http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:45 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/10-DIY-Box-Teleprompter-That-Works-Great/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/2OA2/HFSHSE9P/F5S2OA2HFSHSE9P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/2OA2/HFSHSE9P/F5S2OA2HFSHSE9P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/2OA2/HFSHSE9P/F5S2OA2HFSHSE9P.SMALL.jpg collaredkeeper If you have an ipad, iphone, or computer monitor, you can make a $10 teleprompter that rivals that of the pros! You don't need woodcrafting skills or an elaborate design, just a box knife and about 20 minutes of your time. Step 1 Purchase a glass square at home depot for ~$4 f...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:47:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/no-cost-5-minute-Steady-Cam-rig-using-a-tripod-an/
no-cost, 5-minute Steady-Cam rig using a tripod and household materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/HUGS/HF23Y4BH/F6THUGSHF23Y4BH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/HUGS/HF23Y4BH/F6THUGSHF23Y4BH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/HUGS/HF23Y4BH/F6THUGSHF23Y4BH.SMALL.jpg confu Recently I watched this impressive video: http://vimeo.com/63357898 I´m not really into taking videos or making movies, but all those professional or DIY solutions to build a steady-cam thingy or camera gimbal which I stumbled upon in the last years were always fascinating. So after watching above...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:34:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/360-very-cheap-Time-Lapse-mount-v20/
360° very cheap Time Lapse mount v2.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/JDSJ/HE7D9I25/FO9JDSJHE7D9I25.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/JDSJ/HE7D9I25/FO9JDSJHE7D9I25.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/JDSJ/HE7D9I25/FO9JDSJHE7D9I25.SMALL.jpg focamonca This is an upgrade of the 360° very cheap Time Lapse mount v1.0 HERE In this version i'll make a mount to use my GoPro without the case and with the wire plug in to make a time lapse longer than the battery life :) Get some LEGO I used a larger plarform than 6x9, a 12x6 and some various bricks ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:13:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TUT-360-very-cheap-Time-Lapse-mount/
[TUT] 360° very cheap Time Lapse mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/HFO2/HE07PL3F/FW2HFO2HE07PL3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/HFO2/HE07PL3F/FW2HFO2HE07PL3F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/HFO2/HE07PL3F/FW2HFO2HE07PL3F.SMALL.jpg focamonca here is a short tutorial in HOW to make a DIY 360°  Time Lapse mount for 2€ You will need a IKEA STÄM Timer  [ 2€ ]  http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/60152359/ and some LEGO Brick  here are some videos taken in 1h with my gopro Prepare to drill the Brick prepare 4 Brick...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:41:29 PDT 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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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 18:53:38 PST 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...
By: The Insomniac

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 19:44:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Folding-light-box/
Folding light box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/RLNY/HCB8KMI6/F3MRLNYHCB8KMI6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/RLNY/HCB8KMI6/F3MRLNYHCB8KMI6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/RLNY/HCB8KMI6/F3MRLNYHCB8KMI6.SMALL.jpg frapedia The idea behind was to create an easy to make,folding and cheap light boxes so I can take them with me whenever needed or store them in the closet taken the minimum space. I have included enough pictures of the project so to be easy for everyone to follow. Also you can download the schematics an...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 10:34:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocketsized-GoPro-Handle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/M69C/HC9M9ESI/FTGM69CHC9M9ESI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/M69C/HC9M9ESI/FTGM69CHC9M9ESI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/M69C/HC9M9ESI/FTGM69CHC9M9ESI.SMALL.jpg feanbr There it is! The smallest GoPro handle EVER SEEN! You could pay to buy a handle for your GoPro... But it costs around 30$ and you don't want to pay that especially when you know you could make one easily. That MiniHandle dimension's are 4½x1¼ inches. The most awsome thing about it is that it fell co...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:16:18 PST 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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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 15:50:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Minute-DIY-Lighting-Studio-household-materials/
10 Minute DIY Lighting Studio (household materials) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/CT2N/HAQ32NKS/FF8CT2NHAQ32NKS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/CT2N/HAQ32NKS/FF8CT2NHAQ32NKS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/CT2N/HAQ32NKS/FF8CT2NHAQ32NKS.SMALL.jpg ASCAS I will show you how to setup your own home studio  by using household materials and office supplies. It only takes 10 minutes and a $1 budget to fully complete your setup. I usually use it for taking pictures of my instructables. Have you ever wonder how do people take pictures with a white backgro...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 23:29:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Dollar-GoPro-Monopod/
10 Dollar GoPro Monopod!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/8X6W/HAUNN2SG/F9E8X6WHAUNN2SG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/8X6W/HAUNN2SG/F9E8X6WHAUNN2SG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/8X6W/HAUNN2SG/F9E8X6WHAUNN2SG.SMALL.jpg theslingshotkid For this instructable I show how to make a monopod out of that useless display box the go pro came with! Materials The only materials that you might not have at home are the paracord and dowel these are both around five dollars. Drill Some Holes! Drill a hole near the end of the dowel using ...
By: theslingshotkid

