These kits do not include clamps or backgrounds

Sizes 

Small - Perfect for 9ft/2.72m paper backdrops

• Maximum width: 290cm - Minimum Width: 154cm
• Maximum height: 280cm - Minimum height: 85cm
• Kit size in carry bag: 95x18x18cm
• stand footprint: 105cm
• Payload: 6kg

Medium - Perfect for 3m wide paper and material backgrounds

• Maximum width: 320cm - Minimum Width: 205cm
• Maximum height: 400cm - Minimum height: 115cm
• Kit size in carry bag: 115x15x15cm
  
• stand footprint: 150cm
• Payload: 6kg

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Lightpro Background Support Kit - Professional-Grade Seamless Rigging

Engineered for rapid deployment and maximum stability, the Lightpro Background Support Kit is a high-capacity modular rigging system designed to safely suspend seamless paper, heavy muslins, and chroma-key greenscreens for high-end studio and location productions.

Built for the Demands of Modern Production

On fast-paced commercial sets and dynamic location shoots, unreliable background rigging can bring production to a halt. The Lightpro Background Support Kit solves this by providing a rock-solid, heavy-duty alloy foundation capable of supporting heavy seamless paper rolls and dense vinyl drops without bowing or swaying. Rated for a strict 6kg payload capacity, this system ensures absolute safety when flying wide backdrops over talent, preventing the center-sag that often plagues lesser crossbars during long continuous studio sessions.

Available in two distinct size configurations, the kit adapts flawlessly to varying studio dimensions. The multi-section crossbar allows grip teams to precisely adjust and lock the width from a compact 154cm up to an expansive 320cm, accommodating everything from intimate portrait cycs to full-body commercial green screens. With an extended maximum height of up to 400cm on the Medium model, cinematographers gain the vertical clearance required for extreme low-angle shooting, exceptionally tall talent, and expansive overhead lighting grids without the top edge of the paper dropping into the frame.

Beyond traditional vertical backdrops, the robust spigot mounting design and secure wingnut locking mechanism offer unique versatility for top-down videography. When paired with heavy-duty super clamps and locking ball heads, the secured crossbar can safely cantilever a camera payload directly over table-top sets. The wide 105cm to 150cm stand footprints ensure critical load distribution and a minimized center of gravity, translating to jitter-free framing for high-resolution stop-motion, precision food videography, and demanding product commercial work.

Key Technical Specifications

• Material Construction: Heavy-duty lightweight alloy

• Mounting Interface: Wingnut locking spigot adapters

• Payload Capacity: 6.0 kg (13.2 lbs) load limit across all configurations

• Small Kit Dimensions: Height range: 85cm to 280cm | Width range: 154cm to 290cm

• Small Kit Footprint & Transport: 105cm base footprint | Packed size: 95 x 18 x 18 cm

• Medium Kit Dimensions: Height range: 115cm to 400cm | Width range: 205cm to 320cm

• Medium Kit Footprint & Transport: 150cm base footprint | Packed size: 115 x 15 x 15 cm

• Backdrop Compatibility: Small optimized for 2.72m (9ft) rolls; Medium optimized for 3m wide rolls

• Included Components: 2x upright support stands, 1x multi-section telescopic crossbar, 1x reinforced nylon carry bag

Production FAQ

Can this system support heavy 3m vinyl drops without the crossbar bowing?

Yes. The heavy-duty alloy crossbar is rated for a true 6kg payload, providing sufficient structural rigidity to support dense vinyl and 3m wide seamless paper rolls without noticeable center-sag when fully locked.

Is the stand footprint wide enough for safe outdoor use on location?

The Medium kit features a wide 150cm footprint, offering excellent native load distribution for flat studio floors. However, when rigging on location or outdoors, standard safety protocols dictate bagging each stand with at least a 10kg shotbag to safely counteract wind shear against the backdrop surface.

Can I use this kit to rig an overhead camera for top-down table-top shots?

Yes. By attaching a professional super clamp and a high-payload ball head directly to the crossbar, this system functions as an ultra-stable overhead rig for flat-lay photography, provided your camera and lens combination stays well under the 6kg limit.

What size background paper is natively compatible with these kits?

The Small kit is optimized specifically for standard 2.72m (9ft) seamless paper, extending to a max width of 290cm. The Medium kit reaches up to 320cm, making it the ideal choice for oversized 3m studio paper rolls and extra-wide velvet or muslin drops.