SERVICES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM Mar 2015

Located in the heart of Madrid in a unique warehouse, Camera-Studio is Madrid's premier full photographic service studio and equipment rental centre for both in-house and on-location productions. Camera-Studio benefits from its great location on a quiet courtyard ensuring total privacy. The company has a complete inventory of photo and video equipment and is conveniently located on the ground floor, offering drive-in access. In-house equipment includes Broncolor, Profoto, digital backs, PhaseOne, Mamiya, Hasselbald, Canon, Arri and Kino-flo.

The 600 m² workspace is divided into two studios, each with unique characteristics:

• Studio I: 8.5 x 15.5m gabled ceiling, 3,7m lateral height, 6m centre height EAST SIDE: W: 6.5m H: 3.70m L: 5.50m wall to floor cyclorama WEST SIDE: W: 8m H: 3.7m wall to floor, hair and make-up area, 22,000w air conditioning and heating, Apple iMac 27 ̈ and Airport system.
• Studio II: Daylight 6.5m x 8m optional palio grid cloth, 8.5m x 12.5m gabled ceiling, 3.70m lateral height, 6m centre height SOUTH SIDE: W: 7m H: 3.70m L: 5m cyclorama on the corner wall-floor-wall EAST SIDE: W: 6m H: 3.7m Old brick wall, hair and make-up area, 22,000w air conditioning and heating, Apple iMac 27 ̈ and Airport system.

Camera-Studio was founded with the idea to provide full production and digital post-production service solutions, providing the infrastructure to facilitate all types of photo production.

Carapau Productions offers to rent a wide range of tools and equipment from prestigious brands, as well as offering different services and technical support to photography productions and cinema.

Carapau Productions aims to put its experience to the service of clients, providing equipment as well as convenient service support, responding to all situations either through partners or by hiring professionals and services as required.

Headquartered in the centre of Loulé (Algarve), the company also includes a studio (40 m²) for small to medium productions. Less than 15km away there is a 2000 m² studio located in an industrial zone, and a further 25km away a house/kitchen is available for photography or cinematic food productions. In Lisbon, Carapau has a dedicated partner with a small studio and is available to work on location.

Delight Rental Services (DRS) provides maximum support for professional photographers and their productions. The company offers the latest high end camera and light equipment and supplies every essential piece of equipment, ranging from production vehicles to platforms, from computers to steamers: everything to ensure a successful, professional shoot.

DRS branches can be found in Berlin, Stuttgart and Marbella, all with a complete rental portfolio.

The company is also a reseller for brands such as Phase One, Hasselblad, Profoto, Bron, Manfrotto and many more. Latest arrivals include the Canon EF 11-24/4 L USM and the newest Profoto off-camera flash products like the B2 250 AirTTL.

Visit the new website with a completely new booking system, also fully operational on mobile devices.

Digirox offers high-end digital photographic support and post-production. Up-to-date equipment and experienced digital technicians provide an expert service and streamlined workflow. Backed by many years of experience the post-production department sets the highest standards for retouching.

Last years productions include:

• Felix Krüger for Wormland.
• Ugo Richard for Strellson.
• Txema Yeste for Schwarzkopf.
• Seregel for Marc Cain.
• Felix Krüger for ProSiebenSat.1 TV.
• Blasius Erlinger for Peruvian Connection.
• Gunther Intelmann for Arosa.
• Gunther Intelmann for Mercedes.
• Florian Röske for New Yorker- Sports.
• Sacha Höchstetter for New Yorker - Amisu.
• Felix Krüger for New Yorker - Fishbone.

Interplay Productions is a Bangkok-based independent production company, specialising in fashion and commercial print advertising, casting and event organising.

The company provides services of international top photographers, models, stylists, hair and make-up artists. Interplay Productions' success has been built on long-term partnerships with overseas and local clients, excellent service and a professional team. The team has years of experience and is able to exceed clients' expectations.

"Planning on shooting in Spain or Southern Europe? La Capsula is your local technical partner for equipment rental, digital capture and high-end creative photo retouching. From Hasselblad V series to the latest Phase One gear, La Capsula can provide it."

Experts in digital support and colour management, the team offers tailor-made solutions to guarantee a flawless workflow thanks to an extensive range of medium format and 35mm cameras, Apple computers, Eizo monitors and accessories, adapting the set-up to specific shooting or photo / video editing needs.

"Great gear, top brands, expertise and knowhow is what the company's multi-cultural and flexible team provides 24/7, from Barcelona to your location."

Latest acquisitions: Phase One IQ250, Canon EOS-1D C, Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM, Blackmagic Production Camera 4K + Shape handheld system, Shape DSRL Kirk Neff Édition 2.0 rigs, edelkrone SliderPlus PRO X-Large with Target and Action Modules, SmallHD DP7-Pro LCD on-board monitor, Matte box Arri MMB-2, and GoPro Hero4 Black Edition 4K. Coming soon: the revolutionary Canon EOS 5DS.

Check the website for more information or get in touch directly.

