Mark explains why white seamless paper is so versatile in the studio. Using unique lighting and making something called a “gobo,” you can create different and exciting backgrounds that look like they were shot on black.
Seamless paper can be purchased in a variety of sizes and colors. Try using some of these techniques on different colors as well to see the effects you can get.
Gear used in this video
- Nikon D3S Body Only
- Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR II Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens
- PocketWizard Plus III Transceiver #801-130
- Profoto D1 1000 Watt Second Air Monolight Flash with Built-in Reflector & Power Cable, Coated Flash Tube
- Matthews Baby Junior Triple Riser Stand with Wheels
- Profoto Zoom Reflector 2 – Accepts Profoto Grids, No Gridholder Needed
- Profoto 20° Honeycomb Grid. #100606 / 505-528
- Profoto 10 Degree Honeycomb Grid for the #505-502 7″ Grid Reflector. #100634 / 505-572
- Profoto 5 Degree Honeycomb Grid for the #505-502 7″ Grid Reflector. #100635 / 505-571
- Profoto 50° Magnum Reflector #100624 / 505-504
- Lee Filters Black Foil
- Matthews 20″ Century Stand with Sliding Leg, Grip Head, Arm
- Tether tableTether Tools Tether Table Premier, 18″ x 16″ – Black
- Tether Tools Aero Table, Master Edition Portable Computer Tethering Platform, 22″ x 16″, Black
- Tether Tools TetherPro 15ft USB 3.0 Male (Type A) to Micro (Type B) 5-Pin Cable, Hi-Visibility Orange
- American DJ Mini Fog Portable Fog Machine, 400W Heater Core, 120VAC
- Sekonic L-758DR DigitalMaster, Programmable Digital Flash & Ambient Exposure Meter
- Benro A2690TBH1 Travel Angel Aluminum Tripod
- Savage Seamless Background Paper, 107″ wide x 50 yards, Super White, #1