Re: OT: backdrop ?
A cheap way out is to simply by some material off the bolt at Wal-Mart or some place like that. A cheap blanket works nice too, tends to hang nicely. Rolls of background paper are only economical if you can buy them locally (the shipping will kill you). Then if you have a lot of money you can use dyed muslims. These suggestions any help? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would anyone offer me some recommendation of good sources of backdrops ? (Canada or US) When I was trying to build a home studio I was sticker-shocked. If anyone would guide me in the right direction I would be greatly appreciated. I would need those big enough only for 1 or 2 people, in white, black, and one other color (e.g. red). -- graywolf http://graywolfphoto.com
Re: OT: backdrop ?
I bought white foamcore and made a folding screen of sorts... 8 feet high and 3 feet side and back. Taped the corners and stashed it away folding it like a fan. Didn't cost much and makes a nice even light box... IF you have a place to stash the foam core it has the advantage of not getting wrinkled and an work as a changing both too. But you can hang fabric over it quickly for making a different color background. Another possibility - an old fashioned window shade... Good luck with it! ann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Would anyone offer me some recommendation of good sources of backdrops ? (Canada or US) When I was trying to build a home studio I was sticker-shocked. If anyone would guide me in the right direction I would be greatly appreciated. I would need those big enough only for 1 or 2 people, in white, black, and one other color (e.g. red). -- Bo-Ming Tong
OT: Backdrop stands
Lately I've started acquiring backdrops for portraiture, and since I'm on a budget, I was wondering if any of you have any suggestions for building a stand for backdrops or some other kind of setup that doesn't require many hundreds of dollars (which would be far better spent on lenses)? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Backdrop stands
It all depends on where you are setting up... I have used those inexpensive spring loaded clamps to hook it to any handy edge... In a pinch I've also used gaffer's tape to attach it to a wall where there were no other options. If you wanted to have something that looked a little nicer than that, you may be able to make something out of PVC piping or something. Then again KEH has some used stands available too. Nick Wright -- From: Treena Harp [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: Backdrop stands Date: Mon, May 20, 2002, 6:24 PM Lately I've started acquiring backdrops for portraiture, and since I'm on a budget, I was wondering if any of you have any suggestions for building a stand for backdrops or some other kind of setup that doesn't require many hundreds of dollars (which would be far better spent on lenses)? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Backdrop stands
Treena, if you're on a tight budget and always shoot in the same room, you could check out a curtain track fixed to the ceiling. You could have two or three tracks to use two or three backdrops, and pull them to the side when not in use. I've seen ads in Shutterbug for something called a Muslin Mover, which is sort of the same thing. If you have tall enough lighting stands, you can probably get a crossbar to fit them, which shouldn't cost much. Manfrotto stuff is really modular, and they have something to do almost any job. Actual backdrop support systems aren't that expensive, though. I got a JTL heavy duty system (9 feet high, 6 to 12 feet wide) for only $220Cdn at Alt Camera in Toronto a couple of years ago, and JTL has accessory top plates to use up to three crossbars at a time. Whatever you decide, I'd suggest using quality equipment, as it works better and lasts longer. If you have paying customers, you don't want something that doesn't work well, or looks home-made. However, a coat of black paint can make home-made look pro. Hope this helps. Pat White - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Backdrop stands
Here you go, Treena. This backdrop was designed for photographing horses at horse shows so you might have to downsize it a little, but I think this will fill the bill for you. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ProEquinePhotographers/files/Backdrop%20stand.jpg Ken On Monday 20 May 2002 06:24 pm, Treena Harp wrote: Lately I've started acquiring backdrops for portraiture, and since I'm on a budget, I was wondering if any of you have any suggestions for building a stand for backdrops or some other kind of setup that doesn't require many hundreds of dollars (which would be far better spent on lenses)? - -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
