Lets build a studio

akiwi wrote in post #2624253
Build a false wall & use the area behind for storage.
Stands aren't as good as multiple paper rolls on a permanently mounted hanger with chains to roll them up or down. I have stands & it is a pain to change backdrops.

You don't want carpet in your shooting area, but around it is OK i guess.

What should I do with the roof? Gib and paint white?

weka2000 wrote in post #2624261
What should I do with the roof? Gib and paint white?

If you do then between the rafters. Xou need the height & the ability to hang things from the roof is a HUGE plus. E.g chains, or a swing or other props.
White is also not so good for lowkey images.

It may be 8ft to the beam but it is it 8ft to the peak of the roof? That will give you an extra foot or two for hairlights if its to the beam.

Archersphoto wrote in post #2626133
It may be 8ft to the beam but it is it 8ft to the peak of the roof? That will give you an extra foot or two for hairlights if its to the beam.

To the peak. Will measure when we move intoday

akiwi wrote in post #2624253
Build a false wall & use the area behind for storage.
Stands aren't as good as multiple paper rolls on a permanently mounted hanger with chains to roll them up or down. I have stands & it is a pain to change backdrops.

You don't want carpet in your shooting area, but around it is OK i guess.

Use metal electrical conduit and hang it. Better and far less expensive than stands (no instability), far less expensive than complicated mechanisms. You can also provide hangers in several places in the studio giving you flexibility that expensive mechanisms screwed to the wall or ceiling will negate.

Enjoy! Lon

My studio is in a converted garage. It measures 9' wide but only 7' at the highest point and I've used it for nearly 20yrs.
Firstly I batoned the walls for insulation and covered in plasterboard. They were then finished with a coat of Artex and painted. Floor was carpeted throughout and fan heater installed for winter. Over the years I have re-roofed and removed the old garaged doors . These were replaced with a solid section and two windows. A small storage area was created which acts as a divide to the reception area which was added later.
The whole building is only about 32' long but large enough for family groups. This is helped by some creative backgrounds which curve aound the walls to give more width. Not much I can do about the height so just work with it.
My advice to you is to sit down with some paper and carefully plan the layout to enable you to get the best possible use out of the area.

I don't think your going to get very good lighting with those tiki torches. Your probably going to have to invest in some strobes

londuck wrote in post #2626340
Use metal electrical conduit and hang it. Better and far less expensive than stands (no instability), far less expensive than complicated mechanisms. You can also provide hangers in several places in the studio giving you flexibility that expensive mechanisms screwed to the wall or ceiling will negate.

Enjoy! Lon

Agreed.
With a roof like this you can get a couple of short lenghts of chain with hooks on the end & hang them from the rafters anywhere.

Talk about a nice place!!! Look at everyones studio on the net and pick and choose the way you want yours first set up. And don't forget to kiss your wife for letting you have it. As for the tiki lights if you do use them for props don't burn down the house!

Sam

Ok the offical working space 6mtrs long 5mtrs wide and 2.6 high. Making shelves for the workshop end so I have heaps of room.

Well busy working it all out. Questions like what do I put on the concrete floor.
Wood panels or carpet. Or have both. The carpet could be rolled up.

I would do the wood flooring and have rugs or different color carpet for the shoots, that way when they get dirty just throw them out. Wood makes cleaning the dust bunnies a lot easier. how are the tiki lights doing??

Sam

Standby one wrote in post #2726792
I would do the wood flooring and have rugs or different color carpet for the shoots, that way when they get dirty just throw them out. Wood makes cleaning the dust bunnies a lot easier. how are the tiki lights doing??

Sam

They were the lasts owners all gone now. Yes wood floor base.

Well done a bit of work. Carpet is on the way 5.6mtrs x 3.6 mtrs.
The whole thing really needs to be rebuilt but its a start.

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I agree with the other post, don't use the concrete wall for backdrops!!! Buy the time you put up a background, light it, put your subject in front of the backdrop, your'll be out of room. Use the longest area to shoot in, unless all you'll be doing is small tabletop...