Hello Larry, thank you for your recent reply to my questions!
Here's some more questions.
With the background on your images being predominately black to white, I was wondering about the techniques you employ for such an awesome result.
I imagine one could use a gradiated paper as a background.
Lighting a white background correctly could work as well.
I expect, though, you are an expert craftsman in post processing. Photoshop. And that's how you predominately create your beautiful images. Maybe some lighting as well.
Same questions for the shading and shadows you introduce.
I am not seeking your professional secrets, but rather hope to stimulate some conversation here.
Many thanks Larry.
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There are three ways to do a graduated background. The first and easiest is to purchase graduated backgrounds, usually Varitone #9 which goes from black to white within the vertical height of the background. It's made from a non glare vinyl that does scratch over time and use.
The second is to position the lights to create a graduation. That's created by using a large soft box overhead but slightly in front of the piece and tilt it forward so the light gradually falls off behind the piece. That's best done when the piece is set up on a white background to start.
The third way is to add the background afterwards in Photoshop. That requires a great deal of practice because the lighting has to be perfect to start and the shadows need to be added so they look real. But the advantage is that the background matches no matter what the size difference is between pieces. And pieces can be done at different times and have the backgrounds still match.
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The second is to position the lights to create a graduation. That's created by using a large soft box overhead but slightly in front of the piece and tilt it forward so the light gradually falls off behind the piece. That's best done when the piece is set up on a white background to start.
The third way is to add the background afterwards in Photoshop. That requires a great deal of practice because the lighting has to be perfect to start and the shadows need to be added so they look real. But the advantage is that the background matches no matter what the size difference is between pieces. And pieces can be done at different times and have the backgrounds still match.
Larry Berman
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