Jared Gardner
October 16th, 2009, 10:04 AM
I'm not too picky so any color/type will do as long as it looks ok. I need a backdrop just for a nice background when filming someone, nothing too fancy. Does anyone have any recommendations or know of a website where I can take a look?
Ken Hull
October 16th, 2009, 11:35 AM
Hi Jared,
Well, if you go to a store that sells fabrics for sewing, you'll probably end up with a boring solid color. A photo supply store could get you more useful backdrops used for portrait photography. For example, try B&H Photo Video | Digital Cameras, Camcorders (http://www.BHPhotoVideo.com) and click on "Lighting & Studio", then "Background Materials & Equipment".
Or, just click on this link:
Background Materials & Equipment | B&H Photo Video (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/browse/Background-Materials-Equipment/ci/1175/N/4294550766)
Good luck
Ken
Bruce Foreman
October 16th, 2009, 11:40 AM
Denny's
Denny Manufacturing Co., Inc. - Backdrops, Props, and Photography Equipment. - Home (http://www.dennymfg.com)
and Amvona for some lower prices:
Amvona - Home (http://www.amvona.com/)
Jared Gardner
October 17th, 2009, 02:44 PM
Thanks for the links. I came across this
New 10 X 20 ft Grey Muslin Photo Backdrop Background - eBay (item 170290615343 end time Oct-25-09 20:16:25 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/New-10-X-20-ft-Grey-Muslin-Photo-Backdrop-Background_W0QQitemZ170290615343QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27a61c942f)
Think it'll be worth it?
Shaun Roemich
October 17th, 2009, 02:48 PM
If you have coloured gels, that grey muslin will take coloured light nicely. I've done that about a MILLION times (not that I exaggerate) for corporate and TV interviews. It HELPS if you can get far enough away from the muslin with your camera (and subject) to throw it out of focus.
Jared Gardner
October 17th, 2009, 02:53 PM
Actually I just read a post where someone who tried some. She said you could see right through them and that they were terrible. I guess I'll have to bump up my original budget to at least $100.
Bruce Foreman
October 17th, 2009, 06:52 PM
Jared, in addition to the two I listed above take a look at B&H website (B&H Photo Video | Digital Cameras, Camcorders (http://www.bhphotovideo.com)) and do a search for "background". On "Relevance" pick price-low to high and start scrolling.
Interfit listings include several colors/designs in 10x10 for $54.95.
B&H sets the "gold standard" for integrity in dealings with customers, I just spent $1700 on a Canon 7D body and didn't worry a bit. This is just the latest order.
They have to order the background so you'll have a bit of a wait. The price is low enough so you don't have a large investment and if it's a bit thin, place your background stands near a wall or hang it on that wall.