is this normal? how can I fix this background paper?

BCRose wrote in post #8501816
The sample photos are shot with focus on the bg, and the light directly on the bg...what if you focus on something 8 feet in front of the bg...like in a real world photo shoot? And with lights positioned properly, That should make a difference.

it won't make much difference, in fact the gray backdrop was shot at the same setting as the bigger black backdrop. Notice how they are worlds apart in smoothness? It really comes down to the paper being destroyed by poor storage.


Thanks

Abdul - the last roll I purchased was in exactly the same condition. It creates a texture that you cannot get rid of. Or certainly not with any level of effort that's reasonable. Glad they agreed to take it back ... but if they turn around and grab the next one off the same stack in the same room in the same conditions I'd be surprised if roll #2 is much/any better.

slivr wrote in post #8502300
Abdul - the last roll I purchased was in exactly the same condition. It creates a texture that you cannot get rid of.

where did you get the paper from, what brand was it?

slivr wrote in post #8502300
Or certainly not with any level of effort that's reasonable. Glad they agreed to take it back ... but if they turn around and grab the next one off the same stack in the same room in the same conditions I'd be surprised if roll #2 is much/any better.

That's what's going to happen. In fact, I am positive they are going to sell the role I returned to someone else.

can't you lay the paper on a flat smooth surface and use an iron set on low to smooth out the wrinkles? the only problem is that it's hard to find a flat surface with open space unless you work at a warehouse. i have the same issue with my roll

c2thew wrote in post #8534617
can't you lay the paper on a flat smooth surface and use an iron set on low to smooth out the wrinkles? the only problem is that it's hard to find a flat surface with open space unless you work at a warehouse. i have the same issue with my roll

Unfortunately the buckles in seamless paper are very different from wrinkles in fabric.

I know everyone is looking for solutions but the reality is that unless you store the paper correctly it's subject to the buckling and once it's there you're done. If it's white and you're going to render pure white then the detail in the buckles will disappear. If you're not rendering pure white then you either live with it or cut it off and make sure you store the roll properly.