Instructables: exploring - technology - Photo - popular http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 03:37:30 PDT BLOX v1.01 Apple Airport Photo Flashgun Diffuser http://www.instructables.com/id/Apple-Airport-Photo-Flashgun-Diffuser/
Apple Airport Photo Flashgun Diffuser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/SVN8/HGH7149Z/FJXSVN8HGH7149Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/SVN8/HGH7149Z/FJXSVN8HGH7149Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/SVN8/HGH7149Z/FJXSVN8HGH7149Z.SMALL.jpg gmjhowe Apple went through this phase where they would use a white lined acrylic for all there products. It was great for letting light through, which they even used to that effect with the status lights in the iMacs of the time. I have made a lot of flash diffusers in the past, using anything I could get ...
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Thu, 9 May 2013 14:35:32 PDT
DIY Photography Backdrop http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Photography-Backdrop/
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Wed, 6 Jul 2011 13:30:23 PDT
Change your shirt color in 30 seconds with Photoshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Change-your-shirt-color-in-30-seconds-with-Photosh/
Change your shirt color in 30 seconds with Photoshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FUR/M5KO/JNNEV2ZIY15/FURM5KOJNNEV2ZIY15.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FUR/M5KO/JNNEV2ZIY15/FURM5KOJNNEV2ZIY15.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FUR/M5KO/JNNEV2ZIY15/FURM5KOJNNEV2ZIY15.SMALL.jpg rhett This is how you can change the color of someone's shirt with Photoshop CS2 in 30 seconds. No complex selections are required. You only need to use the Hue/Saturation dialog. A friend asked me how he could use Photoshop to pick colors for a new paint job for his house, and I believe that this tech...
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Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:51:04 PST
How to Make a Raspberry Pi Media Panel (fka Digital Photo Frame) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Raspberry-Pi-Media-Panel-fka-Digita/
How to Make a Raspberry Pi Media Panel (fka Digital Photo Frame) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/NH3P/HFBKA1NY/FLMNH3PHFBKA1NY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/NH3P/HFBKA1NY/FLMNH3PHFBKA1NY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/NH3P/HFBKA1NY/FLMNH3PHFBKA1NY.SMALL.jpg andyjagoe The goal of this project was to create a low cost Raspberry Pi Media Panel--a nice looking screen that could stand in the living room or attach to the refrigerator with the primary purpose of streaming personal photo and video content full time, but also be able to do some other cool things when nee...
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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:45:38 PDT
PEZ Attachment for Camera with "Hot Shoe" http://www.instructables.com/id/PEZ-Attachment-for-Camera-with-%22Hot-Shoe%22/
PEZ Attachment for Camera with "Hot Shoe" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FBJ/1GVV/FYWEZR7AVX0/FBJ1GVVFYWEZR7AVX0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBJ/1GVV/FYWEZR7AVX0/FBJ1GVVFYWEZR7AVX0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBJ/1GVV/FYWEZR7AVX0/FBJ1GVVFYWEZR7AVX0.SMALL.jpg HarryHomm You want people not to look unhappy on your photos? Build this necessary enhancement for your camera, which you can slip on the Cameras "Hot Shoe".*It is also useful when taking photos of children. They can earn some sweets if they smile.I discovered this idea of camera tuning at this website.*Moun...
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Sun, 1 Apr 2007 08:31:36 PDT
Creepy Double Face Illusion http://www.instructables.com/id/Creepy-Double-Face-Illusion/
Creepy Double Face Illusion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/12EU/GTMP7UJ6/FQZ12EUGTMP7UJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/12EU/GTMP7UJ6/FQZ12EUGTMP7UJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/12EU/GTMP7UJ6/FQZ12EUGTMP7UJ6.SMALL.jpg coaleu Here is a relatively easy way to to take a photo of yourself or someone else and make it look like two faces in one. I always loved the candlestick illusion. This is my version of it. Link to candlestick if you haven't seen it before. http://www.blogcdn.com/www.switched.com/media/2008/09/facevase.jp...
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Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:13:08 PDT
How to Take Kirlian Photos http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Take-Kirlian-Photos/
How to Take Kirlian Photos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/6PJB/FS8O1LD6/FA56PJBFS8O1LD6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/6PJB/FS8O1LD6/FA56PJBFS8O1LD6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/6PJB/FS8O1LD6/FA56PJBFS8O1LD6.SMALL.jpg Slick36 You have seen those amazing photos with the lightning bolts shooting out of everyday objects. Now it is your turn to learn how to make these pictures READ THE WOLE INSTRUCTABLE BEFORE BUILDING!!! Danger!!!! Warning this project involves extremely high voltages. I am not...
