Backdrops

DigiEyEDigiEyE Registered Users Posts: 75 Big grins
edited October 17, 2006 in Technique
Hello Guys,

Im doing a product shoot on weds, I need a cheap white seamless backround thats about 60" wide and about 12' long. I was thinking about using a roll of paper but Im not sure if there are better/cheaper options.

Also If you guys know any good places in the NYC area to get something like this please clue me in!

Thanks guys,
Erik

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  • HeldDownHeldDown Registered Users Posts: 255 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2006
    Honestly, a half-decent deal on a white seamless rollpaper background at a photography store IS your best bet.
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  • Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2006
    HeldDown wrote:
    Honestly, a half-decent deal on a white seamless rollpaper background at a photography store IS your best bet.

    Or a theatrical supply....I was able to get my Savage seamless for a few bucks less at the theatrical supply.....if you had a bit more time I would have suggested getting a 9-12' wide 20' long piece of muslin (Again threatrical supply house) and paint it white....should last almost a lifetime even with some severe abuse (heavy use) and if you get the light weight stuff you can shoot light thru it....

    Good luck....
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  • Shay StephensShay Stephens Registered Users Posts: 3,165 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2006
    I get my seamless from B&H in NYC
    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=45607&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

    I have not seen it in 60" widths, but the one above is 53" which is close. The other option would be to use a wider roll, or cut a wider roll to size. I have done that before.

    I have also used a roll of white vinyl which lasts longer than paper and does not scuff and wrinkle like paper either.
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  • Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2006

    I have also used a roll of white vinyl which lasts longer than paper and does not scuff and wrinkle like paper either.

    Well are you going to keep the info for yourself :D or share with the rest of us???rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif
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  • Shay StephensShay Stephens Registered Users Posts: 3,165 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2006
    Art Scott wrote:
    Well are you going to keep the info for yourself :D or share with the rest of us???rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif
    No secret, it's just a roll of white vinyl mwink.gif I don't have a web link, but you can check a fabric store or online search for it.
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  • DigiEyEDigiEyE Registered Users Posts: 75 Big grins
    edited October 17, 2006
    Thank you for the heads up guys!

    I ended up going to B&H for the paper, i picked up 2 stands and a few A/C clamps for the set up, everything worked out nicely and cheaply! thumb.gif
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