Instructables: exploring - technology - Photography - featured http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:17:56 PDT BLOX v1.01 123D-4P http://www.instructables.com/id/123D-P/
123D-4P - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/3C0P/H9G15KVE/F5B3C0PH9G15KVE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/3C0P/H9G15KVE/F5B3C0PH9G15KVE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/3C0P/H9G15KVE/F5B3C0PH9G15KVE.SMALL.jpg ckippen 123D-4P is a process and materials exploration of the 123D Catch app. The "4P" in 123D-4P stands for photography, ponder, process and prototyping. This Instructable is not quite a set of instructions, but more a documentation of my experiment. I plan on catching many items with hopes of generating s...
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:48:11 PST
High Speed Photography http://www.instructables.com/id/High-Speed-Photography-1/
High Speed Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/QAY3/GWF5TS5H/FN1QAY3GWF5TS5H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/QAY3/GWF5TS5H/FN1QAY3GWF5TS5H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/QAY3/GWF5TS5H/FN1QAY3GWF5TS5H.SMALL.jpg geo bruce With this device you’ll be able to: take pictures from anything you can sense or detect: - movement - sound - … You don’t need to modify your camera or flash for this. It’s compatible with the old High Voltage flashes and the new TTL ones. Why I did this project? A friend of me who's really passion...
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Wed, 29 May 2013 04:09:17 PDT
Canon Remote Shutter for R/C http://www.instructables.com/id/Canon-Remote-Shutter-for-RC/
Canon Remote Shutter for R/C - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/PQXT/HH2VKQPJ/FDGPQXTHH2VKQPJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/PQXT/HH2VKQPJ/FDGPQXTHH2VKQPJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/PQXT/HH2VKQPJ/FDGPQXTHH2VKQPJ.SMALL.jpg squiggy2 This instructable details how to remotely take a photo/video with a Canon camera using an Arduino, a remote control transmitter and receiver. I have a quadcopter running arducopter 2.8.something. At the time of writing this instructable, remote shutter is not enabled. I read somewhere that they’re ...
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Fri, 24 May 2013 07:28:38 PDT
3D Printed Photograph http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Photograph/
3D Printed Photograph - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/4XWY/HGU2JLA2/F9P4XWYHGU2JLA2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/4XWY/HGU2JLA2/F9P4XWYHGU2JLA2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/4XWY/HGU2JLA2/F9P4XWYHGU2JLA2.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei The 3d printer in our office (an Objet Connex500) prints with a rigid, semitransparent white material that can be used to create these unique black and white photographic prints.  These prints may be indecipherable when viewed from the side, but when backlit with a diffuse light, they recreate image...
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Mon, 20 May 2013 02:32:27 PDT
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
exposure bracketing for spectacular panoramas http://www.instructables.com/id/EXPOSURE-BRACKETING-FOR-SPECTACULAR-PANORAMAS/
exposure bracketing for spectacular panoramas - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/OI6Y/HFSH579E/F5HOI6YHFSH579E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/OI6Y/HFSH579E/F5HOI6YHFSH579E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/OI6Y/HFSH579E/F5HOI6YHFSH579E.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi After thousands of panoramas taken in all these years coming from the old manual Exacta film camera, then the Canon A-1, passing throught the full automatic EOS1, arriving to digital stuff and still improving myself, I think I came at a moment at which it should be a great satisfaction to share my t...
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Wed, 1 May 2013 11:02:08 PDT
Phone Macro Photography (HQ - using LED lens) http://www.instructables.com/id/Phone-Marco-Photography-HQ-using-LED-lens/
Phone Macro Photography (HQ - using LED lens) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/Z9TX/HFSHT1WY/FCKZ9TXHFSHT1WY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/Z9TX/HFSHT1WY/FCKZ9TXHFSHT1WY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/Z9TX/HFSHT1WY/FCKZ9TXHFSHT1WY.SMALL.jpg ASCAS Here's a quick and easy tutorial on taking macro photography pictures using your smartphone. The lenses work best with cameras having at least 5MP, with autofocus of course. So whats so special about this mobile macro photography guide? - I found an ingenious solution. The lenses that I'm using are...
