Resources for a beginning bookbinder? (In New York City) [more inside]
posted by MaddyRex on Jun 20, 2009 - 4 answers

I want to get into filmmaking as a hobby, but I'm not sure where to start. [more inside]
posted by fishtacos on Feb 5, 2009 - 10 answers

What do ham radio operators talk about on their radios? [more inside]
posted by gjc on Jan 27, 2009 - 20 answers

Resources on amateur cartography? Help me make some maps. [more inside]
posted by furnace.heart on May 12, 2008 - 6 answers

What do pornographers know that we don't? Namely, how to convince people to have sex on camera for not much money? [more inside]
posted by penciltopper on Apr 28, 2008 - 39 answers

I am a geek, not a businessman. Help me sell my 'albums.' [more inside]
posted by laughinglikemad on Jan 4, 2008 - 10 answers

Where can I find online communities who discuss the syndicated American television program Showtime at the Apollo? [more inside]
posted by billtron on Dec 16, 2007 - 2 answers

I'm on a team that participates in an amateur rocketry competition. We are building a rocket to carry a 10 lb (4.5 kg) payload to 10,000 feet (3048 m) above ground level. Help us come up with 10lbs of awesome we could put in the rocket. [more inside]
posted by !Jim on Nov 9, 2007 - 50 answers

Anyone know of some good print resources for black & white film photography? I've done some work and seen some books, but I wanted some advice from people who have been there before. Thanks!
posted by nosophoros on Jul 28, 2007 - 8 answers

Playing it safe in the digital age-- how can I record and store very private video of myself and him together (for us to enjoy together), but reserve the right to rescind access if the relationship ends? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 20, 2007 - 45 answers

I'm an amateur classical pianist. I used to give solo recitals at college, and I would like to start performing again out here in the real world. But what sort of group/organisation/event do I need to get involved with to have this kind of opportunity? Could I organise a little independent recital for myself, or is that weird and too egotistical? [more inside]
posted by chrismear on Dec 19, 2006 - 18 answers

How do I go about getting corporate sponsors for a trek down the Murray River (Australia) in order to raise money for a charity? I'm doing it for a legitimate charity, so how do I get companies to donate? I've never done anything like this before, so all help is appreciated. [more inside]
posted by twirlypen on Jul 30, 2006 - 4 answers

I would like to make a "scientific discovery", or otherwise contribute something (however useful, or not) to the body of human knowledge. What are some unanswered questions, or unexplained details of the world, or (most especially) developing fields of inquirey, that an amateur might seek to investigate with possibility of making progress into the unexplored? [more inside]
posted by -harlequin- on Jul 3, 2006 - 45 answers

We're thinking of buying my dad a Ham Radio for Christmas. I know nothing about them and don't know where to even start. Help! [more inside]
posted by fionab on Dec 7, 2005 - 9 answers

When, in the course of human events, an awesome individual decides to run for office, and when an amateur nerd overhears this and is tickled pink, and wishes to set up a blog for this awesome individual, where would this amateur nerd find free political candidate's blog templates? [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God on Nov 19, 2005 - 4 answers

Looking to buy a prosumer SLR digital camera. Anyone know about any coming out shortly or price drops? - more info within - [more inside]
posted by destro100 on Jul 18, 2005 - 13 answers

Please suggest a better web site/blog for displaying my photos. [more inside]
posted by derekislost on Jul 8, 2005 - 9 answers

Can you suggest some Windows programming tools for a very rusty, very amateur programmer? (More within) [more inside]
posted by Zonker on Jul 17, 2004 - 15 answers

For an amateur photographer who is interested in documentary style photography, what are some "must have" lenses? I've got a tamron 28-105mm fixed 2.8 which rocks the masses. I'm looking to add one or two more lenses in the next year.
posted by inviolable on Mar 16, 2004 - 10 answers

I see lots of photographers with candid photos of strangers from the park, on the street, etc., but I'm wary of getting sued just for taking some amateur photos. What laws, guidlines, rules of thumb, etc., should I use when taking photos of people in public?
posted by oissubke on Jan 22, 2004 - 16 answers