http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 20:49:20 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-30/
Scanning Film Negatives with a DSLR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SMALL.jpg pauloricca Well, lets just say I've gotten better at this over the last couple of years. The left image was one of the first I've "scanned" with my DSLR, and the one on the right I've just rescanned using the techniques described below (higher resolution available here). Right now I can get higher resolution a...
By: pauloricca

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 01:04:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-a-Macro-Lens/
How To Make a Macro Lens - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/360N/FYTD4UF4/F43360NFYTD4UF4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/360N/FYTD4UF4/F43360NFYTD4UF4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/360N/FYTD4UF4/F43360NFYTD4UF4.SMALL.jpg Emsaid In this instructable I'll show you how to make a Macro lens. Macro lens's are used to take close up pictures of stuff. Most cameras (like mine) can't take a clear picture if the object is to close, this lens will help when taking really close up pictures. This is great for taking pictures for an ins...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Sep 2009 00:39:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Pinhole-Camera/
How To Make A Pinhole Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/39SD/FPWWQJKR/F3H39SDFPWWQJKR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/39SD/FPWWQJKR/F3H39SDFPWWQJKR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/39SD/FPWWQJKR/F3H39SDFPWWQJKR.SMALL.jpg 343GUILTYSPARK Make your own camera out of materials around the house and take black and white photos with it. Gather Materials You will need a box, photo paper, thin piece of metal like a can or brass shim, tape, xacto knife, needle, and sand paper. Make Pinhole The pinhole is like the lens of the camera. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:59:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Dr-Lab-Experiment-One-Do-the-Dishwasher/
Dr. Lab Experiment One: Do the Dishwasher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/QJDK/H1PITDD3/FPWQJDKH1PITDD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/QJDK/H1PITDD3/FPWQJDKH1PITDD3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/QJDK/H1PITDD3/FPWQJDKH1PITDD3.SMALL.jpg lomography Meet Dr. Lab aka hti. Straight from the HQ Lomography Archive where he has been whipping up some weird and wonderful experiments just for you. Many thanks Dr. Lab for sharing your laboratory experience, secret techniques and analogue passion in the first of his special edition Film Freak Tipsters. N...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 01:48:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Claude-Glass-or-Black-Mirror/
Make your own Claude Glass or Black Mirror - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/Q3M7/H1JUIIPI/F4RQ3M7H1JUIIPI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/Q3M7/H1JUIIPI/F4RQ3M7H1JUIIPI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/Q3M7/H1JUIIPI/F4RQ3M7H1JUIIPI.SMALL.jpg gmjhowe So earlier today I saw this post from PetaPixel. I am a long time reader of PetaPixel and both myself and Kiteman have been featured on there (no doubt many more). I liked the idea of the Claude Glass, having a large collection of film cameras myself, I thought it would be the ultimate hipster way ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:32:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Six-Camera-Face-Scan-Rig-using-123DCatch-Photof/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/TJAS/H15NE4O3/FHKTJASH15NE4O3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/TJAS/H15NE4O3/FHKTJASH15NE4O3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/TJAS/H15NE4O3/FHKTJASH15NE4O3.SMALL.jpg Tall-drinks I was recently asked to build "something fun" for a science museum event. Since I was already waist deep in the world of photogrammetry at work (the reconstruction of 3D data from photographs), I decided to build a camera rig for capturing the faces of the visitors (mostly kids). Now if you have ki...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:43:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DSLR-Shoulder-Rig/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/363X/H1JUI7C6/FV1363XH1JUI7C6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/363X/H1JUI7C6/FV1363XH1JUI7C6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/363X/H1JUI7C6/FV1363XH1JUI7C6.SMALL.jpg benfloom After surfing the World Wide Web and coming up empty handed I figured I'd design one myself. "Design what?" you are probably asking yourself and the answer to that question is a DSLR Shoulder Rig. If you haven't noticed it costs upwards of $200 to buy a half decent shoulder stabilizer for a DSLR and...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:49:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Supersafe-waterproof-camera-pocket/
Supersafe waterproof camera pocket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/4TIR/H18FTJS3/F794TIRH18FTJS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/4TIR/H18FTJS3/F794TIRH18FTJS3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/4TIR/H18FTJS3/F794TIRH18FTJS3.SMALL.jpg bartolo Imagine. You want to go fishing at sea with your kayak and you still don't have a decent waterproof protection for your digital camera. You don't have time to search one, to spend time on the net or to spend money. So you decide to make one. This happened to me last week. I looked around and I fou...
By: bartolo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:44:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Time-Reversal-Flip-Book-made-with-InDesign/
Time Reversal Flip Book made with InDesign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/GNAP/H15NKT10/FH3GNAPH15NKT10.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/GNAP/H15NKT10/FH3GNAPH15NKT10.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/GNAP/H15NKT10/FH3GNAPH15NKT10.SMALL.jpg sm26 Have you ever wished you had a rewind button for your life? These instructions will help you create a rewind flip book so you can reverse the irreversible. Plan it out and take photos Decide what you want to portray the rewinding of. For me it was a time when I cut my own bangs. Decide how you a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:09:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Painting-with-Light/
Painting with Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/5FON/FPQL8JQD/F325FONFPQL8JQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/5FON/FPQL8JQD/F325FONFPQL8JQD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/5FON/FPQL8JQD/F325FONFPQL8JQD.SMALL.jpg CYNICALifornia Simply put 'Painting with Light' is a technique used in photography to create lighting effects in-camera. It can be used to highlight subjects in an image, create ghost images, and make some other pretty cool effects.This is a basic tutorial meant to give you an introduction to this technique. The i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:29:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Simple-Security-Camera-Safe/
How to Build a Simple Security Camera Safe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/9ODK/FSE8LCWN/F459ODKFSE8LCWN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/9ODK/FSE8LCWN/F459ODKFSE8LCWN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/9ODK/FSE8LCWN/F459ODKFSE8LCWN.SMALL.jpg Spl1nt3rC3ll Cameras, they seem to be everywhere these days. They are so ubiquitous that the eye sometimes simply fails to notice them. I pass by at least one or two cameras every time I walk the hallways from one class to another. Big Brother is always watching. Some people chose to become invisible or fail to ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:44:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Battery-Adapter/
Camera Battery Adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3GX3/GX51873L/FZU3GX3GX51873L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3GX3/GX51873L/FZU3GX3GX51873L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3GX3/GX51873L/FZU3GX3GX51873L.SMALL.jpg DerekMellott I built this adapter in order to add larger battery capacity for prolonged time lapse shooting, it will work for adding battery hours to your camera or anything at a fraction of the price of commercial options.  Be aware that messing around with electricity can be dangerous to you and your equipm...
By: DerekMellott

