I am in the process of shopping for a background support system and was wondering if I should go with muslin or paper backgrounds. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
Which should I choose?
VisibleMetaphor Member  188 posts Likes: 7 Joined Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA More info | Oct 03, 2008 04:04 | #1 I am in the process of shopping for a background support system and was wondering if I should go with muslin or paper backgrounds. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Canon 40D | BG-E2N Grip | EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM | EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM | 580EX II | 480EX |
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SuzyView Cream of the Crop  More info | Oct 03, 2008 07:07 | #2 I like paper because it stays in the roll and comes out unwrinkled. The fabric is difficult to store properly to keep smooth and is heavy. I have a simple 2 stand, 3 connect rods frame support I got at B&H and have hung many different backgrounds and the deep blue is the best for portraits, putting the subject about 4-5 feet in front of the paper. I bought 3 different colors and the grey and blue work best. Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese!
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support-  15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Oct 03, 2008 09:11 | #3 Paper is a nice and cheap way to go, just make sure you have a place to store a 10 foot long or so roll of paper! That was my issue. [Gear List | Flickr
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VisibleMetaphor THREAD STARTER Member 188 posts Likes: 7 Joined Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA More info | Great comments, thank you. With paper, I am limited to only solid color backgrounds, right? Canon 40D | BG-E2N Grip | EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM | EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM | 580EX II | 480EX |
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shannyD "...in too much trouble"  5,219 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2007 Location: scrotumento CA, miss NC, and lived in th north east for a while, and even in the mid west for a bit. More info | Oct 04, 2008 11:41 | #5 EasterLizard wrote in post #6436380  Great comments, thank you. With paper, I am limited to only solid color backgrounds, right? What do you do for something a little more stylish? photoshop... there is a great tutorial on youtube.
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support- 15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Oct 04, 2008 12:21 | #6 shannyD wrote in post #6436400 photoshop... there is a great tutorial on youtube. and its awesome!! if your looking for something stylish. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPmfnacGDqs VERY cool video, its too bad you can barely see what hes doing though and that he moves way too fast, but still thats cool stuff. [Gear List | Flickr
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