Do they make 15foot wide Background paper?

09/03/2006 04:08:15 PM · #1

And if so, where can I get it from?

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

09/03/2006 04:10:57 PM · #2

Check Amvona.com -- but I'm thinking 12' is the longest available and its considered "oversized shipping" so its kinda expensive to ship. I buy mine most often from a local supplier to save shipping costs.

KiwiChris

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

09/03/2006 04:16:03 PM · #3

9ft is the standard isn't it?

Anyway.. I know that staging companies sell background rolls for cyc sheets up to silly-wide sizes, but I imagine they are not cheap.

Try ringing around a few companies involved in physical staging, and location work.

You doing some large group work?

09/03/2006 04:23:53 PM · #4

I'm doing a studio shot of a recently built Custom Chopper with an almost 9 foot wheel base... 12 feet won't leave me enough room on the sides to photography properly.

09/03/2006 04:25:58 PM · #5

For the price, you might be better off buying one large sheet of white plastic instead. It's a little expensive, but lasts forever so you wouldn't need to keep replacing like you do with paper.... it might be cheaper to just buy the plastic once. Try the hardware superstores. Its the stuff they use for shower surrounds - not sure what its called properly

09/03/2006 04:29:11 PM · #6

Originally posted by idnic:

Thankfully I'm not the one purchasing the paper, so price isnt really a factor in this case. I tried googling this, but came up short.

The plastic is a good idea, but pretty much after this use, I wont need it again

09/03/2006 04:30:57 PM · #7

Originally posted by jmlelii:

The plastic is a good idea, but pretty much after this use, I wont need it again

So ship it to me!! :D

09/03/2006 04:33:31 PM · #8

Here ya go. 12' X 12yd roll of white - $151.00

Amvona

09/03/2006 04:35:44 PM · #9

Originally posted by idnic:

Here ya go. 12' X 12yd roll of white - $151.00

Amvona

I need 15' wide :( I wonder if Im gonna have to put two pieces next to one another... thats gonna leave an ugly looking seam though

09/03/2006 04:40:24 PM · #10

OK, here's my last brilliant idea... there are studios around here, some privately owned and some on college property for students, etc., that will allow you to rent studio space. You might call around to see if there are any in your area who already have a very large white plastic background permenantly in place. Instead of buying the paper, charge your client for studio rental instead???

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

09/03/2006 05:00:14 PM · #11

Originally posted by idnic:

Its a good idea, I will look into that!

danderson107

Canon EOS-30D

09/03/2006 06:38:41 PM · #12

As a last resort you could just clone in the sides white with photoshop.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

09/03/2006 06:42:08 PM · #13

Maybe a roll of flooring material or carpet would come wide enough.

KiwiChris

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

09/04/2006 02:29:56 AM · #14

Any local theatres (stage, not movie) that have a white cyc?

Might add to the 'feel' of the image to do a few with the stage 'junk' in the image.

Most stages are nearer 30' wide, so space wouldn't be a problem..

Just a thought.

oOWonderBreadOo

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

09/04/2006 03:47:08 AM · #15

I am sure my camrea store carries it because I accidently bought it one day! When I got downstairs they asked what kind of car I had and I was thinking why on earth are they asking me that?!? So it's out there- try calling your local shops maybe. :0)

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

09/04/2006 12:14:44 PM · #16

was it a local camera store? chain?

Thanks everyone for their input

oOWonderBreadOo

Canon EOS-5D

09/04/2006 01:20:59 PM · #17

it was local- Tempe Camera in Tempe, AZ :0)

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

09/04/2006 02:11:52 PM · #18

Just rent this place in Philly, they have an 18' cyc. and you can have it painted any color you like.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/04/2006 03:36:30 PM · #19

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

Just rent this place in Philly, they have an 18' cyc. and you can have it painted any color you like.

Yeah, but it costs 600 to have it painted any color buy white lol.

Man, one day I'll own a studio that large!

MikeJ

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

09/04/2006 03:53:29 PM · #20

If you can find a solid color wall wide enough, you could photoshop in a background later. Or if the wall is good enough and fits in, leave it natural. Or if you can find a warehouse that is big enough, you could let the background go dark by just lighting the bike.

Another option is to use muslin material or paper and photoshop the seam later. If you place the joins together at the right place, it will be an easy job of photoshoping them out without affecting the bike. Or use several sheets of muslin and drap it like a current so it has pleats and hide the seam within the pleats.

Mike

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

09/04/2006 05:02:19 PM · #21

Originally posted by jmlelii:

Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Just rent this place in Philly, they have an 18' cyc. and you can have it painted any color you like.

Yeah, but it costs 600 to have it painted any color buy white lol.

Man, one day I'll own a studio that large!

You did say cost was of no concern.