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:12:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-rig-for-123D-Catch/
Camera rig for 123D Catch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/W8VQ/H006AGOP/F6SW8VQH006AGOP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/W8VQ/H006AGOP/F6SW8VQH006AGOP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/W8VQ/H006AGOP/F6SW8VQH006AGOP.SMALL.jpg gpvillamil 123D Catch is a new application and service from Autodesk that turns a series of photographs into a 3D model of an object or space. The rig described here helps you structure the photos for best results. It lets you spin the camera around the object at a constant height and distance, while the obje...
By: gpvillamil

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:47:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Overhead-Camera-Tripod/
Overhead Camera Tripod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/Q2S0/GZUAFA60/FGMQ2S0GZUAFA60.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/Q2S0/GZUAFA60/FGMQ2S0GZUAFA60.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/Q2S0/GZUAFA60/FGMQ2S0GZUAFA60.SMALL.jpg vkoudymov If you ever need to take good quality photos of anything small, such as jewelry or surface mount components, you're likely to experience the pain of trying to use the "zoom" feature of your digital camera. If you're lucky, you've got a camera with a really good zoom that takes care of shaky hands. I...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:59:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-shutter-trigger-for-Canon-Cameras/
Remote shutter trigger for Digital Cameras - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/TTOD/FCTI5M0E/FXATTODFCTI5M0E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/TTOD/FCTI5M0E/FXATTODFCTI5M0E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/TTOD/FCTI5M0E/FXATTODFCTI5M0E.SMALL.jpg deth2all Make a remote shutter release for your canon digital camera (and some other brands such as Pentax, sony, and some nikons) for about 3 bucks in under 5 minutes, even a 1st grader can do this. This is great for getting the perfect exposure, and enables you to go past the 30 second exposure offered wi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:07:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Camera-Shoulder-Rig-Filmmaking/
PVC Camera Shoulder Rig - Filmmaking - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/T1VR/GKKESD5J/F7XT1VRGKKESD5J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/T1VR/GKKESD5J/F7XT1VRGKKESD5J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/T1VR/GKKESD5J/F7XT1VRGKKESD5J.SMALL.jpg knoptop There are all kinds of PVC shoulder rig tutorials on the web, but this design is created specifically for a DSLR camera! Made from 1/2 Inch PVC, here is a simple totally customizable 'spider-brace' style shoulder rig! Though this design was created for use with a DSLR camera, ANY camera will work a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:22:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-stop-motion-video-on-a-Nintendo-3DS/
How to make a stop motion video on a Nintendo 3DS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/JID2/GYN8W97C/FXUJID2GYN8W97C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/JID2/GYN8W97C/FXUJID2GYN8W97C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/JID2/GYN8W97C/FXUJID2GYN8W97C.SMALL.jpg shiro kaze making a stop motion video on a Nintendo 3DS is simple and fun. idea think about what you want your stop motion video to be about build your scene set up your stage and actors Camera and options 1. select the Nintendo 3DS camera from the home menu 2. select the video camera option from the ...
By: shiro kaze

