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Photography Green Screen Backdrops

February 28th, 2010 by admin

Questions about green screen photography.....?

I want to be able to take photos and then add a background to them on the computer. Also do things like:
*Put a baby in a flower
*Add digital props

My question is.....
*Do I need a green screen software or could I just use my photoshop
*How exactly do you remove the green screen (If you can use photoshop do you just use the magic eraser?)
*I found the green screen backdrop but did not find a green sheet like thing for the floor (to sit or stand on)
*Is there a good digital backdrop and props website to buy cd's off (the one I found looks a little cheesy)

Good question!

You can use any colour you like (blue is common) as long as it contrasts with your subject. Even so you are going to need Photoshop afterwards to knock out your image. The advantage of a contrasting colour is that you can use channel-based selections using tools like the magic wand, which will give you speed if not accuracy (generally it's a compromise).

There are various proprietary knock-out software packages on the market - I'd do some research to see which one suits you best... it'll probably be a good investment if you're planning to do a fair bit of this kind of work.

How to use digital photography backgrounds & backdrops & chromakey green screen techniques


Maxim - Photography Backdrop 1.8m x 2.8m / 6ft x 9ft Green 100% Cotton Muslin background cloth. Green screen. By Maxim Foto Supplies.


Maxim - Photography Backdrop 1.8m x 2.8m / 6ft x 9ft Green 100% Cotton Muslin background cloth. Green screen. By Maxim Foto Supplies.


£23.99


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Maxim - Photography Backdrop 3 x 6 meter Green 100% Cotton Muslin background cloth. Green screen. By Maxim Foto Supplies.


Maxim - Photography Backdrop 3 x 6 meter Green 100% Cotton Muslin background cloth. Green screen. By Maxim Foto Supplies.


£41.99


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Maxim - Photography Backdrop 3 x 6 meter Black 100% Cotton Muslin background cloth. By Maxim Foto Supplies.


Maxim - Photography Backdrop 3 x 6 meter Black 100% Cotton Muslin background cloth. By Maxim Foto Supplies.


£39.99


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PhotoSEL BK13CG Chroma Key Green Screen 100% Muslin Photography Backdrop 3m x 6m (10' x 20') with Carrying Bag


PhotoSEL BK13CG Chroma Key Green Screen 100% Muslin Photography Backdrop 3m x 6m (10' x 20') with Carrying Bag


£44.00

The PhotoSEL BK-13CG is a 100% cotton seamless muslin background. The background is 10' wide and 20' long. It is large enough to shoot full portrait shots of a small group of people and can provide a full background for a variety of poses of a model in a sitting, standing or even lying position.

The background colour has been scientifically colour matched to the ChromaKey green as commonly used ...


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£79.00


1 x Background Stand & Support

Max. Height: 260cm
Folded Height: 97cm
Bar Segments: 3
Bar Length: 300cm
One Segment length: 100cm
Bar Material: Aluminum

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PhotoSEL BS103 Professional Background Support System 2.7m (H) x 3m or 2m (W) with Carrying Bag


PhotoSEL BS103 Professional Background Support System 2.7m (H) x 3m or 2m (W) with Carrying Bag


£65.00


The PhotoSEL BS103 Background Support System is made of aluminum for an excellent combination of portabilty and a solid heavy-duty support mechanism. It consists of two fully adjustable lighting stands, and three-piece crossbar. The system is finished in black to prevent unwanted reflections and is designed to support either textile or paper roll backgrounds. A heavy duty carrying bag is provided ...


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