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:52:04 PDT
Mini DIY Photography Backdrop http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-DIY-Photography-Backdrop/
Mini DIY Photography Backdrop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/8J7T/HFSH4WVS/F998J7THFSH4WVS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/8J7T/HFSH4WVS/F998J7THFSH4WVS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/8J7T/HFSH4WVS/F998J7THFSH4WVS.SMALL.jpg PropPrintables I've been looking for a solution to my backdrop issue for a while now. The need for which is revisited every time a new craft is produced for my little Etsy shop, and I finally decided it was time to do something about this. Some time ago I was greatly inspired by the larger version which is mounte...
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Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:54 PDT
Making Light Painting Spirographs http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Light-Painting-Spirographs/
Making Light Painting Spirographs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SMALL.jpg nkraus1 In this instructable I will show you how to make light painting spirographs, which are one of my favorite techniques in light painting. First of all I do not take credit for this idea, I know it has been done long before my time, but I feel the necessity to spread it further. You will also need to ...
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Sat, 13 Apr 2013 23:26:16 PDT
Fiber snoot for underwater photography http://www.instructables.com/id/Fiber-snoot-for-underwater-photography/
Fiber snoot for underwater photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/3N5V/HFD10QAF/F1Q3N5VHFD10QAF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/3N5V/HFD10QAF/F1Q3N5VHFD10QAF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/3N5V/HFD10QAF/F1Q3N5VHFD10QAF.SMALL.jpg OrenLederman I originally published these instructions a while ago on my blog, but I figured that I will be more useful here :)  Following a friend’s request I decided to explain how to build a fiber snoot for underwater use. On this post I will explain how to make a snoot that fits an Ikelite DS-50 substrobe. ...
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Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:36:47 PDT
35mm in a 120 camera. Budget of nothing. http://www.instructables.com/id/35mm-in-a-120-camera-Budget-of-nothing/
35mm in a 120 camera. Budget of nothing. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/2VT2/HF23QKES/FWT2VT2HF23QKES.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/2VT2/HF23QKES/FWT2VT2HF23QKES.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/2VT2/HF23QKES/FWT2VT2HF23QKES.SMALL.jpg nseabright Where I am, It is hard to develop 120 film, and it would be much more simpler to use 35mm in my 120mm Diana. This is a simple and free method of using 35mm film in a 120 camera. What you need All you need for this is: ~ One used roll of film. ~ A 120mm film spool ~ Some buttons or something that...
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Fri, 5 Apr 2013 22:18:31 PDT
Bounce Flash Means Better Instructables http://www.instructables.com/id/Bounce-Flash-Means-Better-Instructables/
Bounce Flash Means Better Instructables - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/ZAJA/HF23WGRJ/FNQZAJAHF23WGRJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/ZAJA/HF23WGRJ/FNQZAJAHF23WGRJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/ZAJA/HF23WGRJ/FNQZAJAHF23WGRJ.SMALL.jpg Phil B Photography means writing with light. It is not about a great camera, but about understanding and manipulating light. Bounce flash is a good way to produce pleasing lighting for Instructables photos and for other purposes. It can also be easy to do. The photo shows my old Pentax digital camera. The...
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Thu, 4 Apr 2013 09:25:05 PDT
Panoramic Galaxy http://www.instructables.com/id/Panoramic-Galaxy/
Panoramic Galaxy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/W4QP/HET1ELMS/F51W4QPHET1ELMS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/W4QP/HET1ELMS/F51W4QPHET1ELMS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/W4QP/HET1ELMS/F51W4QPHET1ELMS.SMALL.jpg melvinkat A few months ago I upgraded my cell phone to the Galaxy S3.  It's a great phone.  One of my favorite features is it's ability to create panoramic pictures.  However, I noticed that sometimes the pictures didn't quite line up right.  After talking to my brother-in-law about this I found out that the ...
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:04:10 PDT
Shutter Grip for Your Medium Format Camera http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Shutter-Grip-for-Your-Medium-Format-Camera/
Shutter Grip for Your Medium Format Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/KSBG/HET1B7JB/FK6KSBGHET1B7JB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/KSBG/HET1B7JB/FK6KSBGHET1B7JB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/KSBG/HET1B7JB/FK6KSBGHET1B7JB.SMALL.jpg mattthegamer463 If you've ever used a Mamiya or a Hasselblad medium format SLR, you notice quickly that the camera isn't particularly ergonomic.  Due to the nature of the film transport mechanism, having a 35mm-style grip would add unnecessary size to the camera.  SLRs with a waste-level finder are easier to use wi...
