Where to get a backdrop? at DVinfo.net

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 and click on "Lighting & Studio", then "Background Materials & Equipment".

Or, just click on this link:
Background Materials & Equipment | B&H Photo Video

Good luck
Ken

Bruce Foreman · October 16th, 2009, 11:40 AM

Denny's

Denny Manufacturing Co., Inc. - Backdrops, Props, and Photography Equipment. - Home

and Amvona for some lower prices:

Amvona - Home

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)

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) 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.

October 16th, 2009, 10:04 AM	#1
Jared Gardner Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 48	Where to get a backdrop? 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?

October 16th, 2009, 11:35 AM	#2
Ken Hull Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 240	Try B&H 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 and click on "Lighting & Studio", then "Background Materials & Equipment". Or, just click on this link: Background Materials & Equipment \| B&H Photo Video Good luck Ken

October 17th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#5
Shaun Roemich Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada Posts: 4,088	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. __________________ Shaun C. Roemich Road Dog Media - Vancouver, BC - Videographer - Webcaster www.roaddogmedia.ca Blog: http://roaddogmedia.wordpress.com/

October 17th, 2009, 06:52 PM	#7
Bruce Foreman Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 1,518	Stay With Reputable Company Jared, in addition to the two I listed above take a look at B&H website (B&H Photo Video \| Digital Cameras, Camcorders) 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.

October 16th, 2009, 11:40 AM	#3
Bruce Foreman Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 1,518	Denny's Denny Manufacturing Co., Inc. - Backdrops, Props, and Photography Equipment. - Home and Amvona for some lower prices: Amvona - Home

October 17th, 2009, 02:44 PM	#4
Jared Gardner Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 48	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) Think it'll be worth it?

October 17th, 2009, 02:53 PM	#6
Jared Gardner Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 48	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.