Posing Blocks

<p>Where can I find blocks, preferably foam, to use in my studio for people to stand on in order to adjust height?</p>

<p>I'd just build some plywood "boxes" in different sizes, you might even make them nesting for storage. How "fancy" a finish you would want, is up to you. Stains are cheap. Hobby stores might have some stands/supports that are sturdy enough, if you're all thumbs.<br>

For some of my friends, foam as I know it would end up pretty compressed after a few uses.</p>

<p>B&H used to have a "studio" oriented catalog, but I can't lay my hands on one right now. The current catalog has mostly lighting and background equipment.</p>

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If you are after something to buy with some quality then Matthews apple boxes might fit the bill. I would not trust anything that was as squirmy as foam for someone to stand on. Check these out for example. I never have found the need for them, but the pros apparently do. Be safe whether you make them or buy them. . I use foam yoga blocks as props but I would not trust a novice to stand on them is what I am saying. Safety first, right?

 

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Apple-Boxes-Basso-Blocks-Wood-/ci/1401/N/4037060737

<p>I've been kind of looking for some posing blocks myself lately. A quick Google search brought up a discontinued product at B+H, and another discontinued product at a UK dealer. I thought the major background suppliers would have more stock of these items. I did find a foam block set from a US outlet:</p>

<p>Studio Dynamics foam posing blocks, gray:<br /> http://studiodynamics.corecommerce.com/Cube-Posing-Set-p59.html</p>

<p>Lastolite posing "tubs;" optional covers come in chroma key green, white, black (sold by B+H):<br /> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/215318-REG/Lastolite_LL_LA8014_Posing_Tubs_with_Cushions.html<br /> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/887684-REG/lastolite_ll_la8011_low_level_posing_tubs.html</p>

<p>Denny Mfg. posing blocks, white (expensive):<br /> http://www.dennymfg.com/ProductDetailsNew1.aspx?PId=071fa4bc-6cc6-492c-bd14-4bcb611f2a46&PTId=8e103908-c411-4b15-b5ed-d88b35897071&SCId=544da89e-48e3-4847-9c75-ed35bdf39ff7</p>

<p>LuxS posing blocks, white (UK supplier):<br /> https://www.onestopstudioshop.co.uk/index.php/category/61-blocks</p>

<p>If anyone finds any additional US-based sources for posing blocks, please post the info here!</p>

<p>I wanted to let all of you know that I appreciate the leads that you have provided so far. Yes, I am still looking. After contacting Studio Dynamics about the purchasing the posing blocks, which were exactly what I was looking for, they wanted around $100 to ship to the East Coast. That's a little crazy! UPS and FedEx need to re-evaluate their charges!</p>