Suggestions for converting my workshop

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Hi all, it's reaching the point where I can finally get round to converting the rear of my metal workshop into a studio rather than having to set-up in the house every time I do a shoot.

The Workshop is 9x6m and I intend converting the whole rear half but still need to have it open enough that I can drive a classic car in and out of the first 2/3's or so (will be taking the car out any time I need to do a shoot)

I mainly do straightforward family and couple portraits by the way, but would like to try something a bit more adventurous than white/black backgrounds and standard lighting set-ups in future. I currently am working with a three light 200W set-up from Lencarta and would probably be looking to buy another more high powered light as well.

So based on the pictures below - what would you do to maximise its potential? Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Maybe vinyl backgrounds on a roller? What flooring would be best? Need to sheet the ceiling somehow too!

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Have you considered draping material from ceiling?
Cheap, easy and quick
 
Thanks for the reply. You mean for the backdrops?

I wasnt sure what type of ceiling I was going to get in so not sure what height I'll have or if the roof structure will be visible to drape stuff from.

It may cost a far bit to do it right unfortunately. Before I even get to start putting in stuff for the studio I need to insulate the ceiling some way.:thinking: Its a good dry area but the wind just howls through the ridges in the roofing material - freezing in the winter!!
 
I was only suggesting draping material for a cosmetic makeover to hide the roof fabric
My suggestion would be for the long term, to construct it like a kit building, with kingspan or similar board insulation in the walls and run joists along the top to form a ceiling, filled with insulation. Expensive but cozy, and relatively easy
 
Yeah, I see that, not very bonnie though, and difficuilt to support and make good insulation to roof area
Which is why forming kit walls makes sense as cheap and easy, itll support the roof joists, and a bit plasterboard and a quick skim, you've got a professional, useable throughout the year, proper studio :thumbs:

Then you can get some studio build shots up :D
 
Had looked.at the spray foam but to cover the ceiling was going to be about 500. Can buy 2" polyethylene sheets and plywood sheets to cover it all for just over 300 but the spray stuff would be VERY handy to get a good seal around some areas. Hmmm....
 
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