Black or white backgrounds for imaging?
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I read this article today, I have been using a white background, would black be better?
"Use a black background to make photos pop.
If you've visited a jeweler or coin shop and asked to see an expensive item, you may have noticed the merchant almost always places a piece of black cloth on the counter and then places the item on top of it.
This is done to draw your attention and to showcase the true color or brilliance of the item while blocking out background distractions.
You can do the same thing with your product photos. It's easy to do and the results can be quite impressive.
To see what I mean, check out the tips and photo examples I include in the article at:
http://www.bmyers.com/public/black_backgrounds.cfm
You'll see a Rolex watch, diamond necklace and even a house pet all photographed on black backgrounds.
After you check out the article and see the examples, you'll know why shooting against a black background can work in your favor and you'll know how to do it so your products look their best.
"Check it out. I think you'll be impressed."
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I used to use Black backgrounds but I found white was just much more attractive looking for the majority of my photos.
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Gold looks better against black. Copper can look good on either. For nickel and silver it depends on the toning. I've done most of my photography against black, but white with a gradient tint border is growing on me.
Jewelry glows so a black or dark background is necessary.
Coins can go on either black or white, it's the lighting of the coin that counts.
They problem for coins on a white background is that digital cameras don't see white correctly.
They have different adjustments for white balance, or you have to do it in post editing.
Though I have to admit Bryce has a white background nailed spot on. What is your secret?
I've always been partial to black.
Yes black works for me...I also love this little 68 cameo I picked up for a special set I'm doing.
I find it extremely attractive.
LOL. These coins were cropped and superimposed on a white background with an added PhotoShop gradient drop shadow.
That aside, I do fret quite a bit about white balance. I recently discovered that setting the WB from my copy stand platform results in truer colors than using an 18% greycard.
I love and live by the grey card and have never had a problem.
You guys with round coins have it easy .....
I greatly prefer black.
Wish PCGS felt the same.
What in the sand hill crane is that ? ^^ ErrorsOnCoins
broadstruck end scrap?
For me it just depends on the coin, as I have used both.
Close, but you did not have all of the information. Broadstruck, Straight Clip (end Scrap), and Indent ....
I will use either, depending on the context of the picture. I generally prefer a black background for my stuff. Images being printed are always on black, except for the calendars, which are their own thing. For coins that I put on VAMWorld or sell on eBay, I use a white background so that it blends in with the website. Sometimes I'll do the black "outer glow" with those, but usually I don't. I've done a few posters with other colored backgrounds -- usually a subdued, darkish gradient with medium-low saturation so that it doesn't overpower the coin. Canvas or "Wayte Raymond tan" look good with old, brown copper.
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After significant trial/error with black, white, and gray, I have chosen white only for myriad of reasons, and then I "mat" the coins onto a black background thereafter to provide the desired contrast effect.
That first image is tricky on the eyes. Cool pic
black for gold, white for everything else.
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I have always preferred to view coins on a black background... silver and gold and copper.... Cheers, RickO
Black for all.
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