Make Your Own Canvas Backdrop!

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Make Your Own Canvas Backdrop!

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Ever wanted that signature Vanity Fair style painted canvas backdrop, but don't want to spend $$$ on it? Well you're in luck as we have a thrifty DIY solution for you! Come along for the journey as we walk you through what materials you'll need, the process of painting, and the final results.
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@paulaandrea8179 5 жыл бұрын

This is a great and helpful video. The next time you should steam the fabric before you start painting. That would get rid of the creases along the backdrop at the end. Thanks for sharing!

@thecreativecontrast1669 5 жыл бұрын

Very true! Thanks for the feedback! ^G

@drewwilkins9963 Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate you showing us how to do this! Thanks!

@abubalo 5 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I have been looking for, thank you for saving my life.

@FakoyaAyodeji 3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried it?

@PHOTONewsTV 5 жыл бұрын

I love the way GC painted himself into the middle of the canvas :-D Nice job, lads!

@thecreativecontrast1669 5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do...lol ^G

@aaronsalvesen4553 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta block off the windows with Duvetyne to block out the blue light from the sun outside coming in. One of the first things i learned as a commercial photographer.

@davimatheson 3 ай бұрын

Most flashes are the same kelvin as daylight..also a studio flash will overpower daylight in most cases

@stuartjenner2065 4 жыл бұрын

I make my own backdrops, but I use cotton (from Ikea) rather than canvas for easier storage. Also use colored dyes instead of paint so it docent crack when rolled up for storage. Creases. I often use Calico in stead of cotton, wash it and leave the creased crumpled effect. I have a pole loop sewn across the top and bottom of the material, top one for the support pole and the bottom one for another pole to add some weight if needed. The good thing about making your own is they are unique. Occasionally I will ask an art student to paint a scene with the dyes. Another effect can be had by dyeing your cloth with various colors, have it laid out flat. I do mine outside in the garden and then while it is still wet throw hand fulls of ice on to the backdrop, as it melts its gives a different effect as it reduces the intensity of the colors where the ice has melted. Good luck. Hope this is helpful and be different.

@saltlifegull4091 4 жыл бұрын

Great suggestions - I've gotten $1 king size sheets from Habitat and used paint as well as Rit dye on them. Not nearly as heavy as canvas and gets the job done.

@thehumanityoflife6460 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Stuart, you ought to do your own video. I like your idea better!

@adriennebritten7150 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a great tutorial, I’ve always wondered how to do this! Thanks guys! 👌🏼

@thecreativecontrast1669 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you found it useful! ^G

@alsteiner7602 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive results. THANKS for this, need a backdrop and don't want to spend a mint

@jamesdegrandis 8 ай бұрын

There are also rolls of pre-primed canvas. They are generally primed with a couple gesso layers. This van save some time (and effort) and allow you focus more on the creative finishing. Also they come rolled, so no creases. They are more expensive than a dropcloth... but for the time they save and the quality of the final product... It is worth it.

@hankkingsley9183 3 жыл бұрын

Grab yourself a steam iron, hang it up and get all the folds out of your canvas before you primer. You can always put creases in it later if you want that look.

@saltlifegull4091 4 жыл бұрын

The cheapest place to buy canvas is Harbor Freight and they also have different weights. Good video and thanks for sharing.

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@kairoraiden6524 3 жыл бұрын

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@computacioncero 4 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT Info!! Thank you guys!!

@richardsisk1770 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha. I call it Home Despot. Thanks

@ianjasperperalta6354 9 ай бұрын

My own opinion is to thrift some curtains especially those curtains from the 90’s, they are some of the best thing to be used as backdrops.

@piotrkuzma7977 3 жыл бұрын

Fajni faceci mówią o fotografowaniu właściwie tło zrobili świetnie pozdrawiam was i modelkę.

@westleyleonstudios 5 жыл бұрын

STEAM YOUR CANVAS FIRST!!!!!

@tubelator 3 жыл бұрын

Lol.. they need to edit and clone stamp out all the wrinkles, in every picture :). That's insanely stupid work, first make sure the BG is flawless.

@kevinroyceho 3 жыл бұрын

can you guys make a video where do DIY a huge full length canvas backdrop. the kind that allows for full body, seamless shots please!

@gerrifortecaster7007 4 жыл бұрын

I too have made several back drop using canvas... awesome projects! They’re inexpensive, last forever, even if wrinkled the shots still look nice! I would like to send you a couple of photos of my canvas back drops Great job guys. What is the brand of the back drop stand? I noticed it did not sag in the middle. I normally use tiny push pins to tack mine to the wall. Great good and concise video thanks so much.

