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Studio Lighting - Home Made Cheap DIY Backdrop Stand

In The following article, Brian will demonstrate how tobuild a DIY backdrop stand. The stand, along withmatching backdrop will help to create a controlledenvironment, with good s ubject/background separation.The cost is very low, just some PVC pipes, muslin andtwo really good hands. Oh, and a wife to agree to placethis in the leaving room.

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Design sketch for a possible backdrop stand using 1 1/2" PVC pipe sliding inside 2" PVCpipes to allow adjustable width plus height, or the option to hang the top pieces from theceiling or garage door tracks.

Note: Adapted from Todd Asher's design see here, orhere for more details.

Another shot with the flash lit diffusion panel setup with reflector and homemade backdropas shown in the diagram in the Backdrop Stand folder. I like this one.

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Design sketch for a possible backdrop stand using 1 1/2" PVC pipe sliding inside 2" PVCpipes to allow adjustable width plus height, or the option to hang the top pieces from theceiling or garage door tracks (mine are 9' 3" apart). Dimensions are to fit a 9 x 12' canvasdropcloth, which is presumed to be rolled up on the 8 1/2' long (or 9'?) 2" PVC pipe. Thispipe could be joined from two pieces for portability, however I would think it best to keephe canvas rolled rather than folded. I expect the friction between pipes would keep the

canvas from unrolling, or else a pin could be used at one end similar to the manner inwhich the vertical supports use pins for height adjustment. Also note that the adjustablewidth would allow the cavas to be seamed along both sides for use in a wider horizontalorientation for a group photo. Better yet, create seamed loops on all 4 sides to allow asmaller tube to hang at the bottom to help keep the material straight. I would glue only athe 4 spots marked "G", leaving the option to remove two feet in the rear if propping

against a wall is desired due to lack of space. Since I have not built this yet, I cannotvouch for whether this design provides enough rigidity to avoid wrinkles in a fullyoutstretched cavas of this size, but some strategically placed spring V clamps could

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probably take care of that if necessary. Another option would be to put a couple ofgrommet holes near the top of each side of the canvas and use a bungee cord around thevertical post to stretch it out (would probably require pins through each end of the tophorizontal pipes to prevent telescoping inward). Bungee cords may be a good idea anywayat all 4 corners.

Other options can be added if you use T connectors at the top instead of 90 Elbows.Option 1 shows how tubing can be added for multiple rolls (although it wouldn't be toodifficult to slide one roll off and put another one on). Option 2 shows how an additional Tpiece could serve as a tilting canopy support over which to drape a backdrop or perhapsother opaque or translucent fabric (white sheet, rip stop nylon, etc) to create your ownshade outdoors on a sunny day.

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Backdrop stand with 9 x 12 canvas (7 x 11 finished size with seams) purchased atSherwin Williams paint store for $20 (Home Depot had 9 x 12 canvas for $3 less but it hada seam down the middle and the material had a coarser weave). The cavas hangs from an8 ft long 2" PVC pipe that can be temporarily fixed to the 1 1/2" PVC pipe inside by ahumbscrew which can be loosened to adjust the width. The thumbscrew screws snugly

into a hole drilled into the 2" pipe, but loosely into a larger hole in the 1 1/2" pipe, just toprevent the pipes from sliding laterally when tension is placed on the canvas or stand. Thecanvas backdrop has not been painted yet that's another ongoing project. Note: I don'trecommend cans of spray paint at all for this (maybe for highlights), due to poor coverageand lack of penetration for a deep color (and a real mess of a garage) at this point Icannot say what works best, only that I know it isn't spray paint.My guess is that abrushed on or sponged on (diluted?) water based paint or else dye might be best.

