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DIY Lens Mod Adventure Turns Broken iPhone Into a Cinema Camera

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DIY Lens Mod Broken iPhone Cinema Camera

Evan Monsma’s studio in Indianapolis is where broken gadgets are reborn into something incredible, rather than tossed out into the trash. His latest project – turning a smashed iPhone into a seriously capable cinema-grade camera by slapping on some old C-mount lenses – is pure proof that imagination really can meet DIY skills head on. … Read more

JIGAKKYU Turns Old Tape Reels into a Mesmerizing Instrument

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JIGAKKYU Instrument Magnetic Tape Reels Open Reel Ensemble

Magnetic tape reels, once the foundation of music recording, are now collecting dust in forgotten basement corners, but in the hands of Japan’s Open Reel Ensemble, these relics become something extraordinary: the JIGAKKYU. This trio—Ei Wada, Haruka Yoshida, and Masaru Yoshida—have created an unconventional sound using bamboo bows and magnetic tape . The JIGAKKYU is … Read more