Studio Backdrops Staff Pick
- June 24, 2013
- 11,462 Downloads
- 105 Likes
- Blender 2.6x
- Render: Cycles
- Creator: zerba
- License: CC-BY
Description:
I found myself making a lot of product shots lately, and thought that maybe it would be easier to have a set of backdrops that are easily customizable and that i could use really quickly instead of having to model them everytime. So that's what I did!
Here I created five (5) different studio backdrops that you can use for products shots, showing off your model, or anything where you need a nice infinite background.
All of them have customizable parameters that use Shapekeys to control them. Those parameters include: Roundness, Height, Width, etc.
Hopefully you guys find this really useful, I know I have, and if there is any problems with it please please let me know, I would like to make this better if I could.
There was no scripting involved because I have no idea how to script haha, but it would be awesome if somehow this were an add-on where you could choose from a menu which ones you want to import.
But anyways, enjoy and I hope it helps someone and happy blending!
Note: In the preview images, I show only four backdrops, there are indeed five but I could only upload five pictures altogether. So that meant one main picture and four individual pictures. The one that is missing is just the basic "Studio L" backdrop. But you can see it in the main picture used as the example.
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cedarwax
Edited June 25, 2013This is very helpful. Would be a great addon with a selection menu. Wish I knew Python. Thank you very much.
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zerba
Written June 25, 2013Yes, I really would want some kind of menu, but I guess for now you'd just have to append it. I'm happy you find it useful!
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brianW
Written June 25, 2013Nice thing to have, very useful. It gives me one of those 'why did no one think of it before?' moments. lol
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zerba
Written June 25, 2013Haha yeah, I had to look it up to see if anyone else had done it but I guess not.
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JackBryanReynard
Written June 26, 2013You should stick this on blendersartists or something; I'm sure there's a bored scripter or two willing to make this the add-on of the century. o: Good work!
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zerba
Written June 26, 2013Hey that's a good idea! What section do you think I should post it in, I don't want people getting mad for putting it in the wrong place haha
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zerba
Written June 26, 2013Woah, Staff Picks! Thanks guys, that's pretty awesome!! I'm really am happy people are finiding it useful!
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jamescandy
Written June 26, 2013Congratulations on the staff pick, David! I have a question, and I feel a little silly asking it, but I'm really curious; what are the differences between these backdrops? By which I mean, are there certain types of shots where one backdrop will be more effective than another (such as a drink/beverage shot, versus a car shot, versus a character). I've only ever used a simple subsurfed wall/floor background, so I'm sure reflections are much different with all these options.
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zerba
Edited June 26, 2013No that's not a silly question. I had that same question too. But yeah, for different types of products you want different backdrops, like for example a big subject like a car would probably use the Corner Studio or "Studio U" backdrop because it kind of gives it scale and is more realistic. That's how I see it anyways haha. And the "Studio S" backdrop is good getting a certain reflection on the ground plain, like if you wanted just a but of reflection at the edge. Usually people would probably just use "Studio L" but it's good to have a variety :)
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TimJacobs
Written June 26, 2013Thank You for adding this. I can see a lot of great uses for the backdrops.
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glorund
Edited June 28, 2013Hi,
thanks for sharing, but if you want this to be really useful on productive environments for other people, I suggest to switch the license to something else such as public domain. If I should credit you for every use I do from this, it's perfectly fair but not usable beyond non profit works, or learning oriented things.
Actually it's a thing that both don't like and that I care about to respect from Blendswap. Sometimes it seems just like people chose CC-BY because they don't know what exactly to do with things they share here.
Regards, Raimon
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zerba
Edited June 28, 2013Hey man, you have a really good point and I completely agree with you now. But when I tried to edit the blend, I found no way of changing the licensing... So you can just ignore it and use how ever many times you want without crediting me EVERY time haha. Don't worry about getting into trouble with licensing or anything, because I personally said you can use it like that, so I'm sure it will be good. I really appreciate your input and knowledge on the subject :) and I'm glad you like the backdrops!
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AyoubM
Written June 28, 2013I'm not a developer but I have "some scripting skills" I may try to turn this into an addon, thats if you dont mind.
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johnvms11
Edited June 29, 2013Very helpful. And the use of shape keys - just brilliant! Thanks for sharing.
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CandyTRONIC
Edited June 29, 2013Congrats for being featured in Blendernation! Thanks for sharing~! I used mine here: http://captainmarine.tumblr.com/post/54226044050/oh-my-gosh-this-took-so-long-to-make-its
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pacman829
Written July 06, 2013Really cool idea, dont know why i didnt think of this before.
Anyone else having issues switching "studios" ?
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zerba
Written July 07, 2013@pacman829 What do you mean "issues". Please do explain so I can fix it.
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KazeClans
Edited July 12, 2013I just love it!! Thanks, now I am going to use these a lot.. great idea!:)
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catsareassholes
Edited July 19, 2013Hmmm.
Great blend.
I'm somewhat new so maybe I'm missing something. Studio L shows up but when I remove it (click off the eye in the outliner) and click on another Studio "eye" it doesn't show. None of the others show....I must be doing it wrong.
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zerba
Written July 20, 2013Hey, you aren't missing anything, I put them in separate layers so that its better organized. On the bottom panel where it says Object Mode, if you look to the right of it you will see little squares and some of them have dots in it. If you click on of those then the different backdrops will show up. :)
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gneders
Edited August 14, 2013Apreciate your generosity, its just what Ive been looking for, good work!
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zerba
Written December 23, 2013No, sadly I have no knowledge in scripting, but if you would like to work on one, just message me! That would be great!
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october18th
Written September 27, 2013Thank you for the scenes.. Great help.
I tried rendering the scene and the backdrop is showing the wire frame through the texture.
Any ideas?
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october18th
Edited September 27, 2013Oops. Found out why.. I had two materials under the object, one of them being wire-frame.
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comeinandburn
Edited September 30, 2013what an excellent share! thanks so much :) Very well thought out.
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Sanjiva
Edited October 14, 2013Thanks for your great job! It is really useful. I had several problems with my own bending-plane by using the subsurf modifier, as it is sometimes created a noticeable gradient bands on certain circumstances. I will try with yours.
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CptJMitch
Written February 04, 2014Thanks for making this man :) , These will be a great time saver :)
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mischa96
Written October 23, 2014Very Well done but it would be better if there is a Camera beacuse i suck at positioning :D
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DiagonalShadow
Written November 06, 2014This is a really great idea, great for modelling cars and such, thanks for the great work!
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designonwood
Written March 22, 2016thanks man, I am going to try it out. I am learning textures now so again, i think this will be a big help
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MisterAsy
Written October 31, 2018Im Super Beginner in Blender or any 3d software. I got confused what to append in the file ? is it the object ? or ? I mean how to use this file ?
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ras770
Written January 18, 20198000 download while only 2 likes? Well, thank you uploader for sharing such valuable asset
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carinea2
Written February 25, 2021So helpful !!! After many years I download it again. You're the best, THANK YOU !!!
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montyrojo
Written May 04, 2024Thank you so much! Newbie question. I'm new to Blender and I'm having trouble toggling the visibility on the render layers. Do you know how I could export objs of the individual sets? I'd also be willing to purchase objs of them. Much appreciated.
SO, SO very useful, thanks.