4 Ways to Hang a Backdrop including a corner and all the hardware you need to do it!

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John Gress

John Gress

Күн бұрын

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@ThePanacon
@ThePanacon 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the classic comedy aspect of this tutorial. A little bit of clumsiness and a tad bit of confusion makes a fun tutorial. 😅😅😅
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
LOL apparently I am a natural comedian!
@CharlesDunkley
@CharlesDunkley 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing for me. I've been toying with the idea of throwing up a quick temporary backdrop and this video is just what I needed.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Right on time.
@donnamariajones8960
@donnamariajones8960 3 жыл бұрын
Love the catchy titles. Great explanation of why the overlapping drops need to go in the direction shown. Good stuff John!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Donnamaria! Miss you!
@bigwoofphotography
@bigwoofphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Here is a question I cannot seem to find the answer to anywhere and would LOVE a video over. Where do you purchase your props / furniture like ladders (etc.). What are the key things to consider when buying online? Also curious where you get your backdrops - but that ones an easy answer (unless you are creating them yourself?!). The double sided is GORGEOUS. THANK YOU JOHN GRESS we appreciate everything you are doing!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Krystal! The backgrounds I used in this video are from Gravity Backdrops. In the near future I am going to make a prop shopping tutoring for my website johngress.com/academy/
@canadagoose62
@canadagoose62 3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Thanks, I was going to ask the same question re the backgrounds, just love them!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks’ 😊
@brunopires207
@brunopires207 2 жыл бұрын
Man, that last corner setup is simply GENIOUS. Thanks a bunch, keep up your great work!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Bruno! You are too kind.
@joepolophotography
@joepolophotography 3 жыл бұрын
of course the same day I am looking for alternative mounting methods, you share this and it pops up on the front page before I search for it... bravo
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect!!
@elf.2702
@elf.2702 2 жыл бұрын
Finally!!! Great video man. I was struggling for months trying to build a fake room for a filming. This was really helpful!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
No problem! I’m glad it helped!
@NeilSnapePhotography
@NeilSnapePhotography 3 жыл бұрын
I use Manfrotto boom arm extensions fitted together going into a cardboard tube for my very heavy 3.5mx6m painted linen background. Otherwise for all other fabric backgrounds I use Ikea curtain extensible rods, cheap and efficient.
@EliInfante
@EliInfante 3 жыл бұрын
The stand on wheels is such a great idea, John! I'm going to try that out with my new canvas backdrop.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Sometimes I use the rolling stands with the pipe to flip the whole setup 180 with a double sided backdrop.
@SpotBentley
@SpotBentley Жыл бұрын
I use 2 light stands with a one-piece steel rod to hold the backdrop. It works but can be a hassle to maneuver a 9-foot roll of onto a 10-foot pipe in a small studio when I have lights and other props in place. But I make it work.
@lifescansdarkly
@lifescansdarkly 2 жыл бұрын
Great tip on the Super Clamps, you just saved me $100 over buying a single-purpose backdrop holder.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Oh! winning!
@fizzahraza4926
@fizzahraza4926 Ай бұрын
Same! I have two of them in storage from a project a long time ago and just dug them out!
@danienelphoto
@danienelphoto 2 жыл бұрын
That steel light stand is fantastic looking!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@DonKangolJones
@DonKangolJones Жыл бұрын
I’ve been wanting to set up some sort of corner with my backdrops and fabric for awhile. I think I’m gonna try this, except with some auto poles in my little home studio. Thanks for the inspiration!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! You can do it!
@pengiethebird
@pengiethebird 20 күн бұрын
I can mount lights on my background stands. They have a long 3/8" stud at the top so they are not just for a single purpose as you were concerned about.
@rayokasali
@rayokasali 3 жыл бұрын
I think I just found a solution for my second backdrop stand. Thanks John. 👌
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! That is great to hear.
@tic857
@tic857 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for walking through the whole set up. I was able to rig something similar using an old college floor clothing rack.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 11 ай бұрын
Nice. Thank you!