Update: I may have found just the right thing for coloring cavas... Minwax brand water based wood stain brushed on. I am testing the "Verdigris" color (with an extra 8 parts ofyellow to offset the slightly bluish tint to give a deep green color) which gives a very darkforest green color (diluting lightens the color a bit).This seems to be the perfect solution togetting a deep penetrating color without having to mess with soaking in hot dye solution orhe potential problem with paint cracking or making the canvas too stiff. The stain has a

completely flat appearance with no sheen at all, which is good. I am able to brush it onwhile the canvas is hanging, if I am careful not to load too much on the brush to avoid

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drips. I may use lighter shades of spray paint on top of this dark base color to addhighlights or give a mottled pattern. Another potential advantage of this method is that ifyou don't brush it on too heavily, it does not soak all the way through, and so there maybe the option of using the reverse side for a different color scheme.

Vertical pieces were cut to 4 1/2' long, which still allows them to telescope out to a heightof about 8 ft.

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A cotterless hitchpin fits snugly through holes drilled in the PVC pipes. Pin has a springball bearing in the tip which helps to keep it from sliding out. Ring on pin makes it easy topull the pin out for height adjustment.
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Details of canvas stitching. Approximately one foot in length was lost from each end tomake the looped seams. A piece cut from the corner was doubled over in a triangle andused to reinforce the corner where a 1" aluminum grommet was installed (see next photo).


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Grommet in corner of canvas allows tension to be placed on the canvas using a bungeecord to help keep wrinkles out of the material. Note S hook installed at the top to allow theop piece to be removed and hung from the ceiliing. A T joint was used instead of a 90

elbow, so that additional pieces may be attached in the future for other uses (e.g, boom tohold a hair light, or other ideas shown in the sketch).


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Diagram of lighting setup. CORRECTION: Angle of light above subject is more like 30, not60.


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I used "Simba" for my first practice session with this Flash lighting setup to play withfinding a good lighting balance (distances, angles, aperture, etc). I ended up using theflash diffuser directly on the flash, for two layers of rip stop nylon between flash andsubject, due to relatively weak background lighting. Backdrop is canvas dropcloth fromSherwin Williams, stained with Minwax water based wood stain. (Note: catchlights were

already painted on the stuffed animal's eyes, which had a mainly flat, not convex, surface.1/125 sec @ F2.8, 250mm, ISO 50).

As for the staining procedure, it's a long story, but here's what I did...After going through ahalf dozen cans of spray paint and then realizing it was just not going to cover it efficientlyor soak in enough (canvas material's original color was still showing through), so I gave upon that idea, but already had the cavas sprayed all over with some dark green and gray.Ihen got a quart of the Minwax brand of water based wood stain, Verdigris color, with 8

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per pint (poured half of the quart can into a large coffee can and added 5 oz of water), thenmixed and brushed it on as thinly as possible (to make it go farther) using a cheap shortbristle brush. I had enough to cover the whole canas twice a bit less on the second coatwhich was applied more heavily around the edges. I cannot say for sure whether the initialspray painting contributed to some of the mottling pattern in the final results (doesn't havemuch pattern though), but probably not much, because the stain was so much darker itsoaked in much more. I painted it while it was hanging on the frame, and didn't have anyproblems with running, as long as I didn't load the brush up. That's why I used a very thin,short 3" wide brush (cheapest one I could find).

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120W Halogen spot light used to illuminate the background (hope you can read French ;)


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Closeup view of the vertical support shown at right in previous photo. It was necessary toadd a nylon tether to support the weight added to the front by the rack of lights. To providea place to connect the S hook on the nylon cord, a T fitting was cut in half and fit over the2" vertical base to allow the 1 1/2" pipe to still slide inside.


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Light fixtures are made from PVC pipe parts and socket designed for flood lights that canswivel and tilt. Fixture can slide along the horizontal pipe and is held in place at a slightlyelevated angle by a cotterless hitch pin that passes through holes drilled in the pipes.


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Light socket is mounted on a PVC end cap and wired to the electrical cord with wire nutsand electrical tape before fitting the pipe pieces together.


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Homemade outlet box with 4 outlets, 3 controlled by dimmer switches to adjust lightintesity.


