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DigiEyE · October 17, 2006

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

HeldDown · October 17, 2006

Honestly, a half-decent deal on a white seamless rollpaper background at a photography store IS your best bet.

Art Scott · 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....

Shay Stephens · 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.

Art Scott · October 17, 2006

Shay Stephens wrote:

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

or share with the rest of us???

Shay Stephens · October 17, 2006

Art Scott wrote:

Well are you going to keep the info for yourself or share with the rest of us???

No secret, it's just a roll of white vinyl

I don't have a web link, but you can check a fabric store or online search for it.

DigiEyE · 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!

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