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:57:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/SteadiCam/
steadycam - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/8X92/GX5XKRF2/FT78X92GX5XKRF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/8X92/GX5XKRF2/FT78X92GX5XKRF2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/8X92/GX5XKRF2/FT78X92GX5XKRF2.SMALL.jpg spiderham I've been looking at steadycams for awhile now but haven't been very keen on the price of the brand name ones. There are a few that go for a fraction of the brand name rigs but they look simple enough to make, so here we are... Materials List MATERIALS: -1 - 36" L, 1" W, 1/8" T aluminum flat sto...
By: spiderham

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:59:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Make-a-Scratch-Off-Photo-Valentine/
DIY: Make a Scratch-Off Photo Valentine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/68U9/GYGES5NO/FAI68U9GYGES5NO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/68U9/GYGES5NO/FAI68U9GYGES5NO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/68U9/GYGES5NO/FAI68U9GYGES5NO.SMALL.jpg hellobrit You may have only interacted with a scratch-off card while trying to win the lottery (it's okay, I’ve tried and failed, too). But, did you know that you can easily make your own scratch-offs using dish soap and acrylic paint? It's really that easy. To take your scratch-off cards to the next level, ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:32:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-10-10-Stop-Neutral-Density-ND-Filter/
DIY $10 10-Stop Neutral Density (ND) Filter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/OBS7/GXMS623Q/FE0OBS7GXMS623Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/OBS7/GXMS623Q/FE0OBS7GXMS623Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/OBS7/GXMS623Q/FE0OBS7GXMS623Q.SMALL.jpg imjasonc Most photographers at one point or another wished they had access to a ND or Neutral Density filter. But at $100 or more per filter, that might be hard for an amateur or enthusiast photographer to justify the cost. Fear no more, this guide will show you how to build your own reusable 10 stop ND filt...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:47:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-poster-sized-high-quality-tiled-im/
How to make a poster sized (high quality) tiled image for under $5! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/HN6F/GWXCYGMA/FA4HN6FGWXCYGMA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/HN6F/GWXCYGMA/FA4HN6FGWXCYGMA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/HN6F/GWXCYGMA/FA4HN6FGWXCYGMA.SMALL.jpg michaelbain Have you ever wanted to get a poster of your favorite photo printed? I have. But I'm broke. Then I realized that you can make a very good looking poster sized image using a bunch of 4 x 6 photos.   Materials -16  4 x 6 photos (from cvs, walgreens, etc...) - Foam poster board (I used 22 x 28) -Com...
By: michaelbain

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jan 2012 02:04:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Kite-aerial-photography-rig/
Kite aerial photography rig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/NUNJ/GVZPP1CG/FXBNUNJGVZPP1CG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/NUNJ/GVZPP1CG/FXBNUNJGVZPP1CG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/NUNJ/GVZPP1CG/FXBNUNJGVZPP1CG.SMALL.jpg Engineering for Change Kite aerial photography is already a trodden path in DIY land - there's even at least one Instructable on a rig. But we'd like to show how to make one with professional applications on a very tight budget. This rig is well tested in a construction site in a rural village in Cambodia. And with geo-ta...
By: Engineering for Change

