Blue Screen Photography and Its Benefits

The blue screen backgrounds are the unsung heroes of the photography industry. Except a few photographers like me, most people prefer the green one over the blue. They are satisfied with it and do not want to go for a change. The popularity of green screen has dominated the industry so much that most professionals as well as amateurs don’t even bother to experiment with other options such as black and blue.

A popular myth that discourages many people from using the blue screen kit is that it is not as effective as the green ones. I and many other blue screen fans laugh at this. Ask us and we can tell you end number of cases where it helped us take pictures that would not have been possible using the grassy backdrop. What will you do when you are featuring a model in a green dress or a model holding a green umbrella? You can still use the green screen but then you will not be able to use instant background removal features that are offered by many photo editing software. The best way to handle such cases is to use a blue screen. Both green and blue screens are equally effective; however, people use green one more because blue is a commonly worn color and therefore, has a higher chances of creating clothing conflicts.

Most people feel that blue is a dull color as compared to green and therefore, cannot make their subjects look attractive. This might be true to a certain extent but blue screen photography much more advantages than you can ever imagine. Easier color correction and less color spill are some of the reasons that make blue screen a better choice than its counterpart.

Don’t go by the name green screen photography; this is synonymous with blue screen photography. Learn the proper uses of blue backdrops and use them for your Chroma key photography needs.

Photo Light Box Versus Lighting Tent : Which One Should You Choose

For doing macro photography, such as shooting jewelry, mobile phones, etc. you have two basic equipments to choose from; the light tent and the light box. Each of these equipments has their own set of advantages that makes them popular among the photographers. Here is a brief comparison between the two that will help you make a better decision while buying them.

• A photo light box is a solid structure having inbuilt multiple lights whereas the tent is made of fabric that is supported by square or rectangular frames. You have to use external studio lights in case of the photo tent.

• A box offers you the ability to take pictures from the sides as well as from the top. If you buy a tent, you can only take pictures from the side and not from the top.

• Photo tents are much cheaper than the boxes. This is because they are made of fabric and do not have any inbuilt lighting facility.

• A light box is gives you consistent lighting every time you use it, whereas, in case of a lighting tent, you have to adjust your lighting equipments manually thereby getting more flexibility to light your subject. The downside is that you will have to spend a lot time in adjusting your equipments.

• Tents are more portable than the boxes and are ideal for photographers who are always on the move; however, the newer models of boxes are also specially designed to offer more mobility to the users.

If you are extremely busy and do not have the time to make the arrangements for lighting, buy a light box, whereas, if you want to experiment with the inputs and take the perfect shot, go for photo lighting tents.

Portable Photo Box : An Important Photographic Gadget

The technical advancement has created endless accessories for photographers to enhance their work. Some of these are highly complicated and expensive tools whereas there are many others that are quite simple but equally useful as the others. Here I am explaining about one such incredible tools that been starting to use more often.

I just happened to come across this portable photo box while searching for a green screen suit on Photostudiosupplies. Initially, I was not able to figure out how useful this box would be but since I am always curious to use the latest gadgets, I bought it. Since I have used it for the first time, this has become my favorite photography gadget that I always have in my tool kit.

A photo box is simply an arrangement of lights inside a box having one open end. They are great to photograph small objects such as jewelry, stuffed toys, food shots for recipes, books, CDs, tableware, and many other things that can conveniently fit inside them. The wall of the box acts as diffusers, thereby softening the harsh light that comes from the light source. Since, the box is a contained area, issues of reflection are minimized. Buy various photo box supplies such as the background pieces so that you can use the most appropriate ones as per the need. These pieces can be conveniently attached by Velcro. The box can be expanded when required and flattened when not in use.

All these benefits highlight the significance of photo light boxes. If you have not tried them yet, buy one and enjoy shooting small objects.

Darkroom Bags Empowers Your Creativity When You Are On The Move

Last Sunday, when I was ordering a darkroom bag from Photostudiosupplies, my assistant, Sabrina, asked why I need this when I already have a full-fledged darkroom for developing my films. She is new to this industry and is yet to learn about many such extremely helpful tools. Even though this bag seems in-efficacious to her, I would probably die without it. I am one of those photographers who still rely on film photography and, therefore, understand the importance of this little black bag, which is a waste for many others.

When I told Sabrina that I need darkroom bags to transfer the films from canister to the developing tank without exposing them to light, she laughed and replied “You can do it in the darkroom. Why do you want to get an extra equipment to increase the load on your shoulders?” She was right but then she probably didn’t realize that you need to actually have a darkroom for this. Photographers like me who are always on the move cannot wait to return to their home or studio to replace their film. Moreover, darkroom needs a lot of preparation such as blacking out the room, starting the ventilation, etc. When you just have to change the roll, you can easily do it anywhere anytime, using these bags.

Sabrina perhaps didn’t know that even if you are sure that your film will be sufficient for your outdoor shoot, you cannot rule out the chances of jammed or partially-exposed films. So what will you do; return to your studio to replace the film or buy this pretty small, light, and convenient Darkroom Bag for Photography. So next time when you are at a photography store, grab it and enjoy being outdoors.