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Apr 4, 2012 12:51:06 #
Does anyone know how to get backdrop clothes or paper and paint it, NBC. Not green clothes this is for photographing flower.
Apr 4, 2012 15:12:20 #
I think the world is your burrito... you could use a bed sheet or buy a cheap one if you need a specific color. You could get into tie dying if you want some random patterns
Apr 4, 2012 16:06:27 #
http://www.linentablecloth.com/table-runners-and-overlays/table-overlays.html?shape=Square
I buy linen overlays. 72" square ones are about $3.50. The colors are much more consistent than paint, and I use them with a background support system (like two tripods with a bar between them), or to drape over furniture or staircases for portrait shots.
I buy linen overlays. 72" square ones are about $3.50. The colors are much more consistent than paint, and I use them with a background support system (like two tripods with a bar between them), or to drape over furniture or staircases for portrait shots.
Apr 4, 2012 17:43:23 #
Roger Hicks
Loc: Aquitaine
Use dyes, not paint, and either dye in the washing machine or, for 'blotchy' or 'abstract' backgrounds, squeeze the dyes on from sponges while wearing rubber gloves (and old clothes!) Builders' drop cloths, normally used for protecting furniture during building works or painting, are ideal, but check that they are (a) cotton, or at least mostly cotton, so they take the dye and (b) are in one piece instead of having a seam down the middle.
Cheers,
R.
Cheers,
R.
Apr 4, 2012 19:16:51 #
I wanted to know. How to make artistic backgrounds. I have made plain backgrounds with colored linen over sprinkler pipes that my husband made stands, and I sewed the linen to go over the top so it would not have creases in it,Is there a canvas or material that I could paint an artistic pattern, all the paper in the craft shops are copyrighted and I cannot use it.
Apr 4, 2012 22:16:59 #
Apr 4, 2012 22:36:17 #
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Apr 5, 2012 07:12:44 #
PrairieSeasons wrote:
http://www.linentablecloth.com/table-runners-and-overlays/table-overlays.html?shape=Square
I buy linen overlays. 72" square ones are about $3.50. The colors are much more consistent than paint, and I use them with a background support system (like two tripods with a bar between them), or to drape over furniture or staircases for portrait shots.
I buy linen overlays. 72" square ones are about $3.50. The colors are much more consistent than paint, and I use them with a background support system (like two tripods with a bar between them), or to drape over furniture or staircases for portrait shots.
Great tip! Thanks :thumbup:
Apr 5, 2012 08:01:32 #
stil 3
Loc: mountains of NC
Dick Blick.com has all types of background papers in some
twenty colors including background sweeps that would be
ideal for your needs.
twenty colors including background sweeps that would be
ideal for your needs.
Apr 5, 2012 09:22:02 #
Candy wrote:
Does anyone know how to get backdrop clothes or paper and paint it, NBC. Not green clothes this is for photographing flower.
Background CLOTH'S are made on painters cloth's and painted with latex - usually sprayed, lighter colors first.
Apr 5, 2012 09:45:25 #
When I am in bed&bath with my wife I look at the discount table for Ca king flat sheets. Got some good sheets for $20.
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Apr 5, 2012 09:56:12 #
go to walmart and buy some tulling, great colors, you and scrunch, layer, & drape over an existing plain backdrop to get multiple looks.
also if you have a paper backdrop, once it gets dirty, cut it off, scrunch it then re-hang. it will give you a great texture, just make sure subject is not too close to backdrop!
this last one will not cost anything! If you have a window with a miniblind, check when the sun comes thru it and if it causes a pattern on a plain wall, voila! instant graphic backdrop!
Have fun!
also if you have a paper backdrop, once it gets dirty, cut it off, scrunch it then re-hang. it will give you a great texture, just make sure subject is not too close to backdrop!
this last one will not cost anything! If you have a window with a miniblind, check when the sun comes thru it and if it causes a pattern on a plain wall, voila! instant graphic backdrop!
Have fun!
Apr 5, 2012 11:14:35 #
Three little words with big inpack Green Screen Wizard, use green or blue. Thats all you need. I have 1000s of backgrounds I use in my event photography business(Fantasize Your Image). I buy a lot of digital backgrounds from ebay. Also go to any seach on the net and type images and there your take your pick. Also for $10. a month I'm in an on line club http://www.newportraitbiz.com/members_area/index.php?page=join
Try it for one month you will not go wrong.
I been in digital backgrounds for 5 years and wouldn't do it any other way. It fun and cheep.
Try it for one month you will not go wrong.
I been in digital backgrounds for 5 years and wouldn't do it any other way. It fun and cheep.
Apr 5, 2012 11:22:30 #
I've "made" a couple using fabric remnants. I made a pocket for my backdrop stand pole to slide thru and viola a backdrop.
Before I had my backdrop stand, I used fabric clipped to a piece of wood paneling.
Before I had my backdrop stand, I used fabric clipped to a piece of wood paneling.
Apr 5, 2012 12:45:15 #
Here's a idea for you. check out photographicbackdrop.com for rolls of backdrop paper. They come in 26", 53"and 107" width by 12 yards, and in many colors. Cameras stores often carry this paper. Then go to a hardware store and get some FAST DRY spray paint, and get creative. I have about seven base colors that I use for portrait work. Some rolls have more than one background on them. Sometimes this paper comes in a box that you can store it in. Otherwise you can make a storage tube out of light weight pvc pipe. If you decide to try this, I would suggest that you hang the paper when you spray it. Mistakes are easy to fix. Some of my backgrounds were painted over twenty years ago and still look great today.
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