The BEST Travel Tripod you've NEVER seen. Exclusive First Look!

[@PeterMcKinnon]

Anyone else ever air guitar with a tripod? Just me? How about baseball... walking staff? Rifle? Pole vault? I’ll stop. ;)

[@calibo.j]

Peter McKinnon Omg i thought i was alone 😂

[@tori9912]

The air?

[@dewy3288]

Peter McKinnon I like my Manfrotto BeFree Compact Travel Carbon Fiber Tripod. Small, tall, latches and about 2 pounds.

[@IAMKHARIM]

How about air guitar with an invisible guitar 😁

[@AKACOOZY]

Peter McKinnon definitely have done the baseball swing with with my Joby

[@RealMozart]

I dare you to use Mozart as background music in your next video.

[@Ropetupa]

You should probably know that your music has been public domain for a while now. So even if Mckinnon would promote you, you wouldn't get a dime. Another question: where did you find the fountain of youth? I wont tell anyone.

[@drewkocak]

You also might want to update your name to fit the 21st century music scene. I like Lil Mozart

[@Ropetupa]

@@drewkocak W.A.M would be also acceptable among the youngsters.

[@HIGHnRICH]

Yes... You have my vote.

[@shoumadipdas2065]

@@drewkocak Lil Mozzie

[@ngck]

Quick tip: You can loosen all the locking sleeves of the Gitzo by twisting all of them at one go. Then it'll be much faster to deploy!

[@enzozonta9768]

Oh, Peter. I never expected a "That's what she said" joke from you, man. Totally took me off guard hahahahaha

[@thehumanrebuildd]

same!!

[@hayalperest1056]

Yeaaah ahahahaha

[@r09d98]

9:34

[@zachmiano]

Same hahahahha

[@yourmajesty3569]

I'm a female and make that joke in my head 20 times for the one time I say it out loud. It's always funny. Always.

[@ArnolddeGans]

Please make a follow-up vid ... after you have used it in tha real world ... would love to hear your opinion after.

[@ItsMinarmy]

He probably hasn’t, look how low it is

[@emilycohan]

I would totally be interested in seeing a follow up video on this. Have you used it much since then? And how is it holding up a year later? Thanks!

[@ftwo]

6:21 - You open the locks on the Gitzo tripod the same way and I am pretty sure you know that, Peter 7:22 - Seeing how the whole center column moves downwards because you gently touch your bag makes me worried about the whole center column twist lock

[@RohitNaik]

And it cannot hold much payload

[@christiangrundner]

Thats what I thought as well, cant see any game changing feature...

[@ivanrg6406]

Christian Grundner The price? Haha

[@DistMod]

@@RohitNaik It can hold 33 Lbs

[@AyechinoProd]

He didn't tho, at 2:26 you can clearly see him pulling and rotating each individual lock which isn't as effective as the lever system on the Peak Design.

[@ClassysWorld]

"That's what she said" joke is the best part of this video😁

[@bykev6070]

“That’s what she said” that caught me off guard Peter 😂😂

[@awsmnessdesignstudio5252]

7:58 Peter forgot to say "that's what he said"

[@jfuller18]

Center column falls several times in video with bag hanging on hook. Seems like that would mess up potential time lapse or long exposure?

[@Jayne1971]

Pete sliding around on an office chair wielding a tripod shouting "FOCUS!" is the best thing I've seen all week. 😂

[@simondobbins7509]

This video looks different aesthetically.. and not in a good way ?!? Blown out window or different colour? something that just looks off ?

[@ANNAKKi]

The plant to his left.

[@george_KC1TQF]

He is at Matti's desk and the window is blown out.

[@millenium996]

yes it's not sharp either, i'm a bit disapointed to be honest by the quality of the video

[@mil0931]

Peak design is known for making products that just make sense. Nothing too complicated, just pure performance, and i love it!

[@pitchblack1012]

Please do 10 products under $10, $50, or $100 :)

[@johnnysnonsense5638]

Please!

[@s_toffical175]

Yess poor people like us would like this

[@SpringloftStudio]

For Gitzo you can unlock all rings in one grab too and you don’t need much turns, just a half would unlock all sections smoothly. So it’s as fast as lever latches, and the rings won’t bite like levers. It’s the size making PD shine here. It’s like the first iPhone revolution to the phone market, now all brands need to rethink their travel tripod designs too, especially Gitzo at higher price.

