i'm really new to photography & i tried making a back drop. i was so lost with what to do. i just used a bed sheet, and made a sort of clothes line set up in my room & hung the sheet. yes, very very cheap way but i figured that it was ok to start off with since i'm still exploring the art of photography & not in an actual studio. but this really helps. :) idk if i could manage to pull off building something like that.
With 45-degree Y's you could make a more stable base with some diagonals from the tip of the "feet" to a little up the "legs". Same thing for the corners at the top.
Funny how the human mind works. I made the exact same backdrop, before seeing your video. In my opinion this design is flimsy n cheap looking.
When taking pictures, I always want to create a professional atmosphere. Even when shooting in the garage.
My first suggestion, if you keep with this idea, is to spray paint everything black. It will move you away from the PVC look and get you a little closer to a pro-foto look.
@pixelatorNYC You're right, it is pretty flimsy. Had I used the correct thickness of PVC pipe, it would be significantly more sturdy. I actually don't use the white vinyl for much anymore - I did a DIY muslin in green and it is much lighter than the vinyl, making the sturdiness an almost non issue.
If I was ever to shoot clients, I'd not even dream of using this contraption.
if your ever worried about the texture on the backdrop or creases and marks simply blow out the background by 1 to 2 stops above the lighting on the model/ subject
Seems like a lot of work when you can buy a legit one for $20 more than what you invested in that. Looks like it was a fun project though. Thanks for posting
@echo1er Hey. Thanks for the comment. I've actually made some mods and have shot some film, but have not put the video together. If you have any questions, let me know!
@erickav808 Same here!!
noc444 1 month ago
i'm really new to photography & i tried making a back drop. i was so lost with what to do. i just used a bed sheet, and made a sort of clothes line set up in my room & hung the sheet. yes, very very cheap way but i figured that it was ok to start off with since i'm still exploring the art of photography & not in an actual studio. but this really helps. :) idk if i could manage to pull off building something like that.
erickav808 4 months ago
With 45-degree Y's you could make a more stable base with some diagonals from the tip of the "feet" to a little up the "legs". Same thing for the corners at the top.
Die1101 5 months ago
Funny how the human mind works. I made the exact same backdrop, before seeing your video. In my opinion this design is flimsy n cheap looking.
When taking pictures, I always want to create a professional atmosphere. Even when shooting in the garage.
My first suggestion, if you keep with this idea, is to spray paint everything black. It will move you away from the PVC look and get you a little closer to a pro-foto look.
Good luck and check my channel for amazing tips!
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pixelatorNYC 5 months ago
@pixelatorNYC You're right, it is pretty flimsy. Had I used the correct thickness of PVC pipe, it would be significantly more sturdy. I actually don't use the white vinyl for much anymore - I did a DIY muslin in green and it is much lighter than the vinyl, making the sturdiness an almost non issue.
If I was ever to shoot clients, I'd not even dream of using this contraption.
thedrewster77 5 months ago
@thedrewster77 - hey drew. sounds interesting. what did you use for the muslin / green?
right now I am just thinking about drilling to hooks in my ceiling to hang a roll of seamless backdrop paper and call it a day.
I also was thinking that the white vinyl might be semi-reflective and case hot spots in the image if your using strobes.
pixelatorNYC 5 months ago
you talk to much get to the point!
MaggieOlas 6 months ago
Have you thought about using metal hooks (coat hangers) to attach the top of the backdrop stand to the ceiling?
WhiteBeltAcademy 7 months ago
@WhiteBeltAcademy - That is a great idea. I am working on a mini home studio, and I am going to try that!
pixelatorNYC 5 months ago
you can buy a mjuzlin for about 70 dollers
sk8terlad97 8 months ago
if your ever worried about the texture on the backdrop or creases and marks simply blow out the background by 1 to 2 stops above the lighting on the model/ subject
7ashleypeo7 11 months ago
Seems like a lot of work when you can buy a legit one for $20 more than what you invested in that. Looks like it was a fun project though. Thanks for posting
sl26t 1 year ago
not a bad start at all
kawboy3519 1 year ago
I would like how the base of the stand looks like. I would like to build mines off yours and add some of my own.
echo1er 1 year ago
This what I was looking for. I like how you saw to cons of your build. If you do update your backdrop your stand please do another video.
echo1er 1 year ago
@echo1er Hey. Thanks for the comment. I've actually made some mods and have shot some film, but have not put the video together. If you have any questions, let me know!
thedrewster77 1 year ago