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Portable Backdrop Stand I just purchased a portable backdrop stand that I need to use for an outdoor shoot next weekend. I set it up yesterday, which was extremely easy to do. My problem is that it is so lightweight that it kept falling over due to the wind. Any suggestions?? Thanks!
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Carol Teal |
I sent you an email about this. :)
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John H. Siskin |
Sand bags. You could use the ones for a flood, but there are refillable bags from camera retailers. The problem is that a large background will act like a sail outdoors, so sometimes you need very heavy duty-stands to use for a background. Consider C-Stands for such use, also called "century stands". Thanks, John Siskin
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Andrew M. Zavoina |
I had several of the cheap nylon briefcases you get at conferences laying around. I filled two gallon size plastic bags with sand from the lumber store, covered them with duct tape for extra strength, put them in a nylon bag I had and put this in the conference bag. Viola, nearly free sandbag with a handle, shoulder strap or both. And because I used two gallon bags, you can get a natural crease to place over the leg of the stand. I have one for each of my stands now. Many weighty things could replace the sand if you have them. It was a good way to recycle those bags I've had taking up space.
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