[@vitaliylatanskiy3667]

I've used MeFoto tripod for ages without any issues and for half the price.

[@grallonson]

I do love my MeFoto tripod. It's not as small as this, but it gets the job done!

[@justinmichaelfilms]

@@grallonson MEFOTO Carbon Fiber Or aluminum? I have an aluminum globetrotter with a replacement fluid head on it, and it has never let me down. But it isssss heaaaavy.

[@itslucasyap]

When travel, make sure that your flight allow you take allen key, mine was taken by the auxiliary police recently.

[@aeonmajestic5633]

ItsLucasYap It happened with me as well once

[@hosmanadam]

That's f*cking ridiculous. There's no limit to the surprises those people have in store.

[@tavisbeck5863]

Love peak design! Got their everyday backpack and am super amazed by all their thinking that they put into the products.

[@theartattack7317]

ive been waiting so long for this upload ive been checking for the pass 5 days to see if you have uploaded

[@JarradShaw]

I really enjoy everything PeakDesign innovates/creates.

[@saskelee]

bro 9:32 i found out that the nob can be pulled out so you can access it easier then push it back in for the sleek/compact look. also at 7:59 you there is a magnet to the hook so you can align it properly to get it in as you twist it. hope this helps but thanks for sharing it with us

[@mixagitrya2220]

Video quality look different. Color is different. Never seen a Peter video at 4K. Audio sounds different. EOS R Canon logo is blacked out. What is happening?? Edit: Dynamic range is also off

[@mikaellovgren5261]

MixagiTrya EOS R pro body? 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@unabashedindividualist6232]

Probably because this is a paid endorsement of this tripod. There are several bigger photogs pimping this right now including Samuel Elkins and Burkard on Instagram just today as a matter of fact.

[@hellohogo]

1dxiii?

[@tommasomatteodiveronesi4283]

Skin tones are off... so offf

[@harsh82000]

Maybe he's using the RED. He teased it a while ago

[@rgdi]

You got my attention with the LOTR intro! Thanks for making this videos!

[@Ola92408]

This tripod VS the three-legged thing? which one would you recommend?

[@elinkalaniopio]

Duuuude! I am so friggin happy to have seen this as my first foray into buying a travel tri pod... I have several peak design product and they are DA' BOMB! I have stepped down from buying a travel tri for YEARs due to price vs the bs bulk. Buying now. Keep up the great work. Hilarious!

[@MarcoCarpinella]

Instant open the notification like "I'm gonna be the first yeeeee"... 500 views.

[@nelewruck4316]

Thats totally me ;-)

[@gregdixon4643]

Lol yip 3m followers. Peter kind of becomes as watched as a network tv show. I'd never thought about it until you comented this now but, that's actually crazy how many people are watching him at the same time...

[@vegasrenie]

Ikr

[@venkateshpatra_]

Damn true!!

[@pixelsbytina6775]

Wow, it's like...this is how tripods should have been designed all along, this is amazing! AND it fits in the water bottle pouch of a backpack!? I have two kids under 7 and a dog to haul with me, so so helpful to save space! WOW!

[@ColinRobertson_LLAP]

Great overview. I'd love to get my hands on one of these. I have a handful of other Peak Design products and they're all well designed and look good. But... BUT-the camera will not "always be level" when the head is down, UNLESS the tripod is level to begin with. As a real estate photographer I'm always very aware of how not-level every floor seems to be, let alone the great outdoors.

[@JohnP.6775]

You known the tripod has a built in level right? & Sony have a built in camera feature like most to show younthat it's level..

[@arjyamanbasu4037]

6:19 couldn't help but notice u can also unscrew all the screws of the gitzo at once

[@anthonyisensee]

Absolutely nobody: Peak Design: *Hold my tripod.* Again, peak design, killing it with what looks to be a fantastic product.

[@kamel3d]

no...juts a normal tripod

[@saskelee]

product review and unboxing has been one of your thing back in the earlier days of your channel so yea its good to bring it back.

[@andymiller1597]

Tripods make me so frustrated with the same non space efficient design. Glad to see more creativity from the peak design team. Definitely preordered.

