Seamless paper can give you a lot of versatility for not a whole lot of cash. I talk about where to buy seamless background paper, how to hang it, options for the floor, using gels on the background, and a few other things. [You can get my favorite, Thunder Gray (from B&H) at this link.] This video is broken into two parts because Youtube doesn't allow videos longer than 10 minutes, and this one is just over 14 minutes.
Since posting this video I've been asked how I remove the line that shows up behind the subjects when using the acrylic floor. Below is a link to a little screen capture video where I show and explain what I do. It takes a second or two before I start talking. I just tried replaying this and the server was delivering it very slowly -- hoping you'll have more luck:
http://screencast.com/t/NGUzOTMyNj
Mary Lynne Ashley
Thank you so much for this... The gel lighting effect is pretty awesome!
Posted by: Becca | April 14, 2010 at 06:53 AM
So interesting....great video!
Posted by: Jen M | April 14, 2010 at 10:40 AM
Hello,
I am not able to view the video explaining how to remove the plexiglass line. I have viewed it in the past and found it to be very useful. Can you please re-post it or send me instuctions on how to do it in photoshop. Thanks.
Christina
Posted by: Christina | July 26, 2010 at 04:17 PM
Hi Christina, I just tried it, and it is definitely choppy. But try this link, I was able to get it to come up for me:
http://www.screencast.com/users/MaryLynneA/folders/Jing/media/9b896ada-c6f4-4e34-82ac-a338ba7af407
I am going to buy a better screen capture tool soon and will redo this video with that. Basically, I used the patch tool in Photoshop, drew closely around the line, and then dragged the whole thing into a spot of solid gray. I then use the clone tool with a really small brush close in to the clothes to remove any telltail bit of white line that might still be showing. Hope that helps!
Posted by: Mary Lynne | July 26, 2010 at 04:49 PM
hi,
great vid. i love the work around for hanging the roll on the wall. could you tell me exactly what the hook you used is called or meant for? i couldnt find it at home depot. maybe if a knew which department to look into? how much weight does it hold?
Posted by: Sobi | July 25, 2011 at 11:01 PM
Hmm... I think they might be considered bicycle hooks for hanging a bike on the wall? At least I think someone told me that once. Utility hooks? I think it says on the label how much weight it holds, but I'm not sure. I'm not much help, am I?
Posted by: Mary Lynne | August 04, 2011 at 09:12 PM