Folding lasolite help at DVinfo.net

Martin Costa · February 1st, 2006, 03:02 PM

I've searched but can't find any info about how the devil you fold those things to get them back in the bag. I've got a 6ft x 9 chroma backdrop from lasolite that comes in a disk shaped bag. I've tried twisting it folding it to no avail. The sucker just won't comply, it springs out all over the place. Someone please help me it's driving me nuts. I'm using it next week and don't want to look like a right plonka in front of my client. :-) any help would be appreciated.

Bob Grant · February 1st, 2006, 03:48 PM

Twist and turn, sort of making it into an "8" and then bring the two bits together. I know, very frustrating until you get the hang of it and then you wonder why others can't do it, rather like riding a bike.

Martin Costa · February 1st, 2006, 05:52 PM

Thanks Bob, It worked. I think I'll have to have a few practice runs just to make sure.

Graham Bernard · February 1st, 2006, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Martin Costa

I'm using it next week and don't want to look like a right plonka in front of my client. :-) any help would be appreciated.

Martin, whereabouts in London? I got a smaller version "circular" Lastolite. They are easier, the rectangles are real tricky! And yes, the plonka factor is well hard! You going to Video Forum?

Grazie

Martin Costa · February 2nd, 2006, 03:40 AM

Hi Graham, I'm in Pinner Nth London. Yep I'll be popping along to Video Forum I'm not sure what day I'll be going yet. Are you going?

February 1st, 2006, 03:02 PM	#1
Martin Costa Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 76 Images: 2	Folding lasolite help I've searched but can't find any info about how the devil you fold those things to get them back in the bag. I've got a 6ft x 9 chroma backdrop from lasolite that comes in a disk shaped bag. I've tried twisting it folding it to no avail. The sucker just won't comply, it springs out all over the place. Someone please help me it's driving me nuts. I'm using it next week and don't want to look like a right plonka in front of my client. :-) any help would be appreciated.

February 1st, 2006, 03:48 PM	#2
Bob Grant Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,570	Twist and turn, sort of making it into an "8" and then bring the two bits together. I know, very frustrating until you get the hang of it and then you wonder why others can't do it, rather like riding a bike.

February 1st, 2006, 05:52 PM	#3
Martin Costa Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 76 Images: 2	Thanks Bob, It worked. I think I'll have to have a few practice runs just to make sure.

February 2nd, 2006, 03:40 AM	#5
Martin Costa Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 76 Images: 2	Hi Graham, I'm in Pinner Nth London. Yep I'll be popping along to Video Forum I'm not sure what day I'll be going yet. Are you going?