 Brooke Peterschmidt |
Suggestions for Studio Backdrops I am setting up a studio in a room of my house, and I'm trying to figure out what type of backdrop I should buy. The room is carpeted, so paper is not an option. I would prefer a white vinyl background to start out with, but the places I've seen it for sale seem really expensive. Other options I've considered are just getting a white muslin or canvas and using it until I can afford white vinyl. But I would rather have a backdrop that will drape smoothly without wrinkling. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I might find reasonably priced backdrops? Or are there other backdrops available that I haven't considered? Thanks!
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BetterPhoto Member |
Brooke, The only ones that I can think of are Denny Mfg and Maheu. www.backgroundsbymaheu.com Some of my students mention Amvoco. I have never seen white vinyl before, but if it is shiny then your lights will reflect hot spots in it, and that may be a problem.
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Brooke Peterschmidt |
Thanks for the suggestions. I have actually seen photographers using vinyl backdrops in their pictures, and the vinyl is not glossy - it has a matte finish. I really like the effect that vinyl gives. It's so white and smooth that it fades into nothingness.
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Kim Moyle |
B&H has some really nice collapsible backdrops that may do untill you can afford the vinyl. They collape to stay cleaan and tidy, but are streched when opened so you don't get any wrinkles!
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robcurriephotography.com - Robert Currie Contact Robert Currie Robert Currie's Gallery |
I was doing exactly what you're doing and while researching backdrops, came across a neat website: www.funkybackdrops.com I purchased four backdrops which are muslin in four shades (grey, sand, blue and peach). I put them to use right away and found them to be excellent. They are very light so I could use masking tape to hang the backdrop from the ceiling in my client's living room. I got excellent results. Some are posted on my website www.parallaxwebimages.com in the people and portraits section. Good luck! Rob Currie
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katy Sinclair |
Don't rule out paper! I have been using a white paper backdrop in my carpeted home studio and have had great success! Here is what I did: I went to my local hardware/lumber store and bought a 4'x8' sheet of faux wood paneling. It cost me under $10 and I use it as a 'platform' under my paper backdrop. As long as your subject(s) are able to stay on that platform you should have no problems. The great thing is, when the shoot is over, up rolls the paper and the paneling leans on my back wall and the room is back to normal...almost! Just an option - works wonders for me. Best of luck with whichever you choose! Katy Sinclair
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Tanya |
I have ordered from Funky Backdrops too - they are Canadian (as am I, so I like dealing with them). I've never done it, but a suggestion is: put plywood on your carpet; get a roll of linoleum, turn it over, paint that side (you can keep painting it over and over, any color you want). Stick the roll on a backdrop stand (heavy duty) and use that as your backdrop, and it will also come out onto your floor, providing a seamless edge. Do some research on this... I know I heard it mentioned lots. I use muslin, and it's supposed to be wrinkled so you don't have to worry about every little crease.
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