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    Help on back drop please.

    As well a photography I also like to build Models, Aircraft mainly but I have just started on figurines (See my facebook page Albums/My Model Projects).

    I have played around with various things in the house to use as a back drop and base, plain walls, white tables, even my bed with the duvet thrown off at one point (white sheet), lol. These turned out ok, but not very practical. So I bought a back drop frame and some white Linen, hung the Linen over the frame and draped it over a table in front. It worked great up to a point. I struggle with the creases. I have to iron it every time I use it because of folding it away, and because it is linen there are always creases there that are not created by folding, and these show up on my images.

    I have to use my flash on a powerful setting to white out the creases, which effects the subjects in the photo. Sometimes I don't want to use the flash but in doing so the creases are fully visible. Obviously I am using the wrong material, what should I be using? What am I looking for???
    [Canon 7D Mk II .. gripped] [Canon 500D .. gripped] [EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS USM] [EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM] [EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM] [EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM] [EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit] [Speedlite 430EX II] [Cokin P filter system ]

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    #2
    Re: Help on back drop please.

    did you consider a light box? this would be a lot smaller and offer better lighting and you could probably get away with just white card - I would have thought ideal for models
    :- Ian

    5D Mk III, 24-105 / 70-200 f2.8 L / 100-400 Mk II / 100 macro / 16-35 L / 11-24 L / 1.4 & 2x converters and a bad back carrying it all ;o)

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      #3
      Re: Help on back drop please.

      Have you considered photographing the items against a blue card (some contrasting colour so its easy to "select" them in post processing or to merge in background in post processing, then taking pictures outside of good landscapes, rocks, sky, any setting really, and then merging the two pictures?

      Alternatively have you considered stretching and securing the cloth around your frame rather than hanging it?
      Andy
      Canon 700D, Canon 1100D
      EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM, EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II, EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, EF 50mm F/1.8 II
      [Wishlist: EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro]

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        #4
        Re: Help on back drop please.

        Originally posted by Bhuna View Post
        have you considered stretching and securing the cloth around your frame rather than hanging it?


        [ Canon 1DX ] [ 70-200 f2.8 L is II ] [ 300 f4 L is usm ] [ 50 mm f1.8 II ] [ 24-105 f4 L is ] [ Speedlite 430 ] [Yongnuo 568 ex II flash ] [ Yongnuo flash triggers ] [ Cokin P filters] [ Giottos Silk Road GYTL8384 carbon tripod ] [ Photoshop CS5 ] ... Wish list Canon EF 500 mm f/4 L IS USM.

        Some nice gear, but not much idea ... https://www.flickr.com/photos/123175589@N03/

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          #5
          Re: Help on back drop please.

          Wall paper lining paper if the model is small enough, you can make an infinity curve so you don't have a crease of shadows to worry about. For larger items what about vinyl?
          Di ~ Trying to take "the" photograph.
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            #6
            Re: Help on back drop please.

            For an interesting take on the "backdrops", have a look at Michael Paul Smith's photographs - https://www.flickr.com/photos/24796741@N05/
            Canon EOS 6D Mk II, 700D, Canon 24-105mm L, 100-400mm, 100mm f2.8 L Macro.

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              #7
              Re: Help on back drop please.

              Originally posted by Jock View Post
              For an interesting take on the "backdrops", have a look at Michael Paul Smith's photographs - https://www.flickr.com/photos/24796741@N05/
              Wow!!!!! This guy is so talented!!!!!, I guess you are only limited by your imagination. lol.


              Hey thanks everyone, pls keep the posts coming though, more idea and advice welcome.
              [Canon 7D Mk II .. gripped] [Canon 500D .. gripped] [EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS USM] [EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM] [EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM] [EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM] [EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit] [Speedlite 430EX II] [Cokin P filter system ]

              My Photos
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              https://www.facebook.com/markkaye38/...2158274&type=3
              @mkphotography7dii Instagram

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                #8
                Re: Help on back drop please.

                I've used a black felt material with some success as it's free of reflections so creases don't show. Another possibility is to open your aperture up wide to reduce the DOF meaning with sufficient distance between subject and background the quality of the background material is less important. Agree a lightbox would soften the light and eliminate any harsh shadows that may expose deficiencies in the background. A 'blue screen' means you could substitute any background you wish so a good idea.

                Cheers,
                John

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                  #9
                  Re: Help on back drop please.

                  Something like this might work for you

                  http://www.redsnapperuk.com/camera-a...tudio_Kit.html
                  1Dmk2, Canon 70-200 f4 L Non-IS & a borrowed canon 28mm

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                    #10
                    Re: Help on back drop please.

                    I have a light box as well. Pop up - fight like hell to put down -

                    The backdrops have a velvet feel to them, you have to iron them flat before starting because of folding wrinkles. The light does help reduce the wrinkles showing up.
                    Di ~ Trying to take "the" photograph.
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