http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 10:12:22 PDT BLOX v1.01 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 ...
By: gmjhowe

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 14:35:32 PDT 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...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:39:37 PDT 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...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:51:37 PDT 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...
By: zorwick

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 11:58:19 PST 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...
By: crrdlx

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 23:03:23 PST 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...
By: johnnyman727

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:41:37 PST 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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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:32:33 PST 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...
By: KathyTackettPhoto

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:19:02 PST 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...
By: KathyTackettPhoto

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:43:31 PST 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...
By: KathyTackettPhoto

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:10:15 PST 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...
By: kotoezh

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Nov 2012 11:02:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Quick-System-for-DIY-photo-light-modifiers/
DIY Quick System - for DIY photo light modifiers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/EARR/H8FOG32M/F35EARRH8FOG32M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/EARR/H8FOG32M/F35EARRH8FOG32M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/EARR/H8FOG32M/F35EARRH8FOG32M.SMALL.jpg Aud1073cH I was reading the DIYP Gear Buying Guide, and they mentioned the Honl Speed Strap System. Its a versatile portable system of modifiers for your strobe.   I've already started my own set of DIY modifiers from ideas on DIY Photography, and here on Instructables, so I didn't need a whole system.  I al...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:36:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-and-Easy-Way-to-Edit-Pictures-for-Your-Instru/
Free and Easy Way to Edit Pictures for Your Instructables Using Pixlr Express - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/Q6CS/H742PDUU/FJQQ6CSH742PDUU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/Q6CS/H742PDUU/FJQQ6CSH742PDUU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/Q6CS/H742PDUU/FJQQ6CSH742PDUU.SMALL.jpg shellycaron I don't know about you, but sometimes I like adding a little extra to my instructables. I like to do this by creating a sort of collage of the step by step photos to make it a little more organized and easier to read.  My tool of choice is Pixlr Express. And lucky for me, and you, it's free and sup...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:49 PDT 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...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:24:09 PDT 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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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:24:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Green-Screen/
Pocket Green Screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/149A/H4AFSPF2/FRS149AH4AFSPF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/149A/H4AFSPF2/FRS149AH4AFSPF2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/149A/H4AFSPF2/FRS149AH4AFSPF2.SMALL.jpg fjordcarver I was so pleased with the results of my Portable Green Screen project, that I decided to make an even smaller one that could fit in my pocket. Perfect for lego men, which we play with a lot around here. Green Screens are an interesting technology, used for all kinds of interesting effects. The firs...
By: fjordcarver

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:51:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steampunkers-Box-of-Memories/
The Steampunkers Box of Memories - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/GO6K/H3QFLTUQ/FG9GO6KH3QFLTUQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/GO6K/H3QFLTUQ/FG9GO6KH3QFLTUQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/GO6K/H3QFLTUQ/FG9GO6KH3QFLTUQ.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Dear Sreampunkers, dear Friends Do you have one of these ugly plastic electronic photo frames on your desk? If yes - did you think to give it a new look? To make it "Steampunky"? I would like to give you whit this instructable some inspirations how you coud convert such a TFT photo frame to a nice ...
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:57:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Split-Photography-with-an-analog-camera/
Split Photography with an analog camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/TKEJ/H2MYHPVF/F9VTKEJH2MYHPVF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/TKEJ/H2MYHPVF/F9VTKEJH2MYHPVF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/TKEJ/H2MYHPVF/F9VTKEJH2MYHPVF.SMALL.jpg derte84 In this instructable, I'll show you how to (temporary) modify an analogic camera (I used a Diana F+) in order to take some beautiful split photos. A split photo is composed of 2 different photos merged together. The split wil be made by 4 vertical interleaved bars Cut the mask In order to...
By: derte84

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 22:14:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Folding-Photo-Frames/
Folding Photo Frames - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/BNVT/H2A76I7J/FX0BNVTH2A76I7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/BNVT/H2A76I7J/FX0BNVTH2A76I7J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/BNVT/H2A76I7J/FX0BNVTH2A76I7J.SMALL.jpg lucylollipop Here's a really simple photo frame, that can be made as a gift or for yourself. Learning stuff..... It's a project I run with year 7, to learn about the design cycle, as well as teaching CAD skills, via 2D Design. We usually run this over 6 weeks (12 50 minute lessons) Project Aims to under...
By: lucylollipop

