03-02-2011, 01:23 PM
Gary,
The problem with backdrops, especially where water is involved, is that perspective is only right from one point of view. as soon as the viewpoint moves, perspective changes.......and begins to look............yeah.
The best backdrops I've seen ( I leave the backboard sky blue ) are Matte paintings, like those used in motion picture filming. The equivalent of that is the standard treeline, and distant hills scene.
My best recommendation is to determine the "standard viewing height" and build perspective from that viewpoint. ( and always photograph from that viewpoint )
In any event, may fortune favor you.
Pete
The problem with backdrops, especially where water is involved, is that perspective is only right from one point of view. as soon as the viewpoint moves, perspective changes.......and begins to look............yeah.
The best backdrops I've seen ( I leave the backboard sky blue ) are Matte paintings, like those used in motion picture filming. The equivalent of that is the standard treeline, and distant hills scene.
My best recommendation is to determine the "standard viewing height" and build perspective from that viewpoint. ( and always photograph from that viewpoint )
In any event, may fortune favor you.
Pete
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Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!