Founded in 2008, Lighthouse Visual Effects has become the most prestigious CG studio in the region over a very short period of time thanks to its striking, innovative and superior service approach.

Having carried out various global projects, the company's vision is to surpass international standards with cutting edge work created rigorously, supported with a persistent passion for perfection.

"If this passion embraces you too, hop on board and we’ll guide you through a visual rapture."

NATURAL BORN EXPLORERS is a full-service production company that handles every aspect of photo shoots for its clients worldwide - be they outdoor, interior, lifestyle or product shoots. “Our pictures tell stories - with passion and without frills. Our deeply rooted motivation is our unbroken enthusiasm for discovering the world with all its facets, both indoors and out.”

Painstaking preparation and a professional, hugely motivated team are the ingredients that make the film and photo productions of NATURAL BORN EXPLORERS into success stories.

The all-round service offered encompasses consultancy, design, and creation of an individual image concept, aligned with customers’ aims and brand, and precisely tailored for every channel.

To this end, the company maintains an international network of photographers, partners and guides, as well as a dedicated model database which currently contains over 1,000 largely sport-friendly types and highly expressive faces. Latest projects involve clients such as Jack Wolfskin, Miles&More GmbH, Butlers, cewe, Deutscher Naturschutzpreis and many others.

East Coast Locations and Creative Production is a small yet passionate team of producers dedicated to delivering a bespoke service on time, on brief and on budget. Working with both UK and European clients, its production services include:

• An eclectic range of locations within East Anglia, from stately homes to contemporary barn conversions, golden coast lines to watery marshland.
• Photographers, stylists, make-up and hair artists, crew.
• Props, catering, transport, accommodation.
• Casting.
• Full production management.

Recent work includes stills and video campaigns for Mint Velvet, Start-rite Shoes, QVC, Virgin Money, Corbis, Getty Images, Daily Mail, Hood Jeans and Hoseasons.

Sister company Sandra Reynolds Agency is one of the UK’s busiest and highly respected agencies, established for almost 40 years. Its large range of talent includes fashion and commercial models, classic models, juniors, couples and families, hands, legs and feet models, actors and presenters.

Visit the websites for more details:  East Coast Locations and Creative Production and Sandra Reynolds Agency.

PhotoCineRent is a camera and lighting rental facility for broadcasting and cinema professionals, ideally situated in the heart of Paris. With a wide range of digital cameras and optics, the company proposes the most powerful cameras of their generation as well as optimal lighting and technical solutions and fully equipped shooting vehicles.

According to a project's specifications, PhotoCineRent is capable of answering any request to provide a complete shooting unit for cinema, television or advertising productions.

Available for rental, PhotoCineRent proposes the Arri Alexa Plus, the Sony F5 / F55, the RED Epic Dragon, the Phantom Flex 4K High Speed camera, along with optics including Zeiss, Leica, Cooke and Angenieux and a full range of accessories.

PhotoCineRent is partner to ARRI, Blackmagic, Canon, Briese, Profoto, Sony, Panasonic, Zeiss, Fujinon, OConnor, and many more.

PhotoCineRent owns a subsidiary exclusively intended for sales - PhotoCineShop.com.

Plastic Sandwich portfolios are custom-made for all versions of the iPad or print books. The company uses 3mm full grain hide in a choice of colours and branded in standard lettering or clients' own style and logos.

Print books can be made to any size or format and have become an industry standard for photographers, designers and film-makers.

The company is now direct supplier to Jaguar/Landrover.

Productie! Jan Ruinard is a full service production company for photography, video, commercials and filming photographers in the Netherlands. It provides services tailored to the needs of Dutch teams worldwide and of international photographers, directors, fashion brands and production companies working in Holland.

The team takes care of financial details before, during and after a shoot and all of the logistical and production activities, which includes excellent location scouting and management, picking out the best local crew for a shoot and casting talent, both for fashion and advertising productions.

prolightrent is one of the finest, first choice rental houses in town. Maximum support and service for professional photographers and film-makers makes it easy to transfer picture ideas to outstanding images.

New ideas and innovative equipment drive prolightrent to provide solutions that ease photographers’ professional concerns. The company's premium equipment is regularly updated, while its dropbox service offers equipment pick-up and return at any time. prolightrent also sells all kinds of equipment.

Visit the website for more information.

Based in Zurich, properrent is a professional equipment rental company for cinematographers and photographers alike. The company offers a full range of studio and location cameras, lighting, grip equipment and accessories along with every essential piece of equipment, from heaters to tents and walkie talkies to ensure a successful, professional shoot.

Its expert staff’s 24/7 service supports clients wherever they are in the world. properrent also offers "ready to fly" packed equipment including customs papers that can be delivered to locations worldwide, making every project effortless and seamless for clients.

properrent’s digital rental packages include some of the most popular solutions for digital capture in the professional film and photography industry. Additionally, a full range of production services including casting, locations, scouting, permits, transport and accommodation can be arranged at anytime.

