pop up backgrounds

[janetg]

have any of you guys used them before? they seem like a good idea, especially the ones that have the extra piece at the bottom. seems the "pop" part would totally eliminate wrinkles.

love to hear thoughts on this.

janetg

[PeteQ]

I have two, a white and a gray mottled one that I like to keep handy. Great for simple headshots. I use mine mainly for corporate head shot type stuff, however I just did a wedding where we used it to do some couples shots while the B&G were taking a few minutes between the ceremony and reception and since the venue was not the best it came in very useful. The hoop does a fairly good job of taking out the big wrinkles and combine that with a bit of distance from the background and subject, there you go!

[WhiskeyBoy]

I was also looking into these.... what is a good source for them?

[PeteQ]

B&H, Adorama, Ebay....

[Rick Waldroup]

I've got one that is a brownish-gray color. It is big enough to shoot two people- head and shoulder shots. They really are handy. I think mine is made by Westcott. I have an extended arm made by Bogen that attaches to a light stand. The background then clamps at the top and bottom for extra stability- this is good in case you are working outdoors with it.

[brad]

LightTec in Dallas has them if you want to see one... been thinking about getting one myself.

[janetg]

what part of dallas is light tec in? i'm heading that way tomorrow afternoon.

janetg

[Clint_Smith]

I bought mine from Denny
www.dennymfg.com

works great for corporate headshot type stuff where you gotta go to them. mine is a blue/gray painted muslin.

[Silvernic]

Hey, along those same lines, has anyone used a pop-up changing room?

[Clint_Smith]

Originally Posted by Silvernic

Hey, along those same lines, has anyone used a pop-up changing room?

the hunting one or the one with the reflectors on the side?

hunting one...yes....other no

[dorkn]

backdrop outlet has them as well. I use a 5x7 lastolite double sided mottled look collapsable backdrop. Here is a shot taken using it.
I know exposure on the right cheek got a little hot.

[brad]

Originally Posted by janetg

what part of dallas is light tec in? i'm heading that way tomorrow afternoon.

You can find a map at this website:

http://www.dallascamera.com

Near Motor and Chemical on the West side of I-35E

[t-mark]

Is it me, or is there nothing in your albums?

t

[janetg]

depends on whose albums you are looking at....

janetg