baabbott,
Thanks for that link. I took a look at it and it appears there is a cylinder that the paper wraps around (once around) and then a "C shaped" plastic cover captures the paper over the cylinder. It that right? It is difficult to tell from the photo.
genxtek,
Thanks for the suggestions. I am looking for something a bit more high tech and aesthetically appealing than your 1-3 options. The lath solution was exactly what I was thinking about. That is what I alluded to in my original post. I scoured the Silverlkae site and came up empty handed regarding the diagram you speak of. I am wondering whether two aluminum bars or wood lath strips would be most appropriate. Any thoughts? Do you have a link to the silverlake diagram?
Ken, I used to use thin strips of wood (molding actually) on the leading edge of my paper as a weight, It worked great but I stopped using it many years ago. People were constantly tripping over it not paying attention to where they were walking. It also made it hard to roll the light stands over the edge of the paper. I now use nothing and tape the leading edge down to the floor when in use. Lately I have been using the blue 3m painters tape instead of gaffers tape to hold it down. It works better, is cheaper and doesnt leave any goo behind.
Really nice images BTW, would like to see your lighting setup as well. Try out some of those cool lighting tools that Kevin posted.
Well it has been a long time in the coming, but I recently finished my basement studio. It is small only 14 x24, but usable. I just starting, but have been inspired byt the many postings here, articularly John E's work!
Ken,
I'm not sure how the bogen weights work. I don't have them, I just ran across them when looking to set up my own studio.
BTW, I've considered the Dynatran chain drive paper holders. Do they seem sturdy enough (as compared to the Bogen expans)?
I have not seen the Bogen system components in person. I can say this though, judging by the photographs, the two systems look exactly identical. I am happy with the Dynatran version.
two 500watt sears work lamps, one SB600 on a tripod and bounce umbrella
ok, the 500watt lamps do nothing, and the SB600 just doesnt cut it....
I decided to go ahead and cough up the dough.
Alien Bee beginner package
1 CB1 Single Light Carrying Bag
1 LS3050 10-foot General Purpose Light Stand
1 U48SW 48-inch Silver/White Reversible Bounce Umbrella
and for an extra $80 i upgraded from the AB800 to the AB1600
Anyhow I am thinking of spliting my garage in 2 so my wife can still have her storage and I can put in a little studio. What is the smallest size studio I should consider?
10"x12" is probably sufficient for babies and bellies. But, it depends on how much stuff you want to put around and above them. Stands, lights, umbrellas, softboxes, etc. And how many babies and bellies you want to shoot at a time.
KPV-1Ds wrote:
Thank you for the compliments guys!
Other than Gary's response, though, I haven't received any input to weighting the bottom edge of the paper. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
Couple of heavy magnets, 4 total. 2 stuck to each other on both sides. Quick, ease, effective, and no harm to the paper.
