Black background
Sep 22, 2013 12:10:03 #
gledor42 wrote:
How do you create an image of a still life object
(Flower) with a pitch black background using only ambient light?
I have a Canon 50d.
Thanks
Gledor
(Flower) with a pitch black background using only ambient light?
I have a Canon 50d.
Thanks
Gledor
The suggestions of black velvet are spot on. total over exposed photographic enlarging paper is about as deep a black as you can get but you have to be careful of reflections if its glossy and even matt finish papers reflect a little. Finding photo paper today is hard anyway so stick to the material!
Sep 22, 2013 12:26:17 #
coco1964 wrote:
Simple to do in PP---about 10 minutes or less. I'd show you but would proably get my ass reamed by someone looking through the rules.......
Ha Ha too much stupidness going on these days, complainers who cant take photos or post any but love to challenge those that can!
Good on yer. One day I will learn Photoshop but maybe will stick to film and darkroom trickery!
And don't get me started on Admin!!!!!!!!
Sep 22, 2013 12:32:34 #
Terrific flower pic!
lbrandt79 wrote:
Couple examples:
With the flower selected the flower and darkened the background, with the ring, had it on a dark surface, actually one of my shirts that was black, and used existing light, and then went over the dark areas with the burn tool in photoshop to darken a couple of areas.
With the flower selected the flower and darkened the background, with the ring, had it on a dark surface, actually one of my shirts that was black, and used existing light, and then went over the dark areas with the burn tool in photoshop to darken a couple of areas.
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Sep 22, 2013 13:09:25 #
Sep 22, 2013 13:11:02 #
When getting the strobe units, the Alien Bee are without doubt the best strobes bar none, great company to deal with!
Ian
Ian
Sep 22, 2013 13:27:24 #
igh wrote:
When getting the strobe units, the Alien Bee are without doubt the best strobes bar none, great company to deal with! Ian
Ian, I have used many Buff systems. They are very good for the money. I have not used the Eisenstein's but am sure, again, great for the money.
But Buff's are far from the best lights out there. SS
Sep 22, 2013 13:35:42 #
Cameoblue wrote:
It does get frustrating doesn't? Wish everybody left their attitudes at the door before they signed in.
Good one, empty kettles always make the most noise especially when they never post a photograph!
Ian :-P
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Sep 22, 2013 13:54:49 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Ian, I have used many Buff systems. They are very good for the money. I have not used the Eisenstein's but am sure, again, great for the money.
But Buff's are far from the best lights out there. SS
But Buff's are far from the best lights out there. SS
Sure if you pay $1200 for a Balcar head but you will never beat Paul Buff for quality and service. I worked for Pelling and Cross in London for several years and demoed and sold many high end systems but always had problems with failures and especially service from distributors . I belong to a pro forum and they had a question about quality and service. 99% of the pro photographs said they had changed gear to Alian Bees or Einsteins. 1% went to Bron (Now Hassleblad/ Sinar / Bron.
Ian
Sep 22, 2013 15:18:00 #
igh wrote:
Good one, empty kettles always make the most noise especially when they never post a photograph! Ian :-P
Ian, you and Blue must be talking about me, since I have never posted a photo, and have said so many times. SS
Sep 22, 2013 15:43:25 #
Los-Angeles-Shooter
Loc: Los Angeles
1. Make a black background. Velveteen or similar attached to a piece of cardboard works. Anything flat black works if underexposed a stop or two.
2. Light the flower with flash. If you're doing a closeup and the background foliage is underexposed a couple of stops it'll probably be close to black.
3. Choose a flower in sunlight with a background in shade.
2. Light the flower with flash. If you're doing a closeup and the background foliage is underexposed a couple of stops it'll probably be close to black.
3. Choose a flower in sunlight with a background in shade.
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