DIY Mini Cyc

After viewing some Mini Cyc's out of the B&H magazine, I thought there could be a cheaper alternative.

Fast forward: Stopped by Walmart to pick up some totes and saw this:

 Decided to make a few adjustments:

Took a trip into the boy's room.  Placed the Cyc on the porch in full sun and shot this.

Used lightroom to bring more contrast and clarity.  I"m sure with a little PS work the shadow of the domed bottom would be of little significance.

As done below, and throw in a little B+W for fun...

(Disclaimer: My monitor sucks, and I can't see the shades of white.  After 10 uploads, I think I have it as close as I'm gonna get it.  New Monitor is placed on my Wish List. If it doesn't work this time, I"m painting my mini-cyc black!) p.s. close enough for now, got a kid on my lap and work is waiting...still like to fix the shadow and make it more natural, but that'll have to wait.

Enjoy:

Wish List

Well, tore down the studio from the back building. Real bummer, didn't work out like I'd hoped. Moved stuff to attached garage. More practical, but i'm having a few more difficulties. Looking to move away from constructed wall to get a portable background. Next on my list is more lights. I was hoping to save money with the constructed wall and spend my money on my lights.

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(I think i'd be chipper, but my kid is running a fever, and that's no fun)