Video Camera Hire

Catering for the Film Industry, Video Production Companies, Freelancers and Individuals you will find the complete range of equipment available to hire with support tailored to your needs whether your filming a documentary for National Geographic a commercial for Maserati or a School Play you may need basic or advanced support and you will get all the help that you need you only need to ask.

If you need to capture a moment forever it is important that you have the best equipment available to record the event as most occasions that you may want to video only happen once in your life. Therefore when choosing the right video camera hire package it is important you gain an insight into what is available and how to get the best results so we hope the information contained here will help.

The consequences in getting things wrong can be embarrassing or even worse when you let a client or friend down. You will find here some useful tips and advice that we have pulled together from years of experience that will help you select the correct equipment from the myriad of offerings available.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Video cameras have no set life span. However technology does move very rapidly and you will find that people from all walks of life, from wedding photographers through to well known professionals choose to rent as a way of keeping costs down.

With video camera rental you will also benefit from using the latest technology too. Remember the way a piece of equipment is used also influences how long the equipment will last. A simple formula to use is to divide the capital price of the camera by the amount of times you imagine you would use it over two years; the chances are you would be better off to always have the latest equipment if you chose video camera hire as opposed to purchasing.

Would you like the latest equipment for every shoot? Would the cost of new technology be hard to justify? Is your current equipment not up to the job? Do you feel your current camera is not bringing out the best in you? If the answer to these questions is yes then look at video camera hire as an easy option to achieve the results you deserve.

Whats the Best Video Camera To Hire?

Deciding on the best camcorder or video camera to hire is a question we are asked every day and whilst there are many deciding factors on the best equipment for any given job you also need to consider your budget.

You can find out more details on the best Video Camera or Camcorder to hire for the following projects by reading the handy guides we have put together.

• Guide To Hiring a Video Camera or Camcorder for a Wedding
• Conference and Corporate Video Camera Hire Guide
• Live Streaming Video Camera Packages

 You can also browse further resources on hiring video and camcorder packages here the complete guide to Video Camera and Camcorder Hire.

What should I consider when choosing which model to hire?

You need to consider the following areas when looking at video camera hire: What will the footage be used for – standard HD recordings would be fine for a fun day or something to be recorded that would be used for reference, however a wedding would require something more advanced.

4K, High Definition or Standard Definition – most new cameras now support HD and the chances are you would look to shoot in HD, or even better 4K the only downside of 4K is the associated large file size however with the cost of digital storage becoming more affordable this is no longer such a problem.

Tape or Solid State – Camcorders are now capable of recording onto cards or hard drives as opposed to tapes and all the latest models are now Hard Drive or Card based you will find that tape based camcorders or video cameras are older models and we no longer offer these as we have found the latest technology offers superior reliability and higher quality.

Size – Size plays an important role. Hand held cameras are small but can become cumbersome and heavy, you will note professional cameramen tend to use shoulder mount cameras as this makes the camera much easier to hold for long periods of time and helps keep the camera stable however as the latest trends in camcorder design demonstrate the cameras are becoming smaller and most new models are had held in size or somewhere in between which has resulted in an explosion of companies making shoulder mount rigs to adapt a hand held camera into a shoulder mount design clearly giving you the best of both worlds in one video camera.

There are a number of Video Camera Hire packages available to keep everything simple to achieve the best results given the different types of scenarios you may need to film so take a look at these easy to use video camera hire packages so you can get the best results for filming Weddings, Conferences and many other types of events.

What to Watch out For When Hiring Video Camera Equipment

Many hire companies will actually charge your debit or credit card for the deposit be aware that this means the amount is debited from your card with Videoed you will find that this amount is only preauthorised snd therefore not charged to your credit or debit card allowing you to reduce any additional charges from your card provider and keeping you safe in the event that there is an issue with your supplier.

Cancelation charges are also charged by many hire providers, so if your date moves or your event is cancelled you may be liable to still pay the hire charge leaving you out of pocket Videoed’s unique scheme allows you to cancel your hire at any stage up until midday on the dispatch day without incurring any charges obviously once the video camera equipment has been dispatched we are unable to cancel your hire without incurring charges.

Who Will Support You If You Run Into Trouble With Your Hired Video Camera Equipment

Make sure when hiring equipment that the provider can actually support you and help you overcome any hurdles.

Whilst we can’t help with every scenario we will certainly do our best with a well versed technical and camera crew we can call on to assist with even the strangest of request from understanding codecs on cameras through to overcoming issues with overexposed footage.

The chances are we can help and its all part of the service that all our clients receive after all its important that you get the results you need and the very best equipment to film the job in hand and not just a box full of equipment.

Hired Video Camera Hire Insurance

Insurance is worth considering if you are hiring Video Cameras and accessories you have the option to purchase damage waiver at the point of checkout and this will cover you for any accidental damage to the equipment that is not covered by your deposit with a couple of exceptions however it does not cover you for theft or loss.

To insure the equipment against theft or loss you would need an insurance policy however you may find you already have cover but if not we can recommend some brilliant options.

Which Brand Of Video Camera Should I Hire

There are so many choices available and the main things to consider will include your experience.

If you have limited or no experience then check out our video camera hire packages if you want a traditional style video camera then Canon, Sony and Panasonic are the easy option if your looking for new disruptive technology the Red and Black Magic Video Cameras are the new way forward but these are not pick up and go video cameras and there’s Arri but you need to know what your doing here and these video cameras will only get results in the hands of experienced trained operators.

So as the old saying goes horses for courses and if your reading this then we would recommend checking out our easy to use packages as if your here to hire a Black Magic, Red or Arri then you already know what your looking for.

Choosing Accessories for your Video Camera Hire

To get the best from any video camera there is a wide array of suitable accessories to choose from dependant on your type of shoot.

The key areas to give special attention to will be audio, after all sound is just as important as the visual aspect of your video and then there is lighting a vital ingredient in getting the very best results and making your subject “pop” and don’t overlook the all important tripod where a basic solution will work if you don’t need to tilt or pan during filming however if you are covering a live or sports event then a fluid tripod should be top of your list you will find great info on all they elements by following the links above.

Video Camera Hire Packages

An easy solution would be to opt for an all in one package designed for the project you will be filming so you can be sure your hiring the perfect equipment to easily video your project.

To make it easy to Get Videoed we have tailor made packages for Weddings, Conferences, Live Performances or even Interviews so you can be safe in the knowledge that everything will work seamlessly out of the box and give you the best results no matter your experience level.