white-cyclorama-tutorials

white cyclorama tutorials are available all over the internet and many of them regurgitate the exact same information in rather inaccessible language. As such, I have taken the trouble to work through all the tutorials available and filter out the most important, need to know facts about using white cyc’s in your movie or photography productions. This article will not delve into major detail on how to incorporate cyc technology into your production but it will touch on general information that every aspiring cyc user needs to know before imploring its use. Hopefully, this article will help you find your feet and get you started on a fruitful career using white cycs.

In all the white cyclorama tutorials that I find on the web, there is a continual emphasis on space which is one of the most important factors when it comes to using white cycs. Space is as important to cyc studios as breath is to human beings, you simply cannot make any compromises on space unless you are prepared for headaches establishing damage control on the quality of your productions. A large space is important because it allows you to shoot images from a multitude of angles rather than be limited to a confined shooting space. For instance, overhead shots, or long steady shots of continual movement would be impossible with a smaller sized cyc. However, if you are doing simple photographed portraits, a smaller space can be sufficient. Just make sure to fully analyze the logistics of your shoot in order to choose sufficient space.

Lighting is also a main concern when using white cycs. It is imperative that you use lighting in a way where it will be casted evenly and uniformly along the cyc without any shadows or blotches as it causes glare. When shooting in front of a white cyclorama, two lights in the background will do just fine. The floor of the studio should give you a reflection of the object you are shooting.

An emphasis on the cleanliness of the white cyclorama is not often made on white cyclorama tutorials but it is a very important factor. A white cyclorama needs to be exactly that, white. It needs to be clean and capable of being repainted. Not a lot has been said about the white cyclorama needing to be dent free, and that is one thing that needs to be reiterated. Any dent or ugly spots on the white cyclorama will damage the quality of your pictures.

Not everybody can afford to have their own studio and that is why rental studios are making a lot of money, and can be a viable alternative for any aspiring artist. Studio rental services should give you as much technical assistance as you need even to the extent of allowing rentals of lighting fixtures and cameras. Remember to check out all equipment for good quality before renting.