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 12:47:21 PDT 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...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:05:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Workbench-Photo-Backdrop/
Easy Workbench Photo Backdrop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/02Q1/H0KR90OP/F6402Q1H0KR90OP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/02Q1/H0KR90OP/F6402Q1H0KR90OP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/02Q1/H0KR90OP/F6402Q1H0KR90OP.SMALL.jpg noahw Say you make all kinds of things at your workbench and you have a need for taking high quality photos of everything that you do, well then you're in need of an easy workbench photo backdrop!  This backdrop costs very little money (as photo backdrops go), is industrial strength due to it's heavy duty...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 11:46:23 PDT 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/68U9/GYGES5NO/FAI68U9GYGES5NO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/68U9/GYGES5NO/FAI68U9GYGES5NO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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, ...
By: hellobrit

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:32:31 PST 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...
By: m0uch

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:45:57 PST 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...
By: michaelbain

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 18:04:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Dolly-tech-shop/
Camera Dolly (tech shop) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/L4G4/GWPPXSCO/F8KL4G4GWPPXSCO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/L4G4/GWPPXSCO/F8KL4G4GWPPXSCO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/L4G4/GWPPXSCO/F8KL4G4GWPPXSCO.SMALL.jpg daveclark5   Our high school has a digital media production course and did not have a dolly.   With the tools and expertise of tech shop (techshop.ws) i put together a basic camera dolly in a couple of weekends. There is a large variety in commercial pro-styles.   This design was made from some steel and wood...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:55:45 PST 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...
By: sensoryhouse

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:12:15 PST 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 ...
By: PenfoldPlant

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:40:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pinhole-Camera-Camera-Obscura/
Pinhole Camera (Camera Obscura) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FPZ/40UZ/GV2OKL3K/FPZ40UZGV2OKL3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPZ/40UZ/GV2OKL3K/FPZ40UZGV2OKL3K.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPZ/40UZ/GV2OKL3K/FPZ40UZGV2OKL3K.SMALL.jpg ericscrum The camera obscura has been around for thousands of years. The phenomenon was first observed by Aristotle and Chinese philosophers as early as 470 BCE. However, it was not until 1837 that the first permanent pictures could be obtained using the camera obscura as a pinhole camera. These pictures were...
By: ericscrum

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:32:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-HEXBUG-nano-to-be-activated-by-light/
How to make a HEXBUG nano to be activated by light. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/055N/GU1UZD40/FTW055NGU1UZD40.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/055N/GU1UZD40/FTW055NGU1UZD40.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/055N/GU1UZD40/FTW055NGU1UZD40.SMALL.jpg longjie0723 This instruction is to make a HEXBUG nano to be activated by light. HEXBUG nano is a fun toy which moves like a real bug. I want to use it to surprise someone who open the box contain a dozen of the HEXBUG nano. But the HEXBUG have only a toggle switch for activation, so the bugs cannot hide silent...
By: longjie0723

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:54:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Photo-Manipulation-Make-the-Beatiful-De/
Halloween Photo Manipulation: Make the Beautiful Depraved - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/M881/GTQ41I96/F78M881GTQ41I96.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/M881/GTQ41I96/F78M881GTQ41I96.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/M881/GTQ41I96/F78M881GTQ41I96.SMALL.jpg JohnnyBighead This instructable shows how to turn a normal photograph into a grungy, Halloween ready image. Tools Needed: Photo of yourself, your friends, your boss, etc. Adobe Photoshop (This was done in CS5, but any version should work) Various textures (we will cover the specifics in the steps) Various brushe...
By: JohnnyBighead