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Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:25:54 PDT
Optical fiber flashgun http://www.instructables.com/id/Optical-fiber-flashgun/
Optical fiber flashgun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/8JVR/HDOW6RB4/FAM8JVRHDOW6RB4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/8JVR/HDOW6RB4/FAM8JVRHDOW6RB4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/8JVR/HDOW6RB4/FAM8JVRHDOW6RB4.SMALL.jpg glazur In this experiment I tried to find possible ways of guiding and shaping flashlight with the help of Plastic Optical Fiber. Ingredients • 9 optical fiber light, I tried to buy only the plastic optical fiber on spool (POF), but I found only very expensive ones. These ones you could buy in these 2 e...
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Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:31:22 PDT
Photo Tips http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Tips/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/HW0F/GTQVP38D/FC9HW0FGTQVP38D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/HW0F/GTQVP38D/FC9HW0FGTQVP38D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/HW0F/GTQVP38D/FC9HW0FGTQVP38D.SMALL.jpg randofo Whether you are just getting started with photography or have been doing this professionally for years, here are some photo tips that are sure to come in handy. After all, no matter how long you have been doing this, there is always something new to learn or try. You can master your technique for s...
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Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:39:37 PDT
Photo Light Studio for small reflective objects such as Jewelry :) Cheap, Portable, Recycled Materials, and best of all, it REALLY works!!! http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Light-Studio-for-small-reflective-objects-su/
Photo Light Studio for small reflective objects such as Jewelry :) Cheap, Portable, Recycled Materials, and best of all, it REALLY works!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/WMDC/HDYZ64SL/FKMWMDCHDYZ64SL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/WMDC/HDYZ64SL/FKMWMDCHDYZ64SL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/WMDC/HDYZ64SL/FKMWMDCHDYZ64SL.SMALL.jpg picturesofsilver Five years after learning how to make fine silver and bronze jewelry, opening my own etsy shop, purchasing a Paragon jewelry kiln, all the tools, an OTT light, and  a Canon Rebel, I was finally getting ready to invest in a light box to properly photograph the reflective little beauties. I googled 'm...
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Wed, 6 Mar 2013 18:53:38 PST
How to Take Great Pictures http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Take-Great-Pictures-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/KL2D/GP7IIC9R/FXPKL2DGP7IIC9R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/KL2D/GP7IIC9R/FXPKL2DGP7IIC9R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/KL2D/GP7IIC9R/FXPKL2DGP7IIC9R.SMALL.jpg randofo Learning how to take great pictures could take a lifetime. After all, photography is an art form and like all art forms, it takes time, patience and practice to master. There is not one clear path to taking great pictures and a lot of it comes down to the intuition of the photographer and how it res...
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Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:18:01 PDT
Photo Hacks http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Hacks/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/X58J/GTV9UBLJ/FXYX58JGTV9UBLJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/X58J/GTV9UBLJ/FXYX58JGTV9UBLJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/X58J/GTV9UBLJ/FXYX58JGTV9UBLJ.SMALL.jpg randofo Listed here are 34 fun and engaging photo hacks to add some life to your next photo project. You can experiment with lighting setups, backgrounds, techniques, angles, and even camera mods. Ever wonder what would happen if you took a flash diffused shot from a forty foot pole? Or perhaps you have al...
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Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:51:37 PDT
Levitation photography http://www.instructables.com/id/Levitation-photography/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/Z2JA/HCV9CR7S/F8AZ2JAHCV9CR7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/Z2JA/HCV9CR7S/F8AZ2JAHCV9CR7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/Z2JA/HCV9CR7S/F8AZ2JAHCV9CR7S.SMALL.jpg Dustint66 Hello everyone! Here is my tutorial on a fairly quick and simple way to make it look like you are levitating in your photos! Enjoy! Feel free to send your questions/comments to my page https://www.facebook.com/DustinThompsonPhotography?bookmark_t=page and subscribe to my youtube channel for more ...