@royantazo7248
@royantazo7248 3 жыл бұрын
I always wondered how they put those painted backdrops together to make it look like a corner wall. The two 20 inch extension grip arm to hold the backdrop is also informative. The pipe with the super clamp is brilliant. Thank you for sharing this. I got 3 questions that got answered.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Wow. Thank you so much! 🙏🏼
@FeedbackWrench
@FeedbackWrench 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazingly helpful. Seriously thankful for this tutorial.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing! Happy to help🙏🏼
@josephbutler525
@josephbutler525 Жыл бұрын
This tutorial is absolutely brilliant! You have saved me so much money and like one other commenter mentioned answered so many questions I had. Thank you and keep inspiring…😁
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad it helped!
@Herkulez1981
@Herkulez1981 3 жыл бұрын
Never tougy About Having two griparms. Now i i have a thicker pipe in there parts that works good when i use the full with paper backdrops that are around 2.75x11 meter. But when im shooting in my small homestudio i only use paper backdrops that are half as wide (1.36m ish) then i have to use 2 of the 3 pipes and it takes to much space. But with two griparms i can save alot of space in width and use them to put two backdrops together in a v. Excellent tip
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear. Thanks!
@joshuasilvers899
@joshuasilvers899 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this. I revisited it today in fact.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
That is great to hear! Thanks!
@maurice7978
@maurice7978 Жыл бұрын
This video was so helpful! The metal bar and super clamps worked masterfully. Thank you.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear! Thanks Maurice.
@tomkearney617
@tomkearney617 2 жыл бұрын
Hey John, Just starting out with creating a photo studio here in LA. Primarily for headshots. Great info! Thanks man.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
No problem Tom! Best of luck to you in all of your endeavors.
@luisarevalo6112
@luisarevalo6112 2 жыл бұрын
Great options for hanging beckground, I definetly like the first option since it fits my budget better. Just watching how this option was used was the best part. Thanks for a great presentaion!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear. Thank you so much!
@micahcirlos
@micahcirlos 3 жыл бұрын
thank you john! can you recommend a good place to purchase some backdrops?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Mine are from www.stormbackdrops.com/ and www.gravitybackdrops.com/
@ludmila9070
@ludmila9070 3 жыл бұрын
very informative video, i like your double sided backdrops, which brand are they
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! These backdrops are from Gravitybackdrops
@ludmila9070
@ludmila9070 3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress thanks! i like this idea with the grip arm, it's awesome.
@Being_Joe
@Being_Joe 2 жыл бұрын
Dued you saved me some money. I am going with the super clamp method and going down to home depot for some pipe.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
That’s great! 🙌🏼
@WatchThatFirstStep
@WatchThatFirstStep 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I want to try the corner setup... once I have some space. For now I'll look into rolling light stands. Thanks, John.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@lawzoge5562
@lawzoge5562 3 жыл бұрын
Nice. I love the detailed explanation
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! Thank you.
@curtisclement
@curtisclement 3 жыл бұрын
Always good content from you John
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@curtisclement
@curtisclement 3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress at least this time you didn’t give me too much GAS but gave me ideas to be more efficient in my small studio space
@curtisclement
@curtisclement 3 жыл бұрын
What size backdrops are those?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
ha! sorry ;)
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Gravity Backdrops size medium. They're about 7' wide.
@josesavant
@josesavant 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video John, thank you for sharing this valuable information!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Sure thing! Thank you!
@traviswallace
@traviswallace 3 жыл бұрын
Never thought about attaching two heads together like that. It’s a pain the 🍑 putting up and pulling down backdrops, especially changing it in one session. Super great video. Thank you.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@rickjbradbury
@rickjbradbury 3 жыл бұрын
lol those thinking pauses cracked me up. I do this as well with somethings even though I have done said things 100's of times. I am yet to shoot with canvas backgrounds... itching to pick a couple up though to give them a try.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
LOL They do cost a little more but they are great to have on set. =)
@nicolecole2310
@nicolecole2310 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting video. I have autopoles I was fortunate to pick up years ago from a retiring photographer. It has the 3 rack system attached to it. Never thought of using the superclamps on top of lightstands. That is a great and flexible trick. I like your idea of not having things that aren't multipurpose. How do you store your backdrops when not in use?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool. I keeo them rolled up and leaned in the corner.
