Questions about paper backdrops/backgrounds

[Renderz]

Hi all,

I'm in the process of researching best backdrops for studio work. I have used muslin and clothed backgrounds in the past but they are hard to work with because they crease and crinkled. It is a nightmare to get them smooth.

I'm looking at paper backgrounds and I have a few questions.

1. Are they reusable (ie re-rolled?)
2. Are they the best solution for a smooth seemless background?
3. Where is the best place to purchase them, or is the paper the same generically?

Many thanks.

 

[jampat]

Theoretically you can reuse paper. I have found that normally there are so many footprints on it that it gets cut. I you aren't shooting to the floor, or if you are putting anything on the paper on the floor, you can reuse it. If you are shooting High-key and don't have white clothes in the picture, you can also just turn up the light and blow all the footprints from the paper.

I can't really comment on your other questions. I just use a pile of paper we bought from a studio that had too much.