By Andrew Lewis Preserving 35mm photos on a computer is a great way to keep them safe, and chances are that either you or someone you know has an old box of irreplaceable memories waiting to be scanned. The problem is that an ordinary scanner doesn’t really scan slides or negatives properly. The reason is […]
If you’re into photography, and you’re not already following DIYPhotography.net, well, you probably should be. Their new tutorial from Jack Long shows you how to build a simple water sheet fountain and how to capture great pictures of stuff you throw through it.
This has to be one of the more impressive Rube Goldberg machines we’ve seen here at MAKE and I think photography buffs will especially enjoy the unconventional use of photo equipment to take a few pictures. While you watch, keep an eye out for a hat tip to OK Go’s own Rube Goldberg machine. And […]
We’ve mentioned “Bokeh” here before – it’s a photography technique that involves, basically, interesting blurring. (In fact, the term comes from the Japanese word boke-aji, meaning, “blur quality.”) MAKE’s Matt Richardson has a great how-to video showing you how easy it is to create bokeh effects in any shape you like – all you need […]
By Tiffany Threadgould Preserve your favorite photo memories with this sentimental sepia-toned mirror. It makes a great gift – especially for weddings and anniversaries.
I love the idea of using words instead of solid lines to create the outlines and details in an embroidered portrait. The tutorial from That Lady might just force me to get over my fear of Photoshop so I can try it out!
Interested in taking your camera off its automatic setting and seeing what else it can do? Check out this beautiful infographic from Miguel of Living in the Stills. What a great introduction to the basics of shutter speed and exposure!
