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Filmmaking on the Cheap – The $50 DIY Fig-Rig
English film director, writer, and composer, Mike Figgis, in association with tripod maker Manfroto, developed what we know today as the “Fig Rig.” A circular framed camera stabilization system...
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The Strobist Jetpack: An Ingenious (Although Ridiculous) Method of Off-Camera...
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, a photographer like Jesse Rosten comes along and reaffirms the notion that anything that can be done, eventually will be done. In an effort to efficiently...
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Infographic: Inside The DIY Filmmaker’s Toolkit
Filmmaking isn’t always about the use of the most expensive gear available, especially in these current economic times. It is easy forget this, which is why we must remember that filmmaking is more...
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Do-it-Yourself Speedlight Snoot Using a Pringles Can
Image Courtesy of eriksweeklyphoto on Flickr Whether you’re a photographer on a budget, or just happen to find yourself in a jam, it’s great to have DIY resources at your disposal, and in this case,...
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Often Neglected But Very Important: How to Clean Your DSLR Sensor
One of the things that many of us dread, but is as equally vital to the clarity of an image as the lasting care of your equipment, is undoubtedly cleaning — namely our DSLR sensors. There comes day in...
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Creative Time-Lapse of L.A. Captured Through a “Snow Globe”
Click here to view the embedded video. You know those spherical glass ornaments that your grandmother usually displays around the living room this time of year? Well, it turns out those pieces of...
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A Simple and Flexible Top-Handle DSLR Rig Option
Click here to view the embedded video. Caleb Pike of DSLRvideoShooter.com, in his never-ending hunt for useful and affordable alternatives for some of the higher priced DSLR rigs and accessories out on...
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A Fully-Operational Twin Lens Reflex Camera Made From LEGOS and Binoculars
Remember that fully-functional super 8 projector created almost entirely by the use of LEGO Technics we covered last year? Well the latest creation, designed and assembled by Norway-based photographer...
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Indy Mogoul’s DIY Dishpan Video Light – 800 Watt-Equivalent Output for $86
Back with yet another project for all you do-it-yourselfers, Griffin Hammond of Indy Mogoul has come up with an updated version of a prior video lighting build, expanding upon his first design, while...
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Filmmaking on the Cheap: The $8 DIY DSLR Viewfinder
Click here to view the embedded video. I always appreciate a great video from Dave Dougdale of LearningDSLRVideo.com. His humble approach to doing exactly what the name of his informative website...
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