What’s Your Preference?

metalpam · #1 (**permalink**) 11-12-2008, 05:10 PM

Hi! I know there's a few of these around the internet, but I put together a step-by-step including links and information on making and using a DIY grid spot made out of household junk. I tried to include helpful photos and also posted examples of the lighting effect on 2 different sized grid spots and a homemade snoot.

If one person finds it helpful, I'll consider it worth it!

I warn you, making these things is addictive!

takethislife5150 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-12-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by metalpam

Hi! I know there's a few of these around the internet, but I put together a step-by-step including links and information on making and using a DIY grid spot made out of household junk. I tried to include helpful photos and also posted examples of the lighting effect on 2 different sized grid spots and a homemade snoot.

If one person finds it helpful, I'll consider it worth it!

I warn you, making these things is addictive!

Wow! what a great tutorial!

metalpam · #3 (**permalink**) 11-12-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by takethislife5150

Wow! what a great tutorial!

Thank you!

takethislife5150 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-12-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by metalpam

Thank you!

Definitely bookmarking this for when I get my speedlight

=]

ni2sml · #5 (**permalink**) 11-13-2008, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by metalpam

If one person finds it helpful, I'll consider it worth it!

Safe to say it was worth it, then!

MikeJohnson · #6 (**permalink**) 11-15-2008, 06:24 AM

Here is the grid spot I made just before "Metalpam" posted her tutorial link.

grid spot attached to SB-600

Shot of drinking straw grid. made from a cereal box, black straws and black duct tape.

Assembling the grid. I taped together 5 rows of 9 straws each (each straw was cut to 4"). They easily slip in and out so I can use the body as a snoot (minus the grid).

Had I seen MetalPam's tutorial I would not have bought a box of 400 billion black straws (actually only 400). Either way these can add some creativity to your portrait shots. Have fun.

abhaypatny · #7 (**permalink**) 06-22-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by metalpam

Hi! I know there's a few of these around the internet, but I put together a step-by-step including links and information on making and using a DIY grid spot made out of household junk. I tried to include helpful photos and also posted examples of the lighting effect on 2 different sized grid spots and a homemade snoot.

If one person finds it helpful, I'll consider it worth it!

I warn you, making these things is addictive!

I guess the link is broken now

Can u share the latest link please