Portable Back Drop

Sherman

Sherman

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Anybody figured out an effecient way to erect portable back drop for location interviews.
Usually using black fabric background.
Have the fabric,----but what to hang it on.
 
Background stand kits are available at most pro camera stores...Calumet, Freestyle (in LA), etc. The stands generally go to 8-10 ft. and the crossbar will hold a 9' wide roll of seamless BG paper. I had a kit that fit into a 3' long bag when dis-assembled. Easy to transport and leaves your C stands free for other tasks.
Hope this helps.
Ken
the Screen Skins guy
 
Go to ebay, and do a quick search for background stands. Thousands of them, most collapse as kplo says, for easy transport. You can usually find a kit for around $100, and have a second backdrop for different settings.
 
The only downside to background stands is that they lack any way of fully securing the fabric on all four sides. This isn't a problem for many applications, but if you want to use it out doors, then the butterfly frame approach with a fully secured fabric might be a better choice.

For chroma key work, you would benefit from the butterfly approach as it would keep the fabric as flat and wrinkle free as possible.
 
Why not sew in some straps to secure it to the sides? The Butterfly frame is a good idea though, but you still need stands to support it, right?
 
Have been using the arm that holds reflector and/or foam core.
Problem is,---that ties up a stand and I have to get a body to hold the
reflector/foam core.
That butterfly outfit looks good. But add a couple of C stands to hold it up and a few BGs, it's getting pricey.
But I know what you're saying about stretching the fabric from all sides.
The butterly idea solves that.
May have to spend some cash for the righr rig.
OR, nail the fabric to a wall!!
Carry along a tube of Polyfilla!!
Might not fly.
 
Butterfly frames are normally held up by combo stands, not C-stands, but whatever you have that is going to be stable should be just fine.
 
khmuse said:
Butterfly frames are normally held up by combo stands, not C-stands, but whatever you have that is going to be stable should be just fine.
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I bet you got quite a kit full of gadgets, don't ya?
 
I own a number of grip items, but it is usually the production company that rents a grip and lighting package. I do get involved in writing the wish list of equipment whenever possible.

The great thing about good grip equipment is that it will last just about forever. You can by used and not really have to worry about it. Just go with the good stuff and you won't be disappointed.
 
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