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:14:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/super-macro-photo-with-a-coupling-ring/
Super macro photography with a coupling ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/LL2R/GTGCR3M8/FZ3LL2RGTGCR3M8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/LL2R/GTGCR3M8/FZ3LL2RGTGCR3M8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/LL2R/GTGCR3M8/FZ3LL2RGTGCR3M8.SMALL.jpg nicoo Today is super macro photo day ! Or how to achieve 16x magnification with your DSLR and 'regular' lenses... I have been trying and doing macro photography for quite some time now and I recently had acceptable results I thought I could share. The idea is to combine your usual lenses using a reverse...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:54:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Resurrect-a-Polaroid-Land-Camera/
Resurrect a Polaroid Land Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/KS29/GTE4K1J2/FI5KS29GTE4K1J2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/KS29/GTE4K1J2/FI5KS29GTE4K1J2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:04:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Kitten-into-a-Mystical-Fairy/
Make a Kitten into a Mystical Fairy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/BU3Z/GTGCQRR9/F00BU3ZGTGCQRR9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/BU3Z/GTGCQRR9/F00BU3ZGTGCQRR9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/BU3Z/GTGCQRR9/F00BU3ZGTGCQRR9.SMALL.jpg sandgurl I figured there was no way I would ever get my cat into a costume even when she was a little kitten.  So I decided to go ahead and do a photo edit of her when she was little to make her into a fairy.  Just a little bit about my cat, we found her on the street with her siblings when she would ba...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Oct 2011 19:40:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-manipulation-on-pixlr/
Halloween manipulation on pixlr - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/RCSV/GT5JY7C1/FZ3RCSVGT5JY7C1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/RCSV/GT5JY7C1/FZ3RCSVGT5JY7C1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/RCSV/GT5JY7C1/FZ3RCSVGT5JY7C1.SMALL.jpg slimjimnixon first off im some what of a beginner at photo manipulation and this is my first instructable so any input is welcome im using pixlr and you can use almost any picture but for this specific tutorial the teeth will need to be in good view along with there eyes. ( you'll see why later ) the photo I'm u...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:12:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5-macro-flash-diffuser/
5$ macro flash diffuser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/FDK2/GRYOQM6M/FFFFDK2GRYOQM6M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/FDK2/GRYOQM6M/FFFFDK2GRYOQM6M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/FDK2/GRYOQM6M/FFFFDK2GRYOQM6M.SMALL.jpg ivars_v There are numerous flash diffuser instructables on this site but most of them are cumbersome, fragile, waste flash power and are not easy to pack. To get really sharp macro photos you must use small apertures for sufficient depth of field and really rigid support and non moving subject. Or just use...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:26:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SADDLE-Your-iPhone-/
SADDLE Your iPhone !!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/DLCT/GR9SXVQO/FLADLCTGR9SXVQO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/DLCT/GR9SXVQO/FLADLCTGR9SXVQO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/DLCT/GR9SXVQO/FLADLCTGR9SXVQO.SMALL.jpg iceng This instructable shows you how to make a saddle to hold your iPhone steady on a tripod in one afternoon. Additional  Images added Jan 2012.. All but one picture in this ible was taken using the iPhone and emailed to my account. Be sure to look at the last  picture in full detail,  not bad for a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:51:14 PDT 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...
By: JamesRPatrick

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:01:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Take-Amazing-Silhouettes/
How To Take Silhouettes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/OJB0/GM9QL2JV/F01OJB0GM9QL2JV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/OJB0/GM9QL2JV/F01OJB0GM9QL2JV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/OJB0/GM9QL2JV/F01OJB0GM9QL2JV.SMALL.jpg Marker1024 Silhouettes can create such powerful images, due to the simple isolation of subject. They remove all distractions and all you see is the a perfectly sharp black outline against a beautiful background. Silhouettes have no face, brand, or logo, it simply represents what it is. By separating all of tha...
By: Marker1024

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:41:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-visually-appealing-Instructables/
Create visually appealing Instructables - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/IEK4/GQYGLA90/FU1IEK4GQYGLA90.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/IEK4/GQYGLA90/FU1IEK4GQYGLA90.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/IEK4/GQYGLA90/FU1IEK4GQYGLA90.SMALL.jpg ayoung5 Want make an Instructable that is visually easy to follow? Has less people asking how its done 'because I cant see what goes on behind your hand'? If a picture is worth a thousand words then a better picture is worth far more. Keeping that in mind, the better the picture is composed, the less you s...
By: ayoung5