@krystalvalentin6005 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see what your backdrops look like.

@tamiboelter5491 2 жыл бұрын

What paint did you use?

@Von_McKnelly 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks David and GC....nicely done how to video. I'm giving chalkboard paint on canvas a go later today.

@samanthasalazar9462 4 жыл бұрын

How did that go? Interested in seeing the results.

@chrystalstewart5519 4 жыл бұрын

I think you guys are awesome!!!

@chefkamoonig2485 4 жыл бұрын

Alot trust me

@samuelorrego6519 4 жыл бұрын

This may be a silly question, but how was storage? Are you able to roll it up and not ruin the paint? Great tutorial btw!

@antonio.cristea 3 жыл бұрын

@Amari Lorenzo this is totally not a scam, and you two are surely not related. What goes around comes around, remember that.

@shellylemons 4 жыл бұрын

I know it’s been a year but I want to know how well did the backdrop standup. My daughter is getting married and the new tradition is guests having their pictures taken. Her wedding will be outdoors and reception at another indoor venue. I wanted to used stencils. I was thinking of using sheets but a drop cloth canvas is much more sensible. So, how did your drop cloth stand up, what would you do differently (such as use fabric paint and/or textile medium) and how would I go about using a 12x12 stencil?

@DeeDee-pt8tb 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant THANK YOU!!!!!!!

@matonmacs 5 жыл бұрын

Why didn’t you iron it first? There are visible creases that show up in the photos. (The colors are great though.)

@thecreativecontrast1669 5 жыл бұрын

You're right! We didn't think about doing it at first as we liked the rough texture, plus we can always edit any unwanted creases or uneven splashes in post. ^G

@tubelator 5 жыл бұрын

@@thecreativecontrast1669 Imo removing the big creases is a better way. Now you have to edit every single image. i dont like the horizontal/vertical lines. Good info still! Make a new one that is ironed out :)

@winstonsmith1284 4 жыл бұрын

I have no problem with creases on mine, I just don’t like the square fold pattern you get when you buy it. I stuffed it in a bucket and soaked it, periodically yanking it out and stuffing it back in, which gives you wrinkles, but irregular wrinkling. To my eye it actually improves the look, depending on your lighting, of course. Also, I like the look of mild vignetting, going from lighter to darker from the center to the edges. You can also use a tint-shift from top to bottom or center to edge (more versatile if you are going to use the backdrop in both landscape and portrait) though this is more challenging artistically. Super fun and it’s a project that allows me to obliterate (for a short time) my perfectionism: chaos is actually the goal here!

@NickNightingaleYT 3 жыл бұрын

If you can find a used floor steamer, they do wonders for taking the creases out. I’d use a canvas no heavier than 6oz. Or you’ll be steaming for a while. Also, make sure to check if the canvas is sewn together before you buy. Some have a seam and some don’t. You can look through the plastic and see it amongst the folds.

@madsoul3688 3 жыл бұрын

@@thecreativecontrast1669 the accountability though 💪🏼

@TomClarkSouthLondon 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful girl 😍

@triciahagerty8410 5 жыл бұрын

Wondering what the total cost was at the depot?

@mommatee41 Жыл бұрын

This is a great idea thank you. The only thing I would say to do different is to put more light on your subject. I feel like she didn’t have enough light on her so all of her shots came out fairly dark. It’s a common mistake when the photographers work people of color.

@iammetn 5 жыл бұрын

Question for you, have the wrinkles come out or has the paint permanently fixed them in?

@scrollop 4 жыл бұрын

THank you for this. Can you roll it up for storage, or does the paint crack?

@HocusFocusProductions 9 ай бұрын

I'm curious from a space-saving standpoint, if both sides can be painted?

@szilumilu77 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thank you for the video. But guys! What I learned from my teachers is that we work in such a way that we need to retouch as little as possible. What can be eliminated before the photo shoot must be eliminated.

@ashleyraestudio 3 жыл бұрын

Great work! I'm curious if you are able to steam out the creases in the backdrop?

@joshuaeldridge-smithvocals5639 3 жыл бұрын

Well done guys. I’m currently making my own but am wondering what paint to use as I would have thought normal wall pain would just crack? Did you guys use wall paint or something specific? Josh :)

@mguerramd 3 ай бұрын

What do you use for the top cross pole on the light stands?

@Frimpeezzy 4 жыл бұрын

Did the paint make the backdrop stiff? What kind of paint was it ?

