Photography Area
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Pikes Peak Makerspace members have built a large but portable table with seamless backdrop and lighting to use for product photography.
By large we mean the surface is a full 4'x8' sheet of plywood. (PPM does not have any cameras or darkroom facilities.)
Safety First
Members must know the following information:
- In case of emergency, call 911.
- Our physical location is:
- 735 East Pikes Peak Avenue
- Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- use this when ordering pizza or an ambulance
IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY
sign
PPM Fire Escape Plan
- Fire Escape Plan maps are posted throughout the Makerspace.
- There are 7 fire extinguishers on the fire escape plan map. Review the PPM Fire Escape Plan for locations.
PPM Emergency
Evacuation Plan.pdf
PPM Fire
Prevention Plan.pdf
PPM Fire Escape
Plan
First Aid
- There is a FIRST AID Supply Cabinet in our Kitchen Area.
- FIRST AID Kits are available in four areas: the Kitchen, Metal Shop, Wood Shop and CNC Room.
FIRST AID
Supply Cabinet
FIRST AID
Kit
Eye Wash Stations
- Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.
Emergency
Eye & Face Wash
Station
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
- Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hazardous Chemicals
- All hazardous chemicals must be stored in the yellow hazardous chemical storage cabinet located in the Vented Room.
- Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information of unknown products before use.
- SDS information is available via the QR code on the hazardous chemical storage cabinet or this spreadsheet.
- Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the makerspace.
- Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the hazardous chemical storage cabinet in the Vented Room.
- Please DO NOT paint indoors.
Flammables Cabinet
in the Vented Room
Impairment
- The use of PPM equipment requires you to be alert, attentive, and focused.
- Do not use any PPM work area, or any PPM tools, if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Photography Area Classes and Training
Area Captain
- (None)
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
For Help
- Message in PPM Slack channel #general (or #showcase)
Tips
- Proper lighting is critical in photography, including product photography.
Equipment Lists
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number | Estimated Value | Owner | Status
Up/Down |
Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| overhead light | ? | ? | PPM | Up | |||
| light source | westcott | ? | PPM | Up | |||
| light deflector | LimoStudio | ? | PPM | Up | |||
| box light | LimoStudio | ? | PPM | Up | |||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number | Estimated Value | Owner | Status
Up/Down |
Problem Description |
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number | Estimated Value | Owner | Status
Up/Down |
Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tripod | Velbon | S-600 | PPM | Up | |||
| turntable | ? | ? | PPM | Up | |||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number | Estimated Value | Owner | Status
Up/Down |
Problem Description |
Wish List
Donations Received
Policies
Reservations
- No reservation system at this time. First come, first served. (It's usually available.)
Scrap and Trash
- Please recycle plain paper.
Showcase
Photo Gallery
Laser cut wooden clock
(Thumbnail)
Other Fun Stuff
- Shopify Blog -- external link: How to Take High-Quality Product Photos With Your Smartphone