A CYC wall is a background that is used in theaters and photography. Its appearance can be controlled by controlling lighting and projecting colored lights and patterns on it so that the effect is visually stimulating. In this kind of screen, corners and seams will not be obvious so that when lit in a certain way, the illusion of infinity is achieved.

White cycloramas are used as backdrops for images that do not need backdrops. Green screen CYC on the other hand give a masked backdrop to create special effects in the image. Cycloramas generally work because the entire structure has no ninety degree angles, utilizing curves and hiding the seams. These structures can be built using a variety of materials like wood or steel.

A simple construction will mean first choosing what size the structure should be. Plywood is then attached to the walls and the floor using construction adhesive. These are secured with drywall screws. Then curved plywood triangles are created to fill in the curved area of the backdrop.

Then mesh lath is added to the curved area and then two layers of fiberglass are then applied. Four layers of drywall compound comes next, where each layer is sanded and allowed to dry before the next application. Finally, a primer and white paint is used to complete the backdrop.

Green screen cycloramas still utilize curves and lighting. The choice of paint is critical because of its reflective properties. Space is also an essential factor since it limits the movement that can be done inside the screen and will affect the projection of sound. The lighting should be even to maximize its use.

The remarkable range of its effects has meant that it is used in a lot of industries. The fashion industry uses this background to enhance or emphasize certain elements of an image. Television production sets and movies use these tools to achieve a certain effect. Custom and automotive photography use studio CYC to take pictures of their subjects.

When using a cyclorama, there should be no other sources of illumination other than your own. The location should not have any windows that can allow sunlight to filter in. The subject and other photographic equipment should then be placed in their designated positions.

Then, you can experiment with various lighting angles and control the amount of light to get the backdrop effect you desire. You can practice the infinity effect or highlight your model using a dark background. Additionally, you can highlight an element by using your CYC wall to produce gradients.