[@SpringloftStudio]

Andy Miller yes, it’s been bugging me to! Backed without second thought, and its payload is as good as Manfroto though below Gitzo (and Gitzo in a hefty price). I love Gitzo, basically like lifetime support and maintenance, well worth the money actually. No one beat their payload/weight efficiency... But this PD design is just outsmarting everything else!

[@antongerstlohner2867]

Come on, noone is commenting about this crazy rewind? I actually sat there in the underground laughing out loud. Great video Peter, thanks a lot for what you do!

[@donald26]

The load capacity seems to be way lower than gitzo, isn't it?

[@kathygoodwin8360]

Love your laughter at the end of the video... never change. :)

[@anupsilwal2525]

I literally bought a tripod today and here we are.

[@seanbilly22]

An Up SIlwAl 😕

[@nelewruck4316]

If this one is better then you can return it😘😂 But if you don't travel then yours might be better either way 😊

[@andeugensson]

Dude, I just realized that I have a Gitzo tripod not being used, so the first thing I’ve did after seeing your review is to put it on sale. You have convinced me about the better investment in this tripod and the issues you were describing them in your review I have seen them, too. I’ll have a look over your channel and subscribe. I do like your pragmatic and straightforward review, million thanks for doing it! You could be an amazing sales person, keep on the good job on KZbin!

[@arkaneforyou]

600 dollars tripod , My camera is 350 Dollars. LOL

[@charlesheinzphotography1637]

thats the carbon fiber, comparable one by other brands cost the same

[@vegasrenie]

But my phone cost more!! I just realized that I spent way more for my phone than my camera. Hmmm.

[@charlesheinzphotography1637]

@@vegasrenie i think that this tripod really is for those who do lots of traveling, but better pay once 600 and it's good forever rather then having to buy a new one every year becasue you buy the cheap 2in1 for 50

[@JACKnJESUS]

@@charlesheinzphotography1637 Manfrotto Befree Advanced Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with 494 Center Ball Head ... $319.00 (Amazon)

[@charlesheinzphotography1637]

JACKnJESUS not really comparable

[@risabc]

Love the sound when rewinding at 1:49

[@francoisthomas4930]

Peter McKinnon FINALLY trying out the Douchebags !! Any Jon Olsson fans out here ?

[@staibybaby7289]

What use would they be to him?

[@GarethDix]

Francois Thomas I love my douchebags for everything except hauling my large cameras around

[@NicklasAittamaa]

Right?! Huge Duchebags fan here!

[@hazrinetworkreview4543]

Jon olsson support here

[@pennydome5051]

Jon Olsson Supporter from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@blvnk4545]

For some reason, this really reminded me of Pete's initial videos, really really enjoyed this one!

[@KevinBrooks_c]

I love Peak Design products. It's quick, it looks good, feels good.

[@SandyCrack69]

I share your love about good tripods. For years I had been buying cheap tripods and ended up not using them much because they were clunky. I was travelling overseas and had an idea for a selfie I wanted to take in Paris and needed a tripod . I was about to buy yet another cheap tripod and throw it out after the shot but decided to pay about double the price of a cheap tripod and bought a cheaper manfrotto tripod. It turns out to be one of the best photography buys I’ve made. What I Luv about it is it’s trigger locking mechanism on the ball head. It’s so simple to set up and adjust a shot. Whilst mine was designed for smaller cameras and wouldn’t suit Peters needs ( his cameras are so much bigger/heavier than mine) I’m still happy with it. However if I was in peter’s league I could see the need for giving serious thought to the tripod featured in this video. $0.02

[@chemalanto9580]

Me: This would be perfect for my youtube. Bank account: Yeah how about no... Great review Mr. M, love the hidden phone attachment.

[@essexii]

Peak Design is so thoughtful in their design, every Peak product I have I love. I saw another YTer talking this product up and was impressed. You solidified my thoughts and really like when you point out what you like and don't like and compare. The ball head is miles ahead of anyone, not just the competition. Tripod design reminds me of the Sachtler Flowtech 75 MS Carbon Fiber Tripod. Both designs are groundbreaking.

[@hjmkhalaf]

For $600 No Thank you.

[@ChandraPivo]

The ones being used in Hollywood are starting at $8000 dollars so $600 isn't too bad!

