Photography Area
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
Our 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.
Classes and Training
Area Captain
- Volunteers needed
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 | A | 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
Equipment Reservations
- PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
- (bring proof of membership)
| Company | Website | Benefit | Directions to |
 |
Woodcraft of Colorado Springs | 10% discount | 4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway |
 |
CO Lumber Specialties | 10% discount | 3636 Stone Avenue |
 |
GENERAL AIR | 10% discount | 3031 N Nevada Ave. |
 |
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.
Scrap and Trash
- Trash day is MONDAY
- Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote)
- Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.
- Empty recycling and trash into our dumpster at the back (south side) of the building.
- Always leave the space better than you found it.
Software
Pikes Peak Makerspace has a license for the Adobe Creative Cloud software,
and it is installed on our Design Workstations 1 and 2:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Bridge
Showcase
Photo Gallery
Laser cut
wooden clock
(by Trevor Banks)
PPM YouTube Channel
- "featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
- "Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
Other Fun Stuff
- Shopify Blog -- external link: How to Take High-Quality Product Photos With Your Smartphone
- Hints for Getting the Lighting Right in Your Etsy Photos
- Applying to gettyimages