@jer3006
@jer3006 2 жыл бұрын
Great way to build a set with depth and make a corner where there is none. Thanks for these wonderful tips. I made sure last year I purchased 2 Grip Heads on my C-Stand Grip Arm for flexibility-did not foresee I might need 2 Grip Arms. 🤣
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
IKR! Glad it was helpful! You might like this series I am working on - three more videos will post next weekend. kzbin.info/aero/PL2FsS8NtBTy5wKqDeNc3q3_twg30yTxCn
@KamranDodhy
@KamranDodhy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these lovely ideas. Just wanted to ask the material of these wrinkle free washable backdrops.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! They are painted canvass backdrops and they aren’t washable. They’re wrinkle free because I keep them stored on a tube.
@chrisbegin5490
@chrisbegin5490 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you John, well done
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
@chrisbellette9181
@chrisbellette9181 8 ай бұрын
The thinking bit was hilarious and awesome haha. Thanks for the video 😂🙌👌
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 8 ай бұрын
Ha! Sometimes thinking about shapes in 3D hard! 🤣
@giovannamandel910
@giovannamandel910 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, John. You saved me a bit of hand wringing deciding to go with Manfrotto or the cheaper plastic chain version of the triple. I have 3 Gravity backdrops is like to put on rollers and this just sealed it for me. Very informative video!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. There’s more on that in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4rWpIeinJimlc0 After two years I just couldn’t live with the plastic chains another day. I think I tried saving $40 and it cost me a few hundred!
@EdwardLaurenson
@EdwardLaurenson Жыл бұрын
I didn't know Jeff Goldblum had a brother... :) Love your voice mate
@yaredabebe5185
@yaredabebe5185 3 жыл бұрын
Simply you are amazing. Thanks 🙏
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@shannon.j
@shannon.j 2 жыл бұрын
So simple, but so helpful! Great video, thanks 👏 The super clamp method is handy for an extra wide or heavy backdrop too, as you can add a 3rd stand in the centre for extra support
@lgm9324
@lgm9324 3 жыл бұрын
Just got my pair of 20" grip arms!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Enjoy your corn on the cob! ;)
@tcvaldez
@tcvaldez 3 жыл бұрын
Great information. Excellent explanation. Thanks. Keep them coming!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@fizzahraza4926
@fizzahraza4926 Ай бұрын
Great video! I keep coming back to it and get new nuggets of info each time. John, for the corn on the cob technique, how wide of a backdrop would the 20 in boom arms accommodate safely?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Ай бұрын
That’s great to hear! I think you could easily put a 12’ paper on them. You just have to make sure you follow the right tight rule.
@fizzahraza4926
@fizzahraza4926 Ай бұрын
@ thanks! And do you use the pvc instead of wrapping the canvases onto wooden dowel rods so that you can use any of the methods you showed? I was planning to just go with wooden rods but now I’m thinking that might not be as versatile down the line.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Ай бұрын
I never even considered the wooden option. All paper is on a tube so it just seemed natural to use the same method.
@fizzahraza4926
@fizzahraza4926 Ай бұрын
@ that makes sense. I just have leftover wooden dowels from a different project and figured I might be able to use it with the clamps method. What diameter pvc do you suggest? I know too small can tend to get bendy and wonky in the middle.
@Digmen1
@Digmen1 2 жыл бұрын
Hi John Great video I have been struggling with the traditional backdrop stands and bar. I really like your second system Those clamps look like they will make it easy
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am glad it was helpful. Like so many things in photography, there is more than one way to do everything.
