Video & Camera Equipment

Recent movement to digital backdrops over the last few years.

Just 10 years ago, film was still mostly used for digital photography. Quite a few photographers kept shooting film as long as they could thinking it was better than digital. It is technically true that medium and large format film has higher resolution than today’s digital SLR cameras. However, the benefits of shooting and processing digital rather than shooting film are far to great. Almost all portrait photographers are shooting digital now.

A similar trend is now happening with digital backdrops. More and more photographers are shooting on a chroma key backdrop and using digital background replacement. At first there was some resistance by photographers to move in this direction. However, over the last few years, chroma key has really been gaining ground.

There are many obvious benefits to shooting with a green screen or blue screen background.

1. It is a huge money saver. Traditional muslin backdrops are very expensive.

2. Your studio is now very portable. You only need to pack 1 green or blue screen backdrops wherever you go.

3. You have complete control of the background selection. You can have a library of thousands of digital background options. You can even create and fine tune your own backgrounds for each photo.

Is shooting chroma key difficult?

Its not as difficult as it may seem. You will need to ensure that the chroma key background is evenly lit for the best results. If you can accomplish that, then you can successfully shoot chroma key.

With today’s latest software, removing the background is really easy. This can be done in Photoshop. There are several ways to do this. If you are using Photoshop, I recommend using color range selection or the background eraser. I highly recommend NOT using the magic wand or magic eraser tools. These will often yield poor results.

While Photoshop can give decent results, there is a much easier alternative. For our studio, we use a software call Photo Key. It is made by a company called FX Home. It is specifically designed for green screen and blue screen. There is no difficult background selection process. It is almost a “one click” process. In addition, the results are amazing. The “green spill” suppression is the best on the market, bar none. It is able to leave fine detail in detailed areas such as the hair while completely removing the green or blue fringe. It doesn’t crop out the fringed areas where the hairline blends with the background. Instead, it de-couples the green/blue hue out of these areas. It is really amazing. Photo Key can also batch process as many file as you want. You can process an entire photo shoot in a few minutes. I’m in no way affiliated with FX Home. I just really like there software. It has enabled my studio to expand what it can do with chroma key. You can check it out at fxhome.com.

What about digital backdrops?

Really, you can use any digital image for a background. When shooting chroma key, you have the freedom to use whatever you want. This opens up so many possibilities.

When I started using chroma key a few years ago, my clients were so excited about the background options that they had. We could create images that we just could do with conventional photography.

Free Photoshop script for making digital backgrounds!

I started creating digital backdrops using Photoshop. I soon realized that this process could be automating using Photoshop Actions. These actions started to pile up into a very large collection. Also actions had some limitations.

Since I have a background in computer programming, I decided to give Photoshop scripting a try. Photoshop scripting was the perfect place to put all that I had created into one file with a user interface. Also, scripting allowed me to create random algorithms for textures, drape folds etc.

After a few years in the making, Backdrop Creator is now available for everyone to use. It can create muslin style backdrops, solid texture surfaces, lighting effects etc. You can blend colors and textures to create as many backdrops as you will ever need. Backdrop Creator has brought my studio to the next level. I hope it can do the same for yours.

Best of all, Backdrop Creator is free!

For info on Backdrop Creator, please visit us at http://www.backdropcreator.com

How to use, clean, and test a polaroid propack, reporter, ee100, or other pack Film Camera

Polaroid PIF-300 Instant Film Pack of 10 10-Packs $95.00 Polaroid 300 Instant Film works with Polaroid PIC-300 Instant Cameras. (10 shots)…

Polaroid 600 Film Single Pack $14.99 The ZS3 is the world’s first digital camera to feature HD video recording in AVCHD Lite.Compared with the conventional Motion JPEG format, AVCHD Lite allows longer recordings with breathtaking HD visual and audio quality. This combined with a well-considered control interface, which includes a dedicated movie recording button on the camera’s back panel, makes the ZS3 a hybrid model that perfor…

Polaroid PIF-300 Instant Film Pack of 5 10-Packs $47.50 Polaroid 300 Instant Film works with Polaroid PIC-300 Instant Cameras. (10 shots)…

Film Is Not Dead: A Digital Photographer’s Guide to Shooting Film (Voices That Matter) $30.00 With the popularity of digital photography growing by leaps and bounds over the last decade, some say film has been dying a slow death ever since–or is already dead. The reality is that film has never gone away, and in recent years has experienced a surging, renewed popularity–sometimes simply for its retro, analog status, but mostly for film’s ability to create a look and feel that many belie…

