what do u think about red backdrops?

Dew · Aug 19, 2003

im thinkin of possibilites and some variety .. im browsing ebay and came across some red backdrops ... the pic looked sorta cool, but im thinking of color conflicts that i may have between the subject and the background ... have u used a red backdrop? got any photos with red backdrop? ... whats ur personal opinion about using this color as a background?

here's the sample i saw on ebay

dlc · Aug 19, 2003

I never had a studio setup, but if I did I think I would look for backgrounds in a more neutral or medium shade. One bright color(any color) would not be approiate for all your subjects. Something more neutral would allow more flexibility. Just my personal thoughts. Don

metroshane · Aug 19, 2003

Works for somethings not for others.

Dew · Aug 19, 2003

i would be looking to use it for people

MDowdey · Aug 19, 2003

i dont know why, but it seems very lavish when used with people... just my opinion though...and you know what they say about opinions.

md

urameatball · Aug 19, 2003

Christian Dior is using it for their "hardcore Dior" marketing campaign.
I think it only works well when the object wants to be perceived as 'edgy' or 'exciting'. It works well if you use it appropriately.

Dew · Aug 19, 2003

i actually like that red backdrop

... im gonna give it a try .. see how it comes out, but dont laugh :lol:

nikon90s · Aug 20, 2003

I think that the more tools you have the better. I plan on, over the next year or so, to buy everything I will need for my home studio. If you have a white and a black one already then go for it!!! :lol:

Dew · Aug 20, 2003

thats why im looking for alternatives .. i've abused the black one :lol:

.. im in this "white" one phase ... now i need some adventure

... i've actually tested 2 pics i already had against a red background (self produced) and it wasnt too shabby at all ... one of my concerns was color conflict with the "subject" and the background, i'm not that advanced yet ... :lol:

... but im working on it

voodoocat · Aug 20, 2003

What, you don't want to get one of those cheezy ass painted backdrops?

nikon90s · Aug 20, 2003

I just paint my wall every time I want a new color. :wink:

Dew · Aug 20, 2003

voodoo? ... cheesy ones? ... like the multi-colored?

actually, i had my eye on this one (stalking it)

... my hubby thinks red is bs anyway .. but i think i see possibilities ... its like $30 ... i think i could get a few uses out of it ...

i plan on shooting a lot of people over the next few months and i want to be more versatile ... of course i got my outdoor stuff ... but for what i need to do, i also need to perfect my indoor "studio" stuff ... this "make-shift" studio we have is gonna be like penn station :lol:

voodoocat · Aug 20, 2003

Like these http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2945815693&category=30079

of course I may be putting my foot in the mouth, but they seem cheesy to me...

I like solid colors or real backdrops (ie the outdoors)