$4 - Ghetto style DIY Mattebox

[arquitommy]

List:
1 - nuts, bolts and metal rings
2 - a hinge
3 - black corrugated plastic
5 - electronic black tape
4 - Index card plascic box

This is the exact plastic box that you need:
RUBBERMAID / Fliptop Card Files, 300 Card Capacity, 4"x6", Black / RUB39806 / Sold as 1 Each / Mfr Part # 39806
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21iYbNrbytL._SL500_AA225_.jpg
I will publish a DIY video tutorial very soon in the Vimeo Filmschool (http://www.vimeo.com/filmschool).
Thist is what you get:
http://www.cinemacuteo.com/images/ghetto-mattebox.jpg

[hungrych]

Wow that actually looks pretty good, can't wait for tut..

[JasonFox]

That's pretty flippin' nifty. Get some Rubbermaid filter holders and you'll really be set.

[Jason Miller]

thats really cool, I made one like this using a rubber made waist paper can, I like your freedom flag, I wonder how the shine on it effects its function, would flat black paint make it work better or are you finding it isn't a problem. also, do the small bolts get in the way at all, have you thought about flipping them so they are sticking out more on top rather than under it (in front of the lens?

as far as paint, it looks like sheet metal, I'd go to your local autozone get a small can of primer and flat black,.

but wonderful job, the cutting around the out side edges looks great, and the flag looks awesome.

[Bryan]

Haha, that looks great.

This tutorial isn't on Vimeo yet, right? At least, I couldn't find it.

[arquitommy]

Not at this time, but when I edit the tutlorial i will publish it on my Vimeo channel http://www.vimeo.com/filmschool , where I publish a lot of DIY projects and filmmaking gadgets.
I will let you know when I fished.

[Fliques Osman]

Truley Genius! Keep up the good work