bill koenig Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I took a head and shoulder shot for a friend the other day. I used two speed lights and shoot through umbrellas on light stands. I shot this with a dark hallway for a background. The picture turned out very nice, but my friend doesn't like the dark (almost black) background. The fact that it was so dark made it easy to make a very good selection of her head and hair. Question, is there a way in photoshop to make a backdrop that would make it look like it was taken in a studio? Then I could paste my selection into it, then maybe play with the a radial gradient to make it look right. Ok, at least you know what I'm trying to do, its just a idea, but is it possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverhaas Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 <p>Open the photo of the background you want for the photo, then open the photo of her. Do your selections, then drag them to the background photo...</p> <p>Pretty simple. </p> <p>Dave</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill koenig Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 <p>Hi Dave,<br> I wasn't very clear as to what I was looking for. I understand how to bring in my selection, but its the backdrop it self that I need. Is there a place where I can down load backdrops on the web, or is there a way in photoshop that I can make my own?<br> I did do a search, but so far I've only come up with painted muslin backdrops for more money than I want to spend.<br> My question was just quick idea, not well thought out. I guess I need to get out with the camera and just open my eyes.<br> Thanks.</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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