Polaroid Transfers: A Complete Visual Guide to Creating Image and Emulsion Transfers $7.00 If you’re looking for a way to individualize your photographic images and you’re willing to experiment, Polaroid Transfers is the book you’ve been waiting for. In this comprehensive guide, professional photographer Kathleen Thormod Carr reveals how to create image and emulsion transfers, step-by-step, and provides detailed pictures to illustrate the sequential instructions. The book also contains …

Watercolor Portrait Photography: The Art of Manipulating Polaroid SX-70 Images $18.49 Polaroid SX-70 instant color film allows photographers an unexpected way to create one-of-a-kind portraits. Basic techniques such as selecting settings, composing images, working with subjects, lighting the portrait, and manipulating images for a final product are covered. Detailed advice is given on the best times to do manipulating, what tools can be used to achieve desired effects, and specific…

Mamiya M645 Polaroid Film Pack Holder #211408 $150.00 One of the greatest time and money saving devices available. The Polaroid Film Pack Holder is indispensable for checking exposure, composition and lighting, especially fill flash. Invaluable for instant proofing of images for art directors and clients. Fully meter coupled with Pro AE Prism Finder. An absolute must in elaborate settings where the shoot cannot be duplicated….

Polaroid PRCDRD0100S 52x 80min Data CD-R (100 Pack/Spindle) $14.79 Polaroid PRCDRD0100S CD-R 80 Data Spindle 100 Pack 52x…

Polaroid M34030A 3×4 Zink Photo Paper for Polaroid GL10 5-Pack $84.95 For use with Polaroid GL 10 instant mobile photo printers and instant digital cameras. Designed for use with ZINK ink technology. Print quality, full color photos without ink using 800 million embedded. No cartridges or ribbons to buy, replace or discard Create lasting glossy. Dye crystals per sheet….

Lexerd – Polaroid MGX-0560 TrueVue Anti-Glare GPS Screen Protector (Dual Pack Bundle) $15.99 The Lexerd TrueVue™ is created from an ultra-clear film that is exclusive to Lexerd for covering consumer electronics. Transparent and amazingly thin, the TrueVue is designed to precisely match the contours of every device, providing unbeatable scratch protection. Lexerd TrueVue utilizes the latest LCD screen protection technology that will keep gadgets looking great.- Keep your device crystal c…

PIF300 – 2X3 Instant Film $10.99 Polaroid 300 Instant Film works with the Polaroid 300 instant cameras.

Taco Stand (Polaroid) 2009 $100 Taco Stand (Polaroid) 2009 by elise irving 9″ x 7″ archival pigment print on a 11″ x 17″ page elise irving has produced a new limited edition especially for Burke Decor. Using a vintage Polaroid Land Camera, she has embarked on a project that features the transitory landscapes of the West. elise believes that the “unpredictable nature of the vintage camera and polaroid film lends itself to the mercurial landscapes of the West.” Embracing the inherent “mistakes” or “happy accidents” that come with this media, elise has set out to capture the dreamlike state and magical promise of the western landscape. All prints are editions of 10. Signed and numbered. Prints will ship approximately 3-5 days from receipt of payment. All prints are archival pigments with a Matte surface; sizes reflect image size printed on 11″ x 17″ paper with a white border. Free shipping throughout the 48 contiguous states.

Villia Blanco (Polaroid) 2011 $100 Villia Blanco (Polaroid) 2011 by elise irving 9″ x 7″ archival pigment print on a 11″ x 17″ page elise irving presents a new limited edition for Burke Decor. Using a vintage Polaroid Land Camera, she has embarked on a project that features the transitory landscapes of Southern California and Mexico. elise believes that the “unpredictable” nature of the vintage camera and polaroid film lends itself to the mercurial landscapes of Southern California.” Embracing the inherent “mistakes” or “happy accidents” that come with this media, elise has set out to capture the dreamlike state and magical promise of the western landscape. All prints are editions of 10. Signed and numbered. Prints will ship approximately 3-5 days from receipt of payment. All prints are archival pigments with a Matte surface; sizes reflect image size printed on 11″ x 17″ paper with a white border. This size features the actual boarder of the polaroid floating on a white background. Free shipping throughout the 48 contiguous states.

