Black Backdrop for Indoor Shot

Black background will be pleasant at all situations. It provides a fresh and graceful effect for the pictures. It makes the audience to pay more consideration on the subject. A black backdrop will definitely bring out impressive upshots that will pull notice of the spectator. The results will be exceptional and persuading. When the light effects are perfectly matched to it, the outcome will be splendid. The process can be best achieved only on the go and not after the shooting. Let's now consider the equipments that may be required to shoot perfect pictures with black backdrops:

• A light source whether natural or artificial using flash or studio strobes
• A black backdrop whether fabric or paper

With these you can photograph amazing pictures. All the extra work that is required is to manage and avoid the lights getting spilled elsewhere. Ensure that there is an adequate distance between the subject and the backdrop to avoid the brightness on the backdrop rather than the subject. Let's now consider how to attain best results using black backdrops:

Arrangement

The photographs has to be taken in a vaguely lighted environment with the lights focused on the subject only. A flash light of the camera will bring out good effects. The black backdrop has to be placed far from the subject with a minimum distance of 4 - 6 feet. The light sources has to be focused on the subject so that the backdrop remains dark post production. In other way it can be achieved with no external lights but only the flash light. The flash light should be so used to spotlight the subject alone.

Picture Formation

To form a perfect picture that best suits the black backdrop a few points needs to be considered :

• The shooting environment should be dim lighted
• The camera ISO has to be set up to the lowest possible setting
• The camera has to be altered to manual coverage mode.
• The shutter speed of the camera has to be to the highest resolution
• Test shots can be taken with setting up the opening to be small and no flash lights. If this works out better, it can be applied

Light Effects

 

The flash effect on the camera has to be appropriately adjusted to boost the features of the subject. The flash has to be set up to the lowest possible setting focusing the subject. Also the distance from the subject has to be appropriately altered. The camera coverage has to be so set up that it doesn't focus on the lights in the surroundings. The only focus has to be the distance between the flashlight and the subject. The main aim is to spill the accurate amount of light on the subject to bring out best results.

Development

If some light is noticed on the backdrop, then adequate steps has to be taken to obstruct it. Gobo materials can be used to prevent the light falling on the backdrop. Something can be placed on the flash head to prevent the light spilling on the background. The light gets reflected on the material placed and avoids spilling on the background

A blackdrop to portraits will give exceptional results. It will illuminate the subject and provides a pleasing look for the spectators. This can be best achieved on proper practice with certain modifications with every shot. By following the above stated versatile techniques, one can attain a perfect picture with black backdrop.

Purchasing Popup Green Screen

A green screen is a crucial factor used by the photographers to make professional shoots. This enables the photographer to implement his creativity in place of the green screen. It is portable and handy to carry for outdoor shoots too. Generally, green screen is used by professional photographers as they are aware of the fact that using a potential green screen helps them to outstand from the other novice photographers. When one knows how to use it effectively, it is simple to handle and produce quality images. Let's now consider what makes a green screen popular

• The problems in lighting effects can be well compensated with the use of green screen
• A pleasing picture can be portrayed by using green screen
• It gives a professional look to the portrait.
• It is cost effective as just a piece of green fabric can do the magic and the photographers need not invest on backdrops
• A green screen set up is an excellent source to get back the ROI
  
  How to make a cost effective green screen
  

• Plan for the fabric and the other objects

To set up a green screen as a backdrop, we may first need PVC pipes to erect the stand. PVC pipes of various sizes has to be purchased first. The next important thing is the green fabric. The color of the fabric should be bright natural green. The fabric should be wrinkle free. To overcome it, the fabric can be ironed. The length of the fabric should be approximately 48 inches.

• Erection of the Stand

Once we have planned what has to be bought and completed the purchase, next we have to decide on the erection of the materials. We have to join the PVC pipes in a rectangular manner so it acts as frame to hold the fabric. For this purpose we can use elbow connectors. T- joints and end connectors.

• Organizing the set up

The next step is to decide how to affix the fabric on the frame. For this purpose we may require clamps and elastic or they can be sewed. Clamps can be used to fix the fabric with the frame on the top and sewed to hold the pipes.

• Placing the Green Screen

The final step is to place the set up material in a well lighted place for effective results. The light effect should be reliable throughout the entire photo shoot. The light source can be either natural or artificial. For a studio set up, we may need two main lights, two fill lights and a backlight for effective shooting. Make sure that the light effects doesn't show up any wrinkles on the fabric.

• Repositioning the entire setup

Once the photo shoot is over, the entire set up can be easily dismantled and carried to any place of our choice with ease. The best way to store the fabric is by rolling it on to the op bar of the stand and elastic straps can be used to hold it.

Now knowing how can a green screen be created in a simple manner, we can go ahead for our professional shoots. The lighting has to be done very carefully without intruding the actual color of the backdrop. With the green screen we can make close up shots effectively. With appropriate lighting and white balance we can key in efficiently. As stated in the above steps, we can do the green screen magic in just a few steps by planning effectively.

Product Photography

In the changing markets, more and more products are finding their way online. The new generation marketers are using e-commerce as potent platforms to increase the sales.

The focus is on visual merchandizing, the sellers have to present their products in the most attractive way, there are many ways in which you can shoot your products and get decided output.

We suggest the following approaches,

i)Product Photography

When shooting a product, which is smaller in size, then an average human being, you require product photography kit. This kit constitutes of light tent, reflectors, small light stand, the size of the object being small requires even light from all sides, to enhance the small product features in the simplest manner. The photographer can place an acrylic raiser inside the light tent and shoot the object as at close proximity.

The day light effect may be enhanced using ultra tool reflector lights, the tent by itself acts as a softbox which smoothens exterior light that may be falling on to the object.You may setup the shooting environment near a window or opening providing natural light which can be modified with a light tent. This is a DIY (DO IT YOURSELF) kit used by multiple individuals for different requirements.

ii) Home/Garage/Warehouse/Storeroom studio

The size of the objects when are equal to/ larger than a human being, the shoot can be caused by creating your own studio setup either in all Home/ Garage/ Warehouse/ Storeroom.

The basic setup would require a backdrop; there is a choice of solid colours as preferred backdrops for shooting relatively large objects like furniture, cars, vehicles, clothes etc. The backdrop can be set on the white backdrop stand, the width of the stand may be chosen based on the area available in the studio. The photographer should ensure that the wall is covered completely; there is a choice of width of backdrops and backdrop stand.

The length of the backdrop can be chosen depending on the floor area to be covered. This is specifically arrive at keeping in view the area covered by the subject being shot.

The lights option may be considered keeping in view the availability of natural light. Many photographers prefer to work with the whole lighting equipment completely.The studio is converted into a complete darkroom, locking out all natural light, the primary lights to be considered for product shoot or photography is a flush strobe light.

These lights can be used in multiples; the syncing of the click with the flash light is done using a digital trigger. The accessories which support the smoothening of the light are softbox/ flash.

The softbox distributes the light evenly, we can use umbrella to diversify the light around the subject. You have the option to use barn doors with colours green, blue, red, yellow for colorized effect.