The DTownTV segment all about making the most of your photography dollar. From clever DIY projects to inexpensive photography solutions, host Larry Becker takes you through all you need to know to get more photography gear for less money.
Full description and show creditsI did a softbox DIY here on the blog a while back. People around the office saw my little gadget and thought it was pretty cool. Since all the people who watch D-Town TV don't necessarily come to my blog, we recorded a segment for the Cheap Shots segment of D-Town TV about the DIY from the blog. Even though you're seeing it here, it hasn't yet aired as a part of a D-Town TV episode. It may, but I'm not sure when. I said all that so you understand why it's a preview and a rewind and an update.
Recently I found an affordable solution to the more expensive posing tables photographers use and I had a little fun filming my Cheap Shots take on the whole thing.
My take on V-Flats is a little different. They're not quite as versatile as a full-sized V-Flats with two, four foot by eight foot panels, but these are much more affordable, portable, and just as effective for most uses. If I had a full-sized studio and a full-sized wallet, I'd probably go ahead and get the materials for the giant ones so I could occasionally use them as a complete backdrop. But since I don't have a warehouse sized studio, these are perfect for me.
The downside to regular flashlights is the color and quality of light, along with the relatively short life of normal AA or AAA batteries. Here's an alternate approach and it has yet to let me down.
Larry's Cheap Shots podcast
The DTownTV segment all about making the most of your photography dollar. From clever DIY projects to inexpensive photography solutions, host Larry Becker takes you through all you need to know to get more photography gear for less money.