Fabric For Backgrounds | Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

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Using fabric as a background is a great idea. There are endless options of color and material and it can be a great choice for the budget-conscious photographer. But making a fabric background that actually looks good is a little more tricky.
In this video, photographer Gavin Hoey shares his experience in making a crease-free fabric background that’s perfect for temporary studios. He then goes on to show two more ways to create different backgrounds using the same length of fabric.
So if you’re looking to create a crease-free smooth fabric background, a swaged theatrical background, or a completely random billowing background, this video is for you!
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Fabric For Backgrounds | Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey
0:00 Intro
0:30 Preferred Fabric Type
1:03 Setting Up A Smooth Background
3:16 Smooth Background Shoot
4:08 Setting Up A Folded Background
5:28 Folded Background Shoot
6:31 Setting Up A Billowing Background
7:31 Billowing Background Shoot
7:25 Conclusion And Subscribe
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  • @brianasealy6257
    @brianasealy62573 жыл бұрын

    Always so much fun to watch and always inspired!!

  • @MikeJamesMedia
    @MikeJamesMedia3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Gavin! Another enthusiastic, fund demo, with glamorous results!

  • @dunnymonster
    @dunnymonster3 жыл бұрын

    Love the windy fabric idea. Brilliant as always Gavin 👍

  • @earlbrown7012
    @earlbrown70123 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for yet another outstanding video!

  • @aalhamdani87
    @aalhamdani873 жыл бұрын

    Keep inspiring us ❤️ love your work

  • @maddyvoldy
    @maddyvoldy3 жыл бұрын

    I always love Gavin's videos... his energy just rubs off on me

  • @tedsmith_photography
    @tedsmith_photography2 жыл бұрын

    Super video. What a wealth of good ideas I had not thought of! Thanks Gavin. Love your delivery style.

  • @taiken7883
    @taiken78833 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see Gavin again, one of my favorite photographers in Adorama. ^^

  • @nailartswag5877
    @nailartswag5877 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Gavin Hoey! You’re Always great!!

  • @seanballacchino3117
    @seanballacchino3117 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are awesome, Gavin!! Thank you!

  • @michaelschmitt5413
    @michaelschmitt54133 жыл бұрын

    Really loved the last idea. The images were very cool !!! Thanks !

  • @Mr_Grumpy
    @Mr_Grumpy3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome setup, great work. Congratulations.

  • @Ivokbg
    @Ivokbg3 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Adorama, Gavin and Daniel are a treasure to have. Give them a raise ASAP! :D

  • @jorgeeduardo.pineda
    @jorgeeduardo.pineda3 жыл бұрын

    Gavin you are my photoHeroe!! man!! it simple inspiring what you do! thank you for sharing, regards from Mexico City!

  • @paulbell9957
    @paulbell99573 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic Gavin, especially the wind blown shots 🙂

  • @tjmarx
    @tjmarx3 жыл бұрын

    You are unequivocally the best presenter on Adaroma TV.

  • @Impostertot
    @Impostertot3 жыл бұрын

    Great tips thanks Gavin! Nice to see Fern back too.

  • @EdwardKilner
    @EdwardKilner3 жыл бұрын

    Nice job. Simple and inexpensive, but effective. I liked it.

  • @AlbertArt
    @AlbertArt3 жыл бұрын

    I like how Gavin shows the versatility of a small home studio.

  • @jhpdesigns3925
    @jhpdesigns39253 жыл бұрын

    Gavin, you are a true genius.

  • @tammyford2357
    @tammyford23573 жыл бұрын

    I have a location shoot next week and was just thinking about which fabric/backdrops to take. Thank you for this! It helped me so much!

  • @cowboyyoga
    @cowboyyoga3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you another great video! I have really come to enjoy your sharing! )))

  • @phynx2006
    @phynx20063 жыл бұрын

    Red hair, red dress and red background, interesting choice of colors hahaha great video as always, thank you

  • @BoothKatesPhotography
    @BoothKatesPhotography3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Gavin and Fern for your creative use of fabrics in photography. Just remember, don't ever rush to ruche!

