bokeh shape-O-mat
Just had some DIY fun with a couple of hole punches and several sqm of
black paper...
The bokeh shape-o-matic!
This photo was taken on January 15, 2009 in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, DE, using a Sony DSC-U60.
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Ramiii, udijw, Zoë Gemelli, Adam Melancon, and 151 other people added this photo to their favorites.
rontronic (53 months ago | reply)
chipsmitmayo (53 months ago | reply)
Klasse Bastelarbeit! Hab mir gerade etwas ähnliches gebaut, bin aber nicht auf die schlaue Idee der verschiebbaren Leiste gekommen...
markameleon (53 months ago | reply)
Nice one, it's looking similar to mine ;)
Now searching for a better material to get sharper edges and better lifespan.
piston9 [deleted] (53 months ago | reply)
That is brilliant
chunkielove (53 months ago | reply)
Genius! (:
PicMax (53 months ago | reply)
Punchers are too expensive. Better to draw then cut using blades.
Max
victor*f (53 months ago | reply)
Nice way of keeping all the shapes in one place. A good use of the Tschibo punchers I got for the kids before Christmas :-)
(seen in diyphotography.net)
surfinsandy23 (53 months ago | reply)
I have a friend who is big-time into scrap booking and has a nice little collection of punches. We were visiting recently and we raided her collection, cutting one of each shape on a piece of scrap book paper she let me have.
I hadn't gotten around to doing anything with them yet, now I'm glad I didn't! Your idea is brilliant, and now I should have my little cupid and hearts and everything else all ready and waiting their turn at photography magic in no time!
Thanks for sharing this!
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rontronic (53 months ago | reply)
I'm really overwhelmed by this amount of comments, and I feel very happy, that I can give back some inspiration to that community, that makes me do funny things with my camera!
By the way, punchers aren't that expensive, just borrow them from a friend ; ). But for real artsy shapes, you really need a scalpel.
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chipsmitmayo (53 months ago | reply)
We actually have some of these little punchers at my work, so I do my tinkering there...
lizzconley (53 months ago | reply)
a lot of times you can 'test out' these little punches at craft stores. (if not, just open the box up and do it anyway. trust me, people do it ALL the time.) so as long as you plan ahead, you shouldn't have to buy any of them! :)
Maira Wenzel (53 months ago | reply)
Such a smart solution!
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An ex-Hutterite's Life . Kelly Hofer (53 months ago | reply)
um.....how would vertical lines, like a turned around fence work? it would work wiht a strip
maybe*mej (53 months ago | reply)
soooo smart. thanks
¿algenonQ? (53 months ago | reply)
Fantastic. Thanks so much for posting this. I've just made a shape-o-mat of my own and love it.
michelle | une-deux senses (52 months ago | reply)
Do you have directions on how to make this, they weren't clear on DIY and mine came out pretty crappy...
Neek'O (49 months ago | reply)
exellent!
u shoud patent this mate
soulgazephotography (46 months ago | reply)
GREAT idea for this techniche!
Adam N. Ward (46 months ago | reply)
This is genius. Da Vinci be damned, this is where it's at!
Mr Pokeylope (42 months ago | reply)
How did you fix it to the lens?
rontronic (42 months ago | reply)
Bend it and wedge it into the filter thread....
spark.plug326 (40 months ago | reply)
great idea!
Eloise Claire (37 months ago | reply)
wow great idea, well done!
Mac McLaren Photography (33 months ago | reply)
hi there you can get small craft punches from the likes of craft world and there only £1.50 -£4 depending on size
QueenChatty (30 months ago | reply)
What size craft punch do you need for say a 50mm lens or 60 macro?
I have a set of punches that are very small, just wondering if they will work.
PHOTOGUY504 (26 months ago | reply)
Great idea thanks I'll try to post some of mine soon.
Jessica Alves Fotografia (23 months ago | reply)
hey I ove this idea
jeremy.nicoll (19 months ago | reply)
f2 on a 50mm lens: 25mm or smaller
I got the information here: www.diyphotography.net/removing-the-mystery-f rom-the-hear...
Shutterbugg01 (16 months ago | reply)
I am sooo using this idea! Thanks!
PHOTOGUY504 (16 months ago | reply)
Try your local sign shop they can cut any shape or size for you. I do signs and photography and have cut my own shapes out of black sign vinyl and applied it to clear film it worked great I'll try to post the photos soon as I'm trying to be more active on flickr :)