia, the digital experience company.

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By Jon Christian

Jon Christian

Jon Christian is the co-editor of the Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection between makers and business. He's also written for the Boston Globe, WIRED and The Atlantic.

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September 16th, 2016April 20th, 2017

Catch the latest ways makers are impacting business and technology this week. Our coverage includes hardware startups, new products, incubators, and innovators, along with technology and market trends.

Selfie Robot Combines Oversized Papercrafting and Raspberry Pi Photo Booth

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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