  • @hetsleb
    @hetsleb3 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks Gavin.

  • @anthonygreaves4998
    @anthonygreaves49983 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely lovely shoot

  • @michaelryan8740
    @michaelryan87403 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a great video!

  • @antokayembe5387
    @antokayembe53872 жыл бұрын

    This was very informative. Thanks!

  • @horizonbreakk
    @horizonbreakk3 жыл бұрын

    Love me some Gavin Hoey!

  • @joshuagharis9017
    @joshuagharis90173 жыл бұрын

    You've got great ideas, I can't wait to try the rain outside with the garden hose/black background and the "fake" candle light

  • @oanadimamusictv
    @oanadimamusictv3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! ⭐️

  • @nelsonclub7722
    @nelsonclub77223 жыл бұрын

    Gavin Hoey. Bringing what at first appears to be the blinding obvious to blinding importance. Every time.

  • @karabosepeng9200
    @karabosepeng92002 жыл бұрын

    Gavin you're an awesome teacher

  • @luistunonjr.304
    @luistunonjr.3043 жыл бұрын

    Gavin you are absolutely unique and wondaful. It's a holiday when we get a new video from you !!!

  • @ernie28ernie

    @ernie28ernie

    3 жыл бұрын

    5 seconds listening to Gavins voice and the good mood sets in! :)

  • @MidhathChowdhury
    @MidhathChowdhury3 жыл бұрын

    Time to time I come back to this channel to see if Gavin is still here. Learned a lot from you. Great energetic man.

  • @esinnejstudio
    @esinnejstudio3 жыл бұрын

    This looks amazing

  • @mikkiismyname
    @mikkiismyname3 жыл бұрын

    Great ideas! Fern is a pro!

  • @cubanaenusa
    @cubanaenusa3 жыл бұрын

    I loved this video can’t wait to do a shoot like this

  • @Alex_science
    @Alex_science3 жыл бұрын

    Very nice photos!!!!

  • @EduardodeRegules
    @EduardodeRegules5 ай бұрын

    Great video! 👍

  • @250GTOAJ
    @250GTOAJ3 жыл бұрын

    Great and useful material. Thanks Gavin, Fern and Sam!

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    3 жыл бұрын

    "Useful material" I see what you're doing there Alan 😉

  • @250GTOAJ

    @250GTOAJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GavinHoey I could not resist the pun! Have a Good Weekend Gavin

  • @lesterandrewjonson
    @lesterandrewjonson3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @dawidsiedlec7331
    @dawidsiedlec73313 жыл бұрын

    Best tutorial ever ! :)))

  • @morocco172
    @morocco1723 жыл бұрын

    It's great thanks

  • @likemindtv9983
    @likemindtv9983 Жыл бұрын

    Great job 👏

  • @franciscodeassisdacosta2503
    @franciscodeassisdacosta25033 жыл бұрын

    Great master!!!

  • @JohnSmith-eu3ql
    @JohnSmith-eu3ql3 жыл бұрын

    Nice work Gavin

  • @jayproudy5439
    @jayproudy54393 жыл бұрын

    Amazing 👌

  • @photorhythmfilm
    @photorhythmfilm3 жыл бұрын

    Super. Thanks

  • @sherikacunningham5850
    @sherikacunningham58502 жыл бұрын

    Great❤️

  • @theoell2049
    @theoell20493 жыл бұрын

    Very nice and clear explainable as always.Thank you!Is there a video about your tethering setup?

  • @alanroderick7153
    @alanroderick71533 жыл бұрын

    Yeah !

