Studio: Posing stool needed?

alaios

Hi all,
I am at the phase of building my home studio.
I wanted to ask you if a posing stool is needed or I can start with my model standing?

What is the height of such a stool? There are a few with adjustable height... but they tend too cost quite a lot for my "student" home studio project...

What if I buy one that it does not have height adjustment? In that case at what height it should be?

Regards
Alex

Osprey

Check out this site : Probably work for you

http://www.craftsman.com/search=stool?storeId=10155&catalogId=12602&viewItems=12&sLevel=0&levels=Storage+%26+Garage_Garage+%26+Work+Area_Garage+Accessories&sLevel=0&redirectType=SKIP_LEVEL

tebogan

Look at these:
http://www.dennymfg.com/ProductDetailsNew1.aspx?PId=332f51f4-7abb-4fd7-af0f-906f40502ed4&PTId=8e103908-c411-4b15-b5ed-d88b35897071&SCId=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ale-Barstool/34480366

The height of the stool is determined by how you are wanting the subject to do with the lower half of the body.

kdog

Posing stools shouldn't have wheels. You want it to be stable. There's a lot of different poses where the models leans against the stool which would be difficult if not downright dangerous if the thing kept rolling out of the way.

Just go to Walmart or other big box store and buy whatever looks good to you. Usually you can find a simple foldable black metal stool with a cushioned top for under $20. Walmart often has a nice natural finish wooden stool as well.

divamum

Of course you can have them stand! Or, if you want them to sit, use whatever you have to hand - I use a regular kitchen stool, a folding chair (that I reverse and have them straddle it, and lean on the back of it), anything at all. I've even used music stands! Sure, dedicated equipment is great, but it is NOT "essential".