10 Tips to make Seamless Paper Backgrounds last longer & 2 DIY fixes for your photo studio backdrops
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Seamless paper backgrounds are a staple item for both amateur and professional photographers. They are versatile, reusable and affordable and yet I find it surprising how many photographers don’t take care of their photo studio backdrops and dispose of them much sooner than needed.
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Savage Paper backdrops are a popular photography background solution because they are available in a huge assortment of colors, and with gels and proper lighting, there is an almost infinite number of possibilities. Another bonus to seamless paper backdrops is the price. They are more affordable than equivalent-sized cloth or painted backgrounds. That doesn’t mean you should think of them as cheap or disposable, in fact, just the opposite. Seamless paper backdrops are made to be used over and over, and with proper care and maintenance, they can last for years.
I have used savage paper backgrounds for just over 40 years, and While the DIY solutions are great for simple portraits, nothing beats a seamless paper backdrop for versatility. I have tried the cheaper brands, and the paper is thinner and wears much faster, not to mention that the colors are not consistent and they do fade.
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Thank you so much! You’re very informative, inspirational, motivational & so easy to watch & learn from! 2 thumbs up & new subscriber & signed up for your news letters! This is SO EXCITING to me! I’m soon to be an empty nester & will have the space to create my studio for photography as well a my craft room workshop!!! Happy I found you!!!😍
When I used to do studio photography, at the end of a session, if the paper had gotten marked up and the subject had young kids, I would cut off the part of the paper background that the subject had been standing on, to take home. The kids loved it to draw on and their moms loved it too. As always, good tips!
AWESOME tip for Togs who shoot kids PhotoTrekr! Thanks for sharing! Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos!
I've never used paper backdrops before but after watching this video I'm sold. Thanks for the great tips!
This guy knows a lot!
Thanks Reviews To The Point!
@@theJoeEdelman, thanks for sharing the ideas which are very helpful. I have learned a lot from your videos. Keep sharing your ideas with us. Love ❤️ from India 🇮🇳
You are amazing Joe!
You're taking the beginners to the next level. I just watched this video multiple times and order my first seamless paper background for my small home studio.
Thank you 😊❤️
So rad! I just bought my first background at 86” so I could store it vertically under 8 foot ceilings. I’m trying to find ways to make it last, so this is just what I needed.
I Love Joe like a cousin (we are the same age), but I challenge anyone to insert the edge of your seamless the way he describes. I absolutely couldn't do it. The paper is too wiggly to get it into the slot when the paper is 107" long. You basically have to insert it along the whole edge at the same time. Maybe it could be done if you had 10 people's hands! What I did that worked fantastic was cut the slot in the PVC pipe all the way to the end of the pipe so you can insert the paper into the end of the pipe and then feed the whole width in. It took one old guy 10 seconds to do it that way. Keep rockin' Joe, and where do you get your shirts!
Your videos are so helpful and well done. We're not even looking into paper backgrounds right now, but now that I've seen this, I know I'll be ready when we do. Thank you so much for putting out such helpful and educational content. This small photography family thanks you so much!
Thank you A Baker! I really appreciate the kind words!
Thanks Joe, my husband & I watched this video & he picked up some of your great tips. You always share with us ways to save a $$ , but get it done properly. You are the Best !!
Wow!
Just Stoked to learn all this. Really appreciate your talent and the opportunity to hear what your taking the valuable time to share.
Glad you enjoyed it Floyd Brown! Thank you so much for your kind words. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any videos!
This was incredibly helpful - I wasn't sure what to expect (was afraid of yet another clickbait RUclips video) but thank you so much for sharing these tips! I've just started getting into using paper backgrounds for my photography so I'll be using your tips for sure.
Awesome nacchi13! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Have you subscribed to the channel yet?
Awesome you are a master I'm going to buy my first seamless paper and your video helped me a lot thank you so so much.
You're very welcome Carlos Trejos! Thank you so much for the kind words!
I have a dumb question... I'm not a photographer but I'm a new mom and obsessed with capturing memories of my little one.
On the plexiglass does the color matter? Black, clear etc? Also how thick should it be.
Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge and taking the time to put together this video. Blessings💌
i had no idea how hard seamless was to handle and was surprised i didn’t see more talk about it before i bought a roll. thank you for your video!! :)
Thank you so much Joe for the wonderful advices! Very helpful for me! God bless you!
What a smart man! Respect
Wow! The tips just kept on coming. Great info that was fresh and helpful!
thorough and informative as usual Joe !!!