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Aug 2011 06:53:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dual-Screen-Digital-Picture-Frame-Family-Center/
Dual Screen Digital Picture Frame & Family Center - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/1TJ9/GC1KVB96/FBI1TJ9GC1KVB96.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/1TJ9/GC1KVB96/FBI1TJ9GC1KVB96.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/1TJ9/GC1KVB96/FBI1TJ9GC1KVB96.SMALL.jpg kendrkin      In answer to my friends urgings, I am making this instructable.  Unfortunately, this means that I do not have any "making of" pictures, nor any actual prices for parts used.        I have a home for wayward tech, and was looking at my pile of "donated" computer parts.  Amongst them was an old ...
By: kendrkin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:22:06 PDT 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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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:23:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Photography-Backdrop/
DIY Photography Backdrop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/UWWC/GP7IH561/FF9UWWCGP7IH561.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/UWWC/GP7IH561/FF9UWWCGP7IH561.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/UWWC/GP7IH561/FF9UWWCGP7IH561.SMALL.jpg randofo This is an easy removable table-mounted photography backdrop that can be built in roughly five minutes. This came about when it was suggested that my previous ceiling mounted backdrop rig was an eyesore and an impediment to office productivity. To comply with new office-wide zoning standards, I had ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Jul 2011 13:30:23 PDT 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...
By: nicoo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jul 2011 10:54:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-dreamy-photo-effect-using-Adobe-Photoshop/
Create a dreamy photo effect using Adobe Photoshop. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/1W04/GOHMAY8S/F061W04GOHMAY8S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/1W04/GOHMAY8S/F061W04GOHMAY8S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/1W04/GOHMAY8S/F061W04GOHMAY8S.SMALL.jpg stacieanne This is just a basic tutorial on how to give your photos a hazy, dreamy, skin-softening effect. All you need is a photo you wish to edit, and any version of Adobe Photoshop (or any other good photo-editing software). There are much newer and more advanced versions available now, but I personally u...
By: stacieanne

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Jun 2011 19:09:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-Perfectly-White-Background-with-Wet-Effec/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/LUMN/GNXWYSZ1/FRHLUMNGNXWYSZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/LUMN/GNXWYSZ1/FRHLUMNGNXWYSZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/LUMN/GNXWYSZ1/FRHLUMNGNXWYSZ1.SMALL.jpg AngryRedhead I haven't ever had as much luck growing tomatoes as I have this year, and I'm pretty sure it's the result of double digging, adding amendments, watering regularly, and getting the dang plants in the ground at the right time.  You can see more of my garden here.  Now I have my first ripe tomato of th...
By: AngryRedhead

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 May 2011 12:34:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Support-For-all-Multi-Shot-Photography-Th/
Camera Support For all Multi Shot Photography - The OB-Pod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MOXY/GN4CZ3KJ/F8LMOXYGN4CZ3KJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MOXY/GN4CZ3KJ/F8LMOXYGN4CZ3KJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MOXY/GN4CZ3KJ/F8LMOXYGN4CZ3KJ.SMALL.jpg Light_Lab Want to be able to adjust your camera without loosing tripod alignment to shoot perfectly aligned multiple images?....................... This Instructable shows how to build a simple device to allow you to return your camera to virtually exactly the same spot and orientation. Moreover the support ...
By: Light_Lab

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 May 2011 20:48:02 PDT 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.) * ...
By: Light_Lab

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:09:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/iPad-Light-Painting/
iPad Light Painting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/E5QX/GJQEBV2Y/FC3E5QXGJQEBV2Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/E5QX/GJQEBV2Y/FC3E5QXGJQEBV2Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/E5QX/GJQEBV2Y/FC3E5QXGJQEBV2Y.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus The handiness of the iPad with the touch screen and all the apps may make it a killer device for email and Angry Birds, but it's also pretty sweet for light painting. Paint messages and images in the air by sweeping the iPad in front of a camera with a sloooow shutter speed. Sound good? Let's do it...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:36:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DSLR-Cameras/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/N7LB/GJPJLJCI/FI2N7LBGJPJLJCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/N7LB/GJPJLJCI/FI2N7LBGJPJLJCI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/N7LB/GJPJLJCI/FI2N7LBGJPJLJCI.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Instructables users are extremely passionate about their photography.  So it is no wonder that DSLRs, the preferred camera of most professional photographers, are a popular topic in our community.  In this guide we have rigs, mods, photography tips, and everything else you will need to take professi...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Feb 2011 12:30:58 PST 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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