Comments on: Cheap and Easy DIY Alternative For A Vinyl Seamless Backdrop

By: photomoto81

photomoto81 — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:58:00 +0000

I also use http://www.vinyldrops.com backdrops and I’m very satisfied. They have amazing choice of colors and designs + they give free shipping for larger sizes of backdrops.

By: Vladimir Krzalic

Vladimir Krzalic — Sun, 27 May 2012 12:22:00 +0000

Have a look at
vinyldrops.com. From what i’ve seen they have cheaper prices than guys as BH and nice range of faux bokeh that serves as nice background.. at least for me.

By: perceptionalreality

perceptionalreality — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:15:00 +0000

Flooring vinyl is MUCH heavier than regular backdrops. Get the cheapest grade you can find to save weight. And it can be too heavy for many crossbars. I recommend using two sizes of electrical conduit nested. I’m trying to remember the sizes I use in my studio; 1/2″ and 3/4″? It creates a double wall pipe that is much stiffer than either alone. And conduit is CHEAP.

This is also a great way to create a one-direction swoop for a cyclorama, but paint doesn’t stick to the foam back of all types of vinyl. Ask at your hardware store for the primer that sticks to ANYTHING. Costs more than the usual primers but you only need a gallon for most projects and any paint will stick to it when you’re done. Get extra paint for whatever you use on top (I got a flat white Benjamin Moore interior paint in 5 gallon bucket at a closeout store for $20!) so you’ll always have extra to cover up as it gets dirty. By the way, the weight issue isn’t all bad; it does help keep a consistent curve where more traditional ones can collapse & buckle easily.

By: Grzegorz Kornijów

Grzegorz Kornijów — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:48:00 +0000

They ship to european countries, perhaps shipping to US is also possible

By: Pixyst

Pixyst — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:18:00 +0000

Totally agree! That’s what I use.

By: Bernard Brzezinski

Bernard Brzezinski — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:19:00 +0000

Ha, Polska. It’s a little far for shipping. Dziękuję. :)

By: John_Skinner

John_Skinner — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:40:00 +0000

I may not have a point here, then again….

If you need a really cheap alternative to a background. A regular vinyl spring loaded / pull-down window shade that has used for years and years by people to completely shut light off in a room can be had at a place as WAL-MART for just a few bucks compared to a whopping $189. this guy is touting. They come in HUGE sizes (both length & width) and if you play your cards right… Roll up when your finished.

By: Grzegorz Kornijów

Grzegorz Kornijów — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:40:00 +0000

I use something like this
http://fripers.pl/product_info.php/info/p231_TLA-JEDNOBARWNE-1-6m-szerokosci-5m-dlugosci-FreePower.html It's plastic and comes on a cardboard stiff tube. 1,6 x 5 meters costs about 9 usd :) You cen get different sizes (2,7 x 5 m for 12$, 2,7 x 10 m for 23$).

By: Richard Wang

Richard Wang — Wed, 23 May 2012 05:20:00 +0000

Why go to vinyl flooring when you can just buy this……..

CowboyStudio 107 Inch x 20 Feet Seamless White Vinyl Background
http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Seamless-White-Background-VL-W20/dp/B005SSMTOO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337750299&sr=8-1

$67.75

Free shipping with Prime Membership.

Works great.

By: Jaron Schneider

Jaron Schneider — Wed, 23 May 2012 03:53:00 +0000

News anchors don’t hold microphones. That aside, sweet idea :)