[@hjmkhalaf]

@@ChandraPivo In Hollywood they use a travel Tripod ??? hmmmmm !!!!!!

[@ChandraPivo]

@@hjmkhalaf They might! lol

[@messerjokkel1316]

This tri costs as much as my complete camera setup 😂

[@BJJandBS]

hey man they have to pay all these influencers!!

[@typefundiabetic7188]

Best video I’ve seen all morning. Even though I’ve only watched one video, (I’m kidding) this is a very positive video, and that is an amazing travel tripod and I would love to get one a use it daily. Very nice video!!! Keep it up and good luck on the new office/warehouse space.

[@hanscristianheineken5446]

What backpack you used to showcase the bottle holder ?

[@theraffi]

That‘s a douchebag backpack ;) They have really great bags :)

[@hanscristianheineken5446]

raffi1693 that’s a really bold name for a company 😂😂

[@nanoulandia]

I bought a Manfrotto and my experience just setting it up at home was as hilarious as yours. Five minutes later, I am still twisting, adjusting, and whatnot. Then got the PD one. OMG, such a huge difference. They are not even in the same universe. Thanks for convincing me to try it out!

[@joeconstantino2130]

Wait who's helping you make these again?! Who's making you laugh?! Can I be hired just to make you laugh and not make this easy on you?! haha such good bloopers! Thanks for the video Pete! Might consider backing this product!

[@nigelwest3430]

This tripod is a thing of beauty, great design, lovely build quality and an absolute pleasure to use.

[@ericrauzy8894]

Peak design is the best camera accessories company period ! Even if their products are expensive, thess are worth investments ! Sorry for the fanboy comment...

[@SpringloftStudio]

Eric RAUZY not a fan boy, you just experience the most quality company as I do, I can’t resist keep buying. The only thing I switched away from PD is only from the Capture system changed to Spider system, not because of quality, just because of use cases and design. I still own their all other product ranges!

[@andrywez]

Agreed. I am in San Francisco and I love going to their store. Their camera strap is awesome.

[@aidansomerville773]

Saw this tripod during the week, it alerted on Kickstarter. Definitely thinking about getting in on it, as it's SO cool, especially in carbon.

[@harrisonjuhasz4045]

Last two mins of the video is just realising how much of a child he is 😂 Never change!

[@RahulKapoor9992]

No wonder Matti asked him to move... hahahah

[@sutejotan5817]

@@RahulKapoor9992 - what happened to both of them. they are no longer on the same office?

[@jessyca9833]

Hahahaha the bloopers got wild, love it! That tripod looks so great. I'm always trying to have lightweight travel kit, I'm considering it. Thanks for sharing!

[@HaroldPedroso]

What backpack was that? I like it! Someone answer my question please

[@musicmaestro88]

I'm in for the answer. :)

[@kkalberer]

its the traveler backpack from DoucheBags. just google douchebag travel bags

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

Brevite

[@Lexxo777]

These PD tripod videos are taking over KZbin today!! Looks awesome.

[@ripplestreetmedia]

"That's what she said" I'm your fan for life now.

[@Azuleon]

I love the bloopers and BTS stuff at the end 👏🏼

[@WatchmanNiel]

Oh goodie! Was reading the kickstarter campaign when a Peter McKinnon notification pops up and answers ton of questions! Really big PD supporter, what to do with my Gitzo Traveller! 😀

[@syedhafeez_alyahya]

Gitzo one is probably the most solid travel tripod if you do a lot of landscape photography but the price is a little bit ridiculous

[@julianaemary564]

😂😂😂 OMG, your outtakes! 😂 I can’t even. 😭😂 You kill me.

[@filmselparaiso6263]

Great vid thx. BUT because of the price and the quality I would never recomend this tripod to a professional or amateur

[@clawjs]

If you were a professional, you'd know 500 for a carbon fibre tripod is about right. Take a look at Gitzo, or really right stuff, and you'll see why. Now there are second-rate, abliet decent tripod manufacturers like Benro, Induro, Sirui but they honestly don't hold water when compared to Gitzo or RRS.

[@markledingham4942]

Thanks, Peter, for a great review! I’m waiting for my carbon fiber version to arrive tomorrow. I can’t wait! 😊😎

[@inSpyr]

surprised there is no fluid head pan handle for smooth pans??