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:46:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-awesome-pencil-sketch-of-any-photog/
How to make an awesome pencil sketch of any photograph - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/G8DX/F1A4XZ8T/FWSG8DXF1A4XZ8T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/G8DX/F1A4XZ8T/FWSG8DXF1A4XZ8T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/G8DX/F1A4XZ8T/FWSG8DXF1A4XZ8T.SMALL.jpg thesparine I draw things. A lot of things. But drawing or sketching is not a gift, but rather a skill that can be learned. Try these techniques and be prepared to AMAZE your friends and family at what a good artist you are! In this instructable, I will be walking you through how to take any photograph and ...
By: thesparine

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2007 10:18:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/iPad-Tripod-Mount/
iPad Tripod Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/O9GG/GVCPQVKA/F4MO9GGGVCPQVKA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/O9GG/GVCPQVKA/F4MO9GGGVCPQVKA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/O9GG/GVCPQVKA/F4MO9GGGVCPQVKA.SMALL.jpg ndpmcintosh There are a number of reasons for needing to attach an iPad to a tripod. Speakers can use an iPad as a teleprompter, musicians can use one to display sheet music or a set list, or to hold the device when using it as an instrument, and artists may want to hold one up while they work. The iPad can als...
By: ndpmcintosh

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:28:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Ball-Bearing-Jib-Arm-w-Motorized-Pan-Tilt/
Ball Bearing Jib Arm w/ Motorized Pan & Tilt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/6M15/GVA8VG94/F7T6M15GVA8VG94.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/6M15/GVA8VG94/F7T6M15GVA8VG94.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/6M15/GVA8VG94/F7T6M15GVA8VG94.SMALL.jpg sensoryhouse Turn a telescope arm, workout bar bell, and scrap metal into a jib arm (camera crane)! This 'Ible to be updated with more info over the next month or two.  If you like this project then check back for updates. Basically there are 6 components to this jib arm, listed in order of difficulty to build...
By: sensoryhouse

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:12:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Coloring-Book/
How to Make a Coloring Book - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/HC3B/GV2OKSXW/FD6HC3BGV2OKSXW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/HC3B/GV2OKSXW/FD6HC3BGV2OKSXW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/HC3B/GV2OKSXW/FD6HC3BGV2OKSXW.SMALL.jpg PenfoldPlant Turn your family photos into fun kids' coloring books for free! This simple tutorial will teach you how to turn any photograph into black and white outlines that you can print out at home. What better way to keep your kids entertained on a rainy day or a holiday weekend? I used a free online image ...
By: PenfoldPlant

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:40:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Perfect-Lightning-Photography/
Perfect Lightning Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/Q5SK/GUI4WYF7/FIRQ5SKGUI4WYF7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/Q5SK/GUI4WYF7/FIRQ5SKGUI4WYF7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/Q5SK/GUI4WYF7/FIRQ5SKGUI4WYF7.SMALL.jpg tylercard See the Photos above in High Res Photo 1 Photo 2 For the last 3 years, I have been obsessed with nature/landscape photography, and capturing the raw power of lightning, raging seas, tornadoes, and blizzards. I've learned a lot of tricks (the hard way) when it comes to capturing great photos. The nu...
By: tylercard

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2011 00:28:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tripod-Dolly/
Tripod Dolly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/VGRW/GUBPGMHT/FDQVGRWGUBPGMHT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/VGRW/GUBPGMHT/FDQVGRWGUBPGMHT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/VGRW/GUBPGMHT/FDQVGRWGUBPGMHT.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Want to get a nice dolly shot without spending a lot of money? With less than $20 and a Gorillapod you can have an adjustable tripod dolly. You can adjust the angle, the direction, and the radius for circular dolly shots. It's also ridiculously easy to make. With all the supplies and tools, the bui...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:02:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-mains-Power-for-an-Olympus-E-510Lin/
Wall (mains) Power for an Olympus E-510 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/2UJO/GUI4VYCZ/FYN2UJOGUI4VYCZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/2UJO/GUI4VYCZ/FYN2UJOGUI4VYCZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/2UJO/GUI4VYCZ/FYN2UJOGUI4VYCZ.SMALL.jpg txoof Learn how to build an AC/DC interface for an Olympus E-510. Unfortunately, Olympus didn't bother to make an AC/DC adapter for the Olympus E-510 camera. This typically isn't a problem as you can just tool around with a bag full of fresh batteries. It does become an issue if you decide to use your ca...
By: txoof

