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Choosing the right photo studio background
Mike Greener, Photographer
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Fairfield | CA | USA | Posted: 8:52 PM on 04.12.10 |
->> Howdy Sportsshooters,
I'm in the process of purchasing some backgrounds for my photography business. I'm curious to know what you are all using? Do I go with the Muslin Backgrounds or stick with the paper backgrounds? I could see the convenience and space saving possibilities of the Muslin but also could see the annoyance of the wrinkle potential. Any thoughts on the matter and brands I should check out? Best, -M |
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Joshua Brown, Photographer
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Waynesville | NC | USA | Posted: 9:10 PM on 04.12.10 |
| ->> The only time I like paper backgrounds is if I'm cutting a hole in it to stick a background light through. If the muslin's aren't painted, you can steam the wrinkles out pretty easily. It's a little time consuming, but worth it. |
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Eric Canha, Photographer
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Brockton | MA | United States | Posted: 9:15 PM on 04.12.10 |
->> Mike there is no "right" answer. It really depends on what you are shooting. I like muslin because of the versatility. Wrinkles fall oof if you put a little distance between the subject and the background. I also like being able to layer netting or sheer fabric in front of muslin to create different textures and feelings. I also used to keep rolls of white, black and what I liked to call RMV blue seamless.
A good starting point would be a 3 muslin backgrounds in 'old masters' color/patterns. I have them in a fall (orange shades/hues) spring (dark base with splashes of pinks and floral hues) and a straight gray masters background.
NEVER EVER fold muslin once you get it out of the package. Bunch it up in a duffel or roll it onto a core. Wrinkles are random and like I said will fall out of focus whereas the grid caused folding is a bear to deal with even when oof. In a studio setting it is easy to keep all of your muslins hung along one wall. |
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Yamil Sued, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Peoria | AZ | USA | Posted: 9:30 PM on 04.12.10 |
->> +1 on what Eric said!!
It all depends on what the client wants!!
So far this year I have done 3 or 4 COB People shots in which I have shot in Studio Gray, it s light enough for COB and it still retains some density!!
I shot a lot of Product COB, so I keep a good supply of Studio Gray, but I also keep other colors. I have one painted Muslin and one unpainted that I might pains sometime, but then again, I've had that same unpainted Muslin for almost 20 years and I haven't done anything with it yet :D |
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Darren Whitley, Photographer
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Northwest Missouri | MO | USA | Posted: 10:15 PM on 04.12.10 |
->> I've been using Colorado Timberline and having custom photo blankets made to use as backgrounds. They're less than $50 and anything you can make in Photoshop can be sublimated on them.
Denny Mfg. can also print backgrounds, but the cost is quite a bit more.
I use an Amvona background for much of my stuff. They sell some of their stuff on eBay, you just have to troll for a good one. |
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Delane B. Rouse, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Washington | DC | US | Posted: 10:18 PM on 04.12.10 |
| ->> What is/are RMV and COB? |
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Michael Ciu, Photographer, Assistant
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Lorain | OH | USA | Posted: 10:58 PM on 04.12.10 |
| ->> If you are worried about wrinkles, Denny Mfg has some that WILL NOT wrinkle, but they will flatten your wallet. |
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Darren Whitley, Photographer
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Northwest Missouri | MO | USA | Posted: 11:23 PM on 04.12.10 |
| ->> COB = cut out background. |
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Mike Greener, Photographer
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Fairfield | CA | USA | Posted: 11:34 PM on 04.12.10 |
| ->> Interesting points. I do like the seamless look of paper. But the ones at my paper have been trashed and they tend to rip pretty easily. Plus then I have to make space for them somewhere in my house. If placing some distance between my subject matter and the background can eliminate the wrinkles of the muslin's, they might be the way to go. Thanks for the input guys. -M |
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David Johnston, Photographer
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Pasadena | CA | USA | Posted: 1:07 AM on 04.13.10 |
->> I was able to solve the problem of wrinkles, color, and cost.
You can pick up a role of linoleum; cheap out of date remnant.
Length come in 9 feet by X.
Unroll and flip over to backside .... this smooth surface you can paint any
color you want... you will notice roll crease. If you hang the
linoleum, the creases will dissipate.
You need a solid core to hang this background and the weight
is more like a 12 foot seamless.
You can repaint and never have to worry about wrinkles. |
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