@angelaromualdo4163
@angelaromualdo4163 3 жыл бұрын
Super helpful, thank you!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks!
@Bevardphotography
@Bevardphotography Жыл бұрын
This is so amazing. Thank you for sharing this
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it.
@absolutestudios55
@absolutestudios55 3 жыл бұрын
super useful, thank you.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear that!
@tayoakinmulero
@tayoakinmulero 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John, fantastic videos as always. 2 questions please. I know it’s from gravity but what’s the size of your backdrop and the ladder you used to climb, where did you purchase it from? Thanks
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Most of my backdrops are there size mid, around 2m wide. The adder is an antique which was a gift from a friend.
@theconstantaperture
@theconstantaperture 3 жыл бұрын
Always great content John!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul! I really appreciate it!
@Marykk1448
@Marykk1448 9 ай бұрын
Amazing tutorial! Thank you!!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 9 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Thanks!
@vinodp76
@vinodp76 3 жыл бұрын
Superb and informative video. Thank you. Can you post the link for the backdrops, the specific brand that you used in this video demonstration ?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! These backdrops are one of a kind from Gravity Backdrops.
@elizabethlangphotography9652
@elizabethlangphotography9652 3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Thank you
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@Shiza_993
@Shiza_993 6 ай бұрын
What is this roll in backdrop? Can you please provide any link to buy and see its specifications
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching the video! The blue backdrop you're referring to is a custom backdrop from Gravity Backdrops. Here is a link to where you can find more information: Adorama: howl.me/cjCnJyinMHf Gravity Backdrops: gravitybackdropsus.sjv.io/DK0Nmj B&H: bhpho.to/3NEXi2p
@daniaahmad4015
@daniaahmad4015 2 жыл бұрын
This was sooo helpful! Thank you so much!!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! Great to hear it!
@2BSports
@2BSports 2 жыл бұрын
Great info as always! Have you ever tried the Clot Studio backgrounds?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I have not. Just gravity and Storm. And then I’ve used Oliphant and Franklin while teaching in different studios.
@2BSports
@2BSports 2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Thank you for replying! I am trying to get one that looks good, but equitable!
@valbou1089
@valbou1089 3 жыл бұрын
At the end of the video, we can see that you put the Manfrotto 035 super clamps in opposite directions. Is this for security?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
I think it just happened by chance.
@valbou1089
@valbou1089 3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Ok ^^
@photographybyjanetlee6559
@photographybyjanetlee6559 3 жыл бұрын
Love your backdrops behind you in this video. Where did you purchase them?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! These backdrops are from Gravity Backdrops. You might also want to checkout Storm Backdrops.
@photographybyjanetlee6559
@photographybyjanetlee6559 3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress thank you!
@SanGoku334
@SanGoku334 3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much for the tutorial sir! :D
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Raquita
@Raquita 2 жыл бұрын
can I ask where you are buying double sided backdrops? those are beautiful
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I bought these from Gravity Backdrops but I also have some from Storm Backdrops.
@artandadventurerv
@artandadventurerv Жыл бұрын
What kind of black pipe (8:13) are you using for the crossbar you said you got at the hardward store? Is is one that doesn't sag with the weight of a painted backdrop like pvc does? I want to hang a 12' wide X12' high painted canvas from a stand without it sagging at all. Is that possible? I feel like something like a wooden structure has to be built to make this happen.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Its probably a steel pipe but I am sure you could configure something that would work from the plumbing section at Home Depot or Lowes.
@KelvinLIEWYOUHONG
@KelvinLIEWYOUHONG 3 жыл бұрын
Where to buy the spare part for the tripod stand or diy it. Cuz my existing stand is lower i need to increase the height
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry I don't understand your question. Could you be more specific or provide a time stamp?
@rahi.hasan.dreams
@rahi.hasan.dreams 3 жыл бұрын
can you please share link to the green/blue backdrops you have?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
It's a custom painted backdrop from Gravity Backdrops.