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Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:23:20 PDT
LED macro light - DIY http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-macro-light-DIY/
LED macro light - DIY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/8Y7X/HBHGJ43Y/F268Y7XHBHGJ43Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/8Y7X/HBHGJ43Y/F268Y7XHBHGJ43Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/8Y7X/HBHGJ43Y/F268Y7XHBHGJ43Y.SMALL.jpg zorwick  I am not big macro freak I don't buy a macro lens to not use it. Sometimes it's handy but that's all for me. Instead of a macro lens I bought three close-up+ filters for my 85mm lens with the filter thread 67mm diameter. First I took some macro shoots using my super bright LED torch, but later of c...
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Mon, 7 Jan 2013 11:58:19 PST
Photograph snowflakes with a basic point-and-shoot camera http://www.instructables.com/id/Photograph-snowflakes-with-a-basic-point-and-shoot/
Photograph snowflakes with a basic point-and-shoot camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/KESJ/HAQ32FM4/FHDKESJHAQ32FM4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/KESJ/HAQ32FM4/FHDKESJHAQ32FM4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/KESJ/HAQ32FM4/FHDKESJHAQ32FM4.SMALL.jpg crrdlx The goal: photograph snowflakes using an ordinary, off-the-shelf, point-and-shoot camera. I also created a "holiday mosaic" using the snowflake pics. You can skip to the last step for a "Gallery of Snowflakes." Capturing these works of nature's art can be tricky--you have to wait for the just the r...
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Fri, 28 Dec 2012 23:03:23 PST
Online Live Photo Streaming From Any SD Card Enabled Camera http://www.instructables.com/id/Online-Live-Photo-Streaming-From-Any-SD-Card-Enabl/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/DVGT/HAQ39LDQ/F0MDVGTHAQ39LDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/DVGT/HAQ39LDQ/F0MDVGTHAQ39LDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/DVGT/HAQ39LDQ/F0MDVGTHAQ39LDQ.SMALL.jpg johnnyman727 Intro I'm a software engineering student who's also passionate about photography so I wanted to combine the two interests in a fun project. What I ended up with is a web server that will automatically display photos to any connected browser as soon as a photo is taken with a digital camera. Now I...
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Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:41:37 PST
FocusShifter - Lens Mounted Follow Focus for DSLR and Video Cameras http://www.instructables.com/id/FocusShifter-Lens-Mounted-Follow-Focus-for-DSLR-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/OXR1/H1YOHA38/F0LOXR1H1YOHA38.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/OXR1/H1YOHA38/F0LOXR1H1YOHA38.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/OXR1/H1YOHA38/F0LOXR1H1YOHA38.SMALL.jpg engineerable The Lens/Focus Shifter is a stand-alone follow focus and focus marker board that can be used on any camera lens. No extra equipment is required. This started out as a DIY project, but I discovered that a lot of film makers didn't have the time or resource to make this themselves, so I have put a lot...
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Tue, 8 May 2012 08:48:30 PDT
Anamorphic 3-D Images with Photoshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Anamorphic-3-D-Images-with-Photoshop/
Anamorphic 3-D Images with Photoshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F7G/5U3S/GAPV884U/F7G5U3SGAPV884U.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7G/5U3S/GAPV884U/F7G5U3SGAPV884U.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7G/5U3S/GAPV884U/F7G5U3SGAPV884U.SMALL.jpg Hold_out First of all. What are anamorphic 3-D pictures? Anamorphic pictures are 2 dimensional pictures that, when viewed from a certain angle, appear to be 3 dimensional. This concept is nothing new, The street artist Julien Beever has been doing it for years. GreaseTattoo already has a great instructable o...
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Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:50:49 PDT
Sculpting with Sound http://www.instructables.com/id/Sculpting-with-Sound/
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Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:32:33 PST
Creating Successful Photographs - Fashion http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Successful-Photographs-Fashion-1/
Creating Successful Photographs - Fashion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/D77R/H9SZMDKB/FF9D77RH9SZMDKB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/D77R/H9SZMDKB/FF9D77RH9SZMDKB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/D77R/H9SZMDKB/FF9D77RH9SZMDKB.SMALL.jpg KathyTackettPhoto Fashion photography is on a whole other level from other types of photography. It's extremely competitive and you have to have the ability to capture the product looking its best while being creative at the same time. Not as easy as it sounds, trust me. The best way to go about it is to start findi...