@chefkamoonig2485 4 жыл бұрын

First off it cost about 300 to buy a ok backdrop. So far doing this ive spent about 300 just trying to make 2, but i dont paint so i had no materials. If you do 2 coats of primer it needs to dry for at least 5 hours no discussion, itll bleed if its wet. I purchased the exact same canvas’s , which come creased because there folded i couldn’t find away around it. After the primer its pretty much just the painting just make sure you tape it down and have fans and you are in an open area. This could be very affective if you wanted something very custom like me and i plan to continue to make, if your patient and dont care about your whole studio smelling like paint but if i didnt have a point to prove or knew how much money i would have invested into this. I would have just let someone make it. Good thing now whatever back drop thats requested in the future all i need is paint and a canvas🤷🏽‍♂️

@1uvakindfpv 5 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos, they have great tips. A question from a noob, why not just get colored fabric from Fabricland and just use that? Do you save more by painting a drop sheet?

@jackjstrange 5 жыл бұрын

Good question? Is it the texture?

@russellewis3331 5 жыл бұрын

I grew up in clothing factories so spent years in fabric stores. The best things to buy there would be commercial rolls of 2 weights of muslin, and a big roll of cheesecloth. Some satin fabrics in the wedding area can work and laces and sheers are good wardrobe alternatives in boudoir. The muslin can be cut to length and for really cool texture you can hot glue wisps and folds and build up ripples with the cheesecloth. A super handy hint: ask a college theatre geek or art student to help in exchange for photo work. The photo backdrops and theatre scrims are essentially the same craft.

@thecreativecontrast1669 5 жыл бұрын

@@jackjstrange yes, it's always about the texture! ^G

@thecreativecontrast1669 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you love watching our videos, thanks for the support! Coloured fabric differs in weight and texture to that of canvas - which is usually used for painted backdrops (muslins). The drop sheets were super cheap and there are many types at your local hardware store. We bought 2 to try out and settled on this heavier one for the video. ^G

@marcusbyrd3074 4 жыл бұрын

I honestly dont see the problem with having wrinkle lmao people are too fixated on others personal preference. There's no one way of making art. I think it looks sick with a rough character to the background. I personally will be keeping my creases for some editorial/fashion work.

@JoshKaufmanstuff 3 жыл бұрын

There is an expression "don't paint yourself into a corner" You should drop that habit lol

@sandhyapatel8660 4 жыл бұрын

reaaly helpfull...

@asikotv 3 жыл бұрын

Nice painting 🎨. Wonderful. Please was it the normal emulsion paint we used for houses? If not, could you reply in the comment below with the type of the pain.. Please

@angfoley7865 3 жыл бұрын

What paint sheen did you choose? Eggshell? Great video, thank you!

@veganvikingmama 4 жыл бұрын

Buy canvas on a roll...:)

@oyinadeademodi1532 4 жыл бұрын

hi please next time can you list the things you use and maybe how much they cost

@codyconrad7333 2 жыл бұрын

I love the paint but why leave the creases?

@elleh.2037 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you both! Question, were the photos edited or no?

@thecreativecontrast1669 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, the photos we display are edited - just part of the process in photography! ^G

@AlfioManasseri 2 жыл бұрын

@the creative contrast I'm looking for a chair like the one you use at 4:21, would you tell me the model?

@ObedCEsquivel 5 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@krisrtinkoss136 4 жыл бұрын

I have a question I want to make the backdrop and it’s for Thanksgiving family photos. I’m using my sons room for one wall. For his lighting I’m thinking. I’m going to change the bulbs to a 40 because he has a ceiling fan and he has 60 W bulbs in there. What do you think about the lighting. I noticed that you use blue grays colors and I am thinking for my Thanksgiving pictures what colors do you think could use. . I want to use this as a natural colors that I can use all year round. My paint already has the primer in it thank you. I need ideas. I have bought two different size antique crate for my background props. Thanks for the idea

@LaerkeNissen 5 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, great video! Can you tell me if you use acrylic paint or latex?

@adetunjiayeni 5 жыл бұрын

I was going to ask the same question.

@jillsmith5391 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of paint? Does it matter? Oil, latex?

@222rimantas 3 жыл бұрын

What paints do you use, acrylic or oil paint ?

@Digmen1 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. very interesting. But you did not show how you put on the colors you said you bought 4 colors. Yet we only see the blue in the video It needs a lot more details in the video. Gave me the idea though?

@syedsultan87 3 жыл бұрын

Wat paints to use so that it last longer and water proof

@liahglask 3 жыл бұрын

Cool video. Whats the dimensions of the final product?