  • @frankt7847
    @frankt78473 жыл бұрын

    Gavin - great tutorial for self-portrait, work-related still images. In setting my spare room studio, the backdrop is really time consuming yet has such value when 100%...(water spray and 1and 2" clamps for 14'L x 9'H, 18% gray). This is for full-length portrait. Could you now shoot the same type of tutorial, but all the technique and gear set-up based on full-length (4-5 inches in front of shoes/ 3-4 inches head room under frame). Processing this tutorial shows how your full-length process must be even more challenging. Thx.

  • @kirstyhepworth7343
    @kirstyhepworth73433 жыл бұрын

    Wow fantastic video Gavin

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kirsty, it was a fun one to shoot 😊

  • @kirstyhepworth7343

    @kirstyhepworth7343

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GavinHoey your welcome I enjoyed it

  • @cjsSeidel.and.art.
    @cjsSeidel.and.art.3 жыл бұрын

    Great...

  • @herrpepe1355
    @herrpepe13553 жыл бұрын

    GAVIN!

  • @miloradkaravidin8818
    @miloradkaravidin88183 жыл бұрын

    You can learn more in 5 min from Gavin than from other "big" youtube shill masters in years.

  • @pattymattes7124
    @pattymattes71243 жыл бұрын

    I use fabric backdrops when I shoot adoptable animals at the shelter. I can throw the backdrop in the wash when I'm done. I've used the A clamps and bed sheet straps but I finally decided to buy a set of the background clips for backgrounds/backdrops. A set of those aren't expensive. Thanks for another great video!!!

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Patty, that sounds like a great use for a fabric background and a wonderful cause to work with 👍

  • @rhondamoore9842

    @rhondamoore9842

    3 жыл бұрын

    I do that too! I’m also a pet photographer. Since not a lot of fabric is needed, I can buy really cute prints at the fabric store for variety.

  • @PezonGigolo

    @PezonGigolo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi! @@GavinHoey what size clamp do you use?

  • @owainbdrums
    @owainbdrums3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gavin. Thank you for another great inspiring video. Please could you say what kind of material you were using?

  • @antoninomacaluso2094
    @antoninomacaluso20943 жыл бұрын

    Good 👏👏👏

  • @lamunekavip6848
    @lamunekavip6848 Жыл бұрын

    I. Like it

  • @DiviPhotos
    @DiviPhotos3 жыл бұрын

    very nice video

  • @squarepeg9484
    @squarepeg94843 жыл бұрын

    To keep fabric weighted, I put pennies in the hem so i get some straight curtain crease lines

  • @darylspencer3918
    @darylspencer39183 жыл бұрын

    Question for you Gavin: There are different types of fabrics. Some are quite thin and translucent while some are very opaque. Some absorb light and others are reflective. Some have texture while others don't. It makes me wonder if there is a general all-purpose fabric to look for or do we need to plan the shoot with the fabric-type in mind?

  • @AlexandraGrua
    @AlexandraGrua3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Gavin! I am on the way to buy a fabric for my shoot))

  • @Cezarygon

    @Cezarygon

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Mss. With kind of fabric i need to buy to do backdrop, please for advice...

  • @andrealfred5217
    @andrealfred52173 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial...QUESTION? How did you mount your surface Pro to the lightstand?

  • @Strongbear2013
    @Strongbear20133 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Do you have to iron your fabrics a lot before using them as backgrounds? And do you have to have the iron on quite a low setting? I have been experimenting with different fabrics vs paper backgrounds to see which is best. Sometimes fabrics are a chore to iron, especially if they're about 8 ft x 8 ft. I can never get the creases out completely. I tried a fabric brick wall but I can still see the creases which doesn't look right at all as who has ever seen creases on a wall? What's the best type of material that has the least creases and how do you store these afterwards? Do you roll them up or fold them away? Thanks.

