Seamless white vs white muslin

[KmH]

Muslin is a lot easier to store than rolls of seamless paper.

Seamless paper is more reflective than muslin.

Good muslin backgrounds are not inexpensive.

I can get a white muslin backdrop for $50-70ish (10x12)

And I see myself going through paper very quickly. I think I'm gonna have to go with muslin on this one.

Note: I said "Good muslin backgrounds....."

A good muslin 10 x 10 background runs about $165.
STM6 - White - Stonewash Muslins - Muslin Backdrops - From Denny Manufacturing#

El cheapo muslin won't last much longer than a roll of seamless paper that is used properly, nor will it look as good.

 

[Destin]

Muslin is a lot easier to store than rolls of seamless paper.

Seamless paper is more reflective than muslin.

Good muslin backgrounds are not inexpensive.

I can get a white muslin backdrop for $50-70ish (10x12)

And I see myself going through paper very quickly. I think I'm gonna have to go with muslin on this one.

Note: I said "Good muslin backgrounds....."

A good muslin 10 x 10 background runs about $165.
STM6 - White - Stonewash Muslins - Muslin Backdrops - From Denny Manufacturing#

Alright. That's more than I'm spending for now. In fact, that's ridiculous. I can see that price for a colored one but for plain white?!

How different can it really be for a plain white background? All it's gotta go it look white. I've seen it done with white bed sheets honestly, and it looked identical to results I've seen from "pros" using seamless white.

 

[KmH]

That's cool Destin, you're way smarter than I am.

 

[Destin]

That's cool Destin, you're way smarter than I am.

I never said that. I'm asking you to explain what makes the $150 one any better than the $50 one.

 

[CCericola]

Sounds like paper will be the way to go for you for now. Shoot tons, get loads of money then buy the good stuff.

On a side note, I bought a green screen and a DVD of backgrounds. Lighted properly I'm able to offer my business head shot and school clients different options without spending $100+ on each background.

The only drawback I found with the green screen is the occasional green tint to blond hair or bald heads around the edges. But that is fixable in PS

 

[GeorgieGirl]

That's cool Destin, you're way smarter than I am.

I never said that. I'm asking you to explain what makes the $150 one any better than the $50 one.

If you get an opportunity to get to a store or to request samples from mfg's you will be able to see and feel the differences. Aside from that you seem to have been given some good options, no one is telling you what to do. The decision is obviously yours.

You did ask for the information...

 

[Big Mike]

what makes the $150 one any better than the $50 one.

It might be hard to explain...but if you could compare them first hand, or use them a bit, the differences become more apparent.

A good quality muslin can last a lifetime. You can dye/paint them when you tire of their color/pattern. A cheap one might rip if you give them a little tug (been there, done that).

Of course, if you are just thinking of the photo, you could probably get the same results with either...or anything really, as long as you can light it sufficiently and evenly.