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Outlet/Dimmer box with panels and knobs removed, showing dimensions and otherconstruction notes. A better design, but requiring larger dimensions, would be to installeach set of outlets or switches inside of an approved junction box, in order to minimize theexposure of wiring connections to combustible materials (wood).


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Top & bottom cover panels and knobs removed from outlet box.


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Outlet/Dimmer box with panels and knobs removed, viewed from underneath, showingwiring details. For added safety, I recommend using a 3 prong plug with ground wire, plusGFCI type outlets.

ARNING: This device was not designed for outdoor use or wet locations, and may not

even meet local electical/safety codes as shown. Sorry, but while I have confidence thatmy design works for my own purposes, I cannot accept responsibility for anyone else'sfaulty wiring. Therefore, use this information at your own risk, and please consult yourlocal electrical code requirements or an electrician if you are unfamiliar with householdwiring.


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First test with real subject using slave flash/diffusion panel lighting with reflector and thenew backdrop/stand. I'm not happy with the hair lighting (maybe should have moved it offo one side more), and I didn't fix his shirt, plus he needs a haircut, but the lighting isn't

bad overall I think. I probably need to lower my main light a bit for better lighting of theeyes. (1/125 sec @ F3.2, 200mm, ISO 50) I plan to use only flash for main lighting of

portraits and save the halogen worklight just for inanimate objects.


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great site.. u are creative

hanks.. the info is great...and saves alot of money too

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Merci !

I just would to say thank you for all these explanations !I'm going to build one for myself tomorrow.Best regards,Seb

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Thank you very much for your

Thank you very much for your detailed "DIY".

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people like you that make the photographic industry a worthwhile experience to explore.The best thing anyone can do in life is to pass on their knowledge to others,which in turnwill pass it on again.Kind regardsLionel

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Thanks for your kind words

Thanks for your kind words. Actually, I owe this part of the site to Brian Zimmermanwho kindly agreed for me to post all those great DIY photography projects he built.

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Amazing

Truly amazing project! I can't wait to try and build something similar..

hanks for sharing.

Yonatan

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remamber color code your

remamber color code your wires and also dont overlode the dimmers those dimmers canhadle only about six hundred watts. if posible get a electican to check it. i built one but alot bigger i use it for theater.

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What a surprise!

Ha! What a surprise to see my old PVC backdrop stand resurrected!

Apologies to those who are trying to find photos of my original design. They are long sincegone, as is the stand. I've gone a different route using commercial light stands now. It's

more practical for me since I have a lot more junk (er..., equipment) now. : )
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NOVEMBER 3, 2006 ANONYMOUS

DECEMBER 2, 2006 ANONYMOUS ELECTRICIAN

Brian, I appreciate the credit you gave me. Nice job adapting the design for your own usewith the light bar.

Take care,Todd Asherwww.tjasher.com

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Just what I was looking for.

Just what I was looking for. Thanks!

One note about the wiring in your receptacle/dimmer box; I believe that the Hot wire issupposed to be routed through the dimmers and not the Neutral. To the best of myknowledge it's because Neutral is at the same potential as ground and so will not shockyou, but the Hot side of the AC is at 120V and will zing you pretty good. So if you hadrouted the Hot side through the dimmers, assuming your dimmers are set to totally off,

you could short the Hot and Neutral together at the lights without popping a breaking,because the Hot side is totally disconnected. The way you wired it, the wires to yourlights are always essentially hot. At least that is my understanding.

Anyway, the way you did it will work just fine as long as your careful.

NOTE: I'm talking about wiring in North America.

Thanks again for the great ideas.

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Plug/Dimmer Box

You are correct that the wiring is "backwards". Although the way it is wired will work,he hots (black wire) should be routed through the dimmers. Switches do not have hot

and neutrals, they actually have 2 hots as all a switch does is break the flow ofelectricity. In this case the break (switch) is behind the lights, and you want the breako be in front of the lights.