  • @BennieOppa
    @BennieOppa3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, this is absolutely good idea and save money than buy a roll of limbo which cost alot. I have a couple question to ask for this. 1. How to call this kind of fabric? 2. How width x length is your fabric? Thank you so much

  • @stevenfox6278
    @stevenfox62783 жыл бұрын

    question for the master gavin what the make of the backdrops stands

  • @kayodeaogungbemi
    @kayodeaogungbemi3 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial 💕 #iAmCROSSPATH

  • @jacquelinemartin9793
    @jacquelinemartin97932 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gavin. Do you know what the material is made of? is it a polyester? wrinkle free/winkle resistant? thank you

  • @johnleighdesigns
    @johnleighdesigns3 жыл бұрын

    fabulous i need to explore a bit more fabric side not just my popup backgrounds and paper rolls ! Ive got some fabrics I just need to get them out! By the way regards the reflector for clam shell did you try those eyelighter curved things? I wondered about those instead of my usual go to reflectors and card options they just seem a bit large for my small space!

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi John. I've seen them, tried them at trade shows (back when we could do that) but don't own one.

  • @jayecurry1369
    @jayecurry13693 жыл бұрын

    So, if there are folds in the background fabric, use them to the best advantage. Gotcha!

  • @andychittock
    @andychittock3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gavin, I see that you are tethed to a tablit can you do a video on how to do that thanks. PS keep up the great work

  • @jasonsloan
    @jasonsloan3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Would you ever backlight the fabric so it appeared glowing from behind?

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good question Jason. Backlighting a lightweight fabric like this is a great idea but don't overdo it as it's easy to "burn" the colour out when the flash is pointing straight at the camera 📸

  • @teleking58
    @teleking583 жыл бұрын

    Love it! What are you tethered to? Looks like an iPad or something.

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Robbie. It's a Lenovo MIIX 520 tablet PC. Thanks to Covid I can't safely show the models the back of the camera images, so this is for their benefit as well as mine 😉

  • @muler84
    @muler843 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your works! I'm curious of the monitor tablit? Could you tell me what it is? I always looking for monitor like that size

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's a Lenovo Windows 10 laptop with a detachable keyboard. It's been my go to tethering laptop for the past 12 months or so but has been super handy recently when showing the model the camera LCD isn't possible.

  • @macbaar

    @macbaar

    3 жыл бұрын

    I use an old 12volt tv with a hdmi in connection to show pics and control my cam....

  • @fredericdeniaud3268
    @fredericdeniaud32683 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gavin. Really interesting video, but i'm very surprised no one already asked you THE one and only big question: what exactly are the name and the make of this fabric for being so stretchy (and almost translucent) ? And the corollary : where do you buy such fabric, at a reasonable price...? All practical details would be much appreciated. Thanks.

  • @Cezarygon

    @Cezarygon

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Mr. Did You found the fabric? Becouse i keep looking aswal and cant find any.... ;(

  • @martinsmith6049
    @martinsmith60493 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sam, Gavin... what was the wind machine?

  • @andrewbott2882
    @andrewbott28823 жыл бұрын

    Loved it, particularly the final set up with the wind machine. What type of fabric did you use?

  • @rhondamoore9842

    @rhondamoore9842

    3 жыл бұрын

    As someone who sews, my guess is a synthetic knit, like polyester or acrylic. A cotton knit would stretch out and not bounce back.

  • @deideminfame7703

    @deideminfame7703

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes what is the name of the fabric

  • @TravelPhotoGuy
    @TravelPhotoGuy3 жыл бұрын

    What type of fabric did you use for this look?

  • @FsquareTv_
    @FsquareTv_3 жыл бұрын

    Gavin sir can u make a video for studio hard light

  • @lisapalzer2511
    @lisapalzer25113 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic!! I've been looking at ways to get quality backgrounds without breaking the bank. With fabrics, are some better than others with regards to handling light/ light quality? Thanks!!

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lisa. Not really although the more thin and floaty the fabric the more light will pass through. That can be an issue and a blessing depending on the look you want 😉

  • @lisapalzer2511

    @lisapalzer2511

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GavinHoey Thank you!

  • @GoblinGearRider
    @GoblinGearRider2 жыл бұрын

    how did you shoot 1/2000 of a second with speedlights?