@photoray002
@photoray002 2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering, how do those PVC pipes (schedule 40/80 3inch?) hold up with a heavy canvas on them as far as sagging in the middle? I have some long canvas/muslin that are around 18' long. Or can the hand crank rollers handle 12'x18' rolls? On the hand crank rollers, does the metal chains work better than plastic? Someone said the metal binds and comes off the gear and is too short. Thanks.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
The plastic chains have turned out to be a total disaster and I will be replacing them with metal chains. In order to hold the weight of the backdrop and the 2" PVC pipes in place I have to tighten the non crank side. Then when I go to pull the chain, the plastic links snap!
@photoray002
@photoray002 2 жыл бұрын
Good to know on the chains. It apparently only holds 2" diameter pipe. I imagine 12' is gonna sag quite a bit with that small size. i would think aluminum pipe with be slightly better. Thanks for the reply.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing. I think someone may sell 9' aluminium tubes for backdrops.
@peerlessportraits
@peerlessportraits 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John. What was the brand of brown /aquamarine backdrop?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Its a custom backdrop from Gravity Backdrops
@misterlove7034
@misterlove7034 Жыл бұрын
Would you please link the backdrops you use?
@JudahEarlyliving4Christ
@JudahEarlyliving4Christ 2 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! Where do you get your backdrops from?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. These are from Gravity Backdrops. but I also have backdrops from Storm Backdrops.
@Shiza_993
@Shiza_993 6 ай бұрын
What is this roll in backdrop? Can you please provide any link to buy and see its specifications I want to creat videos and need this kind of matt black or dark blue background I am wondering this is cloth, carpet, or paper or something else
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching the video! The blue backdrop you're referring to is a custom backdrop from Gravity Backdrops. Here is a link to where you can find more information: Adorama: howl.me/cjCnJyinMHf Gravity Backdrops: gravitybackdropsus.sjv.io/DK0Nmj B&H: bhpho.to/3NEXi2p
@JamesBoyer-plus
@JamesBoyer-plus 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I think that I'll be experimenting with a lot of corners after this. :-)
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
That is great to hear!
@fellowcreator
@fellowcreator 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing stuff as always, by the way those backdrops look soo different, what is that material mate......
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! They are painted canvas.
@fellowcreator
@fellowcreator 3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress aaaaah, thank you friend, gonna get them right now
@octavianus8
@octavianus8 3 жыл бұрын
Hello! A link where can I buy this canvas? Please! 😊
@artandadventurerv
@artandadventurerv 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have to use an extra metal tube between the ends pieces? Or can you simply put the paper rolls onto the two end pieces?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure I understand but I don’t use metal tube. Just the plastic and paper ones I have the canvas backdrops attached to or the paper ones seamless comes on.
@artandadventurerv
@artandadventurerv Жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress I just meant something stronger, bc I find painted canvas very heavy and sometime the bar sags.
@GerrickTaylor23
@GerrickTaylor23 2 жыл бұрын
What do you use to connect the canvas back drop to the pipes ?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
The short answer is I tape them on. There is a tutorial on my website, which has a three day free trial if you want to check it out. johngress.com/member-exclusive-how-to-mount-a-canvass-backdrop/
@petermiller6829
@petermiller6829 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John, may I ask where you buy your backdrops ? Thanks in advance & regards Peter
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Sure, these are from Gravity Backdrops.
@petermiller6829
@petermiller6829 3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress thanks John
@cydneecimone7863
@cydneecimone7863 2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get you backdrops from? I love the color
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
These are from Gravity Backdrops. I also have backdrops from Storm Backdrops
@mmknipser
@mmknipser 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for that great piece of education, John. Where did you get this awesome double sided canvas from? Live in germany, and having issues finding canvas at all. Mario
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. It was made by Gravity Backdrops.
@mmknipser
@mmknipser 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, John. Love your videos.