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Nov 2011 18:25:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/FULLY-FUNCTIONAL-Camera-Costume/
FULLY FUNCTIONAL Camera Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/N09A/GUI4WZJ1/FIIN09AGUI4WZJ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/N09A/GUI4WZJ1/FIIN09AGUI4WZJ1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/N09A/GUI4WZJ1/FIIN09AGUI4WZJ1.SMALL.jpg tylercard For Halloween 2011, I made a fully functional DSLR camera costume. That's right, it really takes pictures, and comes complete with LCD display, pop-up flash, and shutter release button. I built this entire costume in one week, for only $35 dollars (excluding the cost of the camera equipment and lapt...
By: tylercard

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:41:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Achieve-Miniature-Effect-via-Photoshop/
How to Achieve Miniature Effect via Photoshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/LF94/GU1UZ13M/F80LF94GU1UZ13M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/LF94/GU1UZ13M/F80LF94GU1UZ13M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/LF94/GU1UZ13M/F80LF94GU1UZ13M.SMALL.jpg Analogue-Chick Tilt-shift photography refers to the use of camera movements on small and medium format cameras, and sometimes specifically refers to the use of tilt for selective focus, often for simulating a miniature scene. Sometimes the term is used when the shallow depth of field is simulated with digital post...
By: Analogue-Chick

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2011 11:11:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Flip-HD-Camera-Mods-and-Tips/
Flip HD Camera Mods and Tips - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/2PWU/GTUG0R5N/FB82PWUGTUG0R5N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/2PWU/GTUG0R5N/FB82PWUGTUG0R5N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/2PWU/GTUG0R5N/FB82PWUGTUG0R5N.SMALL.jpg FlipVans1966 Owners of a Flip HD video camera should be aware of the versatility and the level of customization these lightweight cameras posses. Although the video quality is lesser in comparison to more expensive digital cameras, for not much money and minor handy work, any Flip HD camera can be drastically im...
By: FlipVans1966

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:44:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Resurrect-a-Polaroid-Land-Camera/
Resurrect a Polaroid Land Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/KS29/GTE4K1J2/FI5KS29GTE4K1J2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/KS29/GTE4K1J2/FI5KS29GTE4K1J2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/KS29/GTE4K1J2/FI5KS29GTE4K1J2.SMALL.jpg randofo The Polaroid Land Camera was named after its inventor, Edwin Land. It introduced the world to the idea of instant photography and, in some regard, paved the way for the modern era of instant digital gratification. This is a complete guide for getting started with the Polaroid Land Camera. It goes o...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:04:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-3D-Photos/
Retro 3D Photos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/GCM7/GT6ZCMFR/FZWGCM7GT6ZCMFR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/GCM7/GT6ZCMFR/FZWGCM7GT6ZCMFR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/GCM7/GT6ZCMFR/FZWGCM7GT6ZCMFR.SMALL.gif iectyx3c Take cool 3D snapshots with retro 35mm box cameras.  Use cheap film and low-end plastic cameras for artsy results. Low-cost home scanner and free software make it fast, easy, and fun. The pizza baker snapshot  uses an animated file to give a sense of what the 3D photo looks like. This instructab...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Oct 2011 18:37:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Flash-M-Sync-Hack/
Electronic Flash M-Sync Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/U245/GSUSN3KB/FO8U245GSUSN3KB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/U245/GSUSN3KB/FO8U245GSUSN3KB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/U245/GSUSN3KB/FO8U245GSUSN3KB.SMALL.jpg randofo This is a mod that allows you to effectively use an electronic flash with cameras built before the 1970s. However, before I get into why this mod works, I should explain briefly why electronic flashes typically do not work with old cameras. Before the 1970s, cameras that operated with a flash used ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:50:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Moonset-In-A-Single-Shot/
Moonset In A Single Shot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/55MA/GSILYFPR/FGF55MAGSILYFPR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/55MA/GSILYFPR/FGF55MAGSILYFPR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/55MA/GSILYFPR/FGF55MAGSILYFPR.SMALL.jpg Kabapu  Ever seen those images with several images of the moon and wanted to replicate it but in a single shot?  You can take a few shots and create a composite shot in Photoshop.  But can it be done in a single shot without a lot of fancy/expensive equipment?  I thought it would be an interesting challeng...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 06:48:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Close-Up-Wildlife-Photography-Without-Hi-Tech-Equi/
Close Up Wildlife Photography Without Hi-Tech Equipment. Update. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/S2XK/GS3BDTJ4/FCCS2XKGS3BDTJ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/S2XK/GS3BDTJ4/FCCS2XKGS3BDTJ4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/S2XK/GS3BDTJ4/FCCS2XKGS3BDTJ4.SMALL.jpg Nostalgic Guy Back in the 60's & 70's when I was a small boy we led a different lifestyle to most kids these days, when I was four we moved from our maisonette above The Broadway a busy high street in Loughton Essex to Stevenage a new town in Hertfordshire. We were surrounded by wildlife, the road I lived in b...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:11:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Photograph-to-Stencil/
Photograph to Stencil - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/60N9/IJ8EV2ZIHGN/F8C60N9IJ8EV2ZIHGN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/60N9/IJ8EV2ZIHGN/F8C60N9IJ8EV2ZIHGN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/60N9/IJ8EV2ZIHGN/F8C60N9IJ8EV2ZIHGN.SMALL.jpg nak Instructions on using photoshop to convert a digital photo/image to a multiple layered stencil. Open your image in photoshop Open up your image in photoshop. Now is a good time to crop out the subject and adjust the 'levels' (ImageAdjustmentsLevels) as well as the contrast. Get the subject's co...
By: nak