For clients looking to shoot in Paris, Morocco, or anywhere else for that matter, RVZ's team of 35 professionals has 25 years of experience and is available for all production needs. Clients can now rent the latest IQ250 PhaseOne digital Back while the company has also extended its Mamiya 645DF+ lens range with the Schneider-Kreuznach leaf shutter 240mm 1:2.8.

Equipment includes: Flashes - Profoto, Broncolor, Briese, Elinchrom, Multiblitz; Digital capture - Phase One, Canon, Nikon, Hasselblad, Leaf; Cameras - Red Epic M, Red Epic Dragon, Scarlet, Canon EOS C300, Arri Alexa; HMI / Tungsten - Arri, K5600, Desisti, Dedolight; Fluos / LEDs - Kino Flo, Lite Panels, Smart Light, Trucolor, Cineled; Softboxes, frames, textiles, effects and specific accessories including wind and smoke machines. Props, make-up stations, folding tables, chairs and boxes, ollies and accessories, lighting grips, stands, power distribution, trucks, location vans and generators.

Contact RVZ at Paris-Malakoff on +33 (0)1 47 46 17 00 or in Marrakech on +212 (0)5 24 30 14 20.

Saad Films is an independent production company based in Morocco. Its primary focus is the production of feature films, commercials, photo shoots, music videos and documentaries. In addition, Saad Films offers premium production and on-location management services as well as the assistance international directors require to carry out their shoots or film-making projects in Morocco.

"We know every detail of the process of movie production and how to make your production come to life. We can guarantee providing you with first-class services in the industry of film-making that is unrivaled elsewhere. We have unlimited access to a comprehensive selection of motion picture equipment that can be located on-site. Accordingly, we can minimise production costs when it comes to budgeting, location scouting, permits, equipment rental, casting, local crewing, travel and accommodation and achieve high production values on any project with a reasonable budget."

Slow Mood - Fine Art Props provides props and decorations for photo, film, TV shoots and events. Slow Mood hand picks props to fulfill clients' most exquisite set looks. From simple background walls to bicycles, sofas, traffic lights, surfboards and simple blankets or pillows, the company also provides essential equipment such as heaters, cooling water fans, steamers, wardrobe racks, make-up mirrors and much more to ensure a successful shoot with professional gear.

All articles are online, can be estimated and reserved online, and the website is updated with new products several times per year.

Celebrating its fifth year of existence at the end of March, be sure to sign up for Slow Mood's newsletter to profit from upcoming birthday discounts. Follow the company on social media for latest product entries and visit the website.

Sunbeam Studios offers the ideal shooting space within its unique Grade II listed building. The company supports all aspects of shoots, from venue to catering to set. Sunbeam’s history began in set design and prop styling and with over 15 years’ experience the company can take care of all set build and prop sourcing requirements.

"Whether you’re adding to existing location backdrops or creating something independent of the studios, we can help. We have numerous props and materials on site so we can work with your last-minute needs and expertly source that something special to make your shoot perfect."

Sunbeam has spaces ranging from 3,200 to 600 square feet, and has expanded its offering with new rental space The Board Room. "If our spaces don’t have the right background for your shoot, just get in touch and rest-assured we can build it for you!"

From professionals, for professionals - TeamVan is a rental agency specialised in vehicles for media productions in Munich. The company offers perfectly maintained latest generation Mercedes-Benz vehicles, from the Sprinter 315 L and XL (both offer nine seats), Vito XL (eight seats), to Transporter ( 3 seats). All vehicles are ideally suited for the needs of media productions and convince with their smart equipment.

TeamVan's professional service guarantees a smooth procedure for every production. Vehicles can be delivered directly to clients, with pick-up and delivery at Munich airport also possible. In the event of an emergency, the Mercedes-Benz 24hr breakdown service is available.

In co-operation with Haedler+Haedler, one of Germany’s leading production equipment rental companies, TeamVan offers a special service: clients can order equipment in advance and the company will provide a pre-packed vehicle. Clients pay a pre-arranged fixed price with no hidden costs, allowing for accurate budget planning and control.

Email or get in touch with Teamvan for more information on +49 89 54804640.

Terminal Production is a full service production company producing national and international commercials, photo shoots, events and corporate films.
Able to provide a wide range of high-quality services, the Terminal offices, located in Bologna, Milan and Buenos Aires offer the perfect support for all your production needs.

Among clients, a great variety of different nationalities have entrusted Terminal with the production of commercials, virals and photo shoots, including Lamborghini, Van Cleef&Arpels, DB, Bertolli, Malma, Visa, FerrettiGroup, Rolex, Ducati, Mercedes, Unieuro, Saeco, Samsung, Diesel, Danone, Heineken, and many more.

"Visit the website for more information and don’t hesitate to contact us!"

"At The Forge we are proud to offer the highest standard in pre-production, photography and post production to our clients. We are dedicated to approaching every project, however big or small, with the same attention to detail and refinement."

The Forge's skilled team works closely with an array of renowned photographers to produce immaculate images of the highest quality in an efficient, friendly environment.

Located at Hackney Downs studios, The Forge's beautiful studio space with a permanent cove provides an ideal environment for fashion, editorial and still life.