Author Archives: danreetz
A Future Picture Tutorial, Parts 1 and 2.
Matti and I just published two tutorials on Instructables. . The first introduces the field of Computational Photography, and motivates the project. The second shows you how to simulate our Large Light Field Camera Array with a single camera Enjoi.
Wired Article on DIY Book Scanner Project.
Priya Ganapati wrote an article about the DIY Book Scanner project on Wired Gadget Lab, a column dedicated to emerging technologies. I’m particularly pleased to see this quote from Pam Samuelson, who I had the pleasure of meeting at D … Continue reading
Public Domain Images of the Portable Book Scanner
Several people have contacted me looking for some images of my new scanner — here are a few. I relinquish any copy rights to these images; they are in the public domain now. If you feel like being really nice, … Continue reading
D is for Digitize Details.
The program is finally public: You can see me on the “C is for Culture” panel at 2:30 PM on Friday, October 9th at NYLS in NYC. I’ll be talking about “The Why in DIY”, in other words, motivations to … Continue reading
D is for Digitize
Quick notice with more to follow: I’ll be speaking in New York at the NYLS conference “D is for Digitize”.
Announcing DIYBOOKSCANNER.ORG
In January 2009, I made a cheap, simple book scanner and in April I put the complete plans online. Since then, not only did I land a laser cutter from Epilog, but better still, a number of people have built … Continue reading
DIY High-Speed Book Scanner from Trash and Cheap Cameras!
I am pleased to announce the release of a major project — complete plans for a high-speed book scanner made from off-the-shelf cameras and salvage. With the help of Aaron Clarke, there is now software to complete the process, too. … Continue reading
Prototyping Riverbed Recovery Hardware.
WAT bought an absurdly powerful magnet, with the intention of recovering metal objects from the riverbed. The problem was: how to suspend it without putting too much distance between the magnet and the junk? This is my first answer. It’s … Continue reading
Public Domain Casio CTK-150 Drum Loop Collection.
I write electronic music, and I also modify (“circuit bend”) electronic instruments. Since it is easy to destroy cheap Casio synths when poking around inside them, I often digitize all of their sounds before beginning the modification process…. which leaves … Continue reading
Daniel interviewed in NDSU Magazine.
Recently, I had the singular pleasure of being interviewed by Laura McDaniel, for NDSU Magazine. I am really pleased with the way the interview turned out, and my artwork is featured on the cover. The entire issue (Fall 2007 Vol. … Continue reading
Graf Paper: A Coloring Book for Graffitti Artists (FPCoA)
In support of our Company‘s goal of increasing quality and quantity of graffiti everywhere, the Fakeproject Corporation of America has issued a coloring book, free of charge,which allows graffiti artists to hone their tagging skills before application in real world … Continue reading
Another show at the Plains Art Museum.
Update: I’ll be playing at 10pm, sharp. Update: Better link to more information about the show. You may have seen the previous notice or two about my show in the Plains Art Museum. I’m lucky enough to have another one … Continue reading
The Surface of the Soviet Movie Industry.
The Soviets had a long and productive run with film, producing hundreds of movies, some absolutely stunning. While in Russia, I had the opportunity to copy a large number of posters, as well as fifty or more films. I had … Continue reading
Tasty and Healthy Eating, Soviet Style.
In 1952 the Soviets published “Kniga o Vkusnoi i Zdorovoi Pishe” (“Book about Tasty and Healthy Food/Eating”). This book contains many fascinating and beautiful examples of Soviet-era product design. The FPCoA, having scanned the entire volume, presents the most interesting … Continue reading