Other safety recommendations I would make:Use the ground wires and a 3 prong plug, even if your house doesn't have the ground
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in the wall outlets, then use an adapter. You may be somewhere else with it that doeshave a grounded system. I can not emphasize enough how important it is to groundhe system.

Run the screws on the outlets in, even if you use the hole to put the wire in. Thenwrap electrical tape around the sides of the outlets to cover the screws. This coversall exposed parts that are energized.Use a GFCI outlet as the first connection. Wire your cord to the GFI, then from theload side of the GFI go to your dimmers and wire as shown (except for reversing as

stated above). The GFI will be a constant hot and not controlled by a dimmer. Thisgives you a safety trip for all devices in the box. You can use a GFI in place of thestandard outlets if you want, but they are quite a bit more expensive, and you willneed 1 GFI for each dimmer as there are not tabs to break off on GFIs, thereforewiring will be slightly different than shown. Be sure to read the instructions oninstalling a GFI as it is easy to wire it wrong.

Someone else mentioned the wattage of the dimmers. If you are using 600 wattdimmers, be sure the wattage of the lights on that dimmer does NOT exceed 480watts (80%). If you use the authors design you will be fine as each dimmer is usingonly 120 watts.

By the way... the neutral can shock you.

Always unplug the box from the wall before taking any covers off, and when not inuse. You can never be too safe with electricty!!!

As the author stated, use this information at YOUR OWN RISK. You alone areresponsible for the proper assembly of all electrical devices. If you're not sure, consulta licensed electrician in your area.

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DIY-ers Unite!

This is awesome!!! Thanks so much for the very well thought out, step by step plans! It'sDIY folks like you that inspires the rest of us to think..."hey, I can do that...".

I love to do things "just because I can", even though sometimes the commercial ("store bought") version is almost as economical. There is one thing about the DIY version thecommercial version will never have, pride in workmanship (and creativity). I can't think of

five words that give me more satisfaction than "I made it my self".
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Great job!arren

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great job guys

hanks for all the usefull tips...a low budget photographer like me really need all this tips...any other tips??? ;)

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Alternative

In Sweden plastic PVC pipes are expensive, but Party Tents are cheap.I'll buy me a party tent this spring and will convert it to a background stand.

Until then I have two heavy duty stands which are too short, but some wooden planks

made it long enough,and a curtain rod from side to side. IKEA of course.

I agree that halogenlights is not good enough for peopleshots. Slave flashes are cheap andgreatfor backgrounds and can easily be diffused.

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Very nice

I was trying to figure out the best way to build a backdrop stand and came across thisguide. Thanks a lot! Excellent look and functions great!

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JANUARY 9, 2007 ANNASTACIA

Thank you for your helpful instruction: I have some questions about what I saw in
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JANUARY 11, 2007 ADMIN

JANUARY 13, 2007 BONDO

y y p qphotograph of the studio setup. Please explain how to make a Rip nylon diffusion panel.

hat kind of light was shown hanging above the Rip Stop Nylon Diffusion Panel? What ishe difference between the flash on a digital camera and a Slave Flash. I am eager to

learn. Thank you for helping me with constructing a home photo studio on a budget.

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Lighting for Children Portraits

hat type of lighting should I use, when taking portraits of children between 1 month and2 years old? I want great lighting effects without bothering anyones eyes. What lightswould you use? Would you still use the same studio setup as discribed above?

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Lighting for Children Portraits

Hi Inspired,The setup here might work for little kids. I prefer to use cold light for kids (i.e. flash).and to get the diffusion as big as I can. The octagon softbox works wonders for kidsportraits.

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Suggestion for Backdrop Stand Build

I built the PVC backdrop stand for under $40! It was pretty easy, a hack saw cuts throughPVC like a hot knife through butter.

I have a possible time/process saving suggestion for the building instructions. Instead ofhaving to line up holes and drilling through the 2" uprights, just drill holes through the 1.5"risers, put a bolt through the hole, and let the weight of the crossbars hold it in place byresting on the bolts. That may not work if the height is raised too high, but it works greatunder my 8' ceilings.

