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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
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The Photography equipment at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is for all our members to use without&nbsp;any additional required&nbsp;training (Level 1).<br>
 
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Our members have built a large but '''portable table with seamless backdrop and lighting''' to use for product photography.
 
  
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By large we mean the surface is a full 4'x8' sheet of plywood. (PPM does not have any cameras, darkroom facilities or green&nbsp;screens.)
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:'''[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/macro-photography.html What is macro photography?]''' — adobe.com
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:'''[https://www.canva.com/learn/product-photography-guide/ A beginner's guide to product photography]''' — canva.com
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:[https://www.dummies.com/article/business-careers-money/business/small-business/start-ups/164397/ '''Composing Product Photos for Your Etsy Business''']
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:'''[https://www.shopify.com/learn/course/product-photography-for-ecommerce Product Photography for Ecommerce]''' — shopify Learn
  
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:'''[https://www.canva.com/learn/hero-images/ What is a hero image?]''' — canva.com
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:To help out with the Photography Area at PPM, post your ideas and comments on&nbsp;Slack.
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:'''[https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/hero-image Ultimate Guide to Hero Images]''' — blog.hubspot.com
  
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===Classes===
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==Tips==
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:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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☐ Proper lighting is critical in photography, including product photography.
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===Training===
 
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:[https://www.shopify.com/blog/15163633-how-to-capture-high-quality-product-photos-with-your-smartphone '''Perfect Product Photos With Your Smartphone (2023)''']
 
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:[https://www.dummies.com/article/business-careers-money/business/small-business/start-ups/164397 '''Composing Product Photos for Your Etsy Business''']
 
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:'''[https://www.shopify.com/learn/course/product-photography-for-ecommerce Product Photography for Ecommerce]''' — shopify Learn
 
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:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
 
  
 
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PPM does not have any GoPro or DSLR cameras, gimbals, or darkroom&nbsp;facilities.
  
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:Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
 
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Latest revision as of 13:37, 21 November 2024

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The Photography equipment at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is for all our members to use without any additional required training (Level 1).




Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 


Training

Links to external sites:

What is macro photography? — adobe.com
A beginner's guide to product photography — canva.com
Composing Product Photos for Your Etsy Business
Product Photography for Ecommerce — shopify Learn
What is a hero image? — canva.com
Ultimate Guide to Hero Images — blog.hubspot.com

Tips

☐ Proper lighting is critical in photography, including product photography.

Equipment Lists

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
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NOVATRON POWER PACK
 Studio Flash

POWER PACK

novatron, now ntronix 10-240
NOVATRON FLASH HEAD
 Studio Flash

FLASH HEAD (2x)

novatron, now ntronix 2040-C
Display Turntable
 Display Turntable
light source westcott
light deflector LimoStudio
box light LimoStudio
tripod Velbon S-600
green screen

PPM does not have any GoPro or DSLR cameras, gimbals, or darkroom facilities.

Benefits

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
(bring proof of membership)
Company Website Benefit Directions to
Logo WOODCRAFT
 Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Logo CO Lumber
 CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
Logo General Air
 GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
Logo ACE
 ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens 10% discount 1830 W Uintah Street
Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts
Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers
At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member.
The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.

Policies

Red Tags

If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tags-issues
This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment.

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Adobe Photoshop Tips
Adobe Lightroom Tips
Canva Tips
  Printers — Dye Sublimation  
  Printers — Large Format  

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #general (or #showcase)
List of all PPM Slack channels
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.

 

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