Magnetic Backdrop System (update jan 13th)

That rain scene looks fantastic! Great posing. Very... easy to empathise. Brrrr.

this is such a cool and VERY effective way to utilise space!
and with that comes some great looking pics!
NICE

Fantastic pictures again, Al. The shop window is really deep. I could swear all the backgrounds were real. Thanks for the look behind the scenes. I've seen pictures of elegant ladies with purebred dogs in art galleries, I think they're very stylish. My favorite is Audrey Hepburn

Pictures at the wall are also fixed with magnets.

Beautiful new shots.

What a great, versatile way to stage scenes! Instead of a board, have you thought about using a magnetic crafting surface instead? I use the magnetic surface below as a gluing jig, and to straighten warped parts. That could cut down on the number of magnets you need.

I would be worried about using this around my computer and, looking at ElBundy's set up, so might he. I already have second thoughts about it with just paired strong magnets in the vicinity, which (among other reasons) has led me to cut down on this type of display, which I used to resort to very regularly.

GubernatorFan wrote:I would be worried about using this around my computer and, looking at ElBundy's set up, so might he. I already have second thoughts about it with just paired strong magnets in the vicinity, which (among other reasons) has led me to cut down on this type of display, which I used to resort to very regularly.

That is a valid concern. To clarify, the surface itself is not a real magnet. It's made of steel or a similar metal that attracts magnets. I've used it to measure stuff near my laptop without a problem, but I store the actual magnets away from my desk.

craftsrmyluvlanguage wrote:

GubernatorFan wrote:I would be worried about using this around my computer and, looking at ElBundy's set up, so might he. I already have second thoughts about it with just paired strong magnets in the vicinity, which (among other reasons) has led me to cut down on this type of display, which I used to resort to very regularly.

That is a valid concern. To clarify, the surface itself is not a real magnet. It's made of steel or a similar metal that attracts magnets. I've used it to measure stuff near my laptop without a problem, but I store the actual magnets away from my desk.

Oh, that does change things. I was wondering about that, but since you said magnetic surface... Also, keep magnets away from your wallet, or wherever your credit cards happen to be.
Come to think of it, most of my work with magnetically-attached backdrops was back when I had a different work area away from my computer. These days I usually stage things at my desk, but there's electronics everywhere...
Here's an example, with links to more.

Another very realistic-looking backdrop in my opinion

That’s great. I like that the window has the reflection of the buildings across the street. A neat trick would be to Photoshop in the reflection of the backs of your figures.

I also love how realistic that background looks. And, something I haven't done much of myself, the depth of the display (sorry if I'm mentioning it again). Nice scene again, but although it is not necessarily impossible, he looks tiny compared to her.

Well done! very clever.

Looks amazing! And I kinda like that he is so short. Makes for a bit of realism and variety. And it tells a whole story!

Hah. The dark-haired dude’s furrowed brow works so well for this scene. It looks like he’s scrunching his brow in consternation as he wonders how many more shops she’ll drag him to

What is the floor made out of? I love the glossy sheen.

craftsrmyluvlanguage wrote:What is the floor made out of? I love the glossy sheen.

It is a photo printed in 60x60 cm poster size - as all the backdrops.

Great scene. Both of these guys look fed up having to be Sherpas for these ladies.

It doesn't look like the baggagecarriers are enjoying themselces very much

The backdrop is excellent!

I like the storefront one's the best, I don't think that's something that could be easily replicated in a more physical way. They really look very lively.

Beautiful, although the loser's details are almost completely obscured by the lighting set up.