Building a DIY Photo Backdrop from Scratch

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[@MangoStreet]

what do you want to see for the next part of this diy series? 1) appleboxes 2) a unique photo prop 3) we illegally upload an entire episode of home improvement

[@SinisterRubberDuckie]

Home improvement!

[@MangoStreet]

honestly, same

[@versatileimagePro]

On your next home improvement DIY add Mr. Wilson

[@tashasimone9008]

an entire episode of home improvement playing inside an applebox with a unique photo prop on top?

[@Kokorba6iqta]

Unique photo prop/set

[@kbmats]

That was definitely the best SquareSpace advertisement on KZbin so far 😂 Great video guys!

[@machajohn]

Love how you guys were able to turn the process of building a backdrop into a really interesting and engaging video! Really gets me jazzed up to try to film when I set up my own home office next month

[@DanielDeArco]

So much fun. It turned out fantastic with the paint! 😍. Really unique approach on this edit, damn. Totally my dark sci-fi kinda vibe. Looking forward to more making!

[@tupoutuatai4235]

the square space ad tho! haha

[@AntonySimkin]

That moment when you enjoy watching an ad...

[@debbydhill]

Great call on getting DD to help, he's so creative and talented. Great build!

[@BenyQuinonez]

If they called me, they would have had... quite the video xD just not in the same direction!

[@AlexisPrattsPhotography]

OMG YOU HAVE DANIEL IN THIS ITS GOING TO BE AN AMAZING SERIES!!!

[@gastherr]

This SquareSpace ad RULES!

[@kalim6333]

Gosh this ad for squarespace was so extra af😂😂😂😂I'm in love w/ur sense of humor guys

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

That new studio looks awesome!!!

[@babs7024]

I love to see yalls and Daniel’s aesthetics blend. Soooooo goood

[@James_Far]

love daniel dearco, his videos are so freaking good

[@graham_5609]

Fun video! I enjoyed watching however expected it to be more of a how to video rather than just seeing some of the process. In future ones it might be nice to see slightly more specific details on what steps were taken. Thanks for the awesome content!

[@gracevenner5417]

Oh my gosh that square space add was mint 👍

[@christianedvardsson]

Miss Daniels uploads...he’s a genius 👌🏼💙 Great collab 👍🏻

[@RASR27]

That sponsor clip was so creative. We stan a creative couple, yo.

[@CelloGoodSir]

You guys are my favorite. So many bonus points for Home Improvement and Office references.

[@willjvest]

You guys make the best ads

[@gutentag1231]

I feel like I have been waiting for a video like this my whole entire life. Thank you so much!

[@e.christopherclark7367]

"Say hi to the Carlton" is a very important step. I'm glad you didn't forget to mention that. (Also: great video! Thanks for it.)

[@michaelbornman9313]

I love that squarespace ad

[@learnwitha7777]

This is so useful! What software did he use?

[@NickIby]

Step #7 is the most important 2:11 :)

[@PepeRony-nc7di]

Adfectu Artwork Duhhhh

[@mARTYR2010]

the home improvement sound effect. thank you.

[@barneyelo]

Good to see that carlton did watch you the whole time while building so nothing could go wrong 👍

[@MangoStreet]

who do you think the project manager was?

[@LeonSilva94]

Mango + Daniel

[@glennibberson]

Really cool guys, keep it up! Thanks for filming the process.

[@212mealprep]

Best ad ever 😂

[@BenyQuinonez]

I'm going to save this video for when I have enough space to build this! :D Thanks!

[@mehrabovi7751]

love your square space AD 😂❤️

[@TimesWithJames]

*I'm all over DIY* being a plumber and KZbinr vlog beast means I can TRY to bring the two together!

[@MartaCMorgado]

THE AD PART IS SO GREAT OMG AHAHA

[@loomonda18]

Love the squarespace plug lol

[@MichelleCoxPhotography]

Wow this is such a FUN "how to" video. Feels so epic but literally just... building a wall hahaha

[@RyanJanousek]

THAT SQUARE SPACE AD :)

[@queerfoto]

Epic wall! Epic squarespage ad!!!

[@jamiejacob5931]

Thank you! Rachel is so friggin adorable btw

[@sutanega6822]

worth million subs

[@RicoResolves]

Love the After Effects text effects! Fantastic!

[@FlyenNun1]

Great Vid. Love your creative Squarespace Plug 😄

[@littlered55555]

I might just sign up for squarespace cuz that video was enjoyable

[@SlightlySinful]

hahaha, best squarespace promo EVER!

[@HuluEditing]

Y'all are incredible as always. All the little things you do for the videos are truly inspirational, from 3D Tracking the text to blurring it out because of footage depth of field ( 1:15 ). Keep it up lads, you are amazing.

[@AlexPresa]

Well done, as always. 👏👏

[@evies-jones4046]

I really needed this video! These backdrops are amazing😍😍

[@_richie_manila5371]

You keep inspiring us. Love from The Philippines :)

[@maskhar6661]

I like the closing

[@ezecreative]

You should check out Artismo Studio Share in Michigan. Similar wall but made from broken wood with an LED panel behind it, it shines through like crazy!!! It's amazing cool.

[@rattykulture7655]

I never wanted to help anyone with his wood work as much as i do daniel dearco

[@Mommyo2Girls]

@mangoStreet do you have a supply list by chance?

[@alliahrose2878]

I'm planning on starting my own KZbin channel and this is really a great Idea to start with. Thank you so much!!! And to think that i am a civil engineering student too, i will challenge myself to do this one.

[@light405]

Hi I need help what size plywood boards did you use? Thickness??

