A background support is required to support the paper and allow for roll-out. A background support can be as simple as a metal pole hung from the ceiling or wall. The most common background support is a portable background support consisting of 2 adjustable tripod base stands and an adjustable horizontal pole. - See more at: http://www.alzodigital.com/photo_guide/guide-seamless-background-paper.htm#sthash.tCgTLmoi.dpuf