DIY--Do it Yourself at DVinfo.net

Lloyd Claycomb · February 4th, 2008, 06:52 PM

Is there a section on this site for do it yourself building? I.e. putting your own light kits, booms, stands, etc. together?

Chris Hurd · February 5th, 2008, 12:26 AM

Photon Management is our forum for everything related to lighting, including DIY.

Nick Hiltgen · February 5th, 2008, 02:08 AM

Chris I'm not sure that was the specific question he was asking. I think he's looking for any sort of DIY stuff. Obviously there's a big DIY section on 35mm adapters (alternative adapters) and there are a few lighting options in the photon management, but where would someone look who was trying to get some info on how to build sandbags or apple boxes or (if it's possible on a DIY budget) c-stand's. All of these sort of fall into the "grip" section, does it fall under lighting as well?

Chris Hurd · February 5th, 2008, 08:07 AM

I guess anything grip related would go to either Photon Management or Techniques for Independent Production. Those two boards should cover most all of the DYI projects not related to 35mm adapters (or homebuilt stabilizers; lots of those threads in Support Your Local Camera).

Lloyd Claycomb · February 5th, 2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Hiltgen

Chris I'm not sure that was the specific question he was asking. I think he's looking for any sort of DIY stuff. Obviously there's a big DIY section on 35mm adapters (alternative adapters) and there are a few lighting options in the photon management, but where would someone look who was trying to get some info on how to build sandbags or apple boxes or (if it's possible on a DIY budget) c-stand's. All of these sort of fall into the "grip" section, does it fall under lighting as well?

Yes, Nick. That was what I was hinting at. I assumed I should post DYI lighting things in "Photon Management," and the others elsewhere, but before I did, I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing some obvious DIY section.

I specifically have DYI lighting questions, DYI mic boom questions, DYI tripod/grip questions (booms, counterweights), etc.... but no 35mm adapter questions! HA! :)

I will post them at their appropriate sections then.

Thanks Chris.

February 4th, 2008, 06:52 PM	#1
Lloyd Claycomb Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 208	DIY--Do it Yourself Is there a section on this site for do it yourself building? I.e. putting your own light kits, booms, stands, etc. together?

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February 5th, 2008, 02:08 AM	#3
Nick Hiltgen Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,427	Chris I'm not sure that was the specific question he was asking. I think he's looking for any sort of DIY stuff. Obviously there's a big DIY section on 35mm adapters (alternative adapters) and there are a few lighting options in the photon management, but where would someone look who was trying to get some info on how to build sandbags or apple boxes or (if it's possible on a DIY budget) c-stand's. All of these sort of fall into the "grip" section, does it fall under lighting as well? __________________ I have a dream that one day canon will release a 35mm ef to xl adapter and I'll have iris control and a 35mm dof of all my ef lenses, and it will be awesome...

February 5th, 2008, 08:07 AM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	I guess anything grip related would go to either Photon Management or Techniques for Independent Production. Those two boards should cover most all of the DYI projects not related to 35mm adapters (or homebuilt stabilizers; lots of those threads in Support Your Local Camera). __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!