I'm getting ready to add one more upright so I can create a "corner" using of my hugemuslin backdrop (backdrop also created/dyed through the tutorials from this site).

This site is very informative. Keep up the great work everyone!
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WOW i was looking for a way

OW i was looking for a way to make my own back drop stand and this is it i cantbelieve how awsome and very neatly this looks .. thanks.

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Very Nice

Thank you for posting this design, i've been working on one for a while without sucess andyou provided me with the info nessassary to complete my stand.hanks so much

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Amazing

I am in the process of opening a small home based studio. This looks like a great projectfor the stand and ligthing options I may need. Can you recall the approximate cost??

Excellent job...thanks so much for sharing. You made my dream that much closer toreality!!

Yours in Photography,

Amanda

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Thanks

Thanks for sharing the tips!

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Softbox - diffusion panel
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How would I go about construction an octagon softbox? What is the difference betweenusing a diffusion panel or softbox?

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finally, the best pro

finally, the best pro looking homemade lighting with detailed info....Thanks a lot

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Thanks!

Like Todd, I've been using light stands. I use a piece of pvc pipe with holes at each end todrop into the tops of the light stands and fabric, hemmed at the top only, runs along thepvc pole like a window drape; it is loose at the sides and bottom. BUT, that doesn'taddress the lighting, and your article does so thank you so much for this!

I was told that if you are photographing small children, put a bean bag chair behind thefabric and push it forward a bit so that the fabric hides the bean bag chair, but makes aperfect place to nestle a little bitty person while you are photographing them.

Alfie

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Hitchpins

Great DIY guide.

For anyone struggling to find hitchpins they're also known as detent pins.

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not so sure

what a waste of time. why not spend 120 bucks and buy a professional backdrop stand

and spend your free time photographing.

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JULY 11, 2007 UDIJW

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sure too

Hi There,ell, on one hand you are right, if you can spare the bucks, get pro gear. If you can

not however you can get much fun from making the studio constructions. plus theyare way (WAY!) cheaper.

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Waste of time?

hy would you attack this alternate way? Many of us are creative and like alternatemethods.To each his own but don't say it's a waste of time for those that enjoy making theirown. I made an overhead studio light out of a strand of clear 150 Christmas lightstring. I wrapped in a circular motion on 1/4" plywood from inside to out. It hangs from

my drop ceiling and the results can be quite different from anything that you can buy.The effect is wonderful!

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interesting idea

Hi,

hat sounds like an interesting idea. can you contact me via the contact pages?

we can make a tutorial.

regards,

Udi

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AUGUST 12, 2007 ANONYMOUS

Not a waste


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MARCH 23, 2007 PHIL DAWSON

MARCH 23, 2007 ADMIN

MARCH 27, 2007 PHIL

Don't be so rude. Someone is sharing their way of doing things which for me is veryhelpful. Sure you can BUY the stand, and the backdrop, and the camera, and theripod...etc. etc. But after it is all said and done, how much money are you looking to

be out of? Thanks for displaying your blueprints. I am on my way to home depotoday!

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Superb

I used your design as a basis for mine though it's just 9foot by 9foot.

I am however having trouble with keeping it solid, have you had this issue before? Howwas it cured if so?

Thanks for providing this information!

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Can you place some pictures?

Hi Phil,I am not sure I understand. can you place some pictures?

PS.I visited your site, great portraits.

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Stability

Hi, sorry for being brief in my description, I will be using it again this comingweekend so will be able to post photos.

However, I will try another description again.

The stand doesn't seem to want to support it self, it twists and falls often, unless

it is leaning against something, to cure this I thought of joining the legs togetherfrom behind to stop them moving apart, and using a slip rope to tether the top ofhe stand to the back of the legs to stop it falling forwards.
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JUNE 6, 2007 ANONYMOUS

JUNE 22, 2007 LEX

JULY 4, 2007 SAM ADEYIGA

he stand to the back of the legs to stop it falling forwards.

