Fabric Step and Repeat

Posted by David Bussell on March 24, 2012
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Tension Fabric Step and Repeats are the premium choice in red carpet backdrop. With an absolutely hassle free set-up, a glare a wrinkle free backdrop fabric step and repeats are the hallmark of red carpet events, trade shows and media event. The tension fabric media wall will ensure that your graphics pop and your team stays stress free. The below fabric tension step and repeat system was put together for Start up Canada and has been a smashing success.

In addition to being glare and wave free the fabric step and repeat comes completely assembled in a single small carrying case. This makes it easy to store, easy to set-up and awesome to use.  No matter the angle, no matter the lighting, no matter the photographer you can rest assured your red carpet shots will come out with your sponsors logo’s clearly and accurately displayed on a glare free backdrop. Take the hassle, glare and headache out of your next red carpet event and choose a Fabric Expand Step and Repeat.

The hardware comes in three standard sizes (8X8, 8X10 and 8X12) and uses Velcro to support either a banner or fabric print.

 

Check out some more shots of the walls in actions:

Best of all is that these step and repeats look awesome no matter the lighting, no matter the photographer and no matter who sets them up.

This certainly cannot be said of telescopic frames, banner step and repeats or traditional vinyl step and repeat.

Why settle when you can get the best.

Check out www.kickassmediaproductions.com for more info.

Step and Repeat. An Industry Standard.

Posted by David Bussell on March 5, 2012
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Where do you find Step and Repeats:

Step and Repeats are  found  lining red carpets (called a “red carpet backdrop”), media events (called a “media wall”) and trade-shows (called a “flat pop-up frame” or “trade show backdrop”) and are  called everything from red-carpet backdrops and trade show booths to media walls.

What is a Step and Repeat:

A “step and repeat” is quite simply a pop-up or pole and pocket frame or set of frames which supports either a fabric or vinyl print which serves as a backdrop for events and photographs.

Varieties of Step and Repeats:

In the case of pop-up frames the printed backdrop is supported either with magnetic or velcro strips. By contrast, in the case of the pole and pocket frame the print is hung like a curtain with pockets on the top and in some cases side and bottom.

Step and Repeat Uses and Advantages:

While the term “step and repeat” is derived from the patterns that are printed on Step and Repeats when used at red carpet events their application far outstrips their name. Step and Repeats are effective both in terms of cost and their ability to display your copy and creative. Whether a curved or flat face, used alone or in combination with banner stands Step and Repeats will communicate your brand or idea in a clean and to the point fashion for a price that far undercuts the average cost of competitive products. This reputation has earned them the place of industry standard and go to choice for trade show displays, media walls, photo-displays and red carpet backdrops.

Step and Repeat Toronto is now Canada Wide.

For more information including how to video’s see our main site: step and repeats

 

Step and Repeat Set Up

Posted by David Bussell on January 27, 2012
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As Simple as Pull, Pop and Unroll

Ever wonder how real red carpet Step and Repeats are setup? The answer with an Expand Step and Repeat Frame is quite easily.

With the expand step and repeat frame step setups are as simple as:

(1) Pulling the Step and Repeat frame apart

(2) Popping the hinges together and

(3) Unrolling the banner!

Our Step and Repeats are simple to set up and will leave you with lots of  time to worry about what really matters at your next red carpet.

Intrested in a bold Step and Repeat design? Give us a shout or visit Stepandrepeat

Step and Repeat Toronto is now Canada Wide.

Affordable Trade Show Set-ups

Posted by David Bussell on August 2, 2012
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With trade show set-ups starting from $399 you can rest assured that you will rock your next event without breaking your budget.

Out trade show packages include combinations of banner stands, pop up counters, backdrops and table covers and throws.

Why “Step and Repeat”?

Posted by David Bussell on August 1, 2012
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The term “step and repeat” is derived from the pattern of sparcely places logo’s in lines that cover step and repeats when used at red carpet events. While derived from this use their application far outstrips their name.

Typically designs use several logo’s to create a variety of patterns. The overall effect of a Step and Repeat is in large part determined by the number of logo’s used, their spacing, the background colour, the type of material used and the type of frame used to support the print.

What is a Step and Repeat

Posted by David Bussell on August 1, 2012
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A “step and repeat” is quite simply a pop-up (an accordion like frame) or pole and pocket frame which supports either a fabric or vinyl print.  In the case of pop-up frames the printed backdrop is supported either with magnetic or velcro strips. By contrast, in the case of the pole and pocket frame the print is hung like a curtain with pockets on the top and in some cases side and bottom.

