Build your own LEGO caterpillar with instructions.
How to add articulation to your LEGO Brickheadz model
Give your favourite LEGO Brickheadz model more playability.
How to add action to your LEGO photos with practical effects
The challenge with still life photography is that it’s... well, still. So how do you add a bit of action to your photos to make them feel a little more alive? The answer: practical effects. Sure, there are apps and photoshop effects but it’s never quite the same as capturing the action in the shot. … Continue reading How to add action to your LEGO photos with practical effects
How to make a quick, cheap and easy lightbox for your LEGO photography
Let's say you want to keep your LEGO photography simple with clean backgrounds and well lit subjects. One of the easiest ways to do it is to use a light box (also called a light tent). The idea is that the box/tent is made of a translucent material which helps to diffuse the light sources, … Continue reading How to make a quick, cheap and easy lightbox for your LEGO photography
How to improve the focus on your smartphone camera
Having trouble getting your smartphone camera to focus properly for your LEGO photography? Here's a tip you can try to get those nice, sharp images. One of the challenges with legography is getting a sharp focus on your characters. Often, your smartphone's auto-focus will struggle to get it right, especially with small objects - like … Continue reading How to improve the focus on your smartphone camera
How to find quality custom LEGO minifigures and accessories
Ever wanted a minifigure of your favourite character but LEGO don't make it? Maybe you're looking for that special part or a printed tile. Your best bet may be to look for a custom parts maker. Here are a few of the best who use official LEGO parts. Note: BrickPixels isn't affiliated with any of … Continue reading How to find quality custom LEGO minifigures and accessories
How to take better photos of LEGO with your smartphone
Trying to capture your LEGO minifigures in action? Here are a handful of tips on using your phone to take photos of little plastic people! I've been taking photos of LEGO minifigures for just over a year and while I now use a 'proper' camera, I started out with the camera on my phone. To be … Continue reading How to take better photos of LEGO with your smartphone
How to Create Flying LEGO Photos on Your Smartphone
Taking photos of LEGO® Minifigures have become a popular way past-time and thanks to better cameras on smartphones, taking great photos is getting easier. Here’s a way to take your photos to a new level with a little help with some props and low-cost apps available. In this quick guide, we’ll show you how this … Continue reading How to Create Flying LEGO Photos on Your Smartphone