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Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:26:41 PST
Soft-Box Photography Light http://www.instructables.com/id/Soft-Box-Photography-Light/
Soft-Box Photography Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/AY9Y/HD2RMHGV/FXAAY9YHD2RMHGV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/AY9Y/HD2RMHGV/FXAAY9YHD2RMHGV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/AY9Y/HD2RMHGV/FXAAY9YHD2RMHGV.SMALL.jpg BareConductive I decided to make some soft-box lights for our photography setup in our studio.  The aim of a soft-box light is to create an even and diffuse light source, is is simply an enclosure around a bulb comprising of reflective side and back walls and a diffusing material at the front of the light. For m...
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Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:10:12 PST
Laser Animation Flipbook http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Animation-Flipbook/
Laser Animation Flipbook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/7CN5/GMG2IJJH/FT97CN5GMG2IJJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/7CN5/GMG2IJJH/FT97CN5GMG2IJJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/7CN5/GMG2IJJH/FT97CN5GMG2IJJH.SMALL.jpg kamibox.de Oldschool flipbook-bookflipping meets newschool hightech-laserphotography! Or, less excitingly expressed, you transform a GIF into a cool GIF into a flipbook. Grab your light sabers and let's get started, woosh! The Ingredients Clear your table and decoratively arrrange the following things you ...
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Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:59:31 PDT
~$20 Portable Lightbox for Photography http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Portable-Lightbox-for-Photography/
~$20 Portable Lightbox for Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/D3CV/HCRVRD4F/FTDD3CVHCRVRD4F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/D3CV/HCRVRD4F/FTDD3CVHCRVRD4F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/D3CV/HCRVRD4F/FTDD3CVHCRVRD4F.SMALL.jpg The Insomniac Hi there! This project came about from my hobby of collecting and trading vintage film cameras online. I needed a more professional-looking method of taking photos for my ads. I saw a couple of different 'ibles here doing roughly the same thing, but I had a particular requirement: I wanted mine to p...
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Tue, 5 Feb 2013 19:44:32 PST
Photo Hack http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Hack/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/YVGR/GTUYA55Z/FLFYVGRGTUYA55Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/YVGR/GTUYA55Z/FLFYVGRGTUYA55Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/YVGR/GTUYA55Z/FLFYVGRGTUYA55Z.SMALL.jpg randofo With the proliferation of digital photography, creating a photo hack has not only become much easier and more widespread. There are now many different ways that a photo can be easily manipulated or edited together with other photos. The limit of photo hacking is really up to your imagination. Here a...
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Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:10:55 PDT
still life studio lighting http://www.instructables.com/id/still-life-studio-lighting/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/HLMU/HCB8KLP7/FWXHLMUHCB8KLP7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/HLMU/HCB8KLP7/FWXHLMUHCB8KLP7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/HLMU/HCB8KLP7/FWXHLMUHCB8KLP7.SMALL.jpg xordi I made these lights to photograph small objects, books and some of my designs. It only takes - two cans of Pringles, - a cutter, - two bulb holder, - two brackets - cardboard to make a light concentrator - And a mounting arm (available in photographer's stores) Bulbs at your own: in my case, cold l...
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Sat, 26 Jan 2013 04:52:52 PST
Modify a Mini-B USB Cable to Power an Enclosed GoPro Hero3 (With Skeleton Back Door) http://www.instructables.com/id/Modify-a-Mini-B-USB-Cable-to-Power-an-Enclosed-GoP/
Modify a Mini-B USB Cable to Power an Enclosed GoPro Hero3 (With Skeleton Back Door) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/V6D2/HAQ3DQUC/FATV6D2HAQ3DQUC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/V6D2/HAQ3DQUC/FATV6D2HAQ3DQUC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/V6D2/HAQ3DQUC/FATV6D2HAQ3DQUC.SMALL.jpg zplus I got my GoPro Hero3 for Christmas, it is a fantastic camera.  However, the battery life leaves something to be desired.  Sure, you can buy a bunch of spare batteries and change them out periodically, but if you are taking a time lapse - you really do not want to move the camera. Enter: The Frame ...
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Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:52:59 PST
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
The Always-Turning-Kaleidoscope-Time-Lapse-Photography http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Always-Turning-Kaleidoscope-Time-Lapse-Photogr/
The Always-Turning-Kaleidoscope-Time-Lapse-Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/174X/HAQ3BPO8/FUH174XHAQ3BPO8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/174X/HAQ3BPO8/FUH174XHAQ3BPO8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/174X/HAQ3BPO8/FUH174XHAQ3BPO8.SMALL.jpg splazem This is a great, easy project that anyone can do and learn from, because it involves the basics of three great things: photography, woodworking, and electronics. And what is it, you ask. Well, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, so watch the time lapse video (made of thousands of pictu...
