November 2016
 “In all these years I’ve never understood how so many “professional" photographers could not see the enormous value of the most important tool the industry has ever known."

Gary Jentoft 
Seattle, Washington
Professional Photographer
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Gary Jentoft is now a retired professional photographer and still a writer and publisher.  Virtual backgrounds was a major component  and profit maker for his studio for many years.  A feature story on Gary is coming in the December issue of the  Backgrounder​

COMPARE THE REAL WIND WITH ARTIFICIAL WIND

​When one is being photographed on location and the wind blows uncontrollably, the wind is intolerable.  When one is being photographed in a studio and a special fan blows the subject’s hair just enough, then this is Hollywood and the results are impressive.  
This is just one obvious advantage of working in a contemporary well equipped studio where the photographer has total control of everything and the results can show it.
THERE ARE 100 VIDEO CLIPS ON YOU TUBE WHICH DEMONSTRATE WHAT THIS PHENOMENAL PROCESS CAN DO FOR YOU.  GET THE FACTS.  SEE FOR YOURSELF.​

A WORKING MANUAL EVERY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDS 

Compiled by B. Lensmith 
and 44 of the most successful photographers in the USA.
16 Categories of Portraits,
276 Pages,
Two Manuals In One​
​ALL FOR $89.95 + $9.00 S&H
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SEE AND TRY A VIRTUAL BACKGROUND SYSTEM FOR YOURSELF 

​Besides coming to the Virtual Backgrounds headquarters in San Marcos, TX you can visit Peter Budraitis in Long Island New York.
Peter has agreed to make his studio a demonstration center of virtual backgrounds.
​
​ Just call and make an appointment

​Visit 
Peter Budraitis
 Long Island New York Studio to see VB in action.
Call (516) 674-0227
Email: studio@pmbphoto.com
Website: www.pmbphoto.com

​DOUG GORDON COMING OUT WITH NEW BOOK ON FLOW POSING

World famous photographer Doug Gordon of New York is publishing a new book in February on Flow Posing.
​
Check it out by clicking on this link!​

TO GET A QUICK TWO MINUTE VIEW OF VIRTUAL PROJECTED BACKGROUNDS
CLICK ON THE ARROW

IF YOU NEVER USED A VIRTUAL PROJECTED BACKGROUND SYSTEM, YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE MISSING

CHECK IT OUT BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK

25% OFF
ON OUR
​ 7 PIECE POSERS

How did I function before I had a VB seven piece poser assembly?  That is what you will be asking once you start using the VB 7 piece poser.

Original Price $655.00

Sale Price $491.00
Only while supplies last!!

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​ to view the video

Visit Cindy Cofer Barclay in Louisville Kentucky

Watch this short video to get a personal invitation from Cindy to come visit.  You'll be amazed. 
Click on the Arrow to view the Video. 
Call Cindy at (502) 266-9119
 or 
Visit Cindy's Website

INVENTORY CLEARANCE  
S  A  L  E
NEVER A BETTER TIME TO INVEST IN VIRTUAL PROJECTED BACKGROUNDS

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Now is the best time to invest in a virtual background system at the very lowest possible cost as we aim to clear our inventory of refurbished systems.  The best value is our system that uses transparencies to create the backgrounds. These systems come with over 100 backgrounds and you can easily and inexpensively shoot your own backgrounds.  

Refurbished projectors
​start at only $650.00





​The later models can be easily converted to also be digital.  We also have a few refurbished all digital systems at a much reduced price.  These systems are available only while supplies last.
 
We have a limited number of refurbished background projection screens in stock.  
 
A refurbished system is one that has been completely checked over by our personnel. Used systems purchased on line often are missing parts or the alignment is damaged and there is no technical support.  Technical support comes with all refurbished systems we offer.
 
If cost has been an inhibiting factor in your decision to invest in virtual projected backgrounds, this is the perfect opportunity to get started.  Virtual backgrounds is a tool that will enable you to produce product that your competitors cannot do. 
 
Do not confuse projected backgrounds with ordinary green screen.  There is a world of difference.  To learn more call (512) 805-4844 ex 22.

 SEE VIRTUAL BACKGROUNDS IN BOOTH # 135 AT
​ IMAGING USA
JANUARY 8 - 10, 2017

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Visit Virtual Backgrounds in Booth 135 at Imaging USA, January 8-10, 2017 in San Antonio Texas. 