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 08:48:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Photographing-through-a-microscope-with-webcam-and/
Microscope photography with webcam or point-and-shoot camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/JFEI/GS3BBN29/FU9JFEIGS3BBN29.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/JFEI/GS3BBN29/FU9JFEIGS3BBN29.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/JFEI/GS3BBN29/FU9JFEIGS3BBN29.SMALL.jpg arpruss I'll describe two easy ways to take pictures through a microscope, one with a point and shoot camera and one with a cheap webcam.  I'll also explain how to calibrate the sizes of objects in the pictures. The "afocal" point-and-shoot camera method is easier, the images are brighter and more colorful...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Sep 2011 22:54:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/FREE-Camera-QuickStrap/
FREE Camera QuickStrap (BLACKRAPID) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/PD5R/GRTHY2L3/FFZPD5RGRTHY2L3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/PD5R/GRTHY2L3/FFZPD5RGRTHY2L3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/PD5R/GRTHY2L3/FFZPD5RGRTHY2L3.SMALL.jpg ARCHellas As you read this article, if you find it interesting, useful, and like it, please rate it for me! I had seen the Blackrapid straps for a while, and been to the web site, watched the amazing videos on usage, and decided I wanted one!  Check it out here . I highly recommend it, and if you are serious...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:35:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Dual-tripod-with-ball-head/
Dual tripod with ball-head - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/FCCJ/GS3BC0G3/F2SFCCJGS3BC0G3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/FCCJ/GS3BC0G3/F2SFCCJGS3BC0G3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/FCCJ/GS3BC0G3/F2SFCCJGS3BC0G3.SMALL.jpg HHarry There are a lot of tripods out there that don't cost much. However a handy person will make his own and tweak it for its own needs. In my case I wanted a tripod that would  give me the flexibility of taking (steady) pictures standing straight or just above the ground, and with the freedom of pos...
By: HHarry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 12:07:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-iPhone-Camera/
Lego iPhone Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/GDU7/GRTHXE3G/FGKGDU7GRTHXE3G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/GDU7/GRTHXE3G/FGKGDU7GRTHXE3G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/GDU7/GRTHXE3G/FGKGDU7GRTHXE3G.SMALL.jpg mkim00 Be the life of the party when you start taking real photos with a Lego camera!!!  In reality, this is just a case for an iPhone 4, but the iPhone 4 is a very capable picture taker and its small form factor makes it ideal for serving as the guts of this Lego camera. Difficulty Level:  Easy Approxima...
By: mkim00

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 09:09:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Iphone-Camera-Deluxe/
Iphone Camera Deluxe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/9ZXU/GRFN2PA5/F3T9ZXUGRFN2PA5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/9ZXU/GRFN2PA5/F3T9ZXUGRFN2PA5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/9ZXU/GRFN2PA5/F3T9ZXUGRFN2PA5.SMALL.jpg cattan Make your iPhone shine from the rest with a lens changing system and a camera handle plus skins. Camera Bracket I attached 2 metal plates to the flash bracket. One plate allows me to attach the soft iPhone case to it.  The other plate adds capability to attach feet to the iPhone holder. Make sur...
By: cattan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:24:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/kick-ass-bouncy-kids-camera-made-with-sugru/
awesome bouncy kids camera made with sugru - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/84U3/GQX1VMUJ/FKU84U3GQX1VMUJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/84U3/GQX1VMUJ/FKU84U3GQX1VMUJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/84U3/GQX1VMUJ/FKU84U3GQX1VMUJ.SMALL.jpg projectsugru Our awesome kids camera is bouncy and protected thanks to sugru :) yay <br&a...
By: projectsugru