There seems to be a little flex in the PVC Tubing I am using.

Ps. Thanks for your kind comments regarding my portraiture, there are a fewmore there now, ones with the white backdrop was supported with the backdropstand :)

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Tips are really useful and

Tips are really useful and impressive....good work guise....

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Other materials

I used heavier PVC piping, 1 1/2 inch, which makes the stand more steady. The heavierpipe allows a wide stand, mine is designed for 72" material. Also, my version has separatecrossbar and backdrop bars. This makes changing colors easier.http://diygreenscreenstand.blogspot.com

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Thank you SO VERY M UCH!!!

God Bless You...

I thought I would actually have to buy thousand dollars worth of equipment just to practicesome studio photos. Thank you for show us the thrift way of doing photography.

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What a way to start a journe y!

Just here to say thanks so much for all the tips. This is a good starting point like TJ

Asher. Hopefully I'll step up higher within a few months. Well appreciated.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2007 DAVIDN

OCTOBER 4, 2007 SLAMEDSILVER

OCTOBER 5, 2007 MARGIE CAMPBELL

Why the edge loops on the cloth?

I understand the reason for the loop on the top (to hang it on the pipe) but why the loopson the sides? Is it to slide it through the side poles (to keep the cloth tight?)

hy did you loose a foot of cloth on each side for the loop?

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Muslin Design?

That's very nice looking muslin that you're using. Did you make that design yourself? Didyou buy it someplace?

I'd really like to make something like that myself if possible and the tips on this site arereally great for figuring out how to do that but I haven't seen a DIY design that's looked as

nice as yours does. Thanks a lot in advance!

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Those Lights!!!

Some how i missed something... did you buy those swiveling light fixtures that capped tohe ends of the pvc??? Where and how much???

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Backdrop rack- just what our quilt show will need!

Thank you so much for the "how to" on making this backdrop rack. Need some racks for aquilt show our little museum is putting on..this will work!I am going to make one today to put a quilt on display at the bank. I was looking forsomething I could modify to hold two quilts back to back...the light addition will work, witha 2nd set of smaller pvc pipes for stability. Perfect!

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backdrop stand & lighting

I have been needing something of this sort, but something with portability. Anysiggestions?

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Great idea and instructions.

Great idea and instructions. I had the general idea but could not figure out how to put itogether. I need a small backdrop frame (6'x6') for photographing dogs. I will edit the

background out and could not decide what color to use. Finally settled on bright blue as itwill contrast with all dogs. One thing I will do different is to make the backdrop about 5'longer so that the dogs can sit on it. This will make a continuous color from back of dog tobeneath dog. Thanks so much for the tip!

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Thank you! Just finished mine and used it...

Thanks for the plans. They worked great for the backdrop stand. I finished mine lastweekend and used it this week for the first time and it was so easy to do! The only thing Idid different was add caps to the end of the base pieces so they wouldn't rock back andforth.

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add to the idea

http://diygreenscreenstand.blogspot.com I like this guy's idea too. you need to havesomething to keep it from tipping over. I am in the process of making one that you candisassembly to go on location.And since I am not that good with electric.. what about the clip on lights. I also have usedflood lights. but they get very hot. I also wanted to make a stand to hold my reflector, but I

guess they are not that expensive.Great website. thanks. ps: if anyone can recommend the best website hosting. I want mine to look professional
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but cheap. (of course). I am looking at yahoo. any thoughts. mmm

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good websites

Jill~

i've used smugmug as my photo site for over a year. easy to use, full of options, and 3different price ranges. www.smugmug.com

i have the professional site option so i can charge for photos.

Amy Lindsey

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Took your idea and gave it a twist

I took your idea and gave it a little more flexibility. I made 3 separate separate units, eachwith a built in fuse, and with tap on/off dimmer. It's great for letting me adjust the main 3.The best part was it only cost me a total of $14 since I had everyhign laying aorund excepthe dimmers and two gang covers.
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Backdrops stand

It looks like a great prodject. Wish I was handy enough to do it. I purchased all myequipment, but I think honestly in an in home studio or small studio, I would rather havehis set up. It's way easier than what I deal with.

