120x240cm Poly Board (Black & White)

$100.00 /day

Lightweight dual-sided polystyrene foam panel, commonly known as a studio V-flat or foamcore board, sized at 120x240cm (4×8 feet) for full-body coverage, now available for rental in Hong Kong. Features a bright white surface on one side for soft bounce light and a matte black surface on the reverse for absorbing reflections. (Note: This rental package covers the poly board only; mounting accessories are available for rent separately.)

A 10% damage waiver fee will be applied to your order in the rental basket unless proof of own insurance can be supplied.

The 120x240cm Poly Board (Black & White)—measuring a standard full-size 4×8 feet footprint—is an essential lighting control tool for commercial studios and professional fashion photography sets, making it a popular choice for equipment hire in Hong Kong. Despite its large physical presence, this rigid polystyrene board is very lightweight, allowing creators or assistant crew members to position and rearrange it easily on set to manipulate ambient illumination.

When renting lighting gear for full-body portraits, clothing fashion lookbooks, or large interview sets in Hong Kong, having broad control over reflections makes your work far more efficient. This board offers two highly practical surfaces:

The White Side: Provides a large, uniform, soft diffuse reflection that lifts shadows naturally over a wide area, making it a great choice as a soft fill light for wide video setups or full-length commercial portraits.
The Matte Black Side: Works effectively for negative fill or cutting light, allowing you to absorb ambient reflections, reduce unwanted room bounce, and add clean depth to the shadow side of your subject.

Applicable Scenarios:

Full-Body Fashion & Portrait Shoots: Provides a tall 4×8 feet reflecting surface that beautifully covers full-length clothing models with a smooth, gradual soft bounce fill.
Large-Scale Studio Negative Fill: Position the black side next to subjects inside production spaces in Kwun Tong or Chai Wan to swallow environmental ambient bounce and add cinematic moodiness to the frame.
Flagging and Separating Lights: Can be placed between high-output continuous fixtures and background sets to block stray light rays from spilling onto dark backgrounds.

Large 120x240cm (4×8′) Studio Profile: The industry-standard size for carving out broad light reflections and establishing full-length shadow fields on active sets.
Dual-Surface Functionality: Features a matte neutral white surface on one side and an ambient light-absorbing matte black surface on the reverse.
Lightweight Rigid Foam Core: Keeps the large board flat and stable during use, avoiding the bulk and weight of traditional heavy metal frames on set.
Neutral Color Reflection: The white surface treatment reflects light cleanly without causing noticeable color temperature shifts.
Flexible Standalone or Clamped Mounting: Can be propped against walls, taped together into full folding V-flats, or held securely using standard heavy-duty foamcore clamps and grip heads.

120x240cm (4×8′) Dual-Sided Black & White Poly Board Panel x 1
(Note: This rental listing covers the standalone poly board panel only. Poly board mounting forks, C-Stands, grip heads, and sandbags are available for add-on rent separately at our Hong Kong studio.)

Q: Does this rental item include a light stand or mounting fork clamp?
A: No, it does not. This rental covers the standalone 120x240cm black & white poly board panel only. It is intended for crews who plan to prop the boards against walls, tape them into custom multi-board V-flats, or use their own grip equipment. If you need it to stand vertically on a stand, please remember to add a heavy-duty Poly Board Fork Clamp (Duckbill/Beadboard Clamp), a sturdy stand, and a sandbag to your rental order.
Q: Will the white coating shift the color temperature of my lights?
A: No, the professional poly boards feature a matte optical treatment on the white side. It is designed to reflect light cleanly, helping maintain the accurate white balance of your continuous LED lights or studio strobes without causing significant color tint shifts.
Q: Can I tape multiple boards together to create a folding studio V-Flat?
A: Yes, this is a very common application on production sets. Because the foam core is lightweight, you can use standard gaffer tape on the borders to hinge two or more panels together, allowing you to create a standalone, self-standing folding V-flat configuration in a few minutes.
Q: How is the rental fee calculated?
A: The rental fee is calculated on a 24-hour basis per rental period at Dream Scenes Studio Hong Kong.
Q: Is a deposit required?
A: Yes, a corresponding deposit is required for all equipment rentals in Hong Kong.
Q: What payment methods are accepted for the deposit?
A: We accept credit card authorization for the deposit, which is convenient for local and international crews.