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Review on AFHT 5X7Portable Backdrop Collapsible Chromakey by Warren Hess

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5 x 7' Portable Green Screen

Before deciding to purchase a portable green screen, I designed an inexpensive stationary green screen backdrop using a tension rod and real green muslin. The idea was good, but the place I hung the green screen wasn't the ideal place in the house. Therefore, a self-made green screen cannot be left stationary there. This will be a problem if I have to use the green screen again. Of all the portable green screens available from Revain at the time, I chose the AFHT 5 x 7' portable green screen because of the huge $30 promotional discount. In the right time. I've already used both sides of the screen (green and blue) - they work well. Wrinkles appear, especially at the edge. Have you ever ironed with a steam iron in an upright position? This is what you need to do to get rid of wrinkles. The tripod comes in a box and is mostly made of plastic. I've read reviews about the steep learning curve of folding these portable green screens when it's time to put them away. It's the same idea as folding a Toyota Prius cargo tarpaulin, but on a much larger scale. As the saying goes, "practice makes perfect". I've gotten better at minimizing portable green screens as I use them more, and you will too. When I uploaded the video I shot using the green screen background, I was amazed at how effectively it works! You can forego additional lighting by placing a portable AFHT 5 x 7 foot green screen perpendicular to the sunlight from the window. Depending on the wallpaper you want to use, the method mentioned may or may not be ideal. If you don't have the opportunity to use natural light for your green screen work, it is better to invest in LED work lights than in more expensive professional photo lighting. Therefore, an AFHT 5" x 7" portable green screen is a good investment. Note that consumer green screens aren't as durable as the $120+ options. Wear and tear is certainly the result of frequent use or careless handling of the product. While I'm not expecting much from this portable green screen, I feel the product is good enough to last for years to come.

Pros
  • Electronics
Cons
  • Very Expensive