[@Toblerino]

Really liked the bloom in the background from the windows, makes it look like a cinematic lens flare ;)

[@MY-ym5un]

Pete: Feel ashamed using a Gitzo tripod Me: Can’t even afford a tripod

[@vasharal38]

I don't even have equipment, but because of you I'm starting to grow passionate about photography and videography and I can't wait to buy my first camera and start taking shots.

[@JimHawkins1]

Shouldn't the most important aspect of a tripod be stability?Didn't see that covered.Looks awful spindly to me.

[@VoxPopuli911]

Spot on. This in essence is a tripod made for Smartphone generation. I am saying this with absolute authority after having fiddled with it in person. Beautiful design, yes, but productivity wise it is a complete ZERO

[@ratnachakma6776]

Thats so obvious that i didnt feel the need of talking about it

[@marcd7332]

@@SailingLaVagabonde Not in a travel tripod? Are you nuts?

[@purboyy]

All triods are stable

[@matthoffman6962]

Umm pete. The peak design carbon fibre tripod is almost 1k cdn. It’s awesome sure. But I rather get a 3 legged thing tbh

[@dattran6372]

hey pete, that little knob can actually be pulled out slightly making it easier to turn just like the knob on an analog watch pulls out a bit. the feature is shown in the KS campaign.

[@Fotomo]

Nice but Tony Northrups review has some pretty interesting downsides pointed out. This here is just HOOH ITS SO GOOD

[@Larimmar]

its just a plain advert for this stupid 600$ tripod. Tony points out all the downsides too.

[@Larimmar]

@@RM-hy4so Exactly, all these videos really feel like poor infomercials. Its a shame really.

[@BlissfulGardening15]

That's because he isn't sponsor by Peak Design. He is free to stay objective without repurcusion from his sponsor

[@caprarola26able]

This guys is just likable...he seems like hes a good dude who knows a shit ton about his craft and wants to help us get better at our craft, too. I will subscribe for sure!!

[@systemglitchproductions6627]

I got one similar to your $1k tripod for $36 lol it's aluminum, even has the flip latches on the legs. the Zomei Q555.

[@rohanvaswani5881]

Lmao aluminum vs carbon fiber. Seems like a fair comparison lol.

[@systemglitchproductions6627]

If carbon fiber is worth $964 more to you, that's great. But I'll keep the money xD

[@szabowabo91]

This thing is getting tons of hate on the various forums and comment sections, but I think it’s rad. I’m in on the Kickstarter and can’t wait to get mine! I’d say it’s exactly what I’ve been waiting for, but it goes way beyond that with features I never would have thought up. Well done, PD!

[@luiscaminero9145]

Some company is probably going to make a compatible plate with a lever or screw. Hopefully...

[@plexeus]

Peter brother, you are not only such a down to earth bro, but you are HELLA entertaining! thank you for being so damn refreshing!

[@olifrisch415]

Just gave a Like because of the „That‘s what she said“😂

[@CRS__KBL]

That rewind sequence was so so so so Funny 😂😂😂🙌🙌

[@thinktank8389]

That PD isnt very good. Im selling mine due difficulty aiming at stars. Anything vertical for that matter. Its a 6 of 10.

[@chrisogrady28]

Would like to see stability testing, how long of a shutter it can handle in the wind, and if it is sturdy enough that you can change camera settings without moving it, useful when making adjustments mid time lapse etc

[@glenndeguzman]

Seriously, Peter Mckinnon, you looked like a tripod newbie using the Gitzo. That's not how you extend a Gitzo.

[@lomaryearwood3079]

How you think a consumer would treat the tripod

[@skodovaklara]

How do you extend a Gitzo?

[@VoxPopuli911]

he had to justify the money he must supposedly have gotten paid to pimp this tripod.

[@suprPHREAK]

I have a few Peak Designs products, solid kit. Regarding the Allan key plate: it's not as big a deal as you think. It's a standard Arca-Swiss type plate, useable with their Capture products and others. I've never removed that plate from my camera since getting it.

[@lukasengstrom3237]

Great intro 😂

[@will-woods-ii]

Agreed

[@szymonkowalewski123]

I know

[@johnhaberman4971]

Huge fan of peak design. So pumped they finally made this to go with their clips and other gear!