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:14:20 PST 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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Dec 2012 07:55:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Cheapest-and-Easiest-to-Make-Monopod/
The Cheapest and Easiest to Make Monopod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/IYOH/HA4MNBT9/F6CIYOHHA4MNBT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/IYOH/HA4MNBT9/F6CIYOHHA4MNBT9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/IYOH/HA4MNBT9/F6CIYOHHA4MNBT9.SMALL.jpg raptor88 A monopod is simply a tripod but only with one leg. These are very useful because they are very light and they are very quick and easy to use. The monopod that I have made is easy to make and it costs under 5$. Also it has a function as a hiking pole, so you do not need to lug around a heavy tripod...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2012 16:01:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Cool-White-Backdrop-Photos-Like-The-Pr/
How To Make Cool White Backdrop Photos Like The Pros!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/SPCT/H97KLS08/FXXSPCTH97KLS08.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/SPCT/H97KLS08/FXXSPCTH97KLS08.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/SPCT/H97KLS08/FXXSPCTH97KLS08.SMALL.jpg ride on toy dude In this Instuctable you can learn how to make those wicked cool white backdrop photos that make your Instructables look REALLY awesome! All you nee is a peice of VERY white paper, a lamp, and an item of your choice! This project is virtually free! Please Vote for Me in the Photography Contest! Set...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 14:30:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/picture-taking-ipodiphone-handheld-microscope/
picture-taking ipod/iphone handheld microscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/HMQO/H97JYBFK/F3GHMQOH97JYBFK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/HMQO/H97JYBFK/F3GHMQOH97JYBFK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/HMQO/H97JYBFK/F3GHMQOH97JYBFK.SMALL.jpg donovan2themax5 take a picture of something in 10-60X magnification  what you will need put it together basically just take the ipod/iphone case and use an elastic band to attach them so that the camera can see into microscope. add ipod/iphone and enjoy have fun take pics
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 18:04:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Photography-lamp-made-from-reclaimed-objects/
Photography Soft Box lamp made from reclaimed objects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/46OO/H7ME388N/F8K46OOH7ME388N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/46OO/H7ME388N/F8K46OOH7ME388N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/46OO/H7ME388N/F8K46OOH7ME388N.SMALL.jpg The Engineer As Hero Photography is about capturing light. Light bounces off your subject, through your lenses, and you freeze it there, so you can show other people your view of the world. Which is beautiful, but it's bloody hard if there's not enough light for your camera to pick up. After my time-lapse photography ...
By: The Engineer As Hero

