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The only problem with the short height of the sky, I think, would be hiding or blending in the edge of the 24# paper, not the color of the sky. That can be matched by a paint store. <br /> <br /> As for myself, I model the N&W in the eastern hills of the U.S. which is much hazier than the clear skis shown in most backdrops. So I want the details and colors of the background to be a bit muted for representing the eastern hills. In fact, one of the books on backdrops I've read, it says that the backdrop shouldn't be so crisp and detailed that it takes away the attention of the viewer from the layout. In other words, the background shouldn't look better than the foreground. That's why I'm leaning towards a painted backdrop. <br /> <br /> I had planned to take a trip to photograph to some of the spots I want to model but, since 9/11, the police are just too paranoid now. Anyone and everyone with a camera is under suspicion of terrorism. It just takes one freaked out idiot with a cell phone to call the police on you. And I sure wouldn't want to deal with a southern cop that has a hair up his or her kiester, especially since I'm from a Northern town that has the largest Arab population in the U.S.. And, even though I'm of Polish / British-Canadian heritage, I've been mistaken for an Arab by a road rage maniac that didn't like my car. Fortunately I have found photos and videos of the scenes I like. <br /> <br /> Nevertheless, I can use photo backdrops. I could cutout the skyline and mount the backdrop on a ridged cardstock and place it between the layout and painted backdrop. Lighting might have to be adjusted as to not cast a shadow on the backdrop. Edges can be hidden by trees or buildings <br /> <br />
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