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Night Mode Enabler Brings Back Android Nougat’s Night Mode
Android Nougat: For reasons mankind can’t yet fathom, Google keeps teasing us with a sweet Night Mode in Android betas, then yanking it at the last second. Fortunately, it’s still buried in the latest version. This app brings it back.
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Use A Scrim Net To Shoot Photos Against A Bright Background
Here’s a trick for more advanced photographers to shoot against a bright background without blowing out the exposure. In this video, portrait photographer Joel Grimes shows how he uses a thin net to darken a backdrop while setting the exposure for the face of his subject.
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Build Your Own Retro-Inspired Retro Game Cabinet
Building your own DIY retro game console with a Raspberry Pi is basically a rite of passage these days, but building your own case steps that up a notch. Over on SimpleCove, Sean built an awesome little case with plywood.
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A Beginner’s Guide To Installing Magic Lantern On Your DSLR
Magic Lantern is free software that runs on Canon DSLRs to give them enhanced features with more control for shooting video. It’s like custom firmware, but it runs directly from a memory card without altering the camera’s software. This video from Jake Coppinger shows how to get started using the powerful tool.