Larry's Cheap Shots
By Larry's Cheap Shots
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Podcast Description
The DTownTV segment all about making the most of your photography dollar. From clever DIY projects to inexpensive photography solutions, host Larry Becker takes you through all you need to know to get more photography gear for less money.
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VideoSpeedlight Softbox | I did a softbox DIY here on the blog a while back. People around the office saw my little gadget and thought it was pretty cool. Since all the people who watch D-Town TV don't necessarily come to my blog, we recorded a segment for the Cheap Shots segment of D-Town TV about the DIY from the blog. Even though you're seeing it here, it hasn't yet aired as a part of a D-Town TV episode. It may, but I'm not sure when. I said all that so you understand why it's a preview and a rewind and an update. | 4/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoAffordable Posing Table | Recently I found an affordable solution to the more expensive posing tables photographers use and I had a little fun filming my Cheap Shots take on the whole thing. | 4/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoFlash Diffuser | Your speedlights will thank you for it. | 4/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoCoroplast V-Flats | My take on V-Flats is a little different. They're not quite as versatile as a full-sized V-Flats with two, four foot by eight foot panels, but these are much more affordable, portable, and just as effective for most uses. If I had a full-sized studio and a full-sized wallet, I'd probably go ahead and get the materials for the giant ones so I could occasionally use them as a complete backdrop. But since I don't have a warehouse sized studio, these are perfect for me. | 3/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoQuality of (Flash)Lights | The downside to regular flashlights is the color and quality of light, along with the relatively short life of normal AA or AAA batteries. Here's an alternate approach and it has yet to let me down. | 3/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoLight Socket Multiplication | Larry's Cheap Shots podcast | 2/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoOptical Slave Flash for ANY Camera | Larry's Cheap Shots podcast | 2/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoPrinter Transparency Gels | Larry's Cheap Shots podcast | 2/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoBall Bungee Cords Are Cheap and Handy | Larry's Cheap Shots podcast | 1/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoRechargable Batteries | Larry's Cheap Shots podcast | 1/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoShooting Tethered | Larry's Cheap Shots Podcast | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoBackdrop Pole Savings | Larry's Cheap Shots Podcast | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoHonl SpeedLight Accessories | Larry's Cheap Shots Podcast | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoHoodman Loupe Without A Lanyard | Larry's Cheap Shots Podcast | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoFolding Chair as Posing Stool | Larry's Cheap Shots Podcast | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoBat Bag for Light Stands | Larry's Cheap Shots Podcast | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoReflector Stands Are Cheaper than Assistants | Larry's Cheap Shots Podcast | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoSB600 Optical Slave | Larry's Cheap Shots Podcast | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoCheap Shots: October 14, 2010 | Entry Level Speedlights Are Worthwhile for Me | 10/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoCheap Shots: October 19, 2010 | SB600 Sync Port | 10/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | VideoA Cheap, Easy Modeling Light for Your Speedlight | Okay, it's not a perfect solution but it helps some true beginners to visualize what their flash will look like. You can even add an on/off switch to it if you want, but here's the basic idea. (From episode 27) | 10/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | VideoCheap Shots: October 08, 2010 | Larry's Cheap Shots podcast | 10/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 22 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Everyone loves saving money
Larry's tips podcast has a great collection of practical, inexpensive solutions to problems that help us extend the life of our current gear, or give low-to-mid-range gear top-end features. I enjoy the fact that they are well produced, but are short and pithy.
