What equipment do you need to set up a backdrop ?

Question

Hi. I was wonderign what photography equipment I would need to buy to take a couple pictures at home.. So I would need a backdrop stand and the backdrop itself. I would want it to go from the wall , all the way onto the floor, I hope I'm explaining it right... So what exactly would I need. Thanks

Answer 1

If your backdrop is on canvas, the canvas is attached to a wooden bar that has one or two holes in it for backdrop stands. The size you are speaking of would require two heavy back drop stands. If your backdrop is made of muslin or paper, you would need two stands and a connecting rod that you thread the back drop on to.

Answer 2

www.backdropoutlet.com and www.backdropexpress.com both have really great prices especially if you are just starting out. I really like using solid paper backdrops, you can roll them up and make them as long as you need by pulling the paper out more/less. You need to be on hard floor though, or place a panel on the floor. so it doesn't crumple. For an extra effect, you can place plexi-glass on top to make a little shine to the floor. For just a few subjects, or products, you can use the 53" rolls, for larger groups you'd need 107" rolls. They are very versatile and affordable and produce a really great finish. If you're uncomfortable with paper, I really like the diamond cloth from backdropoutlet. To make your backdrop go from the stand to the floor, I would make sure the backdrop is at least 10 ft. Most backdrops allow you to slide them right on to your bar, but some need clamps. You can find a stand most affordably on ebay.

Answer 3

You would need two stands, a rod and the backdrop. I think I paid about 75.00 on ebay for the stands and rod and backdrops are about 25 dollars and up.

But if you don't have the money, you can use a blanket, quilt, sheet or anything that's big enough and fasten it to an existing curtain rod (do so carefully as if it is too heavy, down it will come).

I've heard of people 'tye-dying' a plain white sheet to make backdrops too.

Good luck.

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