This photo was done using a black background that was placed between two chairs along with a short piece of rope extended from the arms of the chairs. I added a few clips, and then, the kitty. This kitty was named Sahara. I raised her from 10 days old till adulthood, and then placed her in a loving home. Before then, she was my muse. She loved doing this shot and was not harmed. There was a pillow not 12 inches below her, but she was so comfortable, after 25 frames? She actually fell asleep on the line.