Product Shoot - T-Shirt help

[Marcus Geezer]

I've been asked to take some shots of t-shirts that look like they are being worn by the invisible man. Rather than them being flat, or being worn by someone with the head cut off in PP, I need the t-shirt to look like someone is wearing it, i.e. filled out, but be able to see into the neck a bit, i.e. as if the wearer is invisible.

I was thinking of taking a jigsaw to a mannequin and cutting a bit off the neck and arms so it fills the t-shirt out but cannot be seen by the camera, but was wondering if anyone has has experience and perhaps a more pro solution of doing this themselves.

Any help appreciated.

 

[Parklife]

Had a pdf of exactly this thing until I had a clear out on New Years Day, called Invisible Mannequin by Chris Brock (Google search might bring up some answers) you basically take 2 images, 1 from the front and then the 2nd with the t shirt turned inside out you take the 2nd shot to get the neck label, you then stitch the label image into the front image.

Here's a link to it....if that's allowed

Hope that helps

 

[Ben:]

The only way I know is to take pics of someone actually wearing the t-shirts and remove them in PS?

 

[Parklife]

I was thinking of taking a jigsaw to a mannequin and cutting a bit off the neck and arms so it fills the t-shirt out but cannot be seen by the camera.

I had tried this solution but the items looled odd as they need the support of the mannequin

 

[Marcus Geezer]

Thanks everyone for your responses, it's pointed me in the right direction ta.

 

[Arkady2]

Paint the mannequin 'green-screen' green or 'blue-screen' blue and remove it in post.
Use matt paint, not glossy or satin finish.

 

[lawrie29]

Get a see through mannequin?