How To: DIY Apple Boxes: The Most Versatile Tool for Photography and Filmmaking - Easy Woodworking

How I made a full set of Apple Boxes out of a single sheet of plywood.

If you've seen any Behind-the-Scenes documentaries from your favorite movies, then you've probably seen the cast and crew using apple boxes.

Apple Boxes are some of the most versatile and useful tools for filmmakers and photographers. They can be used to raise up a piece of set dressing to the perfect height, make an actor appear taller, create a level surface for dolly tracks or light stands, or even as a quick seat for crew members.

You can make a full set of Apple Boxes (A Full, Half, Quarter, and a "Pancake") out of one sheet of plywood with plenty of leftovers.

Dimensions for each:

FULL APPLE: 20"x12"x8"

HALF APPLE: 20"x12"x4"

QUARTER APPLE: 20"x12"x2"

PANCAKE: 20"x12"x1"

Using a full set of apple boxes, you can raise objects in 1 inch increments all the way up to over 2 feet!

Here I used 1/2 inch plywood to make them lightweight, but you could totally use 3/4 inch for even more heft. I'm going to use these mostly in my shop for light applications, so I'm comfortable with 1/2 inch material.

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