@lrb05131963 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do one on lighting placements for this set up,i have an opportunity to make lots of cash doing a sports event at a high school wrestling tournament next month,how would i set that up easily

@robertroux5124 2 жыл бұрын

Let's go back to the prehistoric days! Apparently no one's heard of painting software and green screen ..

@louisnii-anangadotey8680 3 жыл бұрын

Is the paint oil paint or acrylic paint? I want to know

@prachuyya 5 жыл бұрын

Sir, can you please tell me what gray color you choosed? I want to paint my wall. What will be the best for all kindbof photography. Light gray or dark. Thanks in advance

@thecreativecontrast1669 5 жыл бұрын

We used a dark grey that I believe is called "Intergalactic" by BEHR, but you can use any colour(s) you like! ^G

@joeyjojo9135 5 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video, however, how do you like shooting with the Siros L?

@49ers49ers Жыл бұрын

What about wrinkles?

@handleygreen 3 жыл бұрын

I whould say after un folding the canves i whold of iron out the lines

@chrisrussellca 2 жыл бұрын

311 Studio?

@chefkamoonig2485 4 жыл бұрын

2 to 1 water to primer or 2 to 1 primer to water?

@galaxyguuurl6280 4 жыл бұрын

Qaurintine brought me here

@marcpayne9117 5 жыл бұрын

Can you roll up this back drop when not using it

@mandofan2616 3 жыл бұрын

probably better to give it a once over with a hot iron first to get rid of wrinkes and creases etc and they sho up here in he final painted version. But good job otherwise.

@briannamarie9041 3 жыл бұрын

What paint was used? How much did all of this cost?

@vbs8099 3 жыл бұрын

You mention a 2:1 ratio of primer & water...which is the water ratio ?

@thehumanityoflife6460 3 жыл бұрын

These guys hardly reply to viewer's questions......NOT GOOD!

@ELIANAMOR1 5 жыл бұрын

Esse tecido é o que? É de cortina?

@Makta972 5 жыл бұрын

@4:43 she was about to initiate a wonderful TWERK !

@gauravshukla8372 4 жыл бұрын

Which brand paint you use here

@censiblelife 5 жыл бұрын

What material is your Vflat

@taur6115 3 жыл бұрын

Save time and money and just buy a backdrop. You'll make your money back and then some. Unless you're already a painter you're going to have to purchase all these tools and a can of primer and paint not to mention the time you need to setup and paint. Most paper rolls are cheap.

@NicoleJacksonnoj100 3 жыл бұрын

Some people like building their own sets and stuff. It's part of the fun for some of us. Not for all. 😎

@jaycoca3630 5 жыл бұрын

What are the measurements of the fabric background 2 yards?

@bralynstokes9193 4 жыл бұрын

You guys could use some music lol

@Pnkfloid49 5 жыл бұрын

How much did all the materials cost?

@shawis71 5 жыл бұрын

1like for the canvas 2like for xt3

@theoctopus1869 4 жыл бұрын

Oye bato el de la derecha.

@photozen8398 4 жыл бұрын

Nope not for me, I go savage, 8X12 is 270$ with aluminum roll bar and wood hanging weight plus valcro is a winner

@SukiZoe 3 жыл бұрын

Iron your canvas first?

@tumamauto 5 жыл бұрын

great tutorial, just check your camera for the headshot of you guys, is out of focus!

@Gatewayvick 3 жыл бұрын

What a tremendous hassle and BIG MESS, I'd rather save and buy one already made !

@fielding68 4 жыл бұрын

Distracting creases on the background.

@seatsphotographix7585 3 жыл бұрын

it me or is the punch ins just showing that ... focus is not nailed!!!!

@crollinsphoto 5 жыл бұрын

Or just buy what you want from Ebay, lots cheaper.

@thecreativecontrast1669 5 жыл бұрын

Sure and set your camera to Full Auto as well too! The point of this is to show how anyone can make one, but the key is to experiment. Why buy something that is of cheap quality and mass produced, when you can have a unique one-off creation and take pride in doing so?! ^G

@crollinsphoto 5 жыл бұрын

@@thecreativecontrast1669 Because it is cheaper? Easier to purchase something that is more affordable? I don't spend money I don't have and many others don't either and we have to do without the good stuff. But why buy something that is very expensive or purchase the very same thing from another vendor who sells them cheaper and they are not that greedy. I'll support what I can afford more than something it is hard to impossible to afford from a more expensive vendor for the very same thing.

@jessemartinez2606 5 жыл бұрын

F@$k this A-hole, I like this idea

@doddsnow4714 4 жыл бұрын

Less expensive backdrops tend to be see-through, at least from my experience. The canvas backdrop they created is certainly more unique and could likely be placed in front of a window if needed. I like it.