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Hi,
I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I need a backdrop. I've been reading up on them and as far as i can tell there are three main types - cloth, vinyl and paper. I'm mainly photographing families in their own homes so it needs to be large enough for 4 people and versatile enough to fit into people's homes.
I don't think paper would last very long as kids standing on it on carpet would put holes in but if it's cheap to replace and easy to fit in the car (a3) then i'll consider that. I understand they're tare-off.
I've read that vinyl is the best lighting-wise but expensive. I don't know how well it holds up to abuse.
I've borrowed a friend's cloth backdrop, it had a 3 section pole (maybe 3m?) and it was great apart from the creases which i had to edit out in lightroom but the results were fairly pleasing. I like the idea of folding it up and throwing it in the car and anything machine washable is a good thing. I can't find it online, not sure of the make as it's my friend's works and he doesn't know much about it. Another thing i liked about it was it also had a black cloth in the bag, white is my preferred colour but variety is a good thing.
So can anyone supply any thoughts and maybe recommend a good one? I know there are a few lighting gurus on here and i'd rather get your advice first than buy a lemon. Budget £200 give or take.
Tim.
I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I need a backdrop. I've been reading up on them and as far as i can tell there are three main types - cloth, vinyl and paper. I'm mainly photographing families in their own homes so it needs to be large enough for 4 people and versatile enough to fit into people's homes.
I don't think paper would last very long as kids standing on it on carpet would put holes in but if it's cheap to replace and easy to fit in the car (a3) then i'll consider that. I understand they're tare-off.
I've read that vinyl is the best lighting-wise but expensive. I don't know how well it holds up to abuse.
I've borrowed a friend's cloth backdrop, it had a 3 section pole (maybe 3m?) and it was great apart from the creases which i had to edit out in lightroom but the results were fairly pleasing. I like the idea of folding it up and throwing it in the car and anything machine washable is a good thing. I can't find it online, not sure of the make as it's my friend's works and he doesn't know much about it. Another thing i liked about it was it also had a black cloth in the bag, white is my preferred colour but variety is a good thing.
So can anyone supply any thoughts and maybe recommend a good one? I know there are a few lighting gurus on here and i'd rather get your advice first than buy a lemon. Budget £200 give or take.
Tim.