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Light absorbing black background?

Heston Quan, Photographer

Orange County | CA | | Posted: 12:42 PM on 06.17.11

->> I'm looking to find a large one piece (at least 10' wide) light absorbing black fabric background. I just don't like the black muslin I have, I want to cut down on post processing.

A friend of mine bought one for his studio and I have used it and really liked the result. Levels adjustment was minimal. I asked him where he got it from, but he can never remember where he buys anything or the name of things. Great. I tried searching on google, but it's hard to find specialty items without knowing the exact name of what you are looking for.

I've looked at buying Duvetyne, but I can't find it in anything greater than 60" wide.

Is black velvet a better option?

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

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Tim Snow, Photographer

	Montreal \| Qc \| Canada \| Posted: 12:47 PM on 06.17.11
	->> I would suggest black velvet or felt. I have used both and they work great. Also, if you are still having problems, try using flags or gobos next to your lights to make sure you are controlling all extra light spill.

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Scott Miller, Photographer

	Sorrento \| FL \| \| Posted: 1:05 PM on 06.17.11
	->> Black velvet all the way.. I have made my own - purchased 3 bolts and had them sewn together. Another option is stage drapes made from black velvet.

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Robert Deutsch, Photographer

	NY \| NY \| USA \| Posted: 1:32 PM on 06.17.11
	->> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/41815-REG/Photek_B_8010_B_8010_Velour... Photek background in a bag.. I use two to give me 16x12 has some "pattern" to it (from creases) but disappears if not lit. Looks like back ordered, so may have to hunt. worked well for me for years...

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Martin McNeil, Photographer

	London \| London \| United Kingdom \| Posted: 2:34 PM on 06.17.11
	->> This is what I use, and it's served me very well on those occasions I've needed to use it http://www.lastolite.com/plain-black-velvet-backgrounds.php some of my own examples can be seen here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150209190406941.332756.77699194...

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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer

	Los Angeles \| CA \| \| Posted: 4:28 AM on 07.05.11
	->> Duvetyne.

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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer

	Los Angeles \| CA \| \| Posted: 4:29 AM on 07.05.11
	->> Available by the yard at any good expendables house or studio supply. Usually pretty inexpensive.

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Joshua Prezant, Photographer

	North Miami Beach \| FL \| USA \| Posted: 10:55 AM on 07.05.11
	->> http://www.rosebrand.com/subcategory174/fabric-by-use-masking-blackout.aspx I have used them a lot and have never had a problem with them. I use the commando and am very happy with it. It is a bit heavy so make sure you have a good background stand to hold it. Good luck. Joshua

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Louis Lopez, Photographer

	Southern California \| CA \| USA \| Posted: 3:36 PM on 07.12.11
	->> Photo Black. Sold by Denny manufacturing.

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Louis Lopez, Photographer

	Southern California \| CA \| USA \| Posted: 3:41 PM on 07.12.11
	->> Here is the link. I have it, works great easy to use really absorbs light and gives a nice black. http://www.dennymfg.com/ProductDetailsNew1.aspx?PId=c568b1ad-1d03-4f8d-b53d...

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Robert Seale, Photographer

	Houston \| TX \| USA \| Posted: 4:54 PM on 07.12.11
	->> http://www.adorama.com/MT319524.html

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David A. Cantor, Photographer, Photo Editor

	Toledo \| OH \| USA \| Posted: 5:04 PM on 07.12.11
	->> http://tinyurl.com/6545zq9

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Louis Lopez, Photographer

	Southern California \| CA \| USA \| Posted: 5:40 PM on 07.12.11
	->> Heston, Just received an email 25% off on backgrounds at Dennys, includes photo black $149.99 for the size you asked about.

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John Tucker, Photographer, Photo Editor

	Cordova \| TN \| USA \| Posted: 12:42 AM on 07.13.11
	->> I have a solid black 10 or 12 x 24 that I'd sell for 100.00 shipped to you.

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