Winter (polaroid) 2009 $100 Winter (Polaroid) 2009 by elise irving 9″ x 7″ archival pigment print on a 11″ x 17″ page elise irving has produced a new limited edition especially for Burke Decor. Using a vintage Polaroid Land Camera, she has embarked on a project that features the transitory landscapes of the West. elise believes that the “unpredictable nature of the vintage camera and polaroid film lends itself to the mercurial landscapes of the West.” Embracing the inherent “mistakes” or “happy accidents” that come with this media, elise has set out to capture the dreamlike state and magical promise of the western landscape. All prints are editions of 10. Signed and numbered. Prints will ship approximately 3-5 days from receipt of payment. All prints are archival pigments with a Matte surface; sizes reflect image size printed on 11″ x 17″ paper with a white border. This size features the actual boarder of the polaroid floating on a white background. Free shipping throughout the 48 contiguous states.

Elysian Tree (Polaroid) 2011 $100 Elysian Tree (Polaroid) 2011 by elise irving 9″ x 7″ archival pigment print on a 11″ x 17″ page elise irving presents a new limited edition for Burke Decor. Using a vintage Polaroid Land Camera, she has embarked on a project that features the transitory landscapes of Southern California and Mexico. elise believes that the “unpredictable” nature of the vintage camera and polaroid film lends itself to the mercurial landscapes of Southern California.” Embracing the inherent “mistakes” or “happy accidents” that come with this media, elise has set out to capture the dreamlike state and magical promise of the western landscape. All prints are editions of 10. Signed and numbered. Prints will ship approximately 3-5 days from receipt of payment. All prints are archival pigments with a Matte surface; sizes reflect image size printed on 11″ x 17″ paper with a white border. This size features the actual boarder of the polaroid floating on a white background. Free shipping throughout the 48 contiguous states.

Luminous Branch (Polaroid) 2011 $100 Luminous Branch (Polaroid) 2011 by elise irving 9″ x 7″ archival pigment print on a 11″ x 17″ page elise irving presents a new limited edition for Burke Decor. Using a vintage Polaroid Land Camera, she has embarked on a project that features the transitory landscapes of Southern California and Mexico. elise believes that the “unpredictable” nature of the vintage camera and polaroid film lends itself to the mercurial landscapes of Southern California.” Embracing the inherent “mistakes” or “happy accidents” that come with this media, elise has set out to capture the dreamlike state and magical promise of the western landscape. All prints are editions of 10. Signed and numbered. Prints will ship approximately 3-5 days from receipt of payment. All prints are archival pigments with a Matte surface; sizes reflect image size printed on 11″ x 17″ paper with a white border. This size features the actual boarder of the polaroid floating on a white background. Free shipping throughout the 48 contiguous states.

Clouds (Polaroid) 2011 $100 Clouds (Polaroid) 2011 by elise irving 9″ x 7″ archival pigment print on a 11″ x 17″ page elise irving presents a new limited edition for Burke Decor. Using a vintage Polaroid Land Camera, she has embarked on a project that features the transitory landscapes of Southern California and Mexico. elise believes that the “unpredictable” nature of the vintage camera and polaroid film lends itself to the mercurial landscapes of Southern California.” Embracing the inherent “mistakes” or “happy accidents” that come with this media, elise has set out to capture the dreamlike state and magical promise of the western landscape. All prints are editions of 10. Signed and numbered. Prints will ship approximately 3-5 days from receipt of payment. All prints are archival pigments with a Matte surface; sizes reflect image size printed on 11″ x 17″ paper with a white border. This size features the actual boarder of the polaroid floating on a white background. Free shipping throughout the 48 contiguous states.

Lookout (Polaroid) 2011 $100 Lookout (Polaroid) 2011 by elise irving 9″ x 7″ archival pigment print on a 11″ x 17″ page elise irving presents a new limited edition for Burke Decor. Using a vintage Polaroid Land Camera, she has embarked on a project that features the transitory landscapes of Southern California and Mexico. elise believes that the “unpredictable” nature of the vintage camera and polaroid film lends itself to the mercurial landscapes of Southern California.” Embracing the inherent “mistakes” or “happy accidents” that come with this media, elise has set out to capture the dreamlike state and magical promise of the western landscape. All prints are editions of 10. Signed and numbered. Prints will ship approximately 3-5 days from receipt of payment. All prints are archival pigments with a Matte surface; sizes reflect image size printed on 11″ x 17″ paper with a white border. This size features the actual boarder of the polaroid floating on a white background. Free shipping throughout the 48 contiguous states.