Thank you Kevin Starks! I really appreciate the kind words!
Thank you for a super knowledgeable and resourceful video. The tempo is perfect. I love your upbeat energy! You look and sound super young. I was so shocked when you mentioned the years and dates 😳
You're very welcome Carmen! I am glad you enjoy them! Thank you so much for the kind words!
This content is priceless. I've watched a few of your videos and I have to say. This information is extremely useful and very very well made. Crisp and concise presentations with just the right blend of knowledge and entertainment. If you ever see this comment. Thank you. P.S. I forgot to subscribe a few times in the past and I had to search pretty hard to find you again. You are not in the search engines when looking for photographers on youtube. Get on that list man!
Wow, thanks Joe. All these tips were so useful!!! I shoot dog/animal photography and have a horrible time with pawprints and fur. I am also disabled so I roll out my paper onto two large folding tables (high school-style cafeteria tables)....it both contains the animals and I don't have to bend or get on the floor to shoot them. I have yet to find a good way to attach the front end of the paper to the edge of the tables. Clamps aren't big/wide enough. Maybe put plywood over tables and clamp to that? Anyway, the swifter is such a logical idea.
A clamps should be able to attach to a table edge Debbie Klecan. amzn.to/2G3ovG6
I love the DIY sessions, its what drew me to you in the first place.
Glad you enjoyed it Troy Hall! I appreciate the comment!
You are truly a wealth of knowledge... Thank you very much.
Thank you so much! You are an amazing teacher and photographer
Thanks for the video. That was really helpful tips about the counter weights and storage of the seamless paper.
You're very welcome Dan Evans! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Joe - you ARE The Man! Great tips!
Thank you! Bill Kendall Glad you enjoyed it!
First video I have watched on this channel. Just had to subscribe at the end, incredibly helpful!
Adding some silica gel packets to the storage tube will help keep humidity at bay.
Indeed Melnick Studios Inc. - in the absence of a controlled area they will help. I use silica a lot, but I prefer re-usable ones as they really don't last very long otherwise.
This was so incredibly helpful.
Glad you enjoyed it Terrence Chambers! Thanks for the kind words!
Joe, this video was super helpful and glad to see you rockin' your RUclips channel, my friend. :) Last time we touched base, I was 19!!! Crazy how time flies. :)
WOW - hey there Bonnie Fahy! It has indeed been awhile! How are you? Great to hear from you. My camera misses you!.
Another perfect video. Thank you very much for all your hard work to make even a video about background paper worth watching very much.
You're very welcome computerjantje! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Was told to come check out your channel, very glad I did! Very informative videos!
I appreciate your kind words and comments Crystal Steiner! Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos.
Many thanks, Joe. Exactly the information I was looking for.
Awesome Black Dot! Thanks for commenting!
Excelentes sus videos,didácticos ,entretenidos y con consejos muy útiles,saludos desde Argentina.
I APPRECIATE THIS INFORMATION...... WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE?? !!!! LOL
LOL - Thank you Ebony Reid! I am glad you find it helpful!
best suggestions ................. Thanks Bro .... GOD Bless you
Excellent video. Thanks!
I use straight edge razor blades for cutting papers, there’s nothing sharper than that . Mainly because I use to hang wallpaper, & that’s what we used.
That will work Rich Barschdorf, just be sure to place something under it so you don't cut your floor, and of course be very careful with the knife!
So useful! Thank you, Joe.
Thank you Jarek Wasilewski / JarekWPhoto! I appreciate the comment.
Great tips Joe! Thank you for the video, enjoyed it as always.
You're welcome mac740 I appreciate the comment!
good thing I watched this video before I purchased my paper background
wow; really helpful tips! im glad I found you on youtube!
Thanks Joe! Great information as always!
Thank you David Velez! I appreciate the comment.
Jesus... why life is so complicated, I just need a clean background.
Thanks for a great video btw!
Thank you! Jenya Wave Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! Thank you so much for all that you share!
You're very welcome Chanzie Wills! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Great video and helpful info. Thanks
You're very welcome marksuggsphotography! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for this incredibly informative video!! 🥳✨
Thanks for the video. This is very helpful for the beginners
You're very welcome Sana Imran! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Great tips Joe, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it MARRRRC0P0L0! I appreciate the comment!
i just want to know what type of strobe light that is in the background
thank you, im new at this backdrop thing
Thank you Joe
You're very welcome Zubby Gabriel! Thanks for commenting!
