1. How do I get the wrinkles out?2. Can I clamp the backdrop the side of the poles to stretch it to remove wrinkles?
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You could do that, but it irons really well, so I would suggest that with some steam.
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I have never ironed or steamed my Prism backdrops. I just smooth it out as much as possible, and use clamps to stretch it out. I use Photokey 5 Pro and have not experienced a problem with wrinkles. HOWEVER: 1) I edit all of my pictures in either Adobe Photoshop Elements, or Lighthroom, before sending them to Photokey 5 Pro. If during all of the moving about in a photo shoot, the backdrop gets a large wrinkle, I remove it during editing. I don't bother with the small wrinkles. 2) Lighting is VERY important, I use three light stands. one left one right and one center. If for some reason the screen doesn't seem bright enough, I correct it while editing. I have never ironed or steamed my Prism backdrops. I just smooth it out as much as possible, and use clamps to stretch it out. I use Photokey 5 Pro and have not experienced a problem with wrinkles. HOWEVER: 1) I edit all of my pictures in either Adobe Photoshop Elements, or Lighthroom, before sending them to Photokey 5 Pro. If during all of the moving about in a photo shoot, the backdrop gets a large wrinkle, I remove it during editing. I don't bother with the small wrinkles. 2) Lighting is VERY important, I use three light stands. one left one right and one center. If for some reason the... » Read More I have never ironed or steamed my Prism backdrops. I just smooth it out as much as possible, and use clamps to stretch it out. I use Photokey 5 Pro and have not experienced a problem with wrinkles. HOWEVER: 1) I edit all of my pictures in either Adobe Photoshop Elements, or Lighthroom, before sending them to Photokey 5 Pro. If during all of the moving about in a photo shoot, the backdrop gets a large wrinkle, I remove it during editing. I don't bother with the small wrinkles. 2) Lighting is VERY important, I use three light stands. one left one right and one center. If for some reason the screen doesn't seem bright enough, I correct it while editing. « Show Less
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We ironed it. Worked fine. Depending on how close you're standing to it/lens you're using wrinkles might not make a difference to visual look of photos/video.
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For me, one side (the one with the tail) had a lot of wrinkles but the other side didn't have any, so I just used the side with no wrinkles. If they both have bad wrinkles, I suppose you could slide an ironing board underneath the chromakey (without standing the board up), and iron it the same way you'd iron clothes.
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I have read other users used a hair dryer to warm the plastic to "iron out" the wrinkles , I have not tried it, I left my windshield on mine, so I keep the front rolled down.
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Ooooo I usually spray (not steam) my backdrop with water once I get it up and I instantly start seeing the wrinkles smooth out. You would want to do this at least a 30min to a hour before your shoot to give it an ample amount of time to dry before you start shooting though. Once dry - it's perfect!
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There is an attachment that I used once and it did take the wrinkles out. Good luck!!!
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Don't buy cheaper ones as you can stretch the elastic as it goes over the roller. It will take a little practice, but you will get more proficient as you do it. I had to get over my "no wrinkle perfection" as they are still pressed! Good luck!
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After I hang the backdrop, I lightly spray it with water and smooth with my hand an d wrinkles fall out easily.
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Yup, I suggest getting a power strip so no one trips. The backdrops wrinkle easily, I may upgrade soon, but it is good to start with.
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Probably not unless using a considerable amount of weight. FYI, the wrinkles can be more quickly removed by using a hair dryer and tension. This may allow you to remove the wrinkles first then make the screen.
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In addition to trying the fore mentioned exposure or post processing adjustments to eliminate the wrinkles, also consider increasing the distance between your subject and this background. Moreover, by only using the Depth of Field necessary for your subject, the wrinkles will consequently fall out of focus and no longer be much of a concern. Hope this helps.
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I use a little portable iron on a low setting with no steam. Then whatever wrinkles stay, I use my photo editing software, GIMP, to edit out the rest. After I got the wrinkles out initially, I started storing them tightly rolled around a dowel, and wrapped in plastic, in between shoots. That also cuts down on the dust, etc that they inevitably collect. I also keep a fabric roller ( they are cheap at a dollar store) with my studio, to roll over them just before shooting. That cuts down on the background issues. My only complaint about the studio is the lights don't seem quite bright enough. Happy shooting! I use a little portable iron on a low setting with no steam. Then whatever wrinkles stay, I use my photo editing software, GIMP, to edit out the rest. After I got the wrinkles out initially, I started storing them tightly rolled around a dowel, and wrapped in plastic, in between shoots. That also cuts down on the dust, etc that they inevitably collect. I also keep a fabric roller ( they are cheap at a dollar store) with my studio, to roll over them just before shooting. That cuts down on the background issues. My only complaint about the studio is the lights don't seem quite bright enough.... » Read More I use a little portable iron on a low setting with no steam. Then whatever wrinkles stay, I use my photo editing software, GIMP, to edit out the rest. After I got the wrinkles out initially, I started storing them tightly rolled around a dowel, and wrapped in plastic, in between shoots. That also cuts down on the dust, etc that they inevitably collect. I also keep a fabric roller ( they are cheap at a dollar store) with my studio, to roll over them just before shooting. That cuts down on the background issues. My only complaint about the studio is the lights don't seem quite bright enough. Happy shooting! « Show Less
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You can build one easily with any set of instructions off the net with wood from your local Lowes or Home Depot but I would seriously consider using another product besides Carl's Blackout. It sounds great in theory but when you receive the product it contains permanent wrinkles and marks. They sell damaged product on their site with the exact issues that I received buying from this amazon link. There are permanent folds and wrinkles running throughout the piece from obvious improper storage. I was told the wrinkles will come out after being stretched for a couple months but of course this did not come to be true. The longer it's stretched the less tight it becomes and the wrinkles appear regardless of ironing or running it through the dryer and all the other tricks that are suggested to remove marks which should not have been in it in the first place.
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You need to iron the backdrop to get rid of the wrinkles. You shouldn't see the tent in your pix - just the backdrop.
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You can just steam them out...or better yet, I store these backdrops bunched up...and honestly, the random wrinkles add to the character of the background.
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They're folded when they arrive so I took an iron to them on a low setting and ironed them. No idea about different backdrops.
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I would recommend buying some clips to stretch the cloth taut on the frame. We used 8 2-inch spring clamps (4 down each side). Other than that, you will need to have video editing software to remove the green background and insert whatever you wish to put there.
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I have mine set up with the large heavy muslin backdrop and it is holding it without issue. Full expansion all directions. Would work perfectly.