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OK. I'm converting the back part of a 30x20" metal workshop into a studio. i still need space for a car to come in the front garage door but there is a door half way down the left hand side looking into it.

This leaves me a space of 20"x 18" approx. A full 20" backwall to use and one side of about 18" - I need a changing area and a sofa or a chair or two for people to use when spectating!

Would a heavy curtain be sufficient to partition the 'garage' area from the studio or should I go the whole hog and sheet it?

Most importantly - what way would you use the back wall? What colour would you paint it - Infinity curve? Would like to leave one corner with enough space for a different look - any suggestions?

I mainly do family work but also a quite a few young ladies for semi-model shoots so I like to play around with lights and really want a grey background to use with gels as well as the white and black. Currently have a 3 light Lencarta kit.

Any pics of current studio set-ups woudl be a great help! All suggestions appreciated!
 
A decent infinity curve will take up about 4m - which is most of your space - you can manage with less but I really wouldn't advise it, so my advice on this one is that the space probably isn't ideal for an infinity curve.

'Something different' could be small areas in brick, graffiti, a door, that sort of thing. texture is important, so rough plaster and rough brickwork tends to work well.

As for whether you need a solid partition or a curtain, that's just down to how much you want to spend against the importance of a professional image - only you can answer that one:)
 
Garry Edwards said:
A decent infinity curve will take up about 4m - which is most of your space - you can manage with less but I really wouldn't advise it, so my advice on this one is that the space probably isn't ideal for an infinity curve.

'Something different' could be small areas in brick, graffiti, a door, that sort of thing. texture is important, so rough plaster and rough brickwork tends to work well.

As for whether you need a solid partition or a curtain, that's just down to how much you want to spend against the importance of a professional image - only you can answer that one:)
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Some good help there many thanks Garry.

The main wall - should I paint it grey and then have roll down white and black backdrops?
 
rbrown74 said:
Some good help there many thanks Garry.

The main wall - should I paint it grey and then have roll down white and black backdrops?
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The perfect studio, in terms of lighting control, has a matt black ceiling and walls. But the public won't like it, so compromise is normally needed. Grey is a good compromise for the walls, but you can also use white as long as you are able to fully cover it with black drapes.
 
Garry Edwards said:
The perfect studio, in terms of lighting control, has a matt black ceiling and walls. But the public won't like it, so compromise is normally needed. Grey is a good compromise for the walls, but you can also use white as long as you are able to fully cover it with black drapes.
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What would your choice be for the main wall for shooting against? - is it wise to try and use a painted surface or best to always use backdrops? Going for vinyl I reckon.

Just a concrete floor at the minute too so not sure what to cover it with either - this could get pricey! :D
 
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