Hilltop (Polaroid) 2011 $100 Hilltop (Polaroid) 2011 by elise irving 9″ x 7″ archival pigment print on a 11″ x 17″ page elise irving presents a new limited edition for Burke Decor. Using a vintage Polaroid Land Camera, she has embarked on a project that features the transitory landscapes of Southern California and Mexico. elise believes that the “unpredictable” nature of the vintage camera and polaroid film lends itself to the mercurial landscapes of Southern California.” Embracing the inherent “mistakes” or “happy accidents” that come with this media, elise has set out to capture the dreamlike state and magical promise of the western landscape. All prints are editions of 10. Signed and numbered. Prints will ship approximately 3-5 days from receipt of payment. All prints are archival pigments with a Matte surface; sizes reflect image size printed on 11″ x 17″ paper with a white border. This size features the actual boarder of the polaroid floating on a white background. Free shipping throughout the 48 contiguous states.

echo (Polaroid) 2011 $100 echo (Polaroid) 2011 by elise irving 9″ x 7″ archival pigment print on a 11″ x 17″ page elise irving presents a new limited edition for Burke Decor. Using a vintage Polaroid Land Camera, she has embarked on a project that features the transitory landscapes of Southern California and Mexico. elise believes that the “unpredictable” nature of the vintage camera and polaroid film lends itself to the mercurial landscapes of Southern California.” Embracing the inherent “mistakes” or “happy accidents” that come with this media, elise has set out to capture the dreamlike state and magical promise of the western landscape. All prints are editions of 10. Signed and numbered. Prints will ship approximately 3-5 days from receipt of payment. All prints are archival pigments with a Matte surface; sizes reflect image size printed on 11″ x 17″ paper with a white border. This size features the actual boarder of the polaroid floating on a white background. Free shipping throughout the 48 contiguous states.

the 5 (Polaroid) 2011 $100 the 5 (Polaroid) 2011 by elise irving 9″ x 7″ archival pigment print on a 11″ x 17″ page elise irving presents a new limited edition for Burke Decor. Using a vintage Polaroid Land Camera, she has embarked on a project that features the transitory landscapes of Southern California and Mexico. elise believes that the “unpredictable” nature of the vintage camera and polaroid film lends itself to the mercurial landscapes of Southern California.” Embracing the inherent “mistakes” or “happy accidents” that come with this media, elise has set out to capture the dreamlike state and magical promise of the western landscape. All prints are editions of 10. Signed and numbered. Prints will ship approximately 3-5 days from receipt of payment. All prints are archival pigments with a Matte surface; sizes reflect image size printed on 11″ x 17″ paper with a white border. This size features the actual boarder of the polaroid floating on a white background. Free shipping throughout the 48 contiguous states.

echo echo (Polaroid) 2011 $100 echo echo (Polaroid) 2011 by elise irving 9″ x 7″ archival pigment print on a 11″ x 17″ page elise irving presents a new limited edition for Burke Decor. Using a vintage Polaroid Land Camera, she has embarked on a project that features the transitory landscapes of Southern California and Mexico. elise believes that the “unpredictable” nature of the vintage camera and polaroid film lends itself to the mercurial landscapes of Southern California.” Embracing the inherent “mistakes” or “happy accidents” that come with this media, elise has set out to capture the dreamlike state and magical promise of the western landscape. All prints are editions of 10. Signed and numbered. Prints will ship approximately 3-5 days from receipt of payment. All prints are archival pigments with a Matte surface; sizes reflect image size printed on 11″ x 17″ paper with a white border. This size features the actual boarder of the polaroid floating on a white background. Free shipping throughout the 48 contiguous states.

Arches (Polaroid) 2009 $100 Arches (Polaroid) 2009 by elise irving 9″ x 7″ archival pigment print on a 11″ x 17″ page elise irving has produced a new limited edition especially for Burke Decor. Using a vintage Polaroid Land Camera, she has embarked on a project that features the transitory landscapes of the West. elise believes that the “unpredictable nature of the vintage camera and polaroid film lends itself to the mercurial landscapes of the West.” Embracing the inherent “mistakes” or “happy accidents” that come with this media, elise has set out to capture the dreamlike state and magical promise of the western landscape. All prints are editions of 10. Signed and numbered. Prints will ship approximately 3-5 days from receipt of payment. All prints are archival pigments with a Matte surface; sizes reflect image size printed on 13″ x 19″ paper with a white border. This size features the actual boarder of the polaroid floating on a white background. Free shipping throughout the 48 contiguous states.