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Oct 2012 13:26:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Tube-Dolly-Step-by-Step/
Camera Tube Dolly: Step by Step - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/EP1J/H7997RTL/FWCEP1JH7997RTL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/EP1J/H7997RTL/FWCEP1JH7997RTL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/EP1J/H7997RTL/FWCEP1JH7997RTL.SMALL.jpg Almost Midnight We chose this design for its easy to find materials and practical transport possibilities. Moreover, many dollies need you to find a tripod head, for which we didn’t have the budget.   Materials Total for a Vinten ProTouch 3809-8 tripod with a track of 6m, check below for details on h...
By: Almost Midnight

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 10:44:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Tube-Dolly/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/EP1J/H7997RTL/FWCEP1JH7997RTL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/EP1J/H7997RTL/FWCEP1JH7997RTL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/EP1J/H7997RTL/FWCEP1JH7997RTL.SMALL.jpg Almost Midnight CAMERA TUBE DOLLY by the Almost Midnight Crew   We chose this design for its easy to find materials and practical transport possibilities. Moreover, many dollies need you to find a tripod head, for which we didn’t have the budget. 1 Materials Total for a Vinten ProTouch 3809-8 tripod with a t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:26:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-GoProCamera-Clamp-Mount-Under-2-Assembl/
DIY: GoPro/Camera Clamp Mount - Under $2 - Assembly in Under 2 Minutes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/76OQ/H5R9EYDK/FTN76OQH5R9EYDK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/76OQ/H5R9EYDK/FTN76OQH5R9EYDK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/76OQ/H5R9EYDK/FTN76OQH5R9EYDK.SMALL.jpg dortonward Hey, I'm Doug and this is my first instructable! So let me get started! So have you ever wanted to clamp your GoPro or Camera to something to get that perfect angle? Well this is the Cheapest and Easiest option. This mount will easily hold a GoPro and Smaller digital camera in any positon, and it wi...
By: dortonward

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 23:13:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/GoPro-clamp-mount-for-multiple-angles-with-one-cam/
GoPro clamp-mount for multiple angles with one camera (great for cycling!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/9LNR/H3QFE3EC/FO89LNRH3QFE3EC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/9LNR/H3QFE3EC/FO89LNRH3QFE3EC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/9LNR/H3QFE3EC/FO89LNRH3QFE3EC.SMALL.jpg ossum Why I needed it GoPro videos get terribly boring when shot from one perspective only. When I decided to tackle my first two day mountain bike race, over what promised to be interesting terrain, I knew that I wanted to try and document it. Unfortunately, none of the official GoPro mounts are suitable...
By: ossum

