mrterrible Junior Member 27 posts Joined Sep 2005 More info | Jun 01, 2006 10:25 | #1 Can someone please help me. I'm new to model photography but I've been watching allot of American Top Model and other photo shoots on TV. I always see them with these real nice white backgrounds but I can never tell what type of material they are using. I mean it sort of looks like some sort of thick paper or something like that. Can you please let me know what type of material it is an where I can get it from and can I make one myself. Thank You in advance.
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chtgrubbs Goldmember 1,675 posts Joined Jul 2003 More info | Jun 01, 2006 10:33 | #2 It's called "Seamless" studio background, and it is indeed heavyweight paper rolled up. The normal size is 9ft wide by 36 ft long. Comes in an amazing variety of colors. The most common brands in the US are made by Savage and Studio Specialties. Most well stocked photo stores will have some or you can order it from B&H, Calumet, or The Set Shop.
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Jun 01, 2006 10:57 | #3 Thank You so much. I'm about to call around now. How much does a roll normally go for.
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RTMiller Goldmember  1,241 posts Likes: 5 Joined Dec 2004 Location: Delaware, USA More info | mrterrible wrote: Thank You so much. I'm about to call around now. How much does a roll normally go for. $30.00 for the roll and $30.00 for shipping!!!
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InspiredPhotography Goldmember  2,096 posts Joined Jun 2005 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia More info | I pay $156 Aussie Dollars... damn you guys get it cheap! That is for Colorama (UK made), but i don't think that really matters. Robert Bell - Inspired Photography (formerly "Inspired Graphix" [and "Shooter-Boy" a long time ago])
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mbze430 Goldmember  2,454 posts Joined Feb 2005 Location: Chino Hills More info | Jun 02, 2006 10:00 | #6 You mean like this? Gear List
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chtgrubbs Goldmember 1,675 posts Joined Jul 2003 More info | Jun 02, 2006 10:48 | #7 Price for 1 roll is usually about $40-45. Shipping can be very expensive if you order one roll. If you order several they average the cost out and it isn't quite so much. But your local camera store can probably order it from their accessories supplier like Brandess-Kalt and get free shipping as part of a regular order. The same situation came up when I ordered a darkroom sink. B&H was $20 dollars cheaper on the sink, but truck freight was $65. My local store ordered it as part of their regular order and there was no shipping charge.
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Yeah that's exactly what I'm trying to achieve. Is there anything special I need to do to get that look.
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carsanbballs Member 218 posts Joined Oct 2005 More info | I found the paper in stock at a local shop for the same price as B&H.
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sumozebra Senior Member 575 posts Joined May 2006 Location: Hong Kong More info | Jun 03, 2006 14:10 | #10 Heh, i bought mine from SetShop, 2rolls of 9' , 40$ each i believe but i live in the area so i ust drove there and picked it up.. JUST managed to fir the 2 rolls of 9' into my car, went through my trunk, backseat, and nearly touching my windshield... but at least saved another 60$ from shipping Sumozebra Photography
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