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Great video, but I feel like the amount of money you spent justifies the cost of just having real the flat shipped to you

Thank you for the tutorial. Very helpful. FWIW I just made one v-flat using (2) 1"X4'X8' R-5 NGX FOAMULAR (would not recommend - horizontal lines / slits embedded in sheets), 1 roll of 3" white gaffers tape (30 yards) and 1 roll of regular black 2" gaffers tape. (20 yards) The space between the panels for the spine was 2 1/4". Also as shown in the video, the 'flap' for the spine is only on one side. I used the black tape to build the spine, and on the long sides next to the spine, and eventually covered it with the white tape. Also, keep in mind which color you want on the inside of the 'book' or on the outside. These boards bowed when taping so watch that as you go.

It's time for me to refresh my studio reflectors, so after a search, I came upon this video. Nice work and entertaining as well. Sorry to see that it looks like you've given up on the YT videos(editing on this had to have been immense). But, you created a good foundation here. It would be nice to see it rise from the ashes...Thanks again for the ideas and best luck for the future! I've subscribed...just in case there's more to come.

A lot of studio equipment is pretty easy to make if one has the interest to build for applications or sized not readily available. I made a ceiling track system so flats with rollers hang from runners on the ceiling so they do not have to be self supporting, hanging from above. With a grid of slotted tracks I can hang everything from strobe, gobos, backdrops, ect, and they are easy to position than any where need if one has enough tracks installed, this way everything is off the floor so nothing can be tripped over. The one item not hung is a large crane with wheels to move it out of the way when not needed. Even the strobes, which I designed and built myself from surplus flash tubes from air force aircraft surplus sales. From my crude calculations they peak at 1200watts each and cost me about $80 each. My latest project not finished in a camera stand with a working height from 9 inches to 8 ft so there will be nothing to trip over, no wires or cords on the floor. During Covid lock down I used the time to make one end of the main studio into a 2 wall cyclorama, infinitety floor 29 feet wide. That was easier then I thought it would be. A local theater was remodeling so I was given their heavy stage curtains which after serious cleaning that can be slid from the ceiling tracks anywhere in the studio to wall off sections or act as flats or back drops. A further project with be to motorize them. I have designed a wireless control system where with new yet unbuilt light posts to motorize the strobe ceiling posts to change angles and direction of each strobe on the ceiling track rails.

Interesting process and materials. I've always thought that insulation could come in handy for someone in a studio. But 1/2" thick foam core is $37.60 (Uline) -- for better or worse you have to buy 12. I just ordered 12 black($51.00) and 12 white today which is why I guess this popped up on my feed. I don't leave that gap either. Just tape inside and out of the two panels. The ones I have in the studio lasted so far for three years. Replacing them because they look a bit tattered. We have had a rental studio for 20 years and always the same process for v-flats (first NYC and now Chicago) and I want things to always look as fresh as possible.

Half the price? What's your time worth?

Needed this!!!

I fully agree on comments below regarding the expense. Gaff tape?? Really? You just had $60.00 worth of tape in your hand! $20/foil covered boards and as also mentioned, the paint is not cheap now days. Now we get into a photographer's most valuable asset - "TIME!" then you have the effort, the truck, the work... "Super cheap?" compared to 120.00 on line? Your "total" cost here is easily 120! just buy the shit and be done with it!

Jesus christ, you're so gorgeous

Did I miss it...wouldn't hinges work better than tape and cheaper?

And try to take this Fu#$ing thing to a location for a shoot…..Hmmmmm….You will have then to buy a Fu%$ing 240 $ V flat and keep this Fu%^ing ass hauling DIY at your studio….!!!

Too muck background noise. And the video is a mess.

I have to agree with many of the comments - a) the insulation flats are quite expensive. b) paint on the foil won't stick long. It will be flaking off in no time. -- however it is possible to buy insulation with no foil from 3M but it is a special order. c) gaff tape is shitty expensive - you guys must also be Cristal champagne drinkers. probably the best raw material is gator board - a 1/2 inch thick piece is very rigid and won't be bendy and doesn't need taping around the edges. I've used it for trade show booths for years. But it is extremely expensive stuff for a DIY project. 1/2 inch foam core is OK at first, but much too delicate even after taping the edges - you will very quickly get the corners kicked in and dings even with careful handling. Finally, the cost of paint has skyrocketed in recent years. We are paying $11.00/qt here in California for flat black paint. This project will likely need 2 qts of black and 2 qts of white.

Way too much background noise bro.

I'm just curious. Who use gaffe tape? It's so much more expensive and you don't plan to ever take it off. Is there a reason

Yesss Sick video !! Thank you so much this is exactly what I was looking for. Something affordable +last longer 🔥🔥🔥

I want to buy this board but the staff there said you can't paint over glossy surface. Could you please tell me what paint did you use? Thanks

James that was good to go

This sucks.

How the fuck hasn't this channel blown up? Make more videos! I need another 2 mins on top of this. Get on it! Thanks man.

I agree, make your own VFLATS, BUT never wear a LIARS t shirt. That part of this video is a FAIL.....WOW...In today's world information is at your fingertips, and not knowing how corrupt a organization is, is ON YOU!

One word: Foamcore

This video is sick. Just found you boys, and subscribed off of this edit. Guess what I'm doing today for tomorrows shoot lol

Yo bro take them vflats and glue some magets in them on the white side then Buy some HIPS Sheets at 0.003" thick and paint those to change the color of your V-flat that way you can swap'em out and save space :D

Love it right to the point, I'm a Sony hybrid shooter. That being said I still like what you do not what you use.. Oh and thank you Dodd.

Thank you for this, providing what things should look like when you provide the right service for your clients.. !

Awesome Vid!!! BACON!!!! Now I need some

This is the best video ive seen on DIY vflats. Thank you so much

EST 4 LIFE 19XX!😂❤️🤘🏻

Cant wait to work with you again!

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Good stuff James!

Let’s go Cleveland Phototakers !

Very cool!

I just love camera equipment😂 I don’t “need” the best gear to take decent photos but having awesome glass and a kick ass body is so much fun. The technological aspect of photography is part of why I love it so much. I agree with what you’re saying, you don’t need the best gear to take awesome photos. But I feel like so many people are saying this and it’s making it seem as if gear is irrelevant when that’s just not the case. I can guarantee I will take better photos on a EOS R compared to a t2 or something like that. Will either photo be more impactful? Not necessarily but the shot on the more expensive camera will be a “better” photo in terms of quality. My last point(; as a beginner starting out on an older camera is great because it forces you to learn and understand exposure, composition, etc, and rely less on the camera but on the flip side it can be much more frustrating for some people. Better gear will have more features which can assist you to take better photos as a beginner and make the process a little easier. Just my thought and a rant in response to your rant .. I guess 😂

Absofuckinglutely!

Nice to see you like it - Im a Nikon shooter and despite the Z cameras I'm still more interested in the EOS-R.