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jun 2012 08:05:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Horizontal-Sliding-Camera-Rig-AnalogDigi/
Build a Horizontal Sliding Camera Rig (Analog/Digital) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/5IGF/H2WET5AD/FGT5IGFH2WET5AD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/5IGF/H2WET5AD/FGT5IGFH2WET5AD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/5IGF/H2WET5AD/FGT5IGFH2WET5AD.SMALL.jpg Zaphod Beetlebrox The inspiration for this project came from watching allot of downhill biking videos , and wondering how the amaeture video/photographers got such smooth shots. After some research a tripod mounted sliding camera rig was the source of the videos/pictures. So heres how to build one. It is a relatively...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jun 2012 21:07:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-wooden-plate-for-pocket-camera/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/SOXR/H2BMNN4R/FZTSOXRH2BMNN4R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/SOXR/H2BMNN4R/FZTSOXRH2BMNN4R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/SOXR/H2BMNN4R/FZTSOXRH2BMNN4R.SMALL.jpg customrobo This is the wooden plate that I made for my pocket camera. I used a piece of wood, 2 screws with nut and the screw of the tripod. First of all, I reported the length of the camera on the wood, I measured the distance between the hole where the tripod screw attaches and the edge of the camera. I repo...
By: customrobo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 12:48:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-cheap-Steadicam/
How to Make a cheap Steadicam - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F2H/TQUR/H15NKQBM/F2HTQURH15NKQBM.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2H/TQUR/H15NKQBM/F2HTQURH15NKQBM.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2H/TQUR/H15NKQBM/F2HTQURH15NKQBM.SMALL.jpg aschafe7 Tools you will need for this project: 1/4 in. threaded rod (12-20" in. long) 1/4 in. nuts (2) 1/4 in. washers (2) (make sure it's large enough to go past the hole in the weight) 2.5 lb weight (get one with handles) Total cost should be under 4 freakin dollars cuz it's awesome! Screw the nut Scr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:08:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/80-CENTS-FLASH-CLAMP/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/63CW/H0OJ1C6E/FVN63CWH0OJ1C6E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/63CW/H0OJ1C6E/FVN63CWH0OJ1C6E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/63CW/H0OJ1C6E/FVN63CWH0OJ1C6E.SMALL.jpg ade angelis Hello, Here's my last idea. To say the truth it's not mine, nor it's a great invention; anyway I think it can be useful when you don't have a stand for your flash. It's a cheap, little wood clamp I bought in a hardware shop (I got a couple for 1.60 €). What I've done was drilling a 1/4" hole in it, ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:34:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Sunshades-WALLETSHADE/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/MJX0/H01N7I5X/FIWMJX0H01N7I5X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/MJX0/H01N7I5X/FIWMJX0H01N7I5X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/MJX0/H01N7I5X/FIWMJX0H01N7I5X.SMALL.jpg FilmTaped Reference - http://on.fb.me/Walletshade Knoptop's Viewfinder - http://bit.ly/QFXViewfinder Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/FilmTaped Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/FilmTaped YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/FilmTaped Instructables - http://www.instructables.com/member/FilmTaped jojotomatz sugg...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:22:37 PDT 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/The-bottlecap-tripod/
The bottlecap tripod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FCX/27PQ/GUMF7TBO/FCX27PQGUMF7TBO.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCX/27PQ/GUMF7TBO/FCX27PQGUMF7TBO.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCX/27PQ/GUMF7TBO/FCX27PQGUMF7TBO.SMALL.jpg philip42 This instructable can be accessed at the author's website - http://www.neatinformation.com/. If you link to this instructable from another website, please include a link to the Neat Information website. Here’s a real simple incredibly portable tripod you can make for under $2 – a plastic cap from ...
By: philip42

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Nov 2011 17:56:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-worlds-easiest-and-simplest-macro-tripod/
The world's easiest and simplest macro tripod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/QKV0/GUMF7PY4/F09QKV0GUMF7PY4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/QKV0/GUMF7PY4/F09QKV0GUMF7PY4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/QKV0/GUMF7PY4/F09QKV0GUMF7PY4.SMALL.jpg Robert595 Being under a budget, this is what I use to take table top macro pictures. Unlike a Tenis ball which might not support the camera, this will reduce all camera shake, and is endlessly adjustable for even the tiniest changes in composition. Materials: Plastic ziplock bag Rice Hands Fill the bag ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Nov 2011 08:23:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FULLY-FUNCTIONAL-Camera-Costume/
FULLY FUNCTIONAL Camera Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/N09A/GUI4WZJ1/FIIN09AGUI4WZJ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/N09A/GUI4WZJ1/FIIN09AGUI4WZJ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/N09A/GUI4WZJ1/FIIN09AGUI4WZJ1.SMALL.jpg tylercard For Halloween 2011, I made a fully functional DSLR camera costume. That's right, it really takes pictures, and comes complete with LCD display, pop-up flash, and shutter release button. I built this entire costume in one week, for only $35 dollars (excluding the cost of the camera equipment and lapt...
By: tylercard

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:41:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Lynny-A-DIY-Lensbaby-Similar-Resu/
How to Make a Lynny - A DIY Lensbaby! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/T9R9/GUQ4JLHY/FN0T9R9GUQ4JLHY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/T9R9/GUQ4JLHY/FN0T9R9GUQ4JLHY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/T9R9/GUQ4JLHY/FN0T9R9GUQ4JLHY.SMALL.jpg CameraTester DIY Lensbaby - The Lynny - Similar Results - WAY Cheaper IF YOU LIKE THIS, PLEASE SUPPORT IT BY GOING TO THIS LINK, PLEASE! http://kck.st/uGivd8 This DIY project is made after a Lensbaby, but is built completely different. It’s made of only parts of an extension tube and macro filters. It is ...
By: CameraTester