  • @peterevans8194
    @peterevans81943 жыл бұрын

    Really good video Gavin. May I ask what are the approximate dimensions are of your home studio please?

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Peter. My studio is roughly 4x7 meters but that includes the space for my office.

  • @paultranter7379
    @paultranter73793 жыл бұрын

    Great Video, thanks Gavin & team. Gavin I am wondering why you shot wide open ( f1.4) forcing you to shoot at 1/2000 and HSS in the middle series of photographs. Would the shallow depth of field at 1.4 have changed the character of the images rather than your ‘normal’ f8?

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul, good question. Yes f/8 would have made a difference but perhaps not as much as I would like (small studio limitations) due to the 25mm lens. But every bit counts and I did get some much needed separation.

  • @paultranter7379

    @paultranter7379

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GavinHoey thanks Gavin. Stay safe up there in the UK.

  • @SHEdaGamer2574
    @SHEdaGamer2574 Жыл бұрын

    What is this particular fabric called and where can it be purchased?

  • @martinsmith6049
    @martinsmith60493 жыл бұрын

    What's the name of the wind machine please Gav (or Sam)... I don't see it listed in products used.

  • @opnekryan

    @opnekryan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Stihl 😊

  • @Dahlily
    @Dahlily2 жыл бұрын

    So, what kind of fabric is this exactly?

  • @ychongy
    @ychongy2 жыл бұрын

    What if you want a full background to step on?

  • @erayadiguzel3133
    @erayadiguzel31333 жыл бұрын

    Hello Gavin. I have a question for you. It would be great if you could answer it. I tried to connect my Olympus EM10 Mark3 to my laptop. Although I tried with Olympus capture ı couldn't succeed. So do you know any other way to connect my Olympus to my computer and use it via Lightroom or other software similar to lightroom or Olympus capture... Many thanks...

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sadly the Olympus E-M10 range doesn't tether. The only other option I can think of is to use HDMI into a monitor if it has an HDMI out.

  • @erayadiguzel3133

    @erayadiguzel3133

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GavinHoey Thanks for answer. Till I get em1x perhaps i try to connect with hdmi... many thanks again...

  • @deideminfame7703
    @deideminfame77032 жыл бұрын

    What type of fabric is that ? What is the name?

  • @MortenNormannAlmeland
    @MortenNormannAlmeland3 жыл бұрын

    Do tether it to an ipad? How do you do that?

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm Tethered to a Windows 10 PC. It's a Lenovo tablet PC not powerful but VERY handy.

  • @gamertizatali3219
    @gamertizatali32193 жыл бұрын

    Nice, is that a Microsoft surface you are tethering with?

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good question. That's my Lenovo Miix 520 tablet PC. Basically a less powerful, less pricey, less new Microsoft Surface.

  • @hackerockmedia

    @hackerockmedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GavinHoey That's Great!!! Could you do a video about it!!!! (how do you do it, software, etc) I also shoot on m4/3 (Panasonic G80)... and tethering on the go could be very useful!!!! Please, please... 🙌 😁👍

  • @waky123
    @waky1233 жыл бұрын

    what kind of tablet you use ? brand ?

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's my Lenovo tablet PC. It's not the fastest but all it has to do is tether 👍

  • @bacopa9705
    @bacopa97053 жыл бұрын

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @DJCENTIF1
    @DJCENTIF13 жыл бұрын

    What are you tethered into from your camera?

  • @GavinHoey

    @GavinHoey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi David. That's my Lenovo Tablet PC. It's not the fastest but all it has to do is tether 😉

  • @DJCENTIF1

    @DJCENTIF1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GavinHoey thank you for the reply. I presently tether with an IPAD with Canon Connect. I think I would be happier with your arrangement.

  • @jfarleyphotography
    @jfarleyphotography3 жыл бұрын

    Love Gavin, but tight studio, Coronavirus pandemic, no face masks worn by him or his assistant?

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