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:22:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-do-a-Pin-Up-Style-Photo-shoot-at-Home/
How to do a Pin Up Style Photo-shoot at Home - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/LCZT/GRN96ROE/FM5LCZTGRN96ROE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/LCZT/GRN96ROE/FM5LCZTGRN96ROE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/LCZT/GRN96ROE/FM5LCZTGRN96ROE.SMALL.jpg CreativeCate Hey everyone! I’ve been getting a lot of questions and requests for more info on how to take and edit your own pin-up and vintage style photos so I decided to get it together and do another pin-up photoshoot with some friends and let you all get to see how its done! I made a video of the shoot so yo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:05:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/String-Tripod/
String Tripod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/2WJV/F0ZSTF17/F1N2WJVF0ZSTF17.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/2WJV/F0ZSTF17/F1N2WJVF0ZSTF17.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/2WJV/F0ZSTF17/F1N2WJVF0ZSTF17.SMALL.jpg shoeBlade This is an old photographers trick - here is my design. Sometimes referred to as a string tripod or string bipod or string monopod. Also known as a chain tripod, bipod, etc... This device is used to stabilize a camera in order to get clearer pictures at a slow shutter speed. With more and more digi...
By: shoeBlade

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:41:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Photoshop-Basics-Infinite-Photo/
Photoshop Basics: Infinite Photo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/UW4X/GR9VORCQ/F5EUW4XGR9VORCQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/UW4X/GR9VORCQ/F5EUW4XGR9VORCQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/UW4X/GR9VORCQ/F5EUW4XGR9VORCQ.SMALL.jpg JamesRPatrick Here's how to make a photo within itself. It's easy to get started. This is what you'll need: -Camera -Picture Frame -Image-Editing Software(Photoshop, GIMP ) This tutorial is mirrored on my blog. Shoot Frame Take a shot of your subject holding the picture frame. Create New File In ...
By: JamesRPatrick

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:01:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Budget-Launch-Aerial-Video-Balloon/
Budget Launch, Aerial Video Balloon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/9P2Z/GQRB6ON1/FAB9P2ZGQRB6ON1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/9P2Z/GQRB6ON1/FAB9P2ZGQRB6ON1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/9P2Z/GQRB6ON1/FAB9P2ZGQRB6ON1.SMALL.jpg killbox The Hackerspace I "work" at Quelab.net just marked its 1 year open point.  Woohoo!!!!  And so we thought about combining our usual monthly/bimonthly event with a bit of a larger scale project.  And that was to fly a balloon with a camera. But we have a pretty limited budget and a short time frame t...
By: killbox

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 06:22:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-digitize-35mm-negatives/
How to digitize 35mm negatives - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/DIME/GPVEVZEM/FS6DIMEGPVEVZEM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/DIME/GPVEVZEM/FS6DIMEGPVEVZEM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/DIME/GPVEVZEM/FS6DIMEGPVEVZEM.SMALL.jpg tholopotami One of the best ways to preserve old photos is to copy the  negatives with a digital camera and then use  image processing software to "develop" the photo.   I built a setup for digitiziation with a  DSLR to process my old negatives some of which have a  sentimental value.  Since I do not have a m...
By: tholopotami

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 20:40:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Night-Vision-Camera-1/
Night Vision Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/Q9WW/GOFIKOVF/FPOQ9WWGOFIKOVF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/Q9WW/GOFIKOVF/FPOQ9WWGOFIKOVF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/Q9WW/GOFIKOVF/FPOQ9WWGOFIKOVF.SMALL.jpg randofo Much like the Light of Eärendil guides Frodo in dark places, so too will your homemade night vision camera be your guiding beacon. Whether out in the woods camping with friends, capturing that elusive glimpse of a Scandinavian troll, or while on a top secret spy mission, this special camera ca...
By: randofo

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