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:55:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-RPS-Lamp-for-12-Canadian-and-20mins-time/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/VPL2/GU4MCDA0/FCLVPL2GU4MCDA0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/VPL2/GU4MCDA0/FCLVPL2GU4MCDA0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/VPL2/GU4MCDA0/FCLVPL2GU4MCDA0.SMALL.jpg cullenstephen The R oasting P an S oftbox Lamp With special thanks to a few inspiring instructables from as many countries, I set out to build steady-burn lamps that would be cheap and lightweight, but give off a good volume of light at a nice colour temperature. This instructable takes you through the steps to ...
By: cullenstephen

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:08:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replace-the-Light-Seals-on-Ricoh-500-G-Ghetto-Sty/
Replace the Light Seals on Ricoh 500-G (Ghetto Style) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/D6WK/GT2P2VAP/FU0D6WKGT2P2VAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/D6WK/GT2P2VAP/FU0D6WKGT2P2VAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/D6WK/GT2P2VAP/FU0D6WKGT2P2VAP.SMALL.jpg littlevision My interest in film cameras lies in putting the old things back to use, so when I got my Ricoh 500G which was in dire need of light seal replacement, I took the opportunity to figure out how to jimmy-rig some light seals for just a few bucks. Here's what I came up with. Materials: 1 Sheet Black Se...
By: littlevision

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:38:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/iPhone-Tripod-Mount-easy-and-cheap/
DIY iPhone Tripod Mount - easy and cheap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/FG1K/GSUSNDKA/F2VFG1KGSUSNDKA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/FG1K/GSUSNDKA/F2VFG1KGSUSNDKA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/FG1K/GSUSNDKA/F2VFG1KGSUSNDKA.SMALL.jpg javelin200 After browsing lots of instructables on various ways to make a tripod mount for my iphone I decided i needed to invent my own.  The primary feature I wanted was the ability to have a secure mount that didn't require me to remove my case.  I also needed it to hold my phone in both the horizontal and ...
By: javelin200

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:03:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Penny-Screen-Protector-Easy-Doc-Camera/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/NIN9/GS3BDZX1/FZONIN9GS3BDZX1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/NIN9/GS3BDZX1/FZONIN9GS3BDZX1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/NIN9/GS3BDZX1/FZONIN9GS3BDZX1.SMALL.jpg JamesRPatrick
By: JamesRPatrick

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2011 11:22:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dual-tripod-with-ball-head/
Dual tripod with ball-head - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/FCCJ/GS3BC0G3/F2SFCCJGS3BC0G3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/FCCJ/GS3BC0G3/F2SFCCJGS3BC0G3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/FCCJ/GS3BC0G3/F2SFCCJGS3BC0G3.SMALL.jpg HHarry There are a lot of tripods out there that don't cost much. However a handy person will make his own and tweak it for its own needs. In my case I wanted a tripod that would  give me the flexibility of taking (steady) pictures standing straight or just above the ground, and with the freedom of pos...
By: HHarry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 05:07:45 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...
By: ivars_v

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:26:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-do-a-Pin-Up-Style-Photo-shoot-at-Home/
How to do a Pin Up Style Photo-shoot at Home - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/LCZT/GRN96ROE/FM5LCZTGRN96ROE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/LCZT/GRN96ROE/FM5LCZTGRN96ROE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/LCZT/GRN96ROE/FM5LCZTGRN96ROE.SMALL.jpg CreativeCate Hey everyone! I’ve been getting a lot of questions and requests for more info on how to take and edit your own pin-up and vintage style photos so I decided to get it together and do another pin-up photoshoot with some friends and let you all get to see how its done! I made a video of the shoot so yo...
By: CreativeCate

