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04/19/2003 02:53:05 PM · #1 |
I have seen some fantastic photos where the background is either black or white, allowing the focus to be on the subject. I recently used a black t-shirt as a background for a macro shot. What are some options to make a solid background, more non-existant than part of the photo?
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04/19/2003 02:57:37 PM · #2 |
for black, try to keep your background (i use posterboard) as far away from the subject as possible and keep the light off of it...
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04/19/2003 03:08:42 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
for black, try to keep your background (i use posterboard) as far away from the subject as possible and keep the light off of it... |
Thanks for the suggestion. After seeing some of your work I understand the concept! Great work!
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04/19/2003 03:13:05 PM · #4 |
Posterboard works well for me... i can usually angle it in such a way that the surface of it is shadowed from the light...
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04/19/2003 03:20:16 PM · #5 |
| Someone suggested me to use Black Velvet cloth, as it absorbs light and do not reflect it. Try it and let em know if it works |
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04/19/2003 03:20:53 PM · #6 |
I recently bought two packs of card with foam core (one black, one white). They're rigid, light and there are 5 A3 pieces in each pack, allowing me to build an open box in the required colour. The black has a matt finish whereas the white has a slightly glossy surface.
I picked them up in the local Staples for about £10 a pack - I would imagine you could similar stuff in the US.
HTH |
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04/19/2003 03:29:26 PM · #7 |
Thanks for the great suggestions...I will have to do some experimenting! Thanks again!
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04/19/2003 03:31:18 PM · #8 |
My black backgrounds are black cotton velvet (velveteen) as it is non reflective. I also use poster board for my backgrounds with color. I'm going out today to get some white seamless paper for the white background. It comes on a roll. I'll let you know how it works.
Message edited by author 2003-04-19 15:36:52. |
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04/19/2003 04:47:18 PM · #9 |
| I've been using a black scarf lately, of all things. It is just the right kind of material that doesn't have much in the way of texture. Works wonders! |
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04/19/2003 06:59:38 PM · #10 |
Yup. I used a black scarf for my indoor macro shot too.
Also, my long charcoal grey wool winter coat performs nicely in a pinch.
I have also heard about the non-reflective quality of velvet too.
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04/19/2003 08:38:01 PM · #11 |
An old white window shade, ( use the flat white side ) works great for a seamless background. I use black (thin ) poster board and black velvet like material also for my black BG shots.
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04/20/2003 02:31:32 AM · #12 |
| I just use strong backlighting (little table lamps work good, you can position them at different angles on your subject) and metering. |
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04/20/2003 03:10:51 AM · #13 |
ihve an old bright light also a tier ,lamp would ya use both>?
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