Backgrounds for Photo Tent

[Steve Mawson]

Need just a little help here. I have found backgrounds but they are all around 6' x 6'. Don't really need one that big, guessing that 2 feet square would work, but interested in size that folks here are using. Is there a place where you can get smaller ones? Thanks for the help.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Steve - I use the 31" x 43" size of #39. Works well within my photo tent but would be easy to cut with scissors if needed.

http://www.phototechinc.com/graduate.htm

[David E Keller]

I just got the same one that Steve mentioned. I did have to cut mine to fit my photo cube, and it couldn't have been easier.

[John Keeton]

I have the same one - on Steve's recommendation. Fortunately, I ordered it, and knew the dimensions, prior to building my tent.

[James Combs]

I just got the same one that Steve mentioned. I did have to cut mine to fit my photo cube, and it couldn't have been easier.

Mine was a few months back but Ditto what Dave Said.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

So how do you attach them to your photo cube?

I just got mine delivered last week and haven't had a chance to use it.

[David E Keller]

So how do you attach them to your photo cube?

I just got mine delivered last week and haven't had a chance to use it.

I've gone high tech... Masking tape in the corners. I intend to use velco at some point as my cube already has that capability, but the tape is working for now.

[Steve Mawson]

Thanks everyone, looks like I make an order to Steve's supplier. That did not take long at all. Appreciate all the help, Sawmill Creek is the information store.

[Mark Hubl]

Steve,

Calumet Camera also has the backgrounds. They go on sale for around 25.00 now and again. I have a store locally and got lucky on a sale day.

Ken,

Here are a couple of pics of how I adjust the background. I use some pvc and shower curtain holders. I have since switched to using smaller spring clips from the office supply store to hold the background. This works well to adjust the horizon line and fade.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1253/5106708962_fdbe60f3ce.jpghttp://farm2.static.flickr.com/1369/5106709348_e5ce3d1bbc.jpg

[Anthony Welch]

Could you guys show us a photo of your "photo cube" set up?

Anthony

[John Keeton]

Anthony, there are several threads with pics of photo tents, and tips on construction of them on SMC. If you do an advanced Google search, you should get a bunch of hits. Most folks use the Bill Huber plans (http://www.pbase.com/wlhuber/light_box_light_tent)

Here are a couple of pics of my tent, though I have ceased using the worklights, and have started using just the overhead light and a much slower shutter speed for a long exposure. I am getting better pics, but still need to work on more detail.

Joe Aliperti gets some fantastic pics of his pens using his flourescent shop lights and timed exposures.

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=158997&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1282335069 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=158997&d=1282335069)http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=158998&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1282335037 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=158998&d=1282335037)