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:05:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beauty-Dish-Ring-Flash-How-To/
Beauty Dish / Ring Flash How To - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/IRM8/GQYG5NCO/F5ZIRM8GQYG5NCO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/IRM8/GQYG5NCO/F5ZIRM8GQYG5NCO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/IRM8/GQYG5NCO/F5ZIRM8GQYG5NCO.SMALL.jpg lucasonline4 This is my first instructable, and in it, we will learn how to make a mini beauty dish for your flash.  The materials are cheap and the method is easy .  I've started going into studio photography and I've come across many different lighting setups that involve pricey light systems that seem unnece...
By: lucasonline4

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Aug 2011 07:12:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soft-Box-easy-and-cheap/
Soft Box - easy and cheap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/0XV2/GP7IN112/FH70XV2GP7IN112.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/0XV2/GP7IN112/FH70XV2GP7IN112.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/0XV2/GP7IN112/FH70XV2GP7IN112.SMALL.jpg MRecord I wanted to make a cheap soft box for the studio lights laying around in my room. In my garage i found a big roll of tracing paper. So here is how i made my softbox. Materials: - 50x50 cm Piece of translucent paper (any kind will do) - 2m Wire (I used electrical wire) - Wire cutter - scissors - tap...
By: MRecord

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:44:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Photography-Studio-On-the-Cheap/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/HX0G/GMG2IOG6/F25HX0GGMG2IOG6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/HX0G/GMG2IOG6/F25HX0GGMG2IOG6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/HX0G/GMG2IOG6/F25HX0GGMG2IOG6.SMALL.jpg jdogsbart Here is my home made photography studio! For lighting (which is usually most expensive): Two work clamp lamps ( A funky old lamp with bendable fixtures a tilted flourescent hanging lamp (tilted with a chain bolted to the ceiling. For the Backdrop:  Large white muslin cloth (From local craft store...
By: jdogsbart

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:29:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-portrait/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/8761/GLWQVELV/FWH8761GLWQVELV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/8761/GLWQVELV/FWH8761GLWQVELV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/8761/GLWQVELV/FWH8761GLWQVELV.SMALL.jpg chekespeare
By: chekespeare

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:07:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-3D-photovideo-fotovideo-3D-casero/
DIY 3D photo/video (foto/video 3D casero) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/X5K5/GJQEHTEL/F5JX5K5GJQEHTEL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/X5K5/GJQEHTEL/F5JX5K5GJQEHTEL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/X5K5/GJQEHTEL/F5JX5K5GJQEHTEL.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 La técnica 3D me gustó casi desde siempre. Cuando yo tenía unos 7 años vi por primera vez esas maravillosas imágenes que venían en el anuario del Pato Donald con sus respectivos anteojitos rojo-azul, y me pasaba horas admirando el efecto tridimensional. Años más tarde hice algunas pruebas con una cá...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:21:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DSLR-macro-on-the-cheap/
DSLR macro on the cheap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/3LYD/GJC42RQ3/FGC3LYDGJC42RQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/3LYD/GJC42RQ3/FGC3LYDGJC42RQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/3LYD/GJC42RQ3/FGC3LYDGJC42RQ3.SMALL.jpg snelpiller There are already a few of these but I wanted to post my own version as im rather happy with my results! :) The great thing about this project is that you can make it as long/short as you yourself require (longer tube=closer macro) AND it will fit with any lens made for the canon EOS series! :) on...
By: snelpiller

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:29:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/30-Photo-Studio-Setup-lights/
$30 Photo Studio Setup (lights) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/L1S4/GFMCCSVN/FGCL1S4GFMCCSVN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/L1S4/GFMCCSVN/FGCL1S4GFMCCSVN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/L1S4/GFMCCSVN/FGCL1S4GFMCCSVN.SMALL.jpg beetlewing A while back I converted a spare bedroom into a photography studio. I have moved and given away the lights, but wanted to share the cheap and easy to make setup. The 2 light stands cost me $31 (total for both) including the clamp lights. They are made out of PVC and 3/4" dowels. You can point the ...
By: beetlewing

