Simple setup for still life photography (featuring Mont Blanc Starwalker)

Published in March 10th, 2008
Posted by Adam Zhang in DIY, Photography
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Recently tried this setup with easy to get materials and only one external flash. I used my Mont Blanc Starwalker as model.
Effect came out to be rather good. Of course post-processing is still necessary.

The clear folder box is lifted up, using a piece of normal printing paper as backdrop. Flash was placed below the folder […]

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I made a coin rack from chopsticks and iron wires

Published in January 23rd, 2008
Posted by Adam Zhang in DIY, Photography
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When I am stressed or bored I like to make somethings for myself. It’s more like a way of releasing stress, or maybe a way of getting back my self-esteem by doing what I know I am good at.
This time I decided to make a coin rack.
Since I have been using a money clip instead […]

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DIY FOC Earphone Wrap

Published in September 29th, 2007
Posted by Adam Zhang in DIY
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I was bored, so I made use of what I had in my hostel room to come out with something in 5 minutes.
Material used:
1. disposable chopsticks x 1
2. rubber band made of bicycle inner tube x 2

Step 1: Cut 2 sections of around 6-7cm each from the chopstick. Sand paper both ends to smoothen them.
Step 2: Coil […]

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