backdrop question..

im planning on building this backdrop holder out of pvc pipe:

http://www.diyphotogra​phy.net …-cheap-diy-backdrop-stand

and i wanted to know if im better off looking at some fabric or art store for a black backdrop or is this a good deal?

http://cgi.ebay.com …ecf8&_trksid=p3​286.c0.m14

compared to what i've seen at photo stores, the above ebay is a great deal.. im open to any suggestions.. thanks!

Denny Mfg has a "Photo Black" you might want to check out. It more expensive, but IMO worth it. Ask for a catalog all kinds of props and stuff 1-800-844-5616 or www.dennymfg.com

depending on what/who you are shooting, the 10' is okay, but 13' won't be near long enough. I'd try to get a 20' or longer BG to use. Then you have plenty of room for a standing adult shot from a lower angle.

You will need at least 8-feet in width to get much use out of a background, and as has been mentioned, 20-feet total length to get much use for full-length portraits.

I built a number of photo projects years ago (do a Google for "Tinker Tubes" or "Tinkertubes" to find a neat pdf booklet of such things).