Digital backdrops?

[teeny]

Maybe this is the right place to post this question. Can somebody tell me how you use a digital backdrop? I see them advertised with the christmas theme's and other, but I don't know how that works. Can somebody clue me in?

Thanks,

Teeny

[Jorman1]

I use a Green Chroma key Backdrop and you can use Photoshop to remove just the green. Ebay is full of digital background that work ok. I invested money in the Express Digital software. I do alot of studio shoots and events and it has a greenscreen mode that just removes the background for you with one click. However it was very expensive but I use it everyday so it was worth it.

[teeny]

Thanks for the info. That software is alittle too much for me right now.

Thanks,

Teeny

[kensmith]

Thanks for the info. That software is alittle too much for me right now.

Thanks,

Teeny

Academic Superstore has the core software for $199 - educational discount. Even if you are not a student yourself, if you have a child that is a student you are eligible.

I am a student and I buy all my software through them, They are fast and very helpful. I just bought Photoshop Lightroom for $99.

http://www.academicsuperstore.com/market/marketdisp.html?PartNo=730544

[Road2Show]

You know, the biggest iisue I've seen with the greenscreen stuff is the green color spill onto the subject. For those of you using it, do you find you need a certain distance of subject from BG or special light setup?

[carsanbballs]

You know, the biggest iisue I've seen with the greenscreen stuff is the green color spill onto the subject. For those of you using it, do you find you need a certain distance of subject from BG or special light setup?

I have two green backdrops that have been boxed for over a year forthis very reason. I could not get the green out of blond hair.