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Mon, 7 Jan 2013 23:54:16 PST
the TIRR (very simple Timelapse IR Remote) http://www.instructables.com/id/the-TIRR-Timelapse-IR-Remote/
the TIRR (very simple Timelapse IR Remote) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/0P44/HAQ3BMW8/FDK0P44HAQ3BMW8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/0P44/HAQ3BMW8/FDK0P44HAQ3BMW8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/0P44/HAQ3BMW8/FDK0P44HAQ3BMW8.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi This new timelapse circuit is much simpler than my first one which had an IC Atmega8, a voltage regulator for the camera, a light sensor to interrupt shooting at night, and of course a potentiometer to set the interval. That was a complicated project (for me) and there was too much chances to make s...
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Tue, 8 Jan 2013 08:30:19 PST
Wind Up Music Box Powered Kite Aerial Photography Rig http://www.instructables.com/id/Wind-Up-Music-Box-Powered-Kite-Aerial-Photography-/
Wind Up Music Box Powered Kite Aerial Photography Rig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/I3RP/HBNXWFZX/F1WI3RPHBNXWFZX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/I3RP/HBNXWFZX/F1WI3RPHBNXWFZX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/I3RP/HBNXWFZX/F1WI3RPHBNXWFZX.SMALL.jpg Lumo the Maker At the end of this instruction guide you will be the proud owner of a skybound picture taking contraption. Most of the materials are things you can find for free or around your house. This is a kite photography rig with which you can take pictures as never seen before at 360 degrees. Happy building!...
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Mon, 7 Jan 2013 16:40:02 PST
How To Photograph Food without a Fancy Camera http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Photograph-Food-without-a-Fancy-Camera/
How To Photograph Food without a Fancy Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/20DB/HBHGLRNM/FU520DBHBHGLRNM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/20DB/HBHGLRNM/FU520DBHBHGLRNM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/20DB/HBHGLRNM/FU520DBHBHGLRNM.SMALL.jpg bcahalan As a contributing writer for a top food blog, it's no surprise I have to take quality photos of my food to go along with my blog entries. My friends often ask me what kind of camera I have when I post my food photos. You must use an expensive DSLR, right? No, not at all. In fact, I use a simple poin...
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Sun, 6 Jan 2013 15:50:46 PST
Interior Photo Technique http://www.instructables.com/id/Interior-Photo-Technique/
Interior Photo Technique - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/F2XD/HAWSIHZ6/FGHF2XDHAWSIHZ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/F2XD/HAWSIHZ6/FGHF2XDHAWSIHZ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/F2XD/HAWSIHZ6/FGHF2XDHAWSIHZ6.SMALL.jpg flyingpuppy While photographing my laundry remodeling project last summer, I discovered that there are two situations that are extremely difficult to capture in digital photography: light fixtures, and indoor spaces with windows. Recently, I wanted to photograph our dining room with a homemade chandelier turned...
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Thu, 3 Jan 2013 13:01:25 PST
Lamps Set for Objects Photography http://www.instructables.com/id/Lamps-Set-for-Objects-Photography/
Lamps Set for Objects Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/HIRM/HAUNNJ5W/FO3HIRMHAUNNJ5W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/HIRM/HAUNNJ5W/FO3HIRMHAUNNJ5W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/HIRM/HAUNNJ5W/FO3HIRMHAUNNJ5W.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi Months ago I gave to my sister a lightbox so she could make a nice gallery of her hand-made jewelry, but to make the lightbox works at the best she needs also two powerful light sources. Two external flashes are of course perfect, but it's an expensive choice, and some radio transmitter are also nee...
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Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:29:03 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
DIY Waxed Canvas Camera Bag http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Waxed-Canvas-Camera-Bag/
DIY Waxed Canvas Camera Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/AEWZ/HB58N9EW/FMEAEWZHB58N9EW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/AEWZ/HB58N9EW/FMEAEWZHB58N9EW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/AEWZ/HB58N9EW/FMEAEWZHB58N9EW.SMALL.jpg allenmowery Looking to put together a sexy camera bag?  Already have a messenger bag you want to carry your camera in?  Love the look and feel of waxed canvas bags but don't want to fork over the money to buy one new?  THIS TUTORIAL IS FOR YOU! Turn Your Messenger Bag Into a Camera Bag 1)  Get your bag. 2)...