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Oct 2010 08:16:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Minute-Light-Diffuser/
10 Minute Light Diffuser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/CKPK/GF5VAM2Z/FS7CKPKGF5VAM2Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/CKPK/GF5VAM2Z/FS7CKPKGF5VAM2Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/CKPK/GF5VAM2Z/FS7CKPKGF5VAM2Z.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Make your own light diffuser to enhance the quality of your photos! This simple design costs less than $5 and can be put together in 10 minutes! Materials Materials include:  Piece of foam core or cardboard - 30" x 20" Piece of white tissue paper - 24" x 20" use colored tissue paper to change ...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:24:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Monocarbon-arc-torch-V2010-Soplete-de-arco-de-un/
Monocarbon arc torch V.2010 (Soplete de arco de un carbın, V.2010) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/GH32/GD0R05XY/FLCGH32GD0R05XY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/GH32/GD0R05XY/FLCGH32GD0R05XY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/GH32/GD0R05XY/FLCGH32GD0R05XY.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 NOTE: Finally I make this other torch. December 29, 2010. Esta es una mejora significativa de la primera versión. Es más económica, más fácil de hacer y más segura. Esta herramienta es ideal para calentar al rojo blanco piezas pequeñas (y no tanto) de hierro, a efectos de forjarlas, templarlas o fu...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:20:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-solution-regarding-max-aperture-when-connecting/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/3SGV/GCI8PJX5/FSV3SGVGCI8PJX5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/3SGV/GCI8PJX5/FSV3SGVGCI8PJX5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/3SGV/GCI8PJX5/FSV3SGVGCI8PJX5.SMALL.jpg Loolykinns Sorry for the bad English, it's not my first language and it was 04:00AM, so sleepy. WARNING: WHATEVER I DID IN THIS VIDEO (Leaving the camera open and using a razor to carve) IS TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL AND NOT RECOMMENDED. IF YOU HAVE A BETTER WAY TO DO THIS, PLEASE DO. Anyway, one problem I found...
By: Loolykinns

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:06:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Nautical-Camera-BagTote/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/WY3M/GBPKYDKP/FVRWY3MGBPKYDKP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/WY3M/GBPKYDKP/FVRWY3MGBPKYDKP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/WY3M/GBPKYDKP/FVRWY3MGBPKYDKP.SMALL.jpg Eren S. for only $20 you can make what Canon should have a long time ago. It's safe, cheap and protects your camera from the sun better than black bags. It also can be discreet and safe, hiding that something valuable can be in there. It can hold 5-7 kilos depending on how you spread it out.
By: Eren S.

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:55:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Magnifier-Macro-Lens/
The Magnifier Macro Lens - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/D2F4/GALH1HO7/F6HD2F4GALH1HO7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/D2F4/GALH1HO7/F6HD2F4GALH1HO7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/D2F4/GALH1HO7/F6HD2F4GALH1HO7.SMALL.jpg EdwinH87 Make your own macro lens out of a magnifier instead of paying hundreds of dollars/euros for a real one. And play around with the very short depth of focus. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macro_photography Step 1 You need a piece of (preferable black) paper, scissors, duct tape and a magnifier. ...
By: EdwinH87

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:57:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Professional-Photography/
Cheap Professional Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/GD46/G8TCT8BE/F94GD46G8TCT8BE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/GD46/G8TCT8BE/F94GD46G8TCT8BE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/GD46/G8TCT8BE/F94GD46G8TCT8BE.SMALL.jpg fruitkid101 Many people want to take good pictures of things. For instance, if you want to publish an Instructable, you would want to take superb photographs. Well, I'm on the low budget side of things when it comes to hobbies so when documenting things I really don't want to spend much on taking pictures. Well...
By: fruitkid101

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