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Lighting Equipment Rental

Professional lighting packages for film, TV, and commercial production in New York.

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Here is how this works in practice. Lighting kit rental gives shoots access to pro-grade fixtures, controls, and accessories without long-term ownership costs. Rental houses keep extensive inventories of LED, HMI, tungsten, and fluorescent units, along with dimming systems, cables, and distribution gear for shoots of any scale.

Here is the short of it. We help lighting kit rentals from vetted local suppliers, securing competitive rates and managing the logistics of delivery and return. Our team sets up with your gaffer to make sure the right fixtures, accessories, and backup units arrive on time and in tested working condition.

Capabilities

Complete Lighting Solutions

From powerful HMI daylight to versatile LED and classic tungsten, we source lighting equipment that brings your creative vision to life.

01

HMI Lighting

  • ARRI M-Series (M18, M40, M90)
  • Fresnel HMI units
  • Par fixtures
  • Electronic ballasts
  • Daylight matching

Daylight Power

02

LED Systems

  • ARRI SkyPanel series
  • Litepanels Gemini
  • Aputure fixtures
  • RGB & bi-color units
  • Flexible LED mats

Modern Efficiency

03

Tungsten Fixtures

  • ARRI T-Series fresnels
  • Source Four ellipsoidals
  • Mole-Richardson units
  • Practical fixtures
  • Dimmer systems

Classic Warmth

04

Grip & Control

  • C-stands & combos
  • Flags, nets & silks
  • Frames & butterflies
  • Grip arms & hardware
  • Rigging systems

Light Control

On Location

Complete lighting packages from New York rental partners

Here is how the work lines up. Lighting kit rental in New York is anchored by Eastern Effects in Gowanus Brooklyn — the dominant Northeast lighting and grip house. Eastern Studios Williamsburg, Stockwell Inc., LightWild, ARRI Lighting NY, Mole-Richardson NY, K5600 NY, Cine Lighting Services, and Bednark Studio covering the regional spread shoots hit jumping between Silvercup Long Island City, Steiner Studios at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Kaufman Astoria, the York Studios Bronx campus, Greenpoint Loft warehouse builds, Manhattan brownstones, Brooklyn rooftop exteriors, and Hudson Valley unit moves.

Here is what that looks like on the ground. Across that network our team books the full LED, HMI, and tungsten stack. ARRI SkyPanel S30, S60, S120, and S360 sets, Aputure 300x, 600x, 1200d Pro, and Nova P600c, Litepanels Gemini 2x1 and 1x1 hard and soft, ARRI L-Series LED Fresnels, ARRI M-Series HMIs from M8 through M90, K5600 Joker2 400/800/1600 and Alpha 4K and 9K Pars, Mole-Richardson 5K Senior, 10K and 20K Big Eye, Wendy nine-light, Junior, Baby, and Tweenie tungsten, ARRI T-series Fresnels, Source Four ellipsoidals, Astera Titan and Helios tubes, Quasar Science crossfade tubes, LiteGear LiteMat 4 and S2, and LiteRibbon for set-build practicals. Grip stock runs alongside. Matthews and Avenger C-stands and combos, 4x4 through 20x20 frames, Magic Cloth, 1/4 and 1/2 grid, Ultrabounce, Griffolyn, and full duvetyn flag families.

Here is how the picture comes together. Each package leaves the warehouse load-tested — electronic ballasts cycled, LED fixtures colour-checked against the camera's white point with Master TC sync checked across the SkyPanel and Aputure stock, dimmer curves logged on the Lutron, ETC Eos, and grandMA boards, and Bates feeder, Socapex 19-pin multi-cable, and distro boxes