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Date: 2007-05-28 15:08
I was wondering what you all find is the best background for indoor shoots,

eg just plain white, blue patterns etc

Carib Goodies
Carib Goodies
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Date: 2007-05-28 17:38
I'm sorry, but there is no answer to your question. Too many variables. What is the shoot? What is the purpose of the shoot? What is the final intent/distribution of the images? What are you shooting? Why?

The questions go on and on. You are asking for a generic solution to aspects that are very specific in nature.
:cantlook: Have faith that the universe will unfold as it should :cool:

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Date: 2007-05-28 17:55
Just in general portfolio work, i know it's a bad habit to have a cluttered background. but don't worry, i understand that there are way too many answers.

Cheers anyway

Carib Goodies
Carib Goodies
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Date: 2007-05-28 20:04
For a model needing an introductory portfolio to an agency, a neutral background works best. Something that contrasts but doesn't clash with the clothing and will not draw attention away from the model. Then is the issue...will the images be high key or low key? A neutral gray will work with almost anything and can be lighted to give a high key appearance to a subdued middle tone. Darker shades work best for low key.

With a white background, really watch for glare and shadows. One of your lights should spill onto the backdrop to eliminate shadows and a 'mugshot' appearance.
:cantlook: Have faith that the universe will unfold as it should :cool:

Billy Soh
Billy Soh
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Date: 2007-05-29 03:33
I like a slate grey background if I'm in a studio. better still if i could have a grey painted cyclorama.

Eyeforanimage
Eyeforanimage
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Posts: 8
Date: 2007-06-06 18:08
Wow! loads of different background options so don't limit yourself. Gels can change a plain white background colour if dont want to change it lots but you can also just try throwing any background out of focus with depth of field. Whatever you do don't limit it to one type as your portfolio will become samey very quickly.
Cheers
G

Haunchmere
Haunchmere
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Posts: 23
Date: 2007-07-14 15:56
Wide paper rolls were the old standby but are less readily available in some areas. As already suggested their colour can be varied using acetate sheet over a light source, In the past I've used an old overhead projector or a slide projector with a slide mount loaded with the colour I wanted. Texture can be obtained using twill dust sheets as the background. Buy them new and when they get grubby use them as dust sheets, I find they don't wash well. I have seen some dreadful "proffesional" pictures in recent years where the background consisted of a furnished room. Plants growing out of shoulders and door frames to complete thescene. It's refreshing to see a photographer giving thought to basics.

Glen Arreglo
Glen Arreglo
ID: 174604
Posts: 63
Date: 2007-08-01 00:36
depends on whose looking... everyone has their own preference...

Dennis Lane
Dennis Lane
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Posts: 15
Date: 2007-09-28 05:31
I agree that white is too harsh. If you are looking to photograph against a wall rather than produce your own backdrop I would go for a neutral/pale one (beige, grey, even some blues). In general patterns are bad UNLESS it is the effect that you are looking for. If you want something more "arty" go for something brighter and then play around with it afterwards e.g.

Mystique Eyed Phoenix IonU
Mystique Eyed Phoenix IonU
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Date: 2007-09-28 12:53
Carib Goodies:

I'm sorry, but there is no answer to your question. Too many variables. What is the shoot? What is the purpose of the shoot? What is the final intent/distribution of the images? What are you shooting? Why?

The questions go on and on. You are asking for a generic solution to aspects that are very specific in nature.


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BTW_|__|_THANX for your input fellas;)
Billy--Was that the Curved wall or Rear Wall version for setting the stage?

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Haunchmere--WIDE Paper Rolls:.ahem.:
That almost sounds like a medical examination's office prep-routine--
NO! REALLY, >GUY:D
This is not intended as an insult, whatsoever, sweetie--But you know what I mean as far as the disposable "rip & tear sheet" method. Good point, though!--It sounds like that operation instant neutral scrim lends to fascilitating a flexibilty that calls for quick routine images, at times.:endecided: (Just being lighthearted, ok:)
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Preference for the suited camera agenda --[It sort of reminds me of hair dye options]--And your post was pdq (i.e., pretty darn quick), BUT worth it! :lol:

Dennis--It's nice to see someone can conceive the artistic--instead of some who tend to banter over just natural images--Different strokes for different folks!
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Malcolm Salmond
Malcolm Salmond
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Date: 2007-09-28 18:32
That kind of like asking "how long is a piece of string". You have gotten many good suggestions. The only thing that I would add is to choose something on the lighter side. You can always make it seem darker by under lighting it but you can't make a dark background much lighter. Even a pure white background will come up a nice gray with as little as two stops underexposure.

Carib Goodies
Carib Goodies
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Posts: 1554
Date: 2007-09-28 18:43
Malcolm Salmond:

That kind of like asking "how long is a piece of string". You have gotten many good suggestions. The only thing that I would add is to choose something on the lighter side. You can always make it seem darker by under lighting it but you can't make a dark background much lighter. Even a pure white background will come up a nice gray with as little as two stops underexposure.


Or play around with white balance which can be done on-camera now with professional digital cameras. White balance used to be the sole domain of video, both analog and digital. Failure to white balance before a video shoot led to many an evening cussing in the developing room. But careful white balancing...balancing over and under and knowing what color clothing and the model's skin tone can assist in obtaining various effects on camera, first in the video world and now in the photography world since the introduction of the digital age.

So, a photographer without a large range of backdrops can use careful white balance adjustments as an additional tool in the creative arsenal.
:cantlook: Have faith that the universe will unfold as it should :cool:

Malcolm Salmond
Malcolm Salmond
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Posts: 81
Date: 2007-10-01 21:01
If you are interested in changing the colour of the backdrop you can also gel the backlight. This has a surprising effect, sometimes, on even the darkest backdrops.

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