Great job in sharing the information.

:) Happy New Year

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another idea for lighting

Instead of fixing the light fixtures to the bar you added across the front, you could attachhe light sockets to hardware store clamps to make them movable. Or you can use

hardware store clamp work lights (the kind with the aluminum bowl shaped shade), they

pivot and swivel allowing them to be angled in all sorts of directions. The aluminum shadehelps reflect light forward, and provides a great place to add a homemade snoot.

I' i t t ki thi k h t d it i ? Al h h f b i i ht
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M ARCH 10, 2008 CATH

M ARCH 20, 2008 LEO

I'm going to try making this...anyone know how sturdy it is? Also, how much fabric weightcan it support without danger of it tipping over on subjects? Do you think it would bepossible for me to extend the top bar to allow a 10' piece of material to hang?

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Lights

Hey hi are you doing. I want to know how did your lights setup come out.. I'm in theprocess trying to do the same setup...But how did you make your snoot to fit on thealuminum bowl..Do you have some instruction...Also did you use a dimmer control tourn down the light...Thanks

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Thank you for your tips very

Thank you for your tips very helpful

Something i have done is

circle clothesline with plastic pegs ($2)

i take the pegs off..leaving the hook on the endand i peg some plain material on my curtain rod over my already hanging curtains (usinghe hooks on the peg ends)

works well the hanger is already there....

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Lights

Has anyone looked at the new energy star lamps?I am using a three way set of two.Great diffusion and no heat.

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M AY 25, 2008 ALEX

I just finished making the stand. What an easy project. I had to use 2 and 1 1/2 inch ABSpipe (the black plumbing stuff), instead of PCV. Works just as well. Another helpful hint,have your local hardware store cut the ABS pieces for you. It's also cheaper to by the 12foot lengths and ahve it cut then the little peices (3 and 6 ft lengths) This is what a used...

(2) 2"x5' ABS Pipe(4) 1 1/2"x5 ABS Pipe

(1) 1 1/2" coupling to join 2 5ft sections of the 1 1/2" peices for the fabric to hang on.(4) 2"x18" ABS Pipe (legs)(4) 2" Test caps (legs)(2) 2" Sanitary "T"(2) 1 1/2" Sanitary "T"(2) 3" eye screws

I used plumbing cement to glue the "T" to the legs. The hole contraption can come apartin 3 managable peices for transportation. Thanks so much for this design! If anyone hasany questions on how to make this email me at [email protected]!

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Drawing for this stand

Is there a diagram or picture of this stand you can email me? I won't to try to put oneogether.

Thanks

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Woot, love pvc piping

Just want to second Lionels opinion from the second post.

Unfortunately i can't say thanx to everyone, but i try my best.I am using something like this and and developing a movable stand for the reflector.Something like the one that was posted up around here also, but just for the reflector andnot the complete thing.

I love this place. Keep up the great work. I will make sure to pass it on and hope that ithelps someone and that in turn helps you too. Now back to my DIY inventions.

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Simply Stunning!

A revelation! One that's a long time coming (for me). I have a past history in Theatre andstage, and I have always wanted to recreate the idea of a cyc cloth (cyclorama), colouredfoot/back lighting, overhead spots (including snoots, barndoors, cutouts and gels) and the

supporting framework, incl. lighting box, all as a part of my photographic studio, butcoudn't see past the cost of it all:continuous backdrops;strobes + power + accessories;Soft boxes, lighting banks, diffusers etc.

ith your site, I now see what is again possible and I'm excited, thanks very, very much.

I especialy love the lighting bar that you attached to the backdrop frame.

One question, with your backdrop canvas, do you just buy a plain whiteoff white

canvasand then paint it whatever color you want?