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Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:19:02 PST
Intermediate Photoshop - Correcting Color Shifts http://www.instructables.com/id/Photoshop-Correcting-Color-Shifts/
Intermediate Photoshop - Correcting Color Shifts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/UKYX/H9G18UBD/FD0UKYXH9G18UBD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/UKYX/H9G18UBD/FD0UKYXH9G18UBD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/UKYX/H9G18UBD/FD0UKYXH9G18UBD.SMALL.jpg KathyTackettPhoto I'm sure a lot of us have come across color shifts in our photography, and they can be extremely frustrating.  This instructable is going to quickly go over why the shifts are there in the first place and then how to fix it in post.  This method can be a little complicated, so take your time and tr...
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:43:31 PST
Creating Nighttime Photos http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Nighttime-Photos/
Creating Nighttime Photos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/RZOT/H9G179H7/FIQRZOTH9G179H7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/RZOT/H9G179H7/FIQRZOTH9G179H7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/RZOT/H9G179H7/FIQRZOTH9G179H7.SMALL.jpg KathyTackettPhoto Ever wonder how photographers create perfect exposures in nighttime photos without losing details in the sky?  Read on to find out how they do it! Supplies camera tripod cable release flashlight Photoshop (or similar editing program)   Exposing The first step is taking t...
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Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:10:15 PST
Light bouncer for SLRs internal flash: Simple and effective http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-bouncer-for-SLRs-internal-flash-Simple-and-/
Light bouncer for SLRs internal flash: Simple and effective - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/OTWB/H9947AIA/FJWOTWBH9947AIA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/OTWB/H9947AIA/FJWOTWBH9947AIA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/OTWB/H9947AIA/FJWOTWBH9947AIA.SMALL.jpg kotoezh This bouncer differs from others, because it reflects some of the light to the ceiling and some - on the object you are shooting, giving you outstanding result,  just like firing up with external flash indoors. +  It is very easy and quick to make. It takes less than 5 minutes to make it. +  The mo...
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Fri, 9 Nov 2012 11:02:13 PST
Simple Bot Switches, Sensors, and Modules http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bot-Switches-Sensors-and-Modules/
Simple Bot Switches, Sensors, and Modules - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/PLM1/H58PK68F/FF4PLM1H58PK68F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/PLM1/H58PK68F/FF4PLM1H58PK68F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/PLM1/H58PK68F/FF4PLM1H58PK68F.SMALL.jpg randofo Sometimes we want to add some complexity to our Simple Bots so that the motors do more than spin in one direction. This is where switches, sensors and modules come in. These tools allow us to not only change the direction of the motor, but also vary the speed and toggle the motors on and off. These...
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Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:24:09 PDT
Incredible DIY iPhone Macro http://www.instructables.com/id/Incredible-DIY-iPhone-Macro/
Incredible DIY iPhone Macro - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/W27V/H5JVY0PR/FRZW27VH5JVY0PR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/W27V/H5JVY0PR/FRZW27VH5JVY0PR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/W27V/H5JVY0PR/FRZW27VH5JVY0PR.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos After taking apart dozens of disposable cameras over the years, I found myself with a lot of lenses of varying sizes and nothing to use them for... until now! By making a simple carriage that would hold the lens and attach to my iPhone via rubber band, I was able to make a virtually free macro lens...
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Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:24:29 PDT
Pocket Green Screen http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Green-Screen/
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Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:51:39 PDT
The Steampunkers Box of Memories http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steampunkers-Box-of-Memories/
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Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:57:57 PDT
How To Make A Pinhole Camera http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Pinhole-Camera/
How To Make A Pinhole Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/39SD/FPWWQJKR/F3H39SDFPWWQJKR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/39SD/FPWWQJKR/F3H39SDFPWWQJKR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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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Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:59:02 PST
Simple Light Switch http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Light-Switch/
Simple Light Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X984/GPBDHPZK/F4NX984GPBDHPZK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X984/GPBDHPZK/F4NX984GPBDHPZK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X984/GPBDHPZK/F4NX984GPBDHPZK.SMALL.jpg randofo In building Simple Bots, we are going to use a series of photo-coupled devices called modules. But, before we can do this, we need a good photo-couple to use as a light-activated switch. To make one of these switches, we will be using a special OSRAM-brand photo transistor and any standard NPN trans...
