Background paper...

Okay, I have to ask.

 

I don't have a place nearby me to check the background paper.

I am getting a cloth type background of some type as well.

 

My question is this:

 

How thick and durable are these rolls of the background paper?

I'd most likely be getting one of the wider rolls and as much as 15m long.

 

I'm just curious if it rips easy, it may not be cost affective for me.

 

Sorry, wasn't sure where to put this post.

 

Thanks!

 

-Mario

The basic assumption with BG paper is that every time you do a new setup you'll pull down

the stuff you've used and cut or tear it off. So the paper isn't real resistance to crimping or

getting dents and pleats in it.

 

Generally, however, it does have to be cut or at least torn on a straightedge or slashed with a

mat knife.

 

Good wrapping paper after you're done shooting...

The thickness may vary depending on the one you get, but the majority are thick and quite durable. It doesn't mean you can't rip them, or that they won't leave a nasty line if you fold it in two. They do have to be flexible so it can be rolled.

 

My suggestion is to contact the provider and ask the weight of the paper in lbs (it's a standard value for paper, the more it weighs, the thicker it is). Then go to a business card provider / paper store and ask to see if they have the same paper weight. You'll see exactly what you will buy. As an example, most regular paper sheets (to write) are in the 20lbs area and very good thick business cards are in the 100lbs range.

 

Maybe somebody knows the average weight for such background paper.

Based on Emily's answer it confirms that it varies as the one I used was heavy (but the roll wasn't very wide or long). So best thing again, ask to know the paper weight.

you do NOT, have to cut the paper off, after you use it. it can be used again, and again, and again. if it gets a little dirty with shoe scuffs, so what, a little photoshop and you'll never see it. i bought a roll of white (savage) last winter,(amature) and still have yet to cut. it's got some scuffs on it, wich don't even show up on film. as far as ripping, you tape it down when in use and instruct people to walk carefully.

oh its you mario. i too wondered about cost effectiveness, who doen't, but i dig the seemlees paper look. i find the typical wrinkled up muslin look, sometimes amaturish. (bad speller). i did buy a very neutral grey, wich i don't use yet really. but i don't have alien bee's yet. on my list. still using bounce flash. mabee this fall i'll get some. i realy like some maroon/ dark red colors out there, scince alot of people i shoot are brown skinned, i think it would look nice.<div></div>

Heh, yes Tim, it's me again.

 

Thanks for everyone's help.

 

With the help I've got this past week on tips and idea's for my home studio space, I feel comfortable continuing.

 

Now to pull up the 70's orange porn rug and put down the laminate flooring when I go on vaca.

 

Thanks!

 

-Mario