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Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:39:47 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
Dirt Cheap Canon DSLR remote http://www.instructables.com/id/Dirt-Cheap-Canon-DSLR-remote/
Dirt Cheap Canon DSLR remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/BKD3/HAWSH5SC/FEUBKD3HAWSH5SC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/BKD3/HAWSH5SC/FEUBKD3HAWSH5SC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/BKD3/HAWSH5SC/FEUBKD3HAWSH5SC.SMALL.jpg nk dtk So essentially this instructable covers how to make a DSLR wired remote from a soda can tab and a 2.5mm male to male cable. This remote is just a very simple switch made from recycled trash and common items i already owned. I first made this switch as an emergency when i broke my actual remote, and ...
By: nk dtk

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Sat, 22 Dec 2012 07:55:51 PST
How to make a simple dome tool for light painting http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-simple-dome-tool-for-light-painting/
How to make a simple dome tool for light painting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/9I6N/HAQ2YXYK/FYO9I6NHAQ2YXYK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/9I6N/HAQ2YXYK/FYO9I6NHAQ2YXYK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/9I6N/HAQ2YXYK/FYO9I6NHAQ2YXYK.SMALL.jpg Dark Light Domes. They’re beautiful. Would you like to know how they’re made, and how you can make your own easily? All you need is a simple dome tool. This consists of a circular shape with lights around it, and an axle equal in length to the radius of the circle. That sounded complicated, didn’t it?  How’s ...
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Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:53:42 PST
Interval Long Exposure Camera http://www.instructables.com/id/Interval-Long-Exposure-Camera/
Interval Long Exposure Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/HWQ0/HAOPKF0P/F31HWQ0HAOPKF0P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/HWQ0/HAOPKF0P/F31HWQ0HAOPKF0P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/HWQ0/HAOPKF0P/F31HWQ0HAOPKF0P.SMALL.jpg petermarcille There's a real beauty in long exposure photography.  Hours and days and weeks and months and even years can be condensed onto a single frame, and that frame will catalog the constants in our fast paced and forever changing lives.  However, the issue is that these photos can be difficult to capture u...
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Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:45:30 PST
Shooting Star Trails http://www.instructables.com/id/Shooting-Star-Trails/
Shooting Star Trails - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/HAY4/HAM7EPUS/FKIHAY4HAM7EPUS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/HAY4/HAM7EPUS/FKIHAY4HAM7EPUS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/HAY4/HAM7EPUS/FKIHAY4HAM7EPUS.SMALL.jpg js_almada87 Have you ever seen a photograph where it looks like the stars revolve around a landscape or an object ? You probably think that the photo is completely manipulated and is impossible to photograph this phenomenon. Today I'm going to show you that is real and anyone can capture the movement of the s...
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Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:12:55 PST
How to make a long term time-lapse http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-long-term-time-lapse/
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Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:22:16 PST
DIY Flash Diffuser in 5 Minutes http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Flash-Diffuser-in-5-Minutes/
DIY Flash Diffuser in 5 Minutes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/HOJ6/H9G12NPB/F2WHOJ6H9G12NPB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/HOJ6/H9G12NPB/F2WHOJ6H9G12NPB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/HOJ6/H9G12NPB/F2WHOJ6H9G12NPB.SMALL.jpg bhvm The market is Flooded with Various Flash diffusers. Big and small, Costly and Cheap. Why make one? Because I can! And for almost nothing, your 5 minutes Self made Diffuser surely sharpens your Boast-Boat. Onto the next page. Materials Things Required- Chart paper or other Thick Stiff paper (Like...
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Sun, 25 Nov 2012 07:10:29 PST
Neon Paint With Light http://www.instructables.com/id/Neon-Paint-With-Light/
Neon Paint With Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/NDZ7/HA4MMI7W/F1INDZ7HA4MMI7W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/NDZ7/HA4MMI7W/F1INDZ7HA4MMI7W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/NDZ7/HA4MMI7W/F1INDZ7HA4MMI7W.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi Light painting is a tecnique to control lighting in photography. Also flash photography is a simple light painting, because you choose where flash is pointing, how much powerful it is, which colour its light is. But this tecnique could be very complicate too, as you can see with a simple Flickr sear...
