Timelapse Workshop at the LES Ecology Center (Gowanus warehouse)

I lead a workshop on recording a timelapse with the Canon Powershot point and shoot. The Gowanus E-waste Warehouse gave out Canon Powershots to everyone that attended. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Gowanus Warehouse 469 President St Brooklyn, NY 11215 FREE

Powershot and CHDK for Timelapse

I’ve been using canon powershot cameras with the CHDK script for a few years now, with great results. Some tips: do your calculations. Think about how long you want the final piece to be in video-length, over what time-frame. Generally people (myself included) end up recording WAY WAY TOO MUCH. Then just throwing it away.…

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Mounting mirrors

Mirrors go with projectors just as much as lenses do, but typically are difficult to work with as they are fragile, sharp, and can be tricky to mount and position. I came up with a pretty easy method of mounting positionable mirrors with projectors, after WAY too much trial and error. This method is for…

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Build a Portable Screen

I do a lot of projection installations, in unique locations, usually with about zero setup time. When I looked into buying a professional 10’x7’ “fast-fold” screen, I was blown away by how much they cost. Instead, I decided to design my own, using easy to find materials. The Challenge: 1. Fast to set-up 2. Fits…

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