@tomharrop6166
@tomharrop6166 2 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel and really love all your great content! One quick question for you. I use the two backdrop setup quite often. However, I don't have the two sided backdrops like what you show. I'd love to pick some up. Would you share where you found those? Thanks again for all the great content.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I had these made by Gravity Backdrops
@bicycleninja1685
@bicycleninja1685 2 жыл бұрын
Helpful, thank you!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
That is great to hear. Thank you!
@jaclynjacobs125
@jaclynjacobs125 5 ай бұрын
What are the sizes of your backdrops? Thanks!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 5 ай бұрын
The painted backdrops are size mid (medium) - Gravity Backdrops gravitybackdropsus.sjv.io/DK0Nmj
 Adorama howl.me/cjCnJyinMHf
B&H bhpho.to/3NEXi2p
@ShahlaKhanOfficial
@ShahlaKhanOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
I’m considering backdrop these days and I’m absolutely bummed about the dimensions. Can you please tell me what would be dimensions for a regular talking head style video where subject isn’t placed too close to the backdrop? Thanks
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
That would be quite difficult to define given "too close" is open to interpretation, but you could always mount your backdrops horizontally for video so they're close to 3m wide.
@defender7709
@defender7709 3 жыл бұрын
THANKS
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@TheFragranceGuy
@TheFragranceGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@elckler9821
@elckler9821 3 жыл бұрын
Hey John! What is the exact color of blue on your backdrop? Keep up the great work and content! 🙏🏾
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It’s a custom painted backdrop.
@elckler9821
@elckler9821 3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress do you know the color of the paint? Thanks for getting back to me so quickly!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry I don’t, I just had Gravity Backdrops make it for me after I showed them some inspiration images.
@elckler9821
@elckler9821 3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress that’s unique! I got something similar, inspired by your background
@valbou1089
@valbou1089 3 жыл бұрын
Depending on the situations, the clamps hardly prevent the tube from rolling even if I put a clamp on each side of the tube. I'm not confident in this setup for large backdrops (2.1 meters width). Are the Manfrotto 046MC Expan Background Holder Set usable on a C-Stand or on Manfrotto Background-light tripod?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
I use the clamps to stop the tube from rolling all of the time even on super heavy double sided and wide backdrops. Maybe you're clipping on the wrong side or maybe our clips are just different. I would expect the 046MC would work on any stand.
@valbou1089
@valbou1089 3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Sometime it blocks the tube well sometimes less. Maybe my clamps width is too narrow. Concerning the 046, I don't know if tripods are strongs enough vs a wall.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Light stands are fine, but you might need to use sandbags.
@valbou1089
@valbou1089 3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Ok thanks
@valbou1089
@valbou1089 2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Hi John, I bought the Manfrotto 046 MC system. With this system, how do you stop the chain roll when deploying the backdrop with it? It seems like you have something special on the chain? Also, what is the small handle which is on the opposite side of the chain for? I heard it allows to adjust the tension but don't really see any difference when "playing" with it.
@stylez3656
@stylez3656 3 жыл бұрын
Question.... when you combine 2 backdrops, is that for a V flat effect?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
It’s so for the look.posing in a corner can be more dynamic than posing on a flat wall.
@Javier.Elias.
@Javier.Elias. 7 ай бұрын
That was great, thanks!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
@petemcknight803
@petemcknight803 2 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial John. I want to hand paint some canvas backdrops and the C Stands solution with super clamps would be ideal for these heavy canvases. And mobile. And useable for other things as well. One question. How tall should the C Stand be for most portrait shots? Would 10 foot be enough? Or would taller be better just in case. By the way, corn has absolutely no nutritional value. 🤣
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
🌽🌽🌽 thank you so much! Most of my canvases are only nine or so keep mine. So I will be 40 c-stands are perfect. Maybe if I were photographing dancers I would regret them only being 9’ tall.
