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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?
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...
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!
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...

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
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
04/19/2003 03:29:26 PM · #7
Thanks for the great suggestions...I will have to do some experimenting! Thanks again!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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