Virtual Backgrounds: Bringing a world of backgrounds into your studio.  Imagine the possibilities of having unlimited background selections for your customers using projected backgrounds! 

Unlike Greenscreen there is no post production work.  The background is seen live!

 HAVING A CONTEMPORARY STUDIO
JUST MAKES TOTAL SENSE

Technology has brought us to a time when anyone and everyone can take good enough pictures with their digital devices.  Who needs to pay a professional who produces similar products?  The fact is, real success in building a profitable career comes only if the professional photographer can provide the client with a powerful enjoyable photographic experience that brings results that are clearly beyond anything anyone else can do.  This can best happen in a studio environment where the photographer has complete control of everything.
 
Can images produced in a studio be better than images produced on location? In many cases the answer is yes.  It is somewhat like surgery.  Surgery can be done on location but it is far better to perform surgery in a surgery center.  The trick is the facility has to be sophisticated and the operator has to know how to perform at their very best using the tools that are available.

FALL CAME LATE THIS YEAR​

Many people plan their wedding day to take advantage of the peak of perfection in fall leaf color.  But fall colors do not always come at a precise time each year.  For example, in northern Ohio, the peak of fall colors normally came about October 15th.  But this year, the peak is happening at the very end of October…a full two weeks late.  So what to do?   With the magic of virtual projected backgrounds, brides can be photographed with the best of the best colorful fall colors when a virtual projected background system is used. In fact, with virtual projected backgrounds the results can be better than real.
 
This is the way Hollywood often works.  Why not you?

The New Digital Scene Machine Mini

PictureCamera and Tablet Not Included
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You asked for it, now it is here!
A simple, small, digital Virtual Background System
Only $2,495
 
Scene Machine Mini and 4x6 Roll Up Screen Complete Only $3,940

HOW TO STAND HIGH ABOVE ALL OTHERS BY BEING CLEARLY DIFFERENT

No one really knows how many professional photographers exist today and we all know that many soccer moms are taking a lot of business away from professional photographers.  The key to getting and keeping business is to offer product and services that no one else can do….and definitely not the soccer mom.  
 
The key is to have a studio, even if it is in an unused bedroom, garage or basement and equip that studio with virtual projected backgrounds to enable them to provide the client with a totally unique experience.
 
You don’t have to stop offering location work but you can also offer professional quality studio work better than what can be done on location where the photographer is at the mercy of the weather and where there is minimal or no privacy.  They can promote that they offer Hollywood type photography utilizing the latest technology.

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​CLICK TO SEE THE OCTOBER  ISSUE OF THE BACKGROUNDER​

VIRTUAL BACKGROUNDS OFFERS A REMARKABLE FINANCING PROGRAM
​UNLIKE ANY OTHER

To make it easy for most any professional photographer to invest in virtual projected backgrounds, we offer a unique financing program.  Pay only 50% of your total investment and make 12 equal payments without interest to complete the transaction. This applies to both new and refurbished equipment.  

​For further information call (512) 805-4844

HOW CAN I MAKE MONEY WITH VIRTUAL
​ PROJECTED BACKGROUNDS?

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​Answer:  Read the free downloadable book 

"HOW TO MAKE MONEY WITH VIRTUAL BACKGROUNDS."  

It was written to help you learn exactly how the use of virtual projected backgrounds can make you more creative AND profitable.  In fact, virtual projected backgrounds pays for itself, just like any other tool that enables you to be distinctively different from all others.

HOW MUCH MONEY ARE YOU LEAVING UNCLAIMED ON THE TABLE?

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Many photographers are happy to earn X dollars from a customer.  But, maybe they should be crying because with a little extra effort, they could have earned not only X but also Y and Z.  Y and Z could amount to much more than X !
 
For example, if you photograph a subject with only one background and only one outfit and maybe even only one pose, you are likely to sell one photograph.
 
But if you photograph the same client with several different backgrounds and with several clothing changes and with very different posing, then you have a chance to sell a whole lot more.
 
Look at a class reunion.  Most photographers take a group picture and go home happy with the cash. But what if in addition to the whole group picture they also did custom portraits of singles and couples and even small groups and delivered the prints right then and there.  The background could be a photographer's canvas and/or images of their school or a formal room background.  After all, they may have spent thousands of dollars to come to the event…why not spend more to get quality professional prints?  This is just one of many examples.
 
So, how much money are you leaving on the table?
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