[@dot4636]

Everyone: its not the gear that makes you better Peter: I hoped this 1000$ Tripod will make my photos better, but it failed. **surprised Pikachu**

[@DasherVII]

Been planing on getting a new tripod. Was thinking of investing in a manfroto tripod recently but I’m glad you uploaded this because I’m now definitely investing in peakdesign (again 👀, great products) because this product is amazing

[@nightryder21]

An exclusive? Hmmm... 🤔 🤔 Exclusive to all photo/video youtubers?

[@jrsisson1978]

nightryder21 I feel like I’m watching QVC more and more..

[@jinxterpinxter]

And they all posted their "reviews" at the same time today.

[@AyechinoProd]

@@jinxterpinxter That's how all early first look marketing campaigns work... They ship the products out KZbinrs, give them some time to check the product and give them an upload date so the product can get exposure and build hype. That's the most effective way to get maximum awareness for a product.

[@jinxterpinxter]

@@AyechinoProd You cant call a product "the best tripod" in a "review" when you clearly got paid to promote it.

[@essexii]

@@jinxterpinxter Why not? I know your point but with that line of reasoning. Every product review from anyone who in some form gets paid rather from views, likes or hits is questionable.

[@pspspspspspspspspspspspspspsps]

My ocd is tingling by how perfectly designed that tripod is + that carbon fiber looks so sick.

[@alexworks9659]

2:39 dude!... grab and twist all knobs at one time, twist and pull bottom one, tighten knobs from smallest to biggest. I can’t believe you don’t know this. 🤨😆😁

[@dmalovic]

Alex Works marketing dude! ;). I was thinking the same.

[@chuck2703]

He knows

[@jbmonty08]

Just ordered this bad boy. Cant wait. I almost bought a different one and SO glad I found this video!! Thank you Pete

[@Yourguyryry]

That intro music has become just as iconic as the Game of Thrones title sequence for me 🙏

[@ryans_life]

Peter the White. The intro and tripod I didn't know I needed until now!

[@jarodlovekamp7955]

Peter McKinnon has been the biggest inspiration to me creatively and inspired me to make my own channel! New vid dropping tomorrow and I would love some feedback from you all! Also honestly a dope tripod!

[@wesleywilliams9448]

Jarod Lovekamp 4sure will check it out! Peter is the man

[@donjason6463]

Jarod Lovekamp can’t wait to see how your creativity flows!

[@jarodlovekamp7955]

Wesley Williams DUDE THANKS SO MUCH

[@jarodlovekamp7955]

Don Jason literally amazed...even if just these two people check out my stuff like it’s 130am you people are incredible Never expected anyone to see this comment lol

[@theintelligentcpa7372]

That’s a sick intro! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ It’s probably one of my favorites scenes from LOTR. 😍

[@KitVlogss]

Pete! You can also use this for ASTROPHOTORAGPY :D

[@thinktank8389]

Kit Vlogss theres a difficulty aiming up. Only have one side, and not full rotation. So i have to pick tripod up and rotate. Sure theyll address that soon.

[@KitVlogss]

@@thinktank8389 yeah they will

[@alexyatckoske7147]

One of the best blooper segments yet!

[@icon134]

Video release embargo timed exactly at the same time as I got the email from Peak Design about their travel tripod... love Peak Design!!!

[@maxheadrom3088]

The bottle pocket observation was perfect!

[@alexsouthpb55]

No need for Allen key! replace the existing plate screw with an $11 D-ring screw. (Nice tip from Tony Northrup).

[@RSC31264]

WoW ! Well then after YEARS and YEARS of tripod disappointment. This looks like the real deal .Even at that slightly steep price point what a pleasure to carry around, store and naturally lets not forget actually set up and USE ! What a time saver ! Carbon Fiber is a cool feature for strength, light weight and reliability but not a must so I would be very happy and probably equally comfortable with the less expensive aluminum model ….because I'm not a millionaire or even really a thousandaire if there were a thing.... I don't know maybe there is I'd be willing to take the title ;) Anyway VERY intuitive and well thought out. Looking forward to the final version. Greatly well produced and entertainingly edited review as always !

[@paulrose6608]

lol Love the Lord Of The Rings reference. Ha Ha Ha That's what she said!!!!!! Tripod Rifle!!!

[@Jarvinphotography]

I like the green touch in the background!