90x180cm Foam Board (5mm, Black)

$100.00 /day

Lightweight 5mm thick matte black foamcore panel, sized at 90x180cm (3×6 feet) for agile handling, now available for rental in Hong Kong. Features a clean, light-absorbing black surface on both sides, making it an excellent choice for localized negative fill, cutting light paths, or creating custom flags. (Note: This rental package covers the foam 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 90x180cm Black Foam Board (5mm)—measuring a practical 3×6 feet—is a standard, highly versatile light control tool designed for commercial studios, portrait sessions, and product photography sets, making it a popular choice for equipment hire in Hong Kong. Featuring a slim 5mm profile, this rigid polystyrene core board is exceptionally lightweight, allowing solo creators or assistant crew members to carry, position, and adjust it easily on set to shape ambient light.

When renting lighting and grip gear for corporate headshots, fashion lookbooks, or commercial product shoots in Hong Kong, having portable tools to control shadows makes your setup far more efficient. This 5mm foam board offers a clean, dual-sided matte black surface that works perfectly for absorbing ambient room reflections, reducing unwanted bounce, or acting as a lightweight flag to isolate your subject from background spill.

Applicable Scenarios:

Localized Negative Fill: Can be placed or held close to a subject’s face during corporate video interviews in Central to absorb ambient room bounce and add subtle, natural depth to shadows.
Reflective Product Shadow Shaper: Position the matte black board near high-gloss items, jewelry, or glassware inside production spaces in Kwun Tong or Chai Wan to control unwanted studio reflections and outline clean edges.
Quick On-Set Light Flagging: Easily mount or hold the board between high-output continuous lights and the camera lens to block stray light rays and prevent lens flares.

Agile 90x180cm (3×6′) Dimensions: Perfectly scaled vertical/horizontal surface area that provides effective shadow control while remaining easy to handle in compact Hong Kong studio spaces.
Slim 5mm Lightweight Profile: Offers excellent structural rigidity without the bulk, making it much easier to transport, handle, or mount than traditional heavy framing flags.
Dual-Sided Matte Black Surface: Both sides feature a clean, non-reflective black finish designed to absorb ambient light rays and minimize room spill efficiently.
Maintains Color Accuracy: The light-absorbing material ensures that no accidental color shifts or reflections bounce back onto your subject, preserving precise white balance tracking.
Flexible Standalone or Clamped Mounting: Can be propped against studio walls, taped into custom corner boundaries, or held securely using standard foamcore clamps or our specialized metal support stands.

90x180cm (3×6′) Black Foam Board (5mm Thick) x 1
(Note: This rental listing covers the standalone foam board panel only. Foamcore mounting clamps, C-Stands, metal support stands, and sandbags are available for add-on rent separately at our Hong Kong studio.)

Q: Does this rental item include a stand, bracket, or clamp to hold it up?
A: No, it does not. This rental covers the standalone 5mm black foam board panel only. It is intended for crews who plan to prop the boards against walls, utilize their own grip equipment, or tape them into position. If you need it to stand vertically on the floor or on a light stand, please remember to add our Rigid Reflector Floor Support Stand or a standard foamcore clamp and C-Stand to your rental order.
Q: What is the main difference between this 5mm foam board and a standard thick poly board?
A: Standard poly boards are much thicker (usually around 1 to 2 inches) and offer high structural rigidity for heavy-duty setups. This 5mm foam board is much slimmer and lighter, making it ideal for tight spaces, quick hand-held adjustments, or instances where you need to cut a custom flag shape quickly on set.
Q: Can I use standard tape on this board without ruining the surface texture?
A: Yes, you can use professional paper tape or low-tack painter’s tape on the board for quick setups. However, to avoid tearing the matte black paper liner when removing tape, we highly recommend using specialized foamcore clamps, duckbill clamps, or slotting it into a dedicated metal support frame.
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 HK.
Q: What payment methods are accepted for the deposit?
A: We accept credit card authorization for the deposit, which is fast and convenient for local and international crews.