In this quick tutorial, see how easy it is to create your very own backdrop for a studio photography fashion shoot.
I hope you enjoy,
Karl
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Can't wait to give this a try, 1st I need to buy a huge Studio with enough floor space, next a 3m wide roll of PVC, then some blank canvas, ok almost there, paint, glue, brushes cleaning materials, SORTED, it only cost me $23,550 you are a star!
Hi Karl, may I kindly ask if you let the layers dry before you apply the next colour, or do you work the colours in while the base colour is still wet?
Awesome mate! Thanks a lot!
Oh boy! I learned so much…………NOT! Tell people what you're doing!
HI HI KARL . A LITTLE THE QUESTION….: BUT BETWEEN THE SEVERAL COAT… 1)YOU WAIT TO GET DRY THE CANVAS BEFORE TO PAINT THE NEXT ONE COAT OR 2) ALL THE LAYERS OF PAINT WAS PAINTED ALL TOGETHER IN 1 SINGLE TIME? THANKS A LOT. (CAUSE TIME LAPSE DOESENT SHOWS TIME). BYE BYEEEEE
what is the compsosition of the fabric you use ?
I like mottled, cloudy backdrops but I'm not into too much splatter. By everyone's different.
Hi Karl, great backdrop! How watered down were your wash colours?
Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring canvas painting idea !! Just AWESOME workmanship !
How long did you wait for the grey paint to dry before putting the wash color?
This is like a cooking demonstration without the cook telling you what the ingredients are. WTF!. We used mystery meat. Any DIY video should list the tools ingredients in the top section under the the more information and not force people to ask the most obvious questions of what were the ingredients.
Beautiful! Just what I was looking for! Thank you! Great video.
haha Ophelia looks so stressed it s adorable
Hi, what's the product you use first? Is it for seal the surface? Is the paint regular latex for walls? thanks!
I'm still looking for a model to stick
Karl, did you create that backdrop for this specific shot or is that an area of control that doesn't matter so much?
Hi, quick question, what type/brand of paint did you use on this canvas? TIA
May I please ask a question? I noticed e on my smaller backdrops I get reflection off flash. I use acrylic on canvas. Am I too close? Acrylic is Matt right? I appreciate any advice you can offer. Thank you for yet another great tutorial 🙂
Maybe a stupid question but being painted and glued can it still be rolled up for when not being used ?
Many thanks Jon.
This is a great idea, I may just "borrow" some of my dad's canvas drop cloths and try this myself! And for all of the Americans in the comments, PVA glue is similar to Elmer's Glue 🙂
What the hell is "PVA"? Don't forget your foreign spectators
Hello! the texture of the canvas what was? large, medium or small?
I want to make my own backdrop but I have absolutely no idea on where to buy the PVA Glue. can I please get some help or direction to where this stuff can be found.
And thank you very much for this tutorial and the others! they are extremely helpful!
Someone please let me know what kind of paint can be used. Also, if the canvas roll is purchsed primed for oil paint, should that be enough becoure yu start adding the color you want? Thanks!
Another great tip and at a great price. Sharing your knowledge with the world, especially when it's free, is always appreciated Karl. It really doesn't take much to fill in any gaps.
great video, thank you so much for taking the time to show your art. You gave me ideas on what to do with my background mix it up and do something different with splash of muted color, to make people pop. Please do more..
Love it
Thanks! I think I might use this on smaller canvas for creating food photography backgrounds. The background shown here looks stunning!
Maybe the kind of paint is some big secret as you obviously don't want to answer the most obvious question in a diy painting video. If you're looking for a question here: What's the point of doing the video at all then?
Very useful.
Hope you don't mind me asking, what's the purpose of seeking the canvas? And can you roll them once painted for storage? Awesome diy!
Thank you for the added 'fly around the room'. So fun!
what material did you use as background? its cloth? plastic?
What type of paints can use? I am confused on which type paints to buy.