What is the difference between the expensive Duvateen and the standard, thick black felt you can buy at a fabric store? I suspect "flame retardant" might have something to do with it. Did I make a mistake by getting a bolt of felt instead of Duvateen?
I did some lighting tests with the felt, and the limited range of the digital camera had the areas covered in the felt nice and black (even though my eyes could see highlights in the fabric). I used it on the floor behind a subject to cut off the light reflecting from a light-colored carpet. It made a nice sea of black. I also draped it around a paper lantern to cut some ambient light. At some point, I'll experiment with using it as a hanging backdrop.
Another thing I noticed about the felt, it's somewhat porous, so in front of a window or a light it would allow some light to pass through. With that in mind, I picked up material normally used in window shades to sandwich between the felt to make some flags/gobos. Does Duvateen effectively block light from passing though as much as it absorbs it?
Thanks, as always, for any feedback and guidance.
I did some lighting tests with the felt, and the limited range of the digital camera had the areas covered in the felt nice and black (even though my eyes could see highlights in the fabric). I used it on the floor behind a subject to cut off the light reflecting from a light-colored carpet. It made a nice sea of black. I also draped it around a paper lantern to cut some ambient light. At some point, I'll experiment with using it as a hanging backdrop.
Another thing I noticed about the felt, it's somewhat porous, so in front of a window or a light it would allow some light to pass through. With that in mind, I picked up material normally used in window shades to sandwich between the felt to make some flags/gobos. Does Duvateen effectively block light from passing though as much as it absorbs it?
Thanks, as always, for any feedback and guidance.