[Bryan Phillips]

In doing some more research, I think the best way to set up a temporary cyc studio will be to buy a stand such as this one on Calumet:

https://www.calumetphoto.com/eng/product/calumet_heavy_duty_background_support/mf6095

And either a white vinyl or paper roll.

I’m sure photographers out there are probably thinking DUH, however the majority of my experience is outdoor videography and not studio photography. A permanent cyc studio look pretty sick however, so many cool uses… one day…

[Bryan Phillips]

Thanks for the posts guys, it sounds like a white cyclorama setup is the way to go. I want to set up a temporary studio, film for about 2-3 weeks TOPS, then take it down. A lot of the YouTube videos out there showing how to make a white cyc studio look too permanent – perhaps this a cost I have to factor in – build it and destroy it/throw it in a garage somewhere when done. Does anyone have experience in setting up a removable cyc studio at the client’s location? I am worried using a spool of paper will just rip too often. Or maybe I just buy a few large rolls and don’t worry about that?

As far as lighting, I am thinking of either getting 4 QL-1000W or 4 MX-1000W lights, which should hopefully suffice for key, backlight, and an extra 2 to help remove shadows.

Hamdani-I like the suggestion of the idea of diffusing light from above, however I don’t imagine it will be too easy to light from above, I think I am limited to c stands, but I could diffuse one or two from below perhaps?

[Bryan Phillips]

Thanks for the response Craig. Yes, about half the products have videos if you click through, but there isn’t an actual link I could post.

I am about to purchase a light kit and backdrop, do you think look would this be easier to achieve with an accompanying green screen setup or white backdrop setup? I really only notice minor shadows on the ground, the background is bright white.