TKO (Total Knockout)

TKO is a knockout service that allows you to photograph your subjects on an unlit white or light gray background. Knockouts are much cleaner and have more detail around a person's hair. It eliminates the green/blue glow you can get with chroma-key.

Reasons to get certified and start using the TKO service.

Cleaner knockouts
Fewer knockout issues such as shadows, background spill, wrinkles on background and color conflicts
Save substantially due to fewer needed repairs
Easier to train and execute
Can be used outdoor in a tent

21 cents per image to knockout
31 cents per image to knockout for files larger than 8 MB file size and/or 24 MP resolution/pixel dimension
10 cents per image to merge/render a background

Original Image TKO Merged/Rendered Image

White Fleece by Westcott X-Drop 5x12 or 9x20 (recommended)
Or White Paper, Muslin, non-glossy vinyl or very very light gray
TKO is NOT Recommended for Groups - There are too many cutout issues or artifacts around the feet and legs. We recommend that you use the Team Impact product as an alternative where the group is cutout by hand and then merged with a background and graphics

TKO Tips

Avoid visible tape or mark on the floor, as TKO may view it as part of the foot and not knock it out
Suggest putting your marks on the sides of your background out of camera view
Avoid dark backgrounds
Avoid chairs, benches, columns or other detached props
TKO may not work when a prop or clothing has small gaps like in a tennis racquet, tulle, golf clubs or other items with very thin components.
TKO may also miss gaps in large hanging earrings or tassels
If using a bat, use the pose with the bat resting on the shoulder. Avoid a batting pose which leaves the bat far outside the body outline and possibly be partially cutout.

If multiple people in image, subjects will need to be touching or overlapping or only one person might be knocked out

1 mb (mega byte) File Size
5-6 mp (mega pixel) image size/resolution
- Set camera to highest compression (on a Nikon that is basic)
Keeps you at the lowest retail commission
Note: we cannot process images 24 MP or larger / 8 MB or larger