Physical build of a booth

**warwickwater** · February 11th, 2009 02:10 PM

Sorry if this is too far off topic (if so please delete Chris) but has anyone got any experiences / resources / links they care to share regarding building the 'real' wooden / perspex / ally bit - anyone done anything clever re keeping weight down or cool / funky designs? .... or is it a trip to B&Q for MDF followed by Fabric Shop for curtains :-)

Once again, TIA for any info.

February 26th, 2009 11:00 PM

You can make this as simple or complex as you like. If you need a permanent, hands off installation, you'll need a lot more. My printer and media supplier tells me these go for as much as $15K (ouch).

But if you just need something for events, i.e. easy to setup and break down, you can do a variety of things. I've heard of a company
http://www.openairphotobooth.com/opairph2.html that makes a turn key system (not cheap), but what I am doing is getting a put up tent frame (one designed for a camping shower) and sewing material to make the drapes. I've made a face frame for the camera, monitor and switches from plywood.

Would love to hear is anyone else has ideas for a simple, professional looking booth that is easy to break down and transport.

David

**snapshot** · February 27th, 2009 01:03 AM

That's the first time I've ever heard of that open air photo booth thing. There is no way I would pay $5000 for that thing.

It uses the same basic principle as my booth in that it is a set of boxes that separate for transport. Maybe they copied me. I personally think mine looks more professional, but I'm probably biased. Hell, I might be willing to sell my booth for $5000.

**warwickwater** · February 27th, 2009 02:52 PM

$5000 for the open air booth isnt so bad i guess, once you factor in a cmaera, decent dye sub and a pc (along with monitor, cabling, the actual case etc). To me though it doesnt look like something i'd be happy to wander up and charge $1500 a night for. The snapshop booth looks much more 'professional' - but maybe not 'funky' enough for my liking. There certainly are $10,000 steel booths you can buy, one of which even has a (rubbish) video cam instead of a proper stills cam under breezy control.

I guess the real answer is spend your money, hire a designer, and reflect your quality in the price you charge!

March 2nd, 2009 03:42 PM

After I saw the $5K price tag, I didn't look too much further, since I have almost all the hardware and equipment myself, but I *think* the 5K doesn't include the printer.

March 2nd, 2009 03:54 PM

I can sell you the photobooth box if you want to use your own hardware.
www.photoscopes.net
I make then in 2 peices to fit into a suv or mini.

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