To get started we set up the backdrop support stands. These are specially designed, 3-section light weight stands with a very wide foot-print for added stability with any 9 foot seamless or with any of our 10x12 foot muslin backdrops (figure 1).

Stand Features:

Starting at the top, the 5/8-inch stud on the backdrop stand allows you to use it as a light stand when it’s not holding up your backgrounds (figure 2).

All the collars are made of strong, yet light weight plastic featuring wheel style knobs for an easy comfortable grip. Each riser section is spring cushioned protecting your fingers from pinching when you’re using heavy backgrounds (figure 3).

The leg collars are made of the same high-impact material and all the leg connections and supports are bolted not riveted, allowing replacement of the parts when needed (figure 4).

The wide footprint of the backdrop stand makes it very stable and will not require sand bags with 10X12 drops or 9-foot seamless backgrounds (figure 5).

Setting Up the Stand

The first step is to loosen the securing knob on the top of the leg collar (figure 6).

Next, while pulling out the legs, slide the top leg collar down toward the floor (figure 7).

When the leg braces are parallel with the floor the stand is set up properly. Secure the top leg collar in place with the knob (figures 8 and 9).

To raise and lower the stands, loosen the knob below the section you wish to adjust and then set the section to the desired position and then re-secure the knob (figure 10).

Now repeat this process with the second stand setting at the same height as the first. Then set the two stands to the approximate distance apart as the width of your background.

Pole Features

Our BackDrop Pole has a minimum length of 55 ½ inches and fully extended measures 13 feet (figure 11).

The extension end of the pole features a freely rotating end that makes placing on the stand a snap (figure 12).

The non-extension end features a fixed connector that when locked down makes the entire assembly rock solid (figure 13).

The horizontal BackDrop Pole is a three section telescopic pole that is designed with a twist lock feature that extends to 13 feet. This means there is no hex key required for constructing and breaking down of the support pole (figure 14).

Setting Up the Pole

To set the length of the pole, twist the extension sections counter clockwise until they move freely (figure 15).

Place the fixed end of the pole on one of the stands. The fixed end of the pole is the end that does not extend or rotate. Then secure the pole to the stand with the locking knob (figure 16).

Gently pullout the free end of the pole until it reaches the other stand and then secure the pole to the second stand (figure 17).

To set the pole, twist the two free extension sections clockwise. The First Studio BackDrop Support Kit is ready for your seamless or one of our new muslin backdrops (figure 18).

The First Studio BackDrop Support Kit comes in a great carrying case that holds all the kit parts. This carry bag uses Velcro closures and has a side pocket (figures 19 and 20).