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Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:05:46 PDT
Painting with Light http://www.instructables.com/id/Painting-with-Light/
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Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:29:06 PST
DIY: Make a Scratch-Off Photo Valentine http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Make-a-Scratch-Off-Photo-Valentine/
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:32:31 PST
the algae experiment: How to build your own algae photo-bioreactor. http://www.instructables.com/id/the-algae-experiment-How-to-build-your-own-algae-/
the algae experiment: How to build your own algae photo-bioreactor. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/SRT6/GXEZCIDY/FTESRT6GXEZCIDY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/SRT6/GXEZCIDY/FTESRT6GXEZCIDY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/SRT6/GXEZCIDY/FTESRT6GXEZCIDY.SMALL.jpg m0uch In this instructable we will go over how to construct an at-home version of a photo-bioreactor which will use solar energy and artificial lighting with carbon dioxide to produce algae biomass. The aim of this project is to create an model which harbors an ecosystem fit to help us escape a fossil fu...
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Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:45:57 PST
How to make a poster sized (high quality) tiled image for under $5! 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/HN6F/GWXCYGMA/FA4HN6FGWXCYGMA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/HN6F/GWXCYGMA/FA4HN6FGWXCYGMA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Mon, 2 Jan 2012 18:04:12 PST
Ball Bearing Jib Arm w/ Motorized Pan & Tilt 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/6M15/GVA8VG94/F7T6M15GVA8VG94.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/6M15/GVA8VG94/F7T6M15GVA8VG94.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:12:15 PST
How to Make a Coloring Book http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Coloring-Book/
How to Make a Coloring Book - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/HC3B/GV2OKSXW/FD6HC3BGV2OKSXW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/HC3B/GV2OKSXW/FD6HC3BGV2OKSXW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 ...
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Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:40:42 PST
Resurrect a Polaroid Land Camera http://www.instructables.com/id/Resurrect-a-Polaroid-Land-Camera/
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Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:04:20 PDT
String Tripod http://www.instructables.com/id/String-Tripod/
String Tripod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F1N/2WJV/F0ZSTF17/F1N2WJVF0ZSTF17.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1N/2WJV/F0ZSTF17/F1N2WJVF0ZSTF17.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/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...
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Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:41:51 PDT
Photoshop Basics: Infinite Photo http://www.instructables.com/id/Photoshop-Basics-Infinite-Photo/
Photoshop Basics: Infinite Photo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/UW4X/GR9VORCQ/F5EUW4XGR9VORCQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/UW4X/GR9VORCQ/F5EUW4XGR9VORCQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 Photo...
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Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:01:50 PDT
High Speed Photo Arduino : HighSpeeduino ! http://www.instructables.com/id/High-Speed-Photo-Arduino-HighSpeeduino-/
High Speed Photo Arduino : HighSpeeduino ! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/8NN3/GP7IGLNB/F668NN3GP7IGLNB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/8NN3/GP7IGLNB/F668NN3GP7IGLNB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/8NN3/GP7IGLNB/F668NN3GP7IGLNB.SMALL.jpg nicoo Today is High Speed Photography day ! The concept is to take a 'long' exposure photograph, 4 seconds say, in a (very) dark room (a bathroom in our case). You end up with a completely black picture, right ? If you burst a flash (about a millisecond for a standard flash) then you get a picture made o...
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Mon, 4 Jul 2011 10:54:05 PDT
Super Specs - 3D and much more http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Specs-Giga-Goggles/
Super Specs - 3D and much more - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/ECFR/GL4Z51U9/FIAECFRGL4Z51U9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/ECFR/GL4Z51U9/FIAECFRGL4Z51U9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/ECFR/GL4Z51U9/FIAECFRGL4Z51U9.SMALL.jpg Light_Lab The title for this Instructable was really hard to pick because these Super Specs have so many uses. So many uses? Let’s list a few: * 3D stereo glasses that will work on any screen that uses passive split polarity for 3D regardless of brand.    (Will not work for electronic switched 3D stereo.) * ...
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Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:09:02 PDT
iPad Light Painting http://www.instructables.com/id/iPad-Light-Painting/
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Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:36:00 PST
Timelapse Photos With Your Camera - - - - The Easy Way - - - - http://www.instructables.com/id/Timelapse-Photos-With-Your-Camera-The-Easy/
Timelapse Photos With Your Camera - - - - The Easy Way - - - - - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/WQU0/GI0TK0GQ/F2YWQU0GI0TK0GQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/WQU0/GI0TK0GQ/F2YWQU0GI0TK0GQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/WQU0/GI0TK0GQ/F2YWQU0GI0TK0GQ.SMALL.jpg Constructer This instructable shows you how to take timelapse photos with almost any camera. The best part is you do not have to tear your camera apart and it is low cost. This is really a motorized finger that pushes the button of your camera for you. The time between shots is determined by the speed of...
