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Old 24-04-07, 12:41
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Originally Posted by inacar View Post
Sassan, I haven't an image to display, I have seen the pictures of others, and I want to get there. Usually there is a chair or couch used with a person sitting. It seems the couch almost floats because the background floor and wall doesn't have a break in color. It is usually a shot from 20+ feet back. Any suggestions on getting started with a room/studio to make this possible?
I think the effect you are referring to here is due to a background cloth/paper being used. This is a sheet of paper or fabric suspended from a testle and draped such that it gives a smooth curved transition from the vertical drop behind to the horizontal of the floor space. Have a search for "studio backdrops" in B&H or Adorama or similar. If you can find a suitable (very large) reel of paper, you could improvise something.

Simply painting a wall/floor in the same colour will not have this effect on its own, though a matt dark colour will go some way towards achieving the effect you are after.

Duncan
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