What Do You Use for Background Set-ups?
Hi Everyone,
I am in the midst of ordering my firstfew lighting items for portrait & macro photography (umbrella, Alzo digital Porta Flash mini softbox, etc. etc) and I was wondering what others use for their backgrounds for either macro or portraits? Cloud Dome Infinity Board for macro work maybe? What about portraits? I am looking for items that are fairly small (easy to store away & set-up) since this is just to use in my home not a studio. For portraits, I am tired of my doors, furniture etc being in the background of all myfamily photos even if it is blurred.
Suggestions please!
Thanks,
Denise
Re: What Do You Use for Background Set-ups?
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Originally Posted by ddt0725
I am looking for items that are fairly small (easy to store away & set-up) since this is just to use in my home not a studio
For a black background, I have used black felt (purchased at walmart) and made a PVC frame, Total cost about 20 bucks---you could probably find other material to suit your needs.
Re: What Do You Use for Background Set-ups?
If you go to eBay, you can find many different backgrounds (muslin types, etc.). Often, the sizes vary, anywhere from 5 feet wide, up to 20 feet, and come in a myriad of designs and colors.
Black velvet also works. It tends to gather white specs on it, but it can be brushed clean with a sticky roller.
Re: What Do You Use for Background Set-ups?
- Wescott 9014 background stand
- Wescott 10' x 12' Muslin Sheet backgrounds
I've used both for a lot of shoots and they work really well. The stand is 13 pounds and it comes with it's own well designed case. The 10' x 12' size backgrounds work perfectly for me. I have black, white and twighlight blue.
Re: What Do You Use for Background Set-ups?
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Originally Posted by Dallasphotog
- Wescott 9014 background stand
- Wescott 10' x 12' Muslin Sheet backgrounds
I've used both for a lot of shoots and they work really well. The stand is 13 pounds and it comes with it's own well designed case. The 10' x 12' size backgrounds work perfectly for me. I have black, white and twighlight blue.
This is great! I looked them up on B&H and they have quite the assortment of background colors!!
This is perfect ...thanks!
Denise
Re: What Do You Use for Background Set-ups?
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Originally Posted by Alan
If you go to eBay, you can find many different backgrounds (muslin types, etc.). Often, the sizes vary, anywhere from 5 feet wide, up to 20 feet, and come in a myriad of designs and colors.
Black velvet also works. It tends to gather white specs on it, but it can be brushed clean with a sticky roller.
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I will check it out! Maybe this will be a cheaper route to go and still get a Westcott stand from B&H. If I go with black, we have plenty of sticky rollers around here with having 3 dogs! [:P]
Thanks,
Denise
Re: What Do You Use for Background Set-ups?
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Originally Posted by bob williams
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Originally Posted by ddt0725
I am looking for items that are fairly small (easy to store away & set-up) since this is just to use in my home not a studio
For a black background, I have used black felt (purchased at walmart) and made a PVC frame, Total cost about 20 bucks---you could probably find other material to suit your needs.
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Thanks, Bob! I have bought some material and put it on foam board but balancing it was a challange! The PVC frame is a great idea!
I have also used colored poster board for some macro work.
Thanks,
Denise