Step and Repeats are effective both in terms of cost and their ability to display your copy and creative. Whether a curved or flat face, used alone or in combination with banner stands Step and Repeats will communicate your brand or idea in a clean and to the point fashion for a price that far undercuts the average cost of competitive products. This reputation has earned them the place of industry standard and go to choice for trade show displays, media walls, photo-displays and red carpet backdrops.

Step and Repeats are  photo-backdrops which are used for a variety of applications including:  lining red carpets (called a “red carpet backdrop”), media events (called a “media wall”) and trade-shows (called a “flat pop-up frame” or “trade show backdrop”). While the same frame and print combinations are often used for a wide range of application Step are Repeats  are  called everything from red-carpet backdrops and trade show booths to media walls.

Red Carpet Backdrop

Posted by David Bussell on August 1, 2012
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Step and Repeats are the signature of red carpet events. Not only do they signify an event’s significance but they are where guess are greeted, gathered and photographed. Because of your choice in Step and Repeat hardware, print and design will dictate your guests first impression and memory of the event. There is quite simply nothing worse that for an event organizer or PR firm than to get this crucial element of every red carpet event wrong. The aim when it comes to step and repeats is to have one which provides a seamless, glare free, flat backdrop for photographs. Getting these elements takes practice and precision. We have been the industry choice for red carpet event across Canada for the last five years. As such we take pride in our product, timeline and customer service.

 

 

Media Wall

Posted by David Bussell on August 1, 2012
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Press Walls or Media Walls provide an important backdrop for you to market your message. Whether used for presentations, press releases or simply for day to day promotions a press wall will ensure your brand is and message is conveyed in a controlled way. With a full range of step and repeat hardware and print solutions to choose from you can be sure that the effect your hoping to achieve will be attained effortlessly. For those who use media walls regularly our Expand Step and Repeat has collapsible no-assembly required hardware that can be easily stored and shipped. This in combination with its easy set-up make the expand step and repeat frame the industry choice for display walls. If you have a one off event coming up and don’t need the hassle of buying a media wall we also offer several rental options of walls of all sizes.

Wedding Step and Repeat Designs

Posted by David Bussell on July 27, 2012
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As a company we, as it were, fell into doing Red Carpet themed Step and Repeats for wedding’s on account of requests for them. Step and Repeats normally are covered in corporate logo’s and as such it is rather strange from a design perspective to switch to a much more intimate gear. Wedding step and repeats normally have the couples name’s, their wedding date and their initials. Normally the overall effect of the wall is achieved on account of the typography. When a couple now approaches us when producing the wall I either use the design elements provided by them or direct them to a site like dafont.com where they can find a font they identify with. We now produce at least 2 such walls a week and myself and our designer still seem to be rethinking how to achieve the kind of effect you would envision at a wedding. From having designed countless red carpet wedding backdrops I have come to conclude a couple things.

1. HAVE FUN.

Wedding’s are celebrations and the backdrops which are going to be seen in the pictures that capture the big day should reflect this.  Try to incorporate your wedding’s theme’s and don’t be shy in terms of adding elements both on and off the wall. Wedding Photo booth style step and repeats which use props often end up getting people to loosen up and get in front of the camera. On the wall the more elements you add (even if this means using the same words using different fonts and colours) generally the better. That said their is something to be said for simple and clean. In either case use lots of contrast.

2. USE LOTS OF CONTRAST

My favourite Wedding Step and repeat use simple text and logo’s in black with one element in a bright punching colour. Whether the date, names or initials there is something to be said for the overall effect that a shot of colour brings to a wall when it is contrasted against an otherwise monotone backdrop. That said, contrast in type faces, foreground and background colours, or for that matter the wall and the props used in front of it make all the difference.

3. THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX

You have got a huge wall. Why not fill it with something interesting, funky or funny. Consider things like: the scene of your first date, the names of your guests, words that reflect you as a couple, a pattern or game.

 

 

Cheap Red Carpet Backdrop

Posted by David Bussell on July 25, 2012
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Economical Red Carpet Backdrops are possible. When asked I typically suggest the following:

1) Consider RENTING the red carpet backdrop frame and doing a custom print (8X8 rental frames, custom print, designed and delivered starts at $529)

2) Inquire about seamed rather than seamless options for the print. You could save up to $100 on the print with the overall effect left unaffected.

3) Opt for top pockets and use a curtain rail DIY frame. This option takes a bit of ingenuity but can mean you have everything in hand and completed for under $300.

4) Have your print finished with grommets and have it supported directly on a wall.

That all said, with premium rental options in the $500 range for both 8X10 and 8X12 packages and purchase options under $800 for the same there is little reason to compromise.