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Do you think this frame

Do you think this frame would support the weight of a 9ft roll of seamless paper backdrop?

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Cheap, Easy and It Works!!!

This tutorial helped out a lot when I built my version last year. I didn't add all the bells andwhistles, just the stand, but I painted it and that reduced the home made look a little.

This is about the best tutorial around, great examples and explanations. Anyoneinterested in building a stand should read this thoroughly first.

Here is my write up on building a custom backdrop stand that I built after reading this

utorial.

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DECEMBER 13, 2008 RJ

FEBRUARY 14, 2009 HILARY

FEBRUARY 15, 2009 SATENDRA

backdrop stand

how much did the pipes, pins, glue and other permanent accessories for the standcost you? Can you send me an email with the amount?

Thanks,

Sanna

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awesome

awesome write up!..i will do the back drop stand soon when i have the time...

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I built this and had some

I built this and had some issues with stability. While changing a roll of seamless, the thingcame apart and almost hit my model. Think it's probably great for a permanent studiosetup with no seamless/muslin changes. Just a heads up.

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Tips to Stabilize Base

On both floor touching bottom legs, there is PVC T at the center (like this ). From thisT, every frame part is supported. Do the followings, to make dam rigid base.1. Measure horizontal leg length (suppose two feet) and its diameter (suppose two inch) ofPVC pipe. Get FOUR pieces of one feet and eleven inch length and one & half inchdiameter SOLID cast iron rod from any junk yard or mechanical shop.2. On the two iron rods (for bottom floor), get half inch female threading at the center frommachine shop.3. On the remaining two rids (for vertical), get half inch male threading at one end onlyfrom machine shop.

Now insert bottom floor iron rod (2) into PVC pipe and look for the female threadinghrough PVC T.

Now insert and rotate vertical treaded male thread rod (3) into 2. Tight it with teeth wrench.Now slide the Center vertical PVC pipe into vertical iron rod and PVC T . By this way
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Now slide the Center vertical PVC pipe into vertical iron rod and PVC T . By this wayPVC pipe and Iron pipes can be further fixed permanently by use of insulating solution inbetween free tolerance, if any.

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To help steady the base.

Two things come to mind....

1. If you're going to use the over head light bar, or heavy fabric, make the upright supportfoot, on the front, and extra 12" longer.2. Fill the upright supports (or feet) with cement. Remember to let it set, before fixing the2" upright in place.

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thanks

i had similar ideas on how to do a backdrop framework but just the thought of getting itdone made me go numb in the brain. having found my doctor u, u just made things look sosimple. i will most definitely look u up again. thank u sooooo much

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Phenominal Job

There goes my plans for next Sunday. I'll be at Home Depot. They'll think I'm buildingsome contraption to smoke that mary jah wanna.

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great ide a!! thanks for

great idea!! thanks for sharing

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I really like your setup. I am going to assemble my own tomorrow. Nice to see that youdon't need to spend thousands to get great lighting. Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!Garry

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thanks!

his is so helpful! super thanks!

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the Sherwin-Williams drop cloth had a seam

Yesterday I went to the local Sherwin Williams paint store.

Yes they had a 9x12 foot drop cloth but one look at the package and I could see whatlooked like a seam right down the middle.

I did not buy it.

Could you supply a SKU or other brand / label information so I purchase the correct item?

Thank you.

Terry Thomas...he photographer

Atlanta, Georgia USAwww.TerryThomasPhotos.comTerryThomasPhotos(x)gmail.com

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One of the best on the internet.

I just finished building mine in the garage. I have to say that this is one of the best DIYphotography builds that you can find online. very well thought out and functional. superfunctional. I used clamp lights and CFL lamps instead of the halogen. And I used thinnerPVC 1.25" and 1". it's still very sturdy and causes no trouble. thanks a lot for posting this.
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Has anyone ever built something like this that is portable? I'm going to have to do my setup in my living room also and with 3 children and a Great Dane, there's no way it can stayup. So I need somet

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