KeithF199 Loc: Frisco, Texas

Good Morning to All:
A purchase question;
I have converted a room in my residence into a studio and am considering acquiring a Mounted Lift System. I am seeking guidance from anyone who has experience with same and might offer the pros and cons. I would also request proven manufacturers / suppliers.

As an aside, I prefer USA manufactured products.

Thank you,
Keith

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

Is "lift system" a copy stand? Is so, there was a thread on UHH t-13758-1 on 11/30/11 describing hand made one whch I copied. I have no idea how to get to that thread - Can it be done?

KeithF199 Loc: Frisco, Texas

Bboh: Please forgive me if I did describe the equipment clearly. The unit mounts to either the ceiling or wall, can be 10’ or 12’ in width and can contain up to 9 rollers; each roller will hold a different background, be it one color, one design like a ballroom or a collage of pastels. One simply lowers the specific roller with the style of background best fitting the intended shoot.
I have always travelled to locations for this type of shoot and was considering this unit as a way to avoid so many people and interruptions.

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

Sorry, Keith - I don't "studio" thus not familiar - now I am, thanks

KeithF199 Loc: Frisco, Texas

Thank you for taking the time to help.

Keith

Roger Hicks Loc: Aquitaine

It's probably quicker, cheaper, easier and more reliable to stack the backgrounds in one corner of the studio and put a single roll on a simple stand as needed. But I have to admit that painted 'scenic' backdrops are not something I've ever needed in any kind of photography I've ever done (advertising, food, pack, step by step, even a few portraits) so this may not be outstandingly useful advice.

Cheers,

R.

KeithF199 Loc: Frisco, Texas

Mr. Hicks: I certainly respect your response and will employ your superior skills and experiences as guildance in this process. As an aside, I live in North Texas, our Summers are becoming more and more unbearable and longer and longer, married with the growing throngs of people (on-lookers) I grow impatient and fatigue with them during set up out of doors shooting session.

I tend to take a lot of time to set up and was seeking a more comfortable environment for my subjects. To be truthful I am not excited about the purchase just seeking an alternative to the above stated issues.

Thank you for your time and effort, I respect both.

Keith