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Westcott Green Screen Background

MDalbyMDalby Registered Users Posts: 697 Major grins
edited September 13, 2011 in Technique
Is this material for a green screen worth the additional $$ over just getting a $40 backdrop on eBay?

It supposedly does not reflect light so there should be minimal bleeding into the hair if we have the subject standing far enough away from the backdrop and do the lighting correctly.

Also, It is supposedly wrinkly free which would help a little I guess.

It is about $90 more for this material.

Any thoughts?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU-VTTkMvDY


http://www.amazon.com/Westcott-132-9x20-Feet-Screen-Background/dp/B004TS0FK4
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    SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited August 15, 2011
    MDalby wrote: »
    Is this material for a green screen worth the additional $$ over just getting a $40 backdrop on eBay?

    It supposedly does not reflect light so there should be minimal bleeding into the hair if we have the subject standing far enough away from the backdrop and do the lighting correctly.

    Also, It is supposedly wrinkly free which would help a little I guess.

    It is about $90 more for this material.

    Any thoughts?


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU-VTTkMvDY


    http://www.adorama.com/WE920GSBD.html?utm_term=cc8849dc7e524371b692795501c7406a&utm_medium=Search%20Site&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=adl-google

    I don't know anything about this product but Westcott is a recognizable brand. I don't think you can go wrong with tying it and wrinkle free helps a lot.

    Sam
    www.samlinvillephotography.com
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    fredjclausfredjclaus Registered Users Posts: 759 Major grins
    edited August 15, 2011
    Yes. I'd go for it. My 40.00 eBay green screen has two problems. 1 it casts a green hue on the subject. 2 it wrinkles very easily. I'd spend the extra money.


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    MDalbyMDalby Registered Users Posts: 697 Major grins
    edited August 15, 2011
    I went ahead and ordered it. We will see how it performs. It is more of a fleece type material which in theory should have less reflection and wrinkles.
    Nikon D4, 400 2.8 AF-I, 70-200mm 2.8 VR II, 24-70 2.8
    CBS Sports MaxPreps Shooter
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    rssin23rssin23 Registered Users Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
    edited September 13, 2011
    Same question
    Dear Mdalby

    I am planning to buy the same background but in white as i wanted a fabric seamless background without wrinkles.

    Please share your review of the background you ordered in terms of thickness, see through/opacity and most importantly is it really wrinkle free?

    Also if possible can you post a picture to see the texture of the background.

    Regards

    Rohit

    PS: why dont you do a the first web review for this product!

    MDalby wrote: »
    I went ahead and ordered it. We will see how it performs. It is more of a fleece type material which in theory should have less reflection and wrinkles.
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