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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, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
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Members at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) have built a large, '''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.
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It is for all our members to use without&nbsp;any additional required&nbsp;training (Level 1).<br>
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==Classes and Training==
  
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By large we mean the surface is a full 4'x8' sheet of plywood. (PPM does not have any cameras or darkroom facilities.)
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===Area Contact — Volunteers needed===
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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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===Area Captain -- Volunteers needed===
 
 
===Classes===
 
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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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PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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===Training===
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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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===Tips===
 
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:Proper lighting is critical in photography, including product photography.
 
:Proper lighting is critical in photography, including product photography.
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PPM does not have any GoPro or DSLR cameras, gimbals or darkroom facilities.
  
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/featured "featured" videos],''' (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
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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.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/product-photography.html product photography]''' — adobe.com
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:'''[https://firefly.adobe.com/ Adobe Firefly]''' — A.I. image generation
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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.shopify.com/blog/15163633-how-to-capture-high-quality-product-photos-with-your-smartphone '''Master Smartphone Product Photography'''] — shopify.com
  
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Latest revision as of 19:23, 26 April 2024

Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

Members at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) have built a large, 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.

It is for all our members to use without any additional required training (Level 1).


 


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
  • Emergency sign

    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 040721

    PPM Emergency
    Evacuation Plan.pdf

  • PPM Fire Prevention Plan 0407022

    PPM Fire
    Prevention Plan.pdf

  • PPM Fire Escape Plan

    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
    Supply Cabinet

  • FIRST AID kit

    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

    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.
  • SAFETY GOGGLES

    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

    Flammables Cabinet


 

Classes and Training

New Member Orientation

Area Contact — Volunteers needed

To help out with the Photography Area at PPM, post your ideas and comments on Slack.

Classes

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

Links to external sites:

Composing Product Photos for Your Etsy Business
Product Photography for Ecommerce — shopify Learn

Tips

Proper lighting is critical in photography, including product photography.

Equipment Lists

Photography Equipment

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number
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
light source westcott
light deflector LimoStudio
box light LimoStudio
Display Turntable
 Display Turntable
green screen
tripod Velbon S-600

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


Donations Received

Wish List

Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.

Benefits and Policies

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
(walk in, show 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.

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 promptly.
For more information, review our New Member Orientation wiki page.

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

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

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

product photography — adobe.com
Adobe Firefly — A.I. image generation
A beginner's guide to product photography — canva.com
Master Smartphone Product Photography — shopify.com

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.
PPM Tool Color Map — Interactive
Search the PPM Wiki — include both Content pages and Multimedia
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki, or you notice something 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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