DIY Photography Backdrop

Posted on November 3, 2013 by ShutterBug

A short guide on creating a do-it-yourself backdrop for photography purposes. I am an amateur photographer, even more so green with video and not a “handy” p…
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24 Responses to DIY Photography Backdrop

  1. Just us kiddz says:
    November 3, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    you can buy one on eBay for the same price

  3. adfaier srfeia says:
    November 3, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    you talk wayyyyyyyyy to much

  4. MrForsakenExile says:
    November 3, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    i also used twin flat sheets of different color (gree/blue for my green screen effects and black/white) sewn together to stop back lighting in my pics. And when I break down mine I can actually roll the pipes up in the sheets. All you would need then is a bag to slide it all into…..

  5. MrForsakenExile says:
    November 3, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    great Tuto. I actually did the same thing with the PVC, but I split the height by cutting the pipes and adding smaller diameter to make it adjustable for adults and children… just a thought I wanted to share.

  6. thedrewster77 says:
    November 3, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    That’s what I ended up doing (sort of) and I detailed what I did in another video on my channel. Again, however, I over thought the problem and engineered a solution in search of a problem. A couple of bicycle hooks would’ve made it completely irrelevant anyway.

    The DIY PVC solution is pretty good for being portable. Just use MUCH thicker PVC pipe (don’t cheap out like I did) and it’ll work like a dream.

  7. MrTanker10a says:
    November 3, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    Why not mount it directly to the garage ceiling? Then pull the it down with as needed with a hand-crank mechanism.

  8. Ruberduky99 says:
    November 3, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    very smart not to glue all the pipe together, leaving you with the option to add new back drops as your please you should check out “lemondrop stop” on facebook to see some of their backdrop options, very nice

  9. Bflatest says:
    November 3, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    I would build a box with the PVC not a frame. Make shaped like a rectangle standing on its end. that way its way more stable

  10. J.B. Brown says:
    November 3, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    what thickness pvc did you go with ? an what was used as far as elbows ect for bottom half

  11. thedrewster77 says:
    November 3, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    Trevor – you’re completely correct! A buddy used thicker PVC pipe and his works great.

  12. Trevor Sladek says:
    November 3, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Might consider going to a larger PVC pipe than 3/4 like 2″. It might be more stable. Any ways thanks for the idea

  13. Brian Lance says:
    November 3, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    He’s a Hobbit you insensitive clod.

  14. MidwinterEclipse says:
    November 3, 2013 at 7:11 pm

    Are you a midget or dwarf?

  15. melindabutler2948 says:
    November 3, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Guhbh

  16. ExperienceOfTheDay says:
    November 3, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    Thx for you vid. if you have an updated version, it would be cool to see what you did.

  17. Boris Shabovta says:
    November 3, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    its so unstable

  18. muslin backdrops says:
    November 3, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    Yeah ,, Its simple but you made it fantastic..! Keep up the good work.

  19. shane8109 says:
    November 3, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    Good idea!

  20. jun ling says:
    November 3, 2013 at 10:13 pm

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  21. hahatrainwr3ck says:
    November 3, 2013 at 10:19 pm

    did you end up drilling holes? how did it work if you did?

  22. thedrewster77 says:
    November 3, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    shapeworkstudios1 – not a bad idea. Mounting is is probably the hardest part, along with size issues. We purchased a set of projector screens for our new church campus and they’re fairly limited in width. Glad it works great for you!

  23. shapeworkstudios1 says:
    November 4, 2013 at 12:00 am

    I got a projector screen from a resale store. i pull it down, and it looks great, and is easy to light.

  24. Nancy oc says:
    November 4, 2013 at 12:54 am

    @erickav808 Same here!!

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