By: andrea biffi

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Sun, 2 Dec 2012 10:03:28 PST
Holiday Light Bokeh for iPhone or any Smartphone! http://www.instructables.com/id/Holiday-Light-Bokeh-for-iPhone-or-any-Smartphone/
Holiday Light Bokeh for iPhone or any Smartphone! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/QDAX/HA4MGG4M/FADQDAXHA4MGG4M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/QDAX/HA4MGG4M/FADQDAXHA4MGG4M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/QDAX/HA4MGG4M/FADQDAXHA4MGG4M.SMALL.jpg DemetriS 'Tis the season for holiday lights and fun photos! And what better way to capture all those pretty lights than bokeh photography? In this Instructable, I will show you how to take bokeh photos with your iPhone or smartphone. There are apps that superimpose blurs, spots, and streaks, but our aim is t...
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Sun, 2 Dec 2012 20:42:41 PST
Variable Neutral Density Filter http://www.instructables.com/id/Variable-Neutral-Density-Filter/
Variable Neutral Density Filter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/18ZB/HA4MGBGM/FVB18ZBHA4MGBGM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/18ZB/HA4MGBGM/FVB18ZBHA4MGBGM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/18ZB/HA4MGBGM/FVB18ZBHA4MGBGM.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi [UPDATE: thanks to Zephyris, which has reminded me with his good Instructable that you first have to reverse one of the two CPL filters, of course I've found his Instructable shortly after publish mine, as often happens to me, and in this case I've also forgotten I already commented his instructable...
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Sat, 1 Dec 2012 14:32:18 PST
How to make a very effective and cheap micro/macro lens for an iPhone or any smartphone! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-very-effective-and-cheap-macro-lens-/
How to make a very effective and cheap micro/macro lens for an iPhone or any smartphone! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/75HN/HA5M6UBV/FA475HNHA5M6UBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/75HN/HA5M6UBV/FA475HNHA5M6UBV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/75HN/HA5M6UBV/FA475HNHA5M6UBV.SMALL.jpg DemetriS In this instructable, I will explain how I've created macro lenses for my iPhone 4 by salvaging parts from old digital cameras. Why buy expensive lens attachments when they are already lying around your house? Disclaimer: I am in no way responsible for any damage you may do to your device or yoursel...
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Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:43:01 PST
Sculpting with Sound http://www.instructables.com/id/Sculpting-with-Sound/
Sculpting with Sound - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/W8EQ/H9T4LF6N/FZ0W8EQH9T4LF6N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/W8EQ/H9T4LF6N/FZ0W8EQH9T4LF6N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/W8EQ/H9T4LF6N/FZ0W8EQH9T4LF6N.SMALL.jpg Geni-us Photography is the next big thing.  It’s no longer obscure, and it’s certainly not just for the pros. With instragram, iPhones and other technological advances, photography is becoming more accessible to everyone.  Camera’s are becoming cheaper with better quality.  Now, the downfall here, is the fa...
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Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:32:33 PST
Light Painting Physiograms http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Painting-Physiograms/
Light Painting Physiograms - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/0IKS/H5IRWAGN/F5O0IKSH5IRWAGN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/0IKS/H5IRWAGN/F5O0IKSH5IRWAGN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/0IKS/H5IRWAGN/F5O0IKSH5IRWAGN.SMALL.jpg nkraus1 This is another one of my favorite light painting techniques. It is very simple, but creates incredible photos, and if you desire it wouldn't be too difficult to think up ways of making more complex photos. Physiogram's are rather old actually, dating back to the 19th century, and have become rathe...
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Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:05:55 PST
High Quality Aspherical Close Up Lens http://www.instructables.com/id/High-Quality-Aspherical-Close-Up-Lens/
High Quality Aspherical Close Up Lens - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/TK4Z/H9T4CEFI/FLETK4ZH9T4CEFI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/TK4Z/H9T4CEFI/FLETK4ZH9T4CEFI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/TK4Z/H9T4CEFI/FLETK4ZH9T4CEFI.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi When I've had my first serious digital camera (a bridge Panasonic FZ20) I built a close up lens (with a lens from a binocular) to add on it, and I've made beautiful macro photography with that.  So, when I got on to an DSLR, I decided to build another close up lens which fits my Canon zoom EF 28-135...
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Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:12:15 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