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Prototyping a water pump
For a project on my engineering course we were required to develop a water pump for use in a power drill driven irrigation system. I have put together some pictures from the deign and manufacture stages of making a prototype.
Centrifugal pumps use a spinning impeller to accelerate water outwards from a central point. They allow a high [...]
My View – Timelapse
A short time-lapse video all shot through one window looking over Holcombe, Exmouth and Dawlish. Had problems with dust on the rear element of my 200-500mm that I cannot seem to remove, may try and get some more hardcore lens cleaning tools.
I’m happy with it for my first try, just a short video to get [...]
Timelapse – Adobe Premier pro and VirtualDub workflow
I have been doing quite a bit of time-lapsing recently and have finally worked out a good work flow; so I thought I would write a post about it to save anyone else time in the future in my situation. This guide will tell you how to shoot a time-lapse using your DSLR and import [...]
Clouds – First time lapse
I just got an intervalometer to make time-lapse videos with my DSLR and this is the first time I have tried it out. The intervalometer is just a cheap model off of eBay made by Yongnuo digital (they call it the MC-36 Timer Remote Cord), it allows you to shoot long-exposures, timed-releases and timed-intervals which is perfect for my [...]
Warleigh Weir
If you are a student at the University of Bath looking for a good place to swim on a hot day Warleigh weir is what you are looking for. About a 30 minute downhill walk from campus (more back) the weir is a popular spot on a hot day. I recommend you go during the work week to [...]
Creature, from the inside – Strobist macro moths
I have started playing round more and more with my external flashes and wireless triggers. The other day I noticed a moth on the window and thought it might make an interesting subject; using a single strobe with slight diffusion placed outside I up-lit the window and got these shots of the various moths that were attracted.
Basic info:
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Wave Energy Generation
Currently a huge amount of time and money is being invested in the research, development and implementation of technologies to exploit renewable energy sources; it is estimated that £95-billion was invested in new renewable capacity in 2009 alone. [1] In the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s 2009 report plans were set out to raise the [...]
