tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6638497050839732163.post8267263283382243160..comments2024-03-28T20:37:07.097-04:00Comments on North Carolina Clay Club: Photo set-upAmy Wallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04965597757961207665noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6638497050839732163.post-17190644150357419522017-04-11T20:28:53.409-04:002017-04-11T20:28:53.409-04:00Only thing I do differently now is use my phone in...Only thing I do differently now is use my phone instead of a special camera!John Britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929341797146345976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6638497050839732163.post-24846820790068785162017-04-11T20:15:41.668-04:002017-04-11T20:15:41.668-04:00And five years after the above posts this is one o...And five years after the above posts this is one of the places my online search for a graduated background brought me and it still had the best advice. The foam pads - genius John Britt! The 42" x 62" Varitone graduated background is still sold by Photo Tech. $62.40 (Ten cents less) and $15 for shipping (Five dollars more).<br /><br />I went with A Flotone graduated background from B+H in NYC. The 42" x 62" is 69.95 + $10 shipping to the Bakersville, NC area. I purchased the smaller version - 31" x 43" and it was $34.99 with free next day shipping. I chose the Flotone because of the free shipping and the durability described below.<br /><br />https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/17747-REG/Flotone_GFT409_Graduated_Background_31x43.html<br /><br />From the website: This 31 x 43" Thunder Gray to White Graduated Background from Flotone is made of PVC material with smooth gradation that affords interesting lighting effects. Each sheet is individually handmade to achieve a silky matte, non-glare surface.<br /><br />The material and colors do not absorb water, so they can be used with ice cubes, fruit, flowers etc. They can be cleaned with a mild soap solution and soft cloth, making Flotone reusable.Katharine Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15154753937690792362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6638497050839732163.post-14919482705638848402012-02-07T18:12:50.429-05:002012-02-07T18:12:50.429-05:00Every pot has to be on a small foam pads!!!!!!!!!!...Every pot has to be on a small foam pads!!!!!!!!!!John Britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929341797146345976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6638497050839732163.post-24973720182356133152012-02-07T18:07:48.521-05:002012-02-07T18:07:48.521-05:00The graduated photo paper leaves me frustrated bec...The graduated photo paper leaves me frustrated because I would scratch and ruin it with the first pot I know. I have used a vinyl for quite a while which can be washed and is tuff. But...to get the graduation I need a long sweep which takes up too much room...like 6-9 ft. The 2nd setup shown has a shorter sweep...what is that? Lighting is everything and bouncing is a real key.<br />I am sorry I was not able to come to your sessions...woulda if I coulda!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09643958913412602774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6638497050839732163.post-76098563240025105822012-02-07T17:50:36.720-05:002012-02-07T17:50:36.720-05:00• Graduated Paper, http://www.phototechinc.com/gra...• Graduated Paper, http://www.phototechinc.com/graduate.htm<br />(Photo Tech, Inc. St Paul, MN) around $62.50 for a 42” x 62” backdrop (plus $9.50 delivery), $32.00 for smaller size, comes in white to black, or gray to black.John Britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929341797146345976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6638497050839732163.post-76481518622802159652012-02-07T17:13:55.345-05:002012-02-07T17:13:55.345-05:00Please tell me what you use for the background...i...Please tell me what you use for the background...is it from a photography supply store? What does it cost? THANKS!Troy Amastarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6638497050839732163.post-75426454999482025352012-02-06T18:49:53.288-05:002012-02-06T18:49:53.288-05:00Just clear photo floods from Walmart 200 - 300 wat...Just clear photo floods from Walmart 200 - 300 watts.John Britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929341797146345976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6638497050839732163.post-48041952800240041192012-02-06T15:41:38.372-05:002012-02-06T15:41:38.372-05:00I like that second one. What type of bulbs did yo...I like that second one. What type of bulbs did you use?? wattage and color?<br />Thanks Britt, you are a treasure.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09643958913412602774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6638497050839732163.post-22022580102781843182012-02-06T12:51:02.031-05:002012-02-06T12:51:02.031-05:00John- my eyes will just not do the red on gray- do...John- my eyes will just not do the red on gray- do you have another favorite color?!cookingwithgashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11456258592273328486noreply@blogger.com