Russell, I have never used vinyl, but it seems it would bounce more light, rather absorb like muslin. Not so much in terms of reflections, just maybe harder to downplay the background when vinyl is used? Here is one place for all kinds of studio set accessories; http://www.owens-originals.com/Resources/propphotos/propspage.html Take care, Gregory david Stempel FIREFRAMEi m a g i n g www.americanphotojournalist.com "The brave ones were shooting the enemy, the crazy ones were shooting film"