@chitChatNexus
@chitChatNexus Жыл бұрын
where did you buy these backdrops , can i find plain white , and black in the same material , what do they callled?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Most of my backdrops are from Gravity Backdrops Adorama howl.me/cjCnJyinMHf Gravity Backdrops gravitybackdropsus.sjv.io/DK0Nmj B&H bhpho.to/3NEXi2p
@chitChatNexus
@chitChatNexus Жыл бұрын
Thankyou@@JohnGress
@vedroelcitra
@vedroelcitra 2 жыл бұрын
What type of fabric is that backdrop?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Canvass
@vedroelcitra
@vedroelcitra 2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress thanks!
@ROBERTDANIELSrobdanielsphotos
@ROBERTDANIELSrobdanielsphotos 3 жыл бұрын
where do you get your backdrops? do you make them yourself ?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
These backdrops are from Gravity Backdrops, but I also have Storm Backdrops.
@Mr.JaysonDasco
@Mr.JaysonDasco 3 жыл бұрын
What’s the brand of the backdrop? 🙏
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
These backdrops are from Gravity Backdrops, but I also own backgrounds from Storm Backdrops.
@ahrongordonas5726
@ahrongordonas5726 2 жыл бұрын
what kind of backdrop did you used sir? i see that it have texture in it
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
These backdrops are by Gravity Backdrops, but I also have some from Storm Backdrops
@Shiza_993
@Shiza_993 6 ай бұрын
What is this backdrop roll? Can you provide any link to buy and see details about it I am starting a KZbin channel and i am searching for This dark blue backdrop roll If you will provide any link to buy and see details about it's stuff will be appreciated 👍☺️
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching the video! The blue backdrop you're referring to is a custom backdrop from Gravity Backdrops. Here is a link to where you can find more information: Adorama: howl.me/cjCnJyinMHf Gravity Backdrops: gravitybackdropsus.sjv.io/DK0Nmj B&H: bhpho.to/3NEXi2p
@PROgaming-fm6yu
@PROgaming-fm6yu 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John, Where did you get the vintage c stands from? thanks
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
eBay.
@valbou1089
@valbou1089 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I listened about finding the 1/3 being lighter and consequently the top of the backdrop but it's not always very easy to tell depending on the light. On Gravity backdrops, do you know if the position of the reference written on the back of the backdrop is the top or the bottom of the backdrop?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
I have always laid them out on the floor and once I figured out which end was the top, I taped that end to a tube.
@valbou1089
@valbou1089 3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Ok
@valbou1089
@valbou1089 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great video. Did you put adesive tape between the extremity of the backdrop and the tube to be sure it doesn't fall down before you put the clamp?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I think from eBay or Adorama. I gaffertape all of my backdrops to the tubes. I have a video tutorial on my website if you want to check it out and there is a three day free trial. johngress.com/member-exclusive-how-to-mount-a-canvass-backdrop/
@valbou1089
@valbou1089 3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Ok, thanks
@valbou1089
@valbou1089 3 жыл бұрын
​@@JohnGress The video you told me about is very informative. Thanks.
@WeekendDivers
@WeekendDivers 2 жыл бұрын
What kind of backdrops are those? Size, material?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
In this video I am using size mid painted canvass backdrops from Gravity Backdrops. But lately I have been using Storm backdrops. www.stormbackdrops.com/
@matthewcheung5136
@matthewcheung5136 3 жыл бұрын
I need to grab some pvc piping to roll up my backdrop, friend of mine cut me off about 12 feet
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I have a video coming out about that next month.
@ErwinTan80
@ErwinTan80 3 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy that cool ladder?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 жыл бұрын
A friend gave it to me and I suspect it's older than me.
@Vijaysoni53
@Vijaysoni53 11 ай бұрын
will you please tell me the diameter of all the pipes, including three legs?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 11 ай бұрын
Perhaps you mean this? Kupo 40" Master C-Stand Kit with Turtle Base Kit Adorama howl.me/ckrng8iYyzH Amazon amzn.to/3YPVPtD B&H bhpho.to/47OKQVB
@Vijaysoni53
@Vijaysoni53 11 ай бұрын
I am very sorry, my question was for another video. By mistake I posted here. Sorry.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 11 ай бұрын
No problem
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