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Changing background on pic?

Discussion in 'The Taxidermy Industry' started by Brandon M., Dec 22, 2011.

  1. Dec 22, 2011 #1
    Brandon M.

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    Looking to find out how some of y'all are changing the background on pics. Typically I take pics of my work in front of a plain back drop outside in natural lighting but sometimes due to weather or time constraints wined up having to snap a couple quick pics as was the case with the photo below. Ive tried using a couple programs Ive found online to black out the background with mixed results. If anyone has some suggestions I'd appreciate it,
     

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  3. Dec 22, 2011 #2
    Kerby Ross

    Kerby Ross KSU - Class of '83; U.S. Army - Infantry (83-92)

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    I use.......

    I use Paint Shop Pro XI. It is best to use a picture that is in large picture file, like straight from the camera, then you can reduce the picture afterwards.

    Go ahead and send me that pic in large picture file and I will show you.

    azmilk@cableone.net

    :)

    Kerby...
     

  5. Dec 22, 2011 #3
    Marsh Master

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    It would be nice to find someone that provides this service. I have the same problem, Brandon.

    Anyone know someone that does this for a nominal fee. I'm talking good quality, too.
     
  6. Dec 22, 2011 #4
    BDrake

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    I use photoshop, but it is time consuming. You would save yourself alot of time by setting up a backdrop.
     
  7. Dec 22, 2011 #5
    Brandon M.

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    Thanks Kerby, I,ll send it to you in the original format first thing in the morning. I've only got my phone with me this evening.


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  8. Dec 22, 2011 #6
    Brandon M.

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    X2 I'd be willing to pay someone for this service so long as the quality,s there.


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  9. Dec 22, 2011 #7
    Kerby Ross

    Kerby Ross KSU - Class of '83; U.S. Army - Infantry (83-92)

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    Ross,.........

    Others do it too, but I charge $5 per picture. Send the pictures in the largest picture file possible.

    Kerby...

    Here are some:

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  10. Dec 22, 2011 #8
    dgoutdoors

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    go to a auto upholstery shop and buy a couple of yard of auto headliner works great for photo back drops....I use them every day. other photographers always ask were do i get my back drops
    Best
    Dave G
     
  11. Dec 23, 2011 #9
    Brandon M.

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    Those look nice Kerby, I e-mailed you that pic this morning.
     
  12. Dec 23, 2011 #10
    Nancy C

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    I have made solid backgrounds by hand with nothing more than Microsoft's Paint, but it is time consuming and you need another program to add photo backgrounds because it won't do transparencies.
     
  13. Dec 23, 2011 #11
    Kerby Ross

    Kerby Ross KSU - Class of '83; U.S. Army - Infantry (83-92)

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    Here you go Brandon........

    I have numerous background options.

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    :)

    Kerby...
     
  14. Dec 23, 2011 #12
    Brandon M.

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    Thanks Kerby, that looks awesome well at least the background does. I'll give you a holler when I need some more done.


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  15. Dec 23, 2011 #13
    Whitetailart

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    Very nice mount Brandon .

    And very nice work on the Background also Kerby.