Hi. I'm looking for solutions on how to do group shots on location with portable backdrop and lights on a thight budget. The groups in question are dancers (from all ages and from different schools). What kind of material would you use for a very large portable backdrop (cost effective, durability and portability, especially if you need to carry it easily in in a car) ? What would you use to cover the floor and matching the backdrop knowing that they have to be photographed head to toes (in some situations, I know that the background might not be enough), and what lights and setup would you use for such shots with this kind of situation ? Also, what heavy duty stands would you recommend or will you be able to do a video on how the to build one (DIY) for this specific situation ?
I hope that this can be used as idea(s) for future videos subject (which could complement this one). That would be really interesting.
Thanks to answer
As usual.....Good Job Joe.
Thank you! Web Surfer Glad you enjoyed it!
Great info Joe. Thanks!
You're very welcome britcom1! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Great video... One problem I have is storing a 107 inch width roll upright in a house with 8 foot ceiling. I use models standing and need large width. No way possible to store it vertical... Big pain..
If they have a cardboard core (or metal pipe for that matter), you can lay them down on the floor out of the way against a wall. Been doing that for years with zero issues.
This is a great video!
Thank you! Cie Foster Glad you enjoyed it!
Really great info Joe!
Thank you Raul Viteri! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Joe
You're very welcome Paul Reader!
Very Helpful. You're very knowledgable. ;)
Thank you Her Rarity! I really appreciate the kind words!
How thick is the plexi glass
Thank you so much sir
Great info! Thanks for posting.
You're very welcome John Gilbert! I am glad you enjoyed it!
How would you deal with the plastic the paper came in getting damaged? I had a situation where we were setting up everyday for 2 weeks and the paper ended up getting ripped due to the constant handling. I haven't got a good solution for a plastic cover for the paper...
Thanks for commenting Photo Flair. If this is a common problem you run into - you can buy rolls of Poly Tubing "plastic bags" - ex: amzn.to/2xI6t93 This would be enough to bag about 76 107" rolls of seamless paper background. With a little research, I am sure you can probably find shorter rolls. Hope this helps.
Thank you for these great tips
You're very welcome Bernadette Jarrard! I am glad you enjoyed it!
very very helpful, thank you !!
You're very welcome Aliyah Ramsey! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing tips!!! Thanks Joe! Quick question. By happenstance, I ended up with two solid stands (not light stands) and 3 rolls of savage paper. The person that gave it to me also provided me with PVC pipe, but that isn't a great solution. I had to use pvc piping with angles to get it to mount, and as expected, the middle sags. I checked, but it doesnt appear that savage sells the cross bar individually. I noticed other companies, like Impact, do. But do you have any suggestions? (or no, because you only have experience with them as a "package deal" so to speak)
Thank you The Post Color Blog! Try this: amzn.to/2vDuPDc They aren't cheap - but work great. This is what the light blue seamless roll is mounted on at: 6:11 in the video. I have it set-up on two Bogen Auto Poles (amzn.to/2vWU6Ul) , two super clamps (amzn.to/2x36Spk) and the crossbar. What I like about that crossbar is that it is collapsible which makes it easy to transport and it can be used easily with different sized backgrounds.
Joe you are the man.
Thank you RayValdezPhotography! I appreciate the comment.
wow great video , thank you
Does anyone know why you'd need to use such large diameter PVC for the counterweight? What is wrong with like 3/4"?
Very informative! Thank you !!
You're very welcome Preston Knight! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Hey Joe , Question for you sir. I wanted to get some printed backdrops, now I've seen many on amazon but people always complain they are 2 short (5x7) specially the ones that have the wall and floor look. What would you recommend for me as i would use in different locations. Do you have a videos on that, that i missed ?
First Time Seeing This, Excellent Video Sir. Just Subscribed
Thanks JC PEREZ and THANKS for subscribing - great to have you along for the ride!
Great tips! Thanks for sharing
You're very welcome WhitneyStylez! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Great video Joe. Question: I have some popup backgrounds for location shoots and a single backdrop stand with clamp. Often the backdrop hangs with a warp. Do you know ways to make them hang straight? Thanks.
Great video sa always, my new studio is wide 14 feet., where can I buy this size? Thanks
Great tips!!!
Thank you Bicycle Ninja! I appreciate the comment.
Joe, simply fantastic. Really. Thank you. Question: where to you get the acryllic sheets you recommend? Seems the delivery is pretty expensive from online stores. Any local type stores sell these?
Hardware or lumber supply stores Stephen O'Sullivan. Try places like Home Depot and Lowes - thats where I get mine.
