backgrounds

200 Digital Photography Backdrops Urban Background Templates f
$44.95
I initially got this because I don't have a lot of dough to invest in multiple back drops. After my first portrait shoot with these backdrops in mind, I realized that I would have to change the plan for taking portraits.

It depends on how good your software is for cutting out background, Corel Paintshop is great but if you have a narrow depth of field, your cut out may not look as good and it may not fit the backdrop. Normally with portraits, I go for a nice noticable depth of field. When using these backdrops, I found that I had to have all of the subject in focus and add depth of field later in order for it to look natural and not a cutout. You also need to select the backdrop prior to taking your picture so that you can compose the subject to fit in it, control your lighting to fit the backdrop to still have it look natural.

I will say this, you have a ton of fantastic backdrops to pick from and the only complaint I have is that your client will spend literally hours picking and narrowing them down. Great product, great price, very versatile.

Strictly Background
$19.99
As a background extra I found this movie to be entertaining and educating.You see several extras tell their stories about their experiences of being a extra.I highly recommend every person that wants to start in movies or TV get Strickly Background.Hope to see you all in the movies. Regards Marshall

Westcott Masterpiece Muslin Sheet Background, 10' x 12', Storm Clouds
$148.45
Westcott Backgrounds afford you incredible versatility! Sheet backgrounds are available in two sizes, 10' x 12' and 10' x 24'.Hand-painted muslin backgrounds are offered in an assortment of styles and sizes. Westcott also offers specialty fabrics in the smaller Illuminator format to complement your creativity

Smith Victor 20" X 40" Set of 5 Background Cloth Sweeps for LB-20 Light Tent
$15.95
The sweeps are basic, clean and uniform in color. One could argue that you could go to a local fabric shop, but I don't want to tailor bits of cloth.