 6' 8" x 9' Raw muslin - This is a great starter background for
those of us who are just begining to realize the importance of
backdrops to good photography. At this low price, you can buy
several; keep one raw, then paint or dye the others to have a
great selection! Raw muslin is a lovely cream color, and has
been used in its raw state as a favorite of photographers for
years. Also, you can easily dye and/or paint raw muslin to create
beautiful custom backgrounds that sell for up to $450.00! What
IS a "Muslin" you may ask? Muslin is a type of cotton
material that is light weight, easily hung, draped, stretched,
folded, or rolled. It's easy to paint and dye, and relatively
inexpensive. You'll likely acquire several different color muslins
as your photographic needs advance. But if your budget won't
stretch to buy additional backgrounds, you add to your background
creativity by using a bed sheet (iron it first, so all the wrinkles
are gone), or a wall, or buy some cheap material at a local fabric
store (use solid colors, or mellow blends; avoid loud patterns
or designs - they just detract from your subject. You want your
background to compliment your subject, not overpower it). Set
your victim (um, your "subject," that is:) at least
4-6 feet in front of your background (whatever it may be), and
place your background strobe behind your subject (hidden from
the camera's view, of course). No need to spend a fortune to
get great pictures, just be imaginative and creative with the
equipment you have. Please note that this muslin does not come
hemmed or with a loop sewn across the top (however, it's a simple
matter to make a loop - to insert a background cross bar through
- with a few safety pins (real photographers improvise:), or
you can sew one yourself, if you're handy). |
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