Awesome pointers all around.I really love your inexpensive DIY solutions for the backdrops.If you want to keep the backdrops hung up could you replace the cardboard tube with a piece of PVC pipe?
You could Daren Maloy - you would need to re-spool background onto the PVC and you would need very thick PVC as PVC will bend over a 9ft length. - Bottom line - it would be BIG and bulky. If you want to keep your backgrounds hanging - use metal cores like these: amzn.to/2C9bIzj
Great video thanks
You're very welcome TEMI LONDON! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you!
You're very welcome Mat O'Flynn! Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos!
I love ur videos, I have a question, i'm using the same mounts to mount my seamless paper rolls, but over time the roll is bending a little bit, can I avoid it!!!
Don't leave your paper rolls mounted for more than a few days at a time. Either store them upright as Joe suggests (assuming you have enough ceiling height) or lay them flat on the floor against a wall somewhere. If you really must leave them mounted for extended periods, then re-roll them onto a steel/aluminum pipe.
Dude you are awesome. Thanks thanks thanks
Hey Joe.. loving the channel..
2 questions.. how do you store vertically with 8 foot ceilings? Second.. at what distance do you have those DB800s from your background? And is that the 9 inch baby pin?
I don't store vertically TakeMyPicturePat because my ceiling isn't tall enough. So use the Corex pipe tip that I showed at the end of the video and stack my backgrounds. It is 9" pin and they are 4 to 5 feet. Watch this video: ruclips.net/video/cggfTPIQcHs/видео.html
Hi Joe - great tips as always. What background roller system you are using? Anything not too expensive you can recommend? Thx
Not expensive at all MT Nguyen: amzn.to/2jctfCq you can see them in use in this video: ruclips.net/video/cggfTPIQcHs/видео.html
Hey Joe, what's that LED light star thingy in the background?
The light is called Spekular! www.diyphotography.net/spekular-leds-like-swiss-army-knife-lighting/ I will be posting a video about it in the next few weeks.
Great video!
Thank you for the kind words Amanda Saez ! Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos!
Great ideas.
Thank you Rich Barschdorf! I appreciate the comment.
Hey Joe! I bought a gray 107" Savage seamless background after watching your other video and I'm having trouble making the background appear perfectly smooth from edge to edge. FYI, I'm using speedlights. Am I missing something?
Xergiez it is tough to light a 107" backgrop evenly - edge to edge with speedlights. Speedlights don't have a very wide throw so you need to back them up. Most people wind up putting their speedlights 5 or 6 feet from the background - one on each side and that's not going to get the job done. If your speedlight has a zoom feature - make sure it is set to the widest setting. It is also helpful to turn the speedlight so that the light output is vertical instead of horizontal - this will help with the top to bottom coverage.
Ahh I see. Thank you!
What do you wipe the bottom of your models' shoes with?
I have them wipe their feet on a small bath mat. Thanks for asking Tony B!
Awesome video and info as usual, What is the cool looking "star" light in the background?
Thank you Bruce Campbell! The light is called Spekular! www.diyphotography.net/spekular-leds-like-swiss-army-knife-lighting/ I will be posting a video about it in the next few weeks.
Thanks, just checked their website, awesome package, thanks again.
thanks dude
Thanks a million
You're very welcome Billy Perkins! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you sir
Hey Joe, great video. Quick question about storage. You say to store the paper vertically. Does this mean you remove the papers already hanging from your ceiling after each shoot?
I'm wondering the same thing... Removing big rolls from ceiling mounts is not happenin' for me.
Thanks Peter Croughs! I have my green screen and white backgrounds permanently mounted - but I have removed them from the cardboard cores and attached them to metal cores - which I didn't discuss in the video because honestly it is a nightmare to do it The rest of the backgrounds I do remove and store in the drain pipe tubes when they are not in use. I do not have the ceiling height to store mine vertically - so the drain pipes work really well to allow me to stack the backgrounds and since I am very careful with the humidity in my studio - I don't run into any problems with sagging. BTW... The purple background that I show in the video is one of the backgrounds that taught me not to leave them hanging.
I hear you Zac Caldwell! The solution - be very careful with humidity and use metal cores. amzn.to/2ewaOn8
I bought an aluminum tube, 2 inches diameter and put inside the core of the paper 107" long, and the paper does not sage, 2 inches fit exactly in the cardboard core of Savage paper. and I can Roll the paper with the chains.
Wooowwwwww. Thx!!
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awesome content! subbed!
Thanks AMCBENJAMIN and THANKS for subscribing - great to have you along for the ride!
You the man!
Great videos
awesome video