Backdrops

[Alan]

Hi Team

I have always been somewhat in fact very disappointed in the formal shoots I attempt of my grandchildren; this is mainly due to the unwanted background.

So I was thinking would it be possible to use a slide projection screen.

Any one used one, know of any problems using one or any other ideas ?

[jeremy rundle]

Most screens for projectors (I have them from my slide days) are VERY reflective for good reason so light will bounce back and kill the photo.

Some are even micro stippled with tiny reflectors

Stick with backgrounds.

HOWEVER they make the best reflectors available better by far than collapsable hand held reflectors in a studeo

[Barbara]

Alan you could drape some material over it and still utilise it as a background

There is always more then one way to (sorry Fuji) to skin a cat :D

[stevedevil]

If your looking at using the reflective surface to create the " Modern " image then yes they are great, but with studio strobes you can flare a black backdrop !!!..

The major issue is the size of the screen, as you will have to place your subjects very close to the screen, so you loose the 3D effext we cause bu altering levels of light from both sides, so with the bacdground being so close you will get a very 2D image..

Backdrops are very reasonable,

Cheers

Steve