Decent Background Brands?

Lautermilch

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I moved recently and rented a very large two bedroom and am making the main living area a studio. I have a heavy duty stand on the way but reading reviews of backdrops on Amazon I see a lot of complaints.

I am looking for a source for some 10x20 muslin backdrop that are made of quality material. I see a lot of complaints of getting a 'bedsheet' that is see through on many reviews.
 

hark

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Over 20 years ago I purchased 3 muslin backdrops from https://backdropoutlet.com/ - the ones I chose are very heavy and are multi-color painted differently on each side. That makes them reversible and less to transport. But anytime heavy muslins are used, it might be helpful to carry a portable steamer to deal with the wrinkles. Otherwise, keep the people far from the background and throw it out of focus using a shallow depth of field.

Most likely their cost is much higher than Amazon's cost, but I have no complaints about their quality. Just keep in mind how long ago I purchased them. No idea if their quality is still the same.

Another company that gets great ratings for quality is https://dennymfg.com/ - but I don't have any firsthand experience with them.
 

hark

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Something I remember reading here but can't find through the search feature is people who went to Home Depot and purchased drop cloths or tarps. Not sure how heavy they are though - and make sure the material isn't reflective.
 
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