At Affinity Productions Ottawa Production Rental Equipment, we excel at helping the client choose the best camera equipment rental option that fits their creative and budgetary needs. There are many factors that one must consider before choosing an equipment rental package. Remember that this will be the foundation of your creative expression.
The Top 5 factors to consider when choosing gear requirements are the following:
Sometimes the number one factor of a camera/ lens or lighting choice may be the familiarity of the product with the DOP or Camera Operator. This ensures that the crew members are not learning new pieces of equipment and new ecosystems on set that could cause slow down in the production timeline. The less downtime production has the more coverage and confidence a team can provide.
The size of the transportation vehicle and weight capacity may dictate what can feasibly be transported to set. At our Ottawa production rental equipment company, we offer delivery and pickup services with our Ford Transit van for smaller projects if needed. No more worrying if a 4’ x 4’ Frame will fit in my Toyota Prius!
Of course, budget will play a major role in what gear is feasible for an Ottawa Video Production. Note that the number of shoot days will affect rates. Generally, the longer a project rental is out, the lower the daily cost. At Affinity we are aware that every project comes with different requirements and budgets, and we will work hard to get your money the furthest. We can provide pricing that works with you and offer alternatives that may suit your needs better.
Sometimes a project dictates the use of Camera Accessories to achieve the shot envisioned. This may include stabilizers for car rigs, Easy Rig, DJI Ronin 2, DJI RS3 Pro, or even smaller cameras such as the GoPro Hero 13 or Sony FX3. We can work with your creatives to come up with suitable solutions to achieve these shots. We have prototyped builds within our warehouse with the team to make sure that when you arrive on set there are no surprises.
Lastly, are the limitations set physically by the number of crew hired. You want to ensure that you have enough hands-on deck to manage the amount of gear rented efficiently and safely. This can prevent unnecessary damage and loss as well as an increase in efficiency and speed. Sometimes having less is more as it can allow for quicker transitions of scenes or moving of locations.
For more information on why we are your go-t0 Ottawa production rental partner, feel free to contact us today!
