p.1 #1 · Seamless backdrop...not sure which one for dark complexion
I will be making some images of my daughter, but don't know which backdrop color is best for a dark complexion little girl (10). I was looking at the Savage white seamless paper, but figured I'd ask before placing the order.
So which color backdrop is recommended for dark complexion?
I want the 107"x12yds. I will also get the Impact background support system, too.
p.1 #6 · Seamless backdrop...not sure which one for dark complexion
Thunder gray is my favorite also. I'm not sure I'd use it for a dark skinned person though. I think it may be too close in tone to her complexion. Plus, you can turn black into grey with a background light if necessary.
Oct 27, 2011 at 12:05 AM
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p.1 #7 · Seamless backdrop...not sure which one for dark complexion
Thunder gray is the most versatile. Depending on how much room you have from the backdrop, it can be overexposed to white or underexposed to black and everyshade of gray inbetween. With the addition of gels, the background can be changed from any range of colors from pastels, primary colors, to more darker shades.
p.1 #9 · Seamless backdrop...not sure which one for dark complexion
Thanks everyone. I ended up purchasing the white and black background before I received the last 3 responses. I needed the BG to make images of my daughter this weekend for her audition. I read the tutorial that Zack Arias has on his blog about the white background and he shows how to make the BG whatever color one desire. I thought about the gray, but figure white would be good all around.
p.1 #11 · Seamless backdrop...not sure which one for dark complexion
The most popular neutral background for theatrical/fashion stuff seems to be a white background that's getting about a stop less light than the subject (so the background appears light gray in the photograph).
You can go somewhat darker than that if it works better for your subject, but dark complexioned people usually have dark hair: If you use a really dark background, it generally means that you will need a separate hair light or kicker to prevent the subject's hair from disappearing into the background.
