Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New profile posts
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
General Photography
Portrait
Johnny Rotten
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Browncoat" data-source="post: 198906" data-attributes="member: 1061"><p>DIY instructions:</p><p></p><p><strong>Backdrop</strong></p><p>Quality fabric ain't cheap, but it's still a lot less expensive than a muslin backdrop. Make sure the to select fabric that:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Is thick enough that it's not see-thru</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Doesn't have a sheen that will reflect light</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If it has a pattern, make sure it's BIG...small patterns will look mottled and confusing</li> </ul><p>I got this one @ the local Jo-Ann Fabrics. It was on sale for $11.99/yd. This piece is only 5x7, which is just barely wide enough for a single person, yet tall enough that I could use it for a 3/4 adult shot.</p><p></p><p>$35</p><p></p><p><strong>Baseboard</strong></p><p>This is just a 6ft section of primed white baseboard from Menard's. You don't need a long piece because any fabric you buy isn't going to be any wider than that. I forget the height on this, but I'm thinking it was around 3 3/8", which is taller than most. Just like with the fabric print, you want to be able to see it, so it has to be larger than average.</p><p></p><p>$6</p><p></p><p><strong>Flooring</strong></p><p>A single box of laminate flooring does the trick here. You want flooring with character and complements the backdrop color. I could use dozens of backdrop colors with the floor I chose, but I will probably pick up a darker colored flooring as well. Prices range widely on this stuff, depending on the quality. Pictured is <a href="http://www.menards.com/main/flooring/laminate-flooring/laminate-flooring/shaw-natures-element-laminate-flooring/p-1940073-c-12442.htm" target="_blank">Shaw Nature's Elements - Camden Hickory</a></p><p></p><p>$31/box</p><p></p><p><strong>Hanging</strong></p><p>I already have a backdrop stand. My horizontal hanging pole is in 3 sections and is 8 ft wide, which is too wide to clamp down the fabric on the sides to keep it taut. I bought a 10ft piece of 3/4" PVC pipe and cut it in half. After measuring and drilling holes 1" from the ends of the PVC, I could hang it on my stands, and viola...problem solved for just a couple bucks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Browncoat, post: 198906, member: 1061"] DIY instructions: [B]Backdrop[/B] Quality fabric ain't cheap, but it's still a lot less expensive than a muslin backdrop. Make sure the to select fabric that: [LIST] [*]Is thick enough that it's not see-thru [*]Doesn't have a sheen that will reflect light [*]If it has a pattern, make sure it's BIG...small patterns will look mottled and confusing [/LIST] I got this one @ the local Jo-Ann Fabrics. It was on sale for $11.99/yd. This piece is only 5x7, which is just barely wide enough for a single person, yet tall enough that I could use it for a 3/4 adult shot. $35 [B]Baseboard[/B] This is just a 6ft section of primed white baseboard from Menard's. You don't need a long piece because any fabric you buy isn't going to be any wider than that. I forget the height on this, but I'm thinking it was around 3 3/8", which is taller than most. Just like with the fabric print, you want to be able to see it, so it has to be larger than average. $6 [B]Flooring[/B] A single box of laminate flooring does the trick here. You want flooring with character and complements the backdrop color. I could use dozens of backdrop colors with the floor I chose, but I will probably pick up a darker colored flooring as well. Prices range widely on this stuff, depending on the quality. Pictured is [URL="http://www.menards.com/main/flooring/laminate-flooring/laminate-flooring/shaw-natures-element-laminate-flooring/p-1940073-c-12442.htm"]Shaw Nature's Elements - Camden Hickory[/URL] $31/box [B]Hanging[/B] I already have a backdrop stand. My horizontal hanging pole is in 3 sections and is 8 ft wide, which is too wide to clamp down the fabric on the sides to keep it taut. I bought a 10ft piece of 3/4" PVC pipe and cut it in half. After measuring and drilling holes 1" from the ends of the PVC, I could hang it on my stands, and viola...problem solved for just a couple bucks. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
General Photography
Portrait
Johnny Rotten
Top
