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Old 02-11-2009, 05:00 AM
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Hi. I'm doing a photobooth of people sitting on a rickshaw bicycle next week and I'd like some type of backdrop.

This is what they did last year (warning people in underwear) http://www.flickr.com/photos/neonsf/...7594545462051/

I can't afford a large seamless so I'm thinking some type of fabric. What type of fabric would be the best to buy? I'd like something that I could use over and over again.

Thanks!
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Old 02-11-2009, 11:25 AM
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some muslin from a fabric store?
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Old 02-11-2009, 01:07 PM
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Go to WalMart and buy a king sized sheet. Its about $13.00.
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Old 02-11-2009, 02:50 PM
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Hi edmDusty,

I use wallpaper taped together on the back and rolled on a pipe, that way you get a reusable, nearly seamless background (if visible then easilly removed in post prod.) for about 20$ and half an hour of work. Bigger and smoother than fabrick.
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