Studio background

Gints Klimanis · December 10th, 2003, 07:19 PM

In a recent vtaping situation, I was aching a few a few drop cloths to cover some mirrors. Can anyone recommend a source for some of those grayish/camouflage looking backdrops ?

Also, what economical and "rollable" material would be good to block out a 4' x 6' window ?

Thanks !

Boyd Ostroff · December 10th, 2003, 07:36 PM

We buy most of our soft goods from Rose Brand. They are a terrific company to deal with and have quite an assortment of fabrics. For smaller drops you can probably just buy a few yards of one of their wider materials. Browse around their website a bit. You could also call; they're very helpful. I do quite a bit of work with Peter Monahan there.

Joe Gioielli · December 11th, 2003, 05:21 PM

Depending on your artistic ability, you could go low tech.

Sometimes if you go to fabric stores you can find good prices on a bolt of fabric. Get a netural color and some (God help me) spray paint. Just get a contrasting color and go easy with it.

You can get great results if you take your time. Just make sure you get one person to do it (two people can't get the same pattern) and work from the middle out.

Now I was a theatre major in college (in case you are wondering, yes I am unemployed) so I got to make mistakes on the schools budget.

Now for the window, look up Rosco on the web. They make gels for lighting. You can get all kinds of filter material. You can get gel that will balance the daylight to artificial light. If you just want to block it out. Aluminium foil will work. Paint one side of it a netural color so it will look ok behind the drapes.

Good Luck
Joe

Ken Tanaka · December 11th, 2003, 06:08 PM

Studio Depot, an online store of Mole Richardson, stocks many such supplies.

Markertek also has many backdrops and other supplies.

Ervin Farkas · October 23rd, 2007, 01:43 PM

I am working in a team producing some TV programming in cooperation with a Romanian studio. Recently our achor flew to Bucharest and recorded a few programs over there, at the studio.

We like very much the background seen on the attached pictures but the anchor could only tell us that it's some sort of metal with small dots on it and the light is coming from the floor.

Any idea what it might be and where to get it here in the States?

Thank you,

Nate Weaver · October 23rd, 2007, 02:10 PM

It's sheet aluminum or stainless steel, most likely over a frame made of 2x4s.

The sheet is then "treated" with a circular sander to make the half-moon shapes you see.

This sort of decorative metal work is popular in southern california, you see it in elevators, on reception desks and restaurant tables, etc. Sometimes, the aluminum is sealed afterwards with a clear coat of some sort...or polished as well.

December 10th, 2003, 07:19 PM	#1
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	back drop cloths ? In a recent vtaping situation, I was aching a few a few drop cloths to cover some mirrors. Can anyone recommend a source for some of those grayish/camouflage looking backdrops ? Also, what economical and "rollable" material would be good to block out a 4' x 6' window ? Thanks !

December 11th, 2003, 05:21 PM	#3
Joe Gioielli Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Posts: 142	Another thought Depending on your artistic ability, you could go low tech. Sometimes if you go to fabric stores you can find good prices on a bolt of fabric. Get a netural color and some (God help me) spray paint. Just get a contrasting color and go easy with it. You can get great results if you take your time. Just make sure you get one person to do it (two people can't get the same pattern) and work from the middle out. Now I was a theatre major in college (in case you are wondering, yes I am unemployed) so I got to make mistakes on the schools budget. Now for the window, look up Rosco on the web. They make gels for lighting. You can get all kinds of filter material. You can get gel that will balance the daylight to artificial light. If you just want to block it out. Aluminium foil will work. Paint one side of it a netural color so it will look ok behind the drapes. Good Luck Joe __________________ Why ask me? I thought you were in charge!

December 11th, 2003, 06:08 PM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Studio Depot, an online store of Mole Richardson, stocks many such supplies. Markertek also has many backdrops and other supplies. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

October 23rd, 2007, 01:43 PM	#5
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	Studio background - what is it? I am working in a team producing some TV programming in cooperation with a Romanian studio. Recently our achor flew to Bucharest and recorded a few programs over there, at the studio. We like very much the background seen on the attached pictures but the anchor could only tell us that it's some sort of metal with small dots on it and the light is coming from the floor. Any idea what it might be and where to get it here in the States? Thank you, Attached Thumbnails __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

October 23rd, 2007, 02:10 PM	#6
Nate Weaver Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,100	It's sheet aluminum or stainless steel, most likely over a frame made of 2x4s. The sheet is then "treated" with a circular sander to make the half-moon shapes you see. This sort of decorative metal work is popular in southern california, you see it in elevators, on reception desks and restaurant tables, etc. Sometimes, the aluminum is sealed afterwards with a clear coat of some sort...or polished as well. __________________ My Work: nateweaver.net

December 10th, 2003, 07:36 PM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	We buy most of our soft goods from Rose Brand. They are a terrific company to deal with and have quite an assortment of fabrics. For smaller drops you can probably just buy a few yards of one of their wider materials. Browse around their website a bit. You could also call; they're very helpful. I do quite a bit of work with Peter Monahan there.