Winterpaws Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Is there a trick to achieving a black background in photos without having to use photoshop? I did google but the one site I found with an explanation had all these very complicated math equations and I got scared Umm like this is what I am looking for - http://www.equinephotographers.org/members...462&id=1516 but I am not sure if that one was photoshopped. I've been told you can achieve this fairly easily if you know how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 That's either photoshopped or done "in studio" with control of the lights and a backdrop (and then still tidied up in post). You won't get that in a real life situation and you'll need external lighting so you can illuminate your subjects but expose for no detail in the background. I do it underwater all the time but on land? Tough one really. I suck at changing backgrounds out and just plain don't do it and don't take the time to learn how but there are on some on here who do an awesome job so I'm sure they'll chime in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Could be deep etched with the pen tool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Could be deep etched with the pen tool? I hear "wa waa waa wa" like Charlie Brown's teacher - I have NO clue what this means ROFL. I am so not a photoshop guru! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 OMG!!! Do I know something that you don't! I feel special Google deep etching or clipping path Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 OMG!!! Do I know something that you don't! I feel special Google deep etching or clipping path ROFL I"m sure that list is L-O-N-G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Yes you can do it, but it depends on the light. This one I took is natural - If there is a significant contrast/range of light between the light subject and the dark background, you can use spot metering to expose the lighter subject correctly, which automatically underexposes the background and produces this result. When you see a black background it's usually studio, spot metering or photoshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripley Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Check out this very well known photographer. He is famous for his horse photography and black backgrounds. There is a new book of his I noticed in Borders the other day. It's a huge coffee table sized book called Equus. His animal shots are intriguing. http://www.timflach.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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