posted on March 15, 2002 10:12:25 PM new
Can anyone help me with some suggestions on how to take photos of posters? I've tried laying them on the floor and getting up on a ladder but the "perspective" is skewed. Some are mint so I don't want to put any sticky stuff on the backs. Short of framing them, can anyone offer any solutions? Thanks!
posted on March 15, 2002 10:53:10 PM new
I would get a couple of those paper "clamps" (see below), and hang those on the wall, and then hang the poster up that way to take the picture. Clip the very edge, so the poster isn't damaged or bent.
I'm not talking about regular paper clips (although those might work too if the poster is light enough), but those bigger clamp-like things meant to hold thicker stacks of paper.
Or ... what about using small magnets on the corners to stick the poster to your refrigerator long enough for you to take the picture?
Edited to add ... Here's what I mean by paper clamps:
posted on March 15, 2002 11:13:12 PM new
you can go to an artist supply shop and buy the easel on stand,this is what the poster sellers use.if you can place it by the window and just stand in front of it and shoot it should come out okay
posted on March 16, 2002 05:46:58 AM new
I like the easel stand idea best.
This has also worked for me: How about the "tic tac" found in office supplies. It's like gum. You pinch off a little piece and stick it to the back top 2 corners of poster. Push onto a wall. It won't leave a residue or stick to the paper. Comes off like magic. I use it for party & Christmas decorations so I don't put a bunch of holes in the walls. I even tack up notes on my monitor with it.
The only drawback I can think of is if the poster is very brittle with age.
posted on March 16, 2002 10:23:09 AM new
I use magnets and stick them to the refrigerator. The light in the kitchen is flouescent so they usually come out ok. Many of mine are brittle so I do have to be careful but since they are the older folded types I don't believe the easel could hold them up.
posted on March 16, 2002 10:28:25 AM new
Thanks, all, for the suggestions! I KNEW AW-ers would come through. I think the magnet idea works best for me...will give it a try and am sure it will work! Appreciate the info!
posted on March 16, 2002 10:59:00 AM new
blueyes29,
The only problem with using the magnet idea is that you're going to be covering up part of the poster with the magnets. Your method of standing on a ladder is probably the best for picture quality and safety of the poster. And... if you have the right photo-editing software, you can get around the perspective issue! What photo-editing software are you currently using? If you have Adobe Photoshop (retail $599.00) or Adobe Photoshop Elements (retail $99.00) you can actually adjust the perspective. (other software may do it as well) I use it all the time for the magazine ads I sell. Here are the steps to follow
1) Select All
2) Go to Menu select Image -> Transform -> Perspective
3) Squares will appear on the corners of the picture
4) Move the squares inward to adjust the perspective (note always make your larger sides smaller, not the other way around, to maintain picture quality)
5) Crop the picture
This is by far the easiest and best quality method I've found so far. Hope it helps!
posted on March 16, 2002 09:37:55 PM new
WOW...more good advice from eauction...Thanks! Basically, I'm a "point and shoot" photog (with my trusty Sony Mavica) so was looking for a quick and simple fix...so will try the magnet trick. If that doesn't work, may have to try your suggestion. Thanks!
