90x180cm Poly Board (Black & Silver)

$50.00 /day

Lightweight dual-sided polystyrene foam panel, commonly known as a studio poly board or foamcore panel, sized at 90x180cm (3×6 feet) for agile handling, now available for rental in Hong Kong. Features a reflective silver surface on one side for punchy contrast 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 90x180cm Poly Board (Black & Silver)—measuring a practical 3×6 feet—is a reliable lighting control tool for commercial studios, product sets, and fashion photography campaigns, making it a popular choice for equipment hire in Hong Kong. This rigid polystyrene board is very lightweight, allowing solo creators or small assistant crew members to move, angle, and reposition it easily during a fast-paced shoot to adjust lighting contrast.

When renting lighting gear for corporate campaigns, lookbooks, or commercial product photography in Hong Kong, having portable control over high-output bounce light makes setups much more efficient. This board offers two useful surfaces:

The Silver Side: Provides a highly efficient specular reflection that bounces light with strong output, making it an excellent choice for crisp fill light, long-throw bounce, or adding pronounced highlights to your subject.
The Matte Black Side: Works well for negative fill or blocking light, allowing you to absorb ambient reflections, reduce unwanted room bounce, and add clean depth to shadows.

Applicable Scenarios:

High-Output Contrast Fill Light: Can be held or mounted next to your subject during location shoots in Central or Tsim Sha Tsui to bounce a punchy, specular fill light from a continuous LED light source or flash.
Commercial Product Negative Fill: Position the black side near highly reflective objects, jewelry, or electronics inside studios in Kwun Tong or Chai Wan to control unwanted room reflections and define sharp edge profiles.
Long-Throw Light Tracking: Useful in medium-sized studio setups where you need to bounce light across a longer distance without losing too much exposure intensity, thanks to the silver surface efficiency.

Practical 90x180cm (3×6′) Size: Provides a useful half-body reflection or light-blocking area while remaining easy to handle in compact Hong Kong studio spaces.
Dual-Surface Functionality: Features a high-output reflective silver surface on one side and an ambient light-absorbing matte black surface on the reverse.
Lightweight Rigid Foam Core: Keeps the board flat and stable during use, avoiding the bulk and weight of traditional heavy metal frames on set.
Specular Highlight Enhancement: The silver treatment maximizes bounce efficiency, creating crisp highlights and clean catchlights in the subject’s eyes.
Flexible Standalone or Clamped Mounting: Can be propped against studio walls, taped together into corner V-flats, or held securely using standard foamcore clamps and grip heads.

90x180cm (3×6′) Dual-Sided Black & Silver 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 90x180cm black & silver poly board panel only. It is intended for crews who plan to prop the boards against walls, tape them into custom configurations, or use their own grip equipment. If you need it to stand vertically on a stand, please remember to add a Poly Board Fork Clamp (Duckbill/Beadboard Clamp), a C-Stand, and a sandbag to your rental order.
Q: What is the main lighting difference between the silver face and a standard white poly board face?
A: A white surface creates a soft, scattered, and broad diffuse reflection that smoothly fills shadows. The Silver face on this poly board reflects light with much higher efficiency and directionality. It produces a crisper, high-contrast illumination with punchier highlights, making it ideal for cutting through ambient light or throwing light across longer distances on set.
Q: Can I tape multiple boards together to create a custom folding 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, folding black/silver 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 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.