VMI celebrates 3-years of not stocking Polyboards

We all appreciate how horribly unsustainable Polyboards are and their size makes them difficult to dispose of but DPs and gaffers have always liked their versatility.  In recent years, several practical, sustainable alternatives have become available, so back in late 2021, VMI made the brave decision to stop supplying poly and promote reusable alternatives.

3-years on, we call this a success and today stock no less than 5 versatile alternatives, which are supplied with a variety of covers including black, white, silver and diffusion and all can be easily assembled in 60 seconds.

They can be reused over and over and even fit into a car – try that with an 8×8 poly!

So What Are Sustainable Alternatives To Poly?

Fit Frame 8×8 Trace, Chroma key and Bounce Board

• Versatile 8’x 8′ Inflatable frame, which achieves rigidity by inflating the frame with a supplied pump.
• Covers include including white bounce, white grid (F2), 3 x silks, soft silver and green chroma key covers.
• It makes an excellent 8×8 silk for 1.2K punch through for creating a large soft light source.
• Easy inflatable system which saves space for easy transportation and new valve design which stays fully inflated for 3 days.
• Kit normally supplied with 2 x C Stands, though it is rigid enough to stand on the floor unsupported if preferred.

Fit Frame 4×4 Trace, Chroma key and Bounce Board

• Versatile 4’x4 ‘ Inflatable frame, which achieves rigidity by inflating the frame with a supplied pump.
• Covers include 6 covers including white bounce, 3 x silk, soft silver and blackout covers.
• It makes an excellent 4×4 silk for 1.2K punch through for creating a large soft light source.
• Easy inflatable system which saves space for easy transportation and new valve design which stays fully inflated for 3 days.
• As per the 8×8 kit, it is normally supplied with a C Stand, though it is rigid enough to stand on the floor unsupported if preferred.

Lastolite Skylite Rapid 2×1 Reflector System

• Lastolite collapsible 2’x1′ reflector system with rigid aluminium frame and silver/white reflector and 1.25 stops diffuser in a convenient travel bag. 
• Kit normally supplied with a C Stand, though it is rigid enough to stand on the floor unsupported if preferred.
• Very convenient and lightweight.

Lastolite Skylite Rapid 6’x6′ (2m x 2m) trace and bounce board kit

• Lastolite collapsible 2mx2m (6’x6′) reflector system with rigid aluminium frame
• Supplied with silver/white reflector and 0.75 & 1.25 stops diffuser plus black/white reflector in a convenient travel bag.
• Kit normally supplied with a C Stand, though it is rigid enough to stand on the floor unsupported if preferred.
• Very convenient and lightweight.

Lastolite Skylite Rapid 4’x4′ (1.1mx1.1m) trace and bounce board kit

• Lastolite collapsible 1.1m x 1.1m (4’x4′) reflector system with rigid aluminium frame
• Supplied with silver/white reflector and 0.75 & 1.25 stops diffuser plus black/white reflector in a convenient travel bag.
• Kit normally supplied with a C Stand, though it is rigid enough to stand on the floor unsupported if preferred.
• Very convenient and lightweight.

All of these are reusable and stocked by VMI.