[@felicityjane7169]

I really liked this video, just wondering if I'd make one the same but somehow flush to the floor instead. Thank you!

[@fionaszone]

Love this!! Really helpful👌🏻

[@tashasimone9008]

I feel like some version of your space saving backdrop could be attached to the top of this to make a super useful backdrop machine!

[@GreggGalgo]

Great as always! #KeepCreatingKeepSharing

[@maxaustin8584]

Just listened to the podcast guys! Loved it!

[@VisiVisuals]

I thought you gonna paint it abstract and artistic or maybe make a bed of flower backdrop. love the content.

[@gwendolynchoo4639]

Yess! I really like this since seeing it on Phil Chester and Sara's video!

[@MangoStreet]

credit where credit is due: it’s from nichole mason’s studio and we modeled it after her’s.

[@meganwelch5464]

Love you guys

[@april-de2cn]

What!!! I want to make my own backdrop now hdjsjs

[@samjaneannie5831]

this would be so cool even for an artist in an apartment bc it rolls around to save space and the other side could be used for lightweight shelving units for paint/brushes or something 😂

[@sunshine.ananas]

Carlton's harness is so cute! Where did you get it? Also Number 2 please

[@tunaann]

Added Turkish subtitles. Not a direct translation but tweaked -where possible- in a way to show your humor. Added my instragram account in the title and descriptions section. Remove it if you wish :) Enjoyed the translation. Will do more if I have time.

[@PeteGeniella]

What if you used 1x4s and lauan like on stage or movie sets? Wouldn't that be cheaper and easier to move around?

[@cismeo]

Hi it's 3 years since the vidéo, but i got a question. I want to do something like that but I don't get why no one makes it "low rider" by offsetting the wheels ? Also whats the general purpose of it compared to V-flats ?

[@sebos88]

Where did you guys get that chair? Oh wait ... I live in Slovakia ... we have hundreds of those in bad condition ... they sometimes miss legs ... and we still use them ... anyway awesome video!

[@KoolCreation]

Did anyone else catch the Home Improvement noise @ 0:10 . That was a nice build.

[@McKinleyGriggs]

What software did he use to make the 3d model?

[@farcryfilms5900]

What inch thickness is your plywood sheets in this build?

[@JonathanWirth-c3p]

😊 photography ideas productions

[@TheArmouryOfficial]

What program did you use to draw up your plans??

[@TheDearTomboy]

What kind of plywood did you all purchase?

[@anthonynelson1699]

With the amount of posts about Home Depot Rachel has made on insta, you'd think you guys were building a lean-to outside of that place for her. 😂

[@Zennie371]

I would like to send pics of a back drop stand for an instructional video request. It's beautiful and it has a picture frame look with a vinyl backdrop print out.

[@1judas600]

okay i have everything but the carlton. I can't seem to finish every step. is saying hi ti the carlton absolutely neccesary? please help!

[@felicitecesaire1715]

How much did it cost to build this?

[@kalpeshtailor4116]

my god that subtle tim the toolman cue.

[@elijahwoods5108]

What monitor do you use?

[@tonybaloni1000]

I thought backdrops came all the way to covering the floor completely so it kinda looks like there’s no corners and depth (I’m new to this stuff tho so maybe they serve different purposes?)

[@anthonyl4541]

Is this why Rachel practically lived in Home Depot? lol

[@MangoStreet]

we have a lot of projects going on in there at the same time, but this one sent me there twice 😅

[@30UnderConstruction]

😂 nice commercial 👌

[@joaotfs353]

clearly filmed by Daniel, at least directed. It is not the typical work of Mango

[@MangoStreet]

nah, we filmed it ourselves, but wanted it to feel like a DeArco video.

[@FreekHymn]

Oh man great content, looking forward to more (and smaller) DIY projects. Me and my dad, well mostly my dad, is making a giant ring light with 18 lightbulbs because apparently it's hard to find it in a store or online. Maybe an idea for a next episode!

[@RickyMartinVideos]

It must have been so satisfying to paint the one side white.

[@DmitryRudoy]

Are you guys working on developing Colin Furze's skills?

[@Naher1mne1utub]

Best fucking SP ad ive ever seen

[@19nefertiti87]

Hi Carlton!

[@rezkibimo]

what software is that at 00:37?

[@mutantsleep]

What camera do you use to make this video?

[@MangoStreet]

We mostly used the EOS R, a little 1DX II, and a GoPro 6 and 7.

[@mutantsleep]

@@MangoStreet thanks, btw i'm from indonesia and i love both of you style❤️

[@ejdc12]

Yassss

[@muhammadhamza2600]

just take a plywood, paint one side. use it when you want to. it will take less space, cost less and you will not have to go through all that making stuff. buy like a 6mm no need to buy and 18mm it will cost more and will be heavy. if you want to get lighter go with a 3mm.

[@MangoStreet]

can’t wait to see your video on this!

[@weisya]

I see you. You switched pose in the beginning didn't you, Squidward?

[@spmlx]

2:15 I wonder what Carlton is thinking about....

[@AFCphotography]

How much to pay someone to build one ?

[@MangoStreet]

wood is really expensive right now, so probably a lot!

[@AFCphotography]

What about only the labor price ?

[@chichionthefloor]

i need to do this but portable :-(

[@NightWLKR1]

Damn he makes a 3D model all i did for my desk and shelves was draw it really badly, and ive got no experience with these things

[@shaiba7748]

I'm assuming you didn't binge making a murderer

[@MangoStreet]

goo.gl/images/KVxSXe

[@floofy931]

Is it just me or do you need 13 2x4s not 12

[@philipdelorenzo8039]

Does everybody know what time it is? TOOL TIME!