Backdrop wrinkles ....

[StanTom]

I have some velvety type material that seems to not wrinkle , since it is shiny all over and stretched out I don't notice any wrinkles , but like you said , they just don't make them in wide enough lengths

Thanks for the reply

[l101man]

You might check into the poly canvas backgrounds. I have a few of them in 6x9 sizes and they are great compared to regular cloth (muslins, etc) products I was using. They can even be wiped clean quite easily. I have even gotten some on ebay for for cheap.

[Bob Hubbard]

Originally Posted by isaiahbrink

Hey Bob, just curious, I've heard of using backdrops on location only a handful of times before. Reason being why I'm curious is because at least in my head, backdrops are used in the studio for several reasons, a couple of wich, but not limited too astetic reasons, along with making things easier technically speaking. But when it comes to on location shoots, at least it's been my experience that the reason for going on location is for different backgrounds. I'm just curious what you use them for on locations, to me, it dosn't make sense really. Of course, no disrespect meant, I'm sure you know what you're doing and use the appropriate equipment to get what you want for your clients. I'm just curious, that's all.

Isaiah

My studio tends to be of a portable and compact nature, and I'll often setup to do portrait and bluescreen work at various events or client locations, depending on what I'm shooting. Personally, I prefer non-backdrop work as it's a lot less stuff to lug around, LOL!.

The handful of times I've set up large backdrops outside, it was more so to try some light bouncing for a large group shoot. (was kinda eh in result)

Originally Posted by kgphoto

Hey, I am not speaking for Bob but . . .

I am thinking he is trying to offer studio quality with the convenience of never having to leave the office. I use 6x9 canvas backdrops rolled on 2 inch wooden dowels and supported by 1 or 2 stands when I need to provide that service.

Pretty much. I don't have a set "walk in" studio and do much of my portrait work at clients sites. I need to get a vehicle that can handle rolled backdrops and not suck gas like a pirate in a rumery.