Islands (polaroid) 2009 by elise irving $100 Islands (polaroid), 2009 by elise irving 9″ x 7″ archival pigment print on a 11″ x 17″ page elise irving has produced a new limited edition especially for Burke Decor. Using a vintage Polaroid Land Camera, she has embarked on a project that features the transitory landscapes of the West Coast. elise believes that the “unpredictable nature of the vintage camera and polaroid film lends itself to the mercurial landscapes of the West.” Embracing the inherent “mistakes” or “happy accidents” that come with this media, elise has set out to capture the dreamlike state and magical promise of the western landscape. All prints are editions of 10. Signed and numbered. Prints will ship approximately 3-5 days from receipt of payment. All prints are archival pigments with a Matte surface; sizes reflect image size printed on 11″ x 17″ paper with a white border. This size features the actual boarder of the polaroid floating on a white background. Free shipping throughout the 48 contiguous states.

Two Lovers Beach (Polaroid) 2009 $100 Two Lovers Beach (Polaroid) 2009 by elise irving 9″ x 7″ archival pigment print on a 11″ x 17″ page elise irving has produced a new limited edition especially for Burke Decor. Using a vintage Polaroid Land Camera, she has embarked on a project that features the transitory landscapes of Southern California and Mexico. elise believes that the “unpredictable nature of the vintage camera and polaroid film lends itself to the mercurial landscapes of Southern California.” Embracing the inherent “mistakes” or “happy accidents” that come with this media, elise has set out to capture the dreamlike state and magical promise of the western landscape. All prints are editions of 10. Signed and numbered. Prints will ship approximately 3-5 days from receipt of payment. All prints are archival pigments with a Matte surface; sizes reflect image size printed on 13″ x 19″ paper with a white border. This size features the actual boarder of the polaroid floating on a white background. Free shipping throughout the 48 contiguous states.

Shopzeus USA zeusd1MAZE6202216 4pk. POLAROID AA ALKALINE BATTERIES $25.81 These Polaroid Super Alkaline AA Battery 4 Pack are formulated to provide dependable power bringing long life to the devices you depend on and enjoy. This fourpack Polaroid Super Alkaline batteries are great for flash lights toys electronic games and much more.

Winter Shore (polaroid) 2009 by elise irving $100 Winter Shore (polaroid) 2009 by elise irving 9″ x 7″ archival pigment print on a 11″ x 17″ page elise irving has produced a new limited edition especially for Burke Decor. Using a vintage Polaroid Land Camera, she has embarked on a project that features the transitory landscapes of the West Coast. elise believes that the “unpredictable nature of the vintage camera and polaroid film lends itself to the mercurial landscapes of West.” Embracing the inherent “mistakes” or “happy accidents” that come with this media, elise has set out to capture the dreamlike state and magical promise of the western landscape. All prints are editions of 10. Signed and numbered. Prints will ship approximately 3-5 days from receipt of payment. All prints are archival pigments with a Matte surface; sizes reflect image size printed on 11″ x 17″ paper with a white border. This size features the actual boarder of the polaroid floating on a white background. Free shipping throughout the 48 contiguous states.

Polaroid Excercise Pack For Nintendo Wii Fit $47.11 Wii Fit Exercise Pack Includes. Wii Balance Board Silicon Protective Case. Wii Fit Rechargeable Battery. USB Charging Cable. Yoga Exercise Mat. Balance Board Not Included.

Instant Film $98.77 Instant film is a type of photographic film first introduced by Polaroid that is designed to be used in an instant camera (and, with accessory hardware, with many professional film cameras). The film contains the chemicals needed for developing and fixing the photo, and the instant camera exposes and initiates the developing process after a photograph has been taken. In earlier Polaroid instant cameras the film is pulled through rollers which breaks open a pod containing a reagent that is spread between the exposed negative and receiving positive sheet. This film sandwich develops for a predetermined time, depending on film type and ambient temperature, after which the positive sheet is peeled away from the negative to reveal the developed photo. In 1972, Polaroid introduced integral film, which incorporated timing and receiving layers to automatically develop and fix the photo without any intervention from the photographer. Instant film is available in sizes from 24 mm x 36 mm (similar to 135 film) up to 20 x 24 size, with the most popular film sizes for consumer snapshots being approximately 31/4 x 41/4 (the image itself is smaller as it is surrounded by a bord Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 132 Publication Date: 2010/10/31 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.31 inches

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