So what do you all use for a backdrop?

[sabrina860]

I have black and white muslin fabric which is crap because I cant get all the wrinkles out. I like the clean seamless look and I bought some white vinyl from Joann fabric so im gonna test that out. What do you all use? Is there a specific vinyl i should be using? Whats the cheapest/best way to go for a backdrop?

[Nicole]

Backdrop for?

Since I'm mainly using backdrops with macros, I use a high gloss black tile, and white computer paper (or a white wall), or a piece of black cardstock (or black fabric or a black chair).

Obviously those solutions won't work though if you're looking for backdrops for people though.

[sabrina860]

Originally Posted by Nicole

Backdrop for?

Since I'm mainly using backdrops with macros, I use a high gloss black tile, and white computer paper (or a white wall), or a piece of black cardstock (or black fabric or a black chair).

Obviously those solutions won't work though if you're looking for backdrops for people though.

Backdrops for people. White computer paper is a good idea for macros.
I read that people also use just plain white paper (in a roll) for backdrops for people. And wrapping paper which sounds fun!! Its cheap too! Im gonna have to try that too! Anyone do this? How does this work out?

[ARKreations]

Originally Posted by sabrina860

I have black and white muslin fabric which is crap because I cant get all the wrinkles out. I like the clean seamless look and I bought some white vinyl from Joann fabric so im gonna test that out. What do you all use? Is there a specific vinyl i should be using? Whats the cheapest/best way to go for a backdrop?

I've made all my own backdrops from bulk muslin fabric from JoAnn. Dealing with wrinkles is not that difficult. Either 1) iron it before you hang it to remove the wrinkles. 2) separate your subject from the background far enough that you can use your depth of field to blur the wrinkles out of focus. or 3) light your subject such that the light fall-off does not expose the wrinkled background. (or any combination of the above...)

[OsmosisStudios]

White seamless (on a 9' wide roll) for when I need that white seamless look. Most of the time I use a wall, plain and simple.