By: Constructer

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Sun, 2 Jan 2011 14:00:00 PST
Photography for Dummies! http://www.instructables.com/id/Photography-for-Dummies/
Photography for Dummies! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/0B8Z/GAPV3S0O/F3O0B8ZGAPV3S0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/0B8Z/GAPV3S0O/F3O0B8ZGAPV3S0O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/0B8Z/GAPV3S0O/F3O0B8ZGAPV3S0O.SMALL.jpg teaaddict314      As digital SLRs are popularizing, many people are getting into photography that normally wouldn't have. Not only is this because of the ease of using a digital camera, but also because of the enormous cost savings compared to film cameras. DSLRs do not require expensive film to be bought and ...
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Thu, 1 Jul 2010 09:05:22 PDT
Photographing Fireworks http://www.instructables.com/id/Photographing-Fireworks/
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By: Frivolous Engineering

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Fri, 3 Jul 2009 04:34:46 PDT
Digital Holga http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Holga/
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Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:44:03 PDT
How to take AWESOME night photos WITHOUT a tripod http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-take-AWESOME-night-photos-WITHOUT-a-tripod/
How to take AWESOME night photos WITHOUT a tripod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZU/90XN/F23Z36PT/FZU90XNF23Z36PT.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZU/90XN/F23Z36PT/FZU90XNF23Z36PT.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZU/90XN/F23Z36PT/FZU90XNF23Z36PT.SMALL.jpg thesparine This instructable will teach you how to use the normal digital camera you already own to take night photos that are not blurry, and without a tripod. Don't believe me? The photos on this page were shot just last week with my digital camera without a tripod. Read and learn, grasshopper! And press...
By: thesparine

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Mon, 28 May 2007 19:34:42 PDT
LED Photo Frame http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Photo-Frame/
LED Photo Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/S87I/G51GAOQF/F2ZS87IG51GAOQF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/S87I/G51GAOQF/F2ZS87IG51GAOQF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/S87I/G51GAOQF/F2ZS87IG51GAOQF.SMALL.jpg motadacruz Photos are nice to have on the wall or on the tables. I thought it would be nice to build LEDs into a photo frame so you will be able to see the photo in the dark as well. This instructable will show you how you can use some LEDs to light up your photos. Materials & Tools For this project you n...
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Tue, 2 Feb 2010 06:11:39 PST
$6 Ipod Nano Projector http://www.instructables.com/id/6-Ipod-Nano-Projector/
$6 Ipod Nano Projector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/XKIV/G23UU4Z3/F8BXKIVG23UU4Z3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/XKIV/G23UU4Z3/F8BXKIVG23UU4Z3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/XKIV/G23UU4Z3/F8BXKIVG23UU4Z3.SMALL.jpg tewharau First, I should start by saying that I got this idea from Killa-X's comments and photos on Tanntraad's "Make an Ipod Video Projector" Instructable.  What I really wanted to do was take out a functional LCD screen that was roughly "slide sized" and place it where the slide would have gone in a slide ...
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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:18:57 PST
DIY Flash Diffuser with Hundreds of FREE Color Filters http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Flash-Diffuser-with-hundreds-of-free-colored-/
DIY Flash Diffuser with Hundreds of FREE Color Filters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/CDH1/FEG406N9/F39CDH1FEG406N9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/CDH1/FEG406N9/F39CDH1FEG406N9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/CDH1/FEG406N9/F39CDH1FEG406N9.SMALL.jpg deth2all Want to diffuse the flash and add some color to your photos at the same time? This quick and dirt-cheap trick will get you there.Take pictures in hundreds of different colors using free filtersFlash diffuser that holds colored filters, and showing you how to get HUNDREDS of free gel inserts!!!! to t...
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Tue, 1 Apr 2008 20:44:57 PDT
Creating Printed Circuit Boards with a INKJET Printer http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Printed-Circuit-Boards-with-a-INKJET-Prin/
Creating Printed Circuit Boards with a INKJET Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/LSFR/G1BBC8KD/FTJLSFRG1BBC8KD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/LSFR/G1BBC8KD/FTJLSFRG1BBC8KD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/LSFR/G1BBC8KD/FTJLSFRG1BBC8KD.SMALL.jpg ArduinoFun When I first started looking into how to etch my own printed circuit boards, every Instructable and tutorial I found used a laser printer and ironed on the pattern in some sort of fashion. I don't own a laser printer but I do have an inexpensive inkjet printer.This Instructable will show you how to ...
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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:16:30 PDT