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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
What is a good pair of tripods and cross bar to hold a backdrop up 9-10 feet high? The length will have to be from 30-40 feet.
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sb Special user 567 Posts |
Mike,
With the kind of length you are looking for, I think you will probably need to go with a truss as the cross bar. |
Blair Marshall Inner circle Montreal, Canada 3660 Posts |
American DJ did have a triangular (very light) truss system. I was able to use it up to 20' and about 10-12' high. I am not sure if it is still around. It was referred to as a Dura Truss System. It suited my purpose.
If it is only for a backdrop why not go the way of the exhibitors, basically flat plats with tubular uprights and cross bars. B
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Chris Stolz Inner circle Mississauga, Ontario 1958 Posts |
Take a look at photographers use for paper backdrops. Also look into photography light stands.
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
Thank you gentlemen.
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Aaron Smith Magic Inner circle Portland, OR 1447 Posts |
I have found that those are very flimsy. They never worked outside. I got a good pipe & drape set-up for about 150 bucks for everything including a bag to put it in, and that has been working very well.
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Blair Marshall Inner circle Montreal, Canada 3660 Posts |
Here is the type I am referring to, detailed by Stan Kramien.
http://www.stevensmagic.com/gemini/Stan%......art1.htm B
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
Good look'n out guys.
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M Sini Inner circle 1359 Posts |
Thanks for posting the link, Blair. There's some good information in there.
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Donald Dunphy Inner circle Victoria, BC, Canada 7563 Posts |
One source for pipe and drape components:
http://www.onlineeei.com/drapecomponents.cfm http://www.onlineeei.com/drapes.cfm Keep in mind, that you'll have to do several sections to get a 30-40' span. - Donald
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
Thanks to you too Donald.
P.S. You get married yet? |
Blair Marshall Inner circle Montreal, Canada 3660 Posts |
Not yet!! He's a gettin' hitched come July!!
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Aaron Smith Magic Inner circle Portland, OR 1447 Posts |
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On 2012-04-25 13:19, Donald Dunphy wrote: That was the site that I got my setup from, Donald. Although the prices seem to have gone up a bit. |
Sorcerer Loyal user 289 Posts |
Thank you very much Blair and Donald!! Really interesting info
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M.Frymus Loyal user Oakville, Ontario, Canada! 293 Posts |
As a cinematographer, I make movies... lol
If you have money, Id buy two "Hi Roller Stands" about 4-6 sandbags and an 2 adapters for the top and then just buy a cheap, light, but strong rod at your hardware store and attach it to the stands. These can go really high, and they are very strong. If you need more hight, get the "Hi Hi Roller Stand" If you need more height, get the ones with cranks. Not sure how much it would be, as I don't have one myself, but Ive used them before, not necessary for a Backdrop for magic, but for filming, and they are great. And will prob be cheaper than the backdrops that most magicians use here.
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magicgraham Regular user Mesa Arizona 138 Posts |
Stan Kramiens set up works great I got the components from a swap meet they were sold by a guy selling stuff to RV owners for awnings the had the pipe and the corners bases etc
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
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On 2012-04-26 14:10, M.Frymus wrote: Can you provide a link to show who sells them? |
AGMagic Special user Cailf. 775 Posts |
Matthews makes high roller stands and they are available from many sources. Check Filmtools in Burbank Calif. or BHphotovideo in New York City. A quick on line search will provide other suppliers.
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M.Frymus Loyal user Oakville, Ontario, Canada! 293 Posts |
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On 2012-04-28 01:09, Dynamike wrote: Um... USA: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/ http://www.adorama.com http://www.filmtools.com Canada: http://vistek.ca http://henrys.com They sell some, but it depends on the height you want, and what features you want on it. Seeing by the price, it seems to be around the $400 mark. A bit more than I actually thought. But extremely sturdy, and very useful. Id be getting myself some too. I'm not sure where your located, these are the stores I can think of at the top of my head. but, they can be bought in many places.
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
Thanks man.
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