Comments on: The Hargis Portable Wall by Malcolm Waring http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/09/10/the-hargis-portable-wall-by-malcolm-waring/ Helping Real Estate Photographers Be Successful Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:00:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Marcus http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/09/10/the-hargis-portable-wall-by-malcolm-waring/comment-page-1/#comment-1037 Marcus Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:01:28 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.info/?p=167#comment-1037 I submitted another response to this, but it apparently disappeared. It involved a heavy-duty roll-up window blind that you can buy pretty much anywhere (Lowe's, Home Depot, etc). Would work much like a portable projector screen, but they only cost about $10-$15. I submitted another response to this, but it apparently disappeared. It involved a heavy-duty roll-up window blind that you can buy pretty much anywhere (Lowe’s, Home Depot, etc). Would work much like a portable projector screen, but they only cost about $10-$15.

]]> By: Malcolm Waring http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/09/10/the-hargis-portable-wall-by-malcolm-waring/comment-page-1/#comment-1044 Malcolm Waring Sat, 22 Sep 2007 14:20:06 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.info/?p=167#comment-1044 I have a third prototype which can be seen at the bottom of the flickr thread and I am going to look for parts for a forth, and hopefully last model today with different material. The newest one folds up to a quarter of the size and I can fit three in another soft bag that I have. It does not have the bag clip, is much more rigid, and assembles really fast. Remember this was designed specifically for RE shots and not only are the umbrellas too big but they just don't work as well (see the thread for comparison shots). I looked at the folding reflectors but I couldn't figure out how to hold them up without attaching at the top. The portable projection screen is a great idea but I fear it may be too expensive and heavy. The whole reason I did this is because walls work so well. I will only use it if the wall is missing or too dark. Thanks for looking. Malcolm I have a third prototype which can be seen at the bottom of the flickr thread and I am going to look for parts for a forth, and hopefully last model today with different material.

The newest one folds up to a quarter of the size and I can fit three in another soft bag that I have. It does not have the bag clip, is much more rigid, and assembles really fast.

Remember this was designed specifically for RE shots and not only are the umbrellas too big but they just don’t work as well (see the thread for comparison shots).

I looked at the folding reflectors but I couldn’t figure out how to hold them up without attaching at the top.

The portable projection screen is a great idea but I fear it may be too expensive and heavy.

The whole reason I did this is because walls work so well. I will only use it if the wall is missing or too dark.

Thanks for looking.
Malcolm

]]> By: Michael http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/09/10/the-hargis-portable-wall-by-malcolm-waring/comment-page-1/#comment-1038 Michael Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:23:53 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.info/?p=167#comment-1038 If you have a corner... no need for the wall, right? umbrella will do it... or a collapsible reflector. I wouldent carry panels like that with me. Interesting idea anyway... If you have a corner… no need for the wall, right? umbrella will do it… or a collapsible reflector. I wouldent carry panels like that with me.

Interesting idea anyway…

]]> By: Marcus http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/09/10/the-hargis-portable-wall-by-malcolm-waring/comment-page-1/#comment-1039 Marcus Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:24:47 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.info/?p=167#comment-1039 How about a portable projector screen? They typically come with their own tripod, they roll up into a small tube for carrying...seems like it would be an ideal solution. Do a Google Image search for "portable projector screen" and you'll see what I'm referring to. How about a portable projector screen? They typically come with their own tripod, they roll up into a small tube for carrying…seems like it would be an ideal solution. Do a Google Image search for “portable projector screen” and you’ll see what I’m referring to.

]]> By: aaronleitz http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/09/10/the-hargis-portable-wall-by-malcolm-waring/comment-page-1/#comment-1043 aaronleitz Wed, 12 Sep 2007 01:07:11 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.info/?p=167#comment-1043 An umbrella wouldn't work just as well because it is too large. The idea is to essentially carry around a "portable wall" that can be placed in a tight corner. You can't do that with an umbrella. However, I think a foldable 5-in-1 reflector is easier to transport and more durable than a piece of foamboard. You can even just lightly tape it to the offending wall with gaffers tape and eliminate the need for a clamp (unless the owner is watching of course ;-) An umbrella wouldn’t work just as well because it is too large. The idea is to essentially carry around a “portable wall” that can be placed in a tight corner. You can’t do that with an umbrella.

However, I think a foldable 5-in-1 reflector is easier to transport and more durable than a piece of foamboard. You can even just lightly tape it to the offending wall with gaffers tape and eliminate the need for a clamp (unless the owner is watching of course ;-)

]]> By: Photo News Today » The Hargis Portable Wall by Malcolm Waring http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/09/10/the-hargis-portable-wall-by-malcolm-waring/comment-page-1/#comment-1042 Photo News Today » The Hargis Portable Wall by Malcolm Waring Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:32:14 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.info/?p=167#comment-1042 [...] Source and Read More: Photography for Real Estate [...] [...] Source and Read More: Photography for Real Estate [...]

]]> By: Dave Hoffmann http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/09/10/the-hargis-portable-wall-by-malcolm-waring/comment-page-1/#comment-1041 Dave Hoffmann Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:19:43 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.info/?p=167#comment-1041 An umbrella would work just as well. An umbrella would work just as well.

]]> By: John Grow http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/09/10/the-hargis-portable-wall-by-malcolm-waring/comment-page-1/#comment-1040 John Grow Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:28:22 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.info/?p=167#comment-1040 Hummmm........ Hummmm……..

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