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bob carnie
29-Jan-2012, 09:40
I need to locate two computer editing rooms into a much larger room which is very bright and has a large skylight in it. I am wondering if any of you could refer me to a solution.
I need to block out two workstations for myself and another, It needs to be large enough to cover a desk and have the ability to block out light. I prefer not to build a small room as it will break up the look of the larger room, but it has to look visually appealing.
all my searches have not achieved anything of value.
FYI the closest thing that comes to my mind is one of those walk in Home Depot outdoor storage sheds, you know the one that looks like a little cottage, but I am getting a lot of resistance from my co-workers on this option.
Greg Lockrey
29-Jan-2012, 09:43
How about a regular stand up 6 man tent or staple black visqeen from the ceiling around the 'puter table.
brian mcweeney
29-Jan-2012, 09:48
Perhaps something like these floppies I use on location when shooting digital: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/216724-REG/Matthews_169028B_48x48_Floppy_Cutter.html
Basically a frame for the "roof" and "walls" made out of black fabric. It's all held up with a C stand and knuckle. Not sure if they are big enough to cover a desk, but perhaps you could customize something similar that would fit your needs.
Bob,
They make blackout pop-up tents for on location "video villages". I've only seen one and I don't remember who made it. White on the outside, black inside. We usually us ez up tents with black fabric hung down the sides instead.
bob carnie
29-Jan-2012, 11:41
I googled video villages, no luck , but these sound like what I am looking for.
They need to be visually appealing as well as practical as they will be in our main room of our lab.
Bob,
They make blackout pop-up tents for on location "video villages". I've only seen one and I don't remember who made it. White on the outside, black inside. We usually us ez up tents with black fabric hung down the sides instead.
bob carnie
29-Jan-2012, 11:44
Brian ,
they are something that in a pinch would kind work but I have a lot of ambient light bouncing around at floor level. We have set up a small set up over a desk, with a 4 x8 ft black gator on top of some portable walls , works ok but looks like crap.
Perhaps something like these floppies I use on location when shooting digital: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/216724-REG/Matthews_169028B_48x48_Floppy_Cutter.html
Basically a frame for the "roof" and "walls" made out of black fabric. It's all held up with a C stand and knuckle. Not sure if they are big enough to cover a desk, but perhaps you could customize something similar that would fit your needs.
this isn't the tent I mentioned but you get the idea, most of these can be set up lower if you have low ceilings.
http://www.theragplace.com/hd-tents.htm
the first thing that came to mine was portable ice shanties. they're all black, many don't have a floor, and are pretty cheap.
Jim Jones
29-Jan-2012, 13:40
A frame can be made to fit from plastic pipe and plumbing fittings, and covered with fabric. One layer of fabric can darken the interior, and another can look pretty on the outside.
Colin Graham
29-Jan-2012, 14:52
You could probably make a pretty stylish custom fabric or light-weight panel pavillion without too much expense or work. Use some drop-ceiling hangers to suspend some panels and the use a few carefully arranged shoji screens or room dividers to get rid of the main glare angles.
Brian C. Miller
29-Jan-2012, 15:52
Village Blackout (http://www.villageblackout.com/) HD workstation tent.
Otherwise, you could investigate using an indoor greenhouse tent, aka "grow tent," for your application.
Village Blackout (http://www.villageblackout.com/) HD workstation tent.
Otherwise, you could investigate using an indoor greenhouse tent, aka "grow tent," for your application.
that's the one I've seen in person. I was afraid to set foot in it.
What happens if you pass gas in something like this?
Mike Anderson
31-Jan-2012, 09:21
This setup isn't real "tight" like a camping tent but will block some light. I've used similar things and you can set it up with 1, 2, 3, or 4 sides:
http://www.amazon.com/-Z-UP-Express-Value-Pack/dp/B002VUBBQE/ref=sr_1_16?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1328026907&sr=1-16
Kirk Gittings
31-Jan-2012, 09:30
Perhaps something like these floppies I use on location when shooting digital: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/216724-REG/Matthews_169028B_48x48_Floppy_Cutter.html
Basically a frame for the "roof" and "walls" made out of black fabric. It's all held up with a C stand and knuckle. Not sure if they are big enough to cover a desk, but perhaps you could customize something similar that would fit your needs.
Why are you using this on location with digital-shooting tethered and you can't see the laptop screen?
brian mcweeney
31-Jan-2012, 20:10
Hi Kirk,
This past month I was shooting outdoor patio furniture in Phoenix. The floppies were necessary for viewing the Eizo monitor in full sunlight while shooting tethered. Loved that SW sun and sky!
mortensen
2-Feb-2012, 15:12
Bob, post a picture of your studio - seems to me you are looking for solutions in the wrong places. Why not invest in some quality, adjustable sun screens for you windows (incl. the skylight)...?
Of course this won't work if you need the daylight for other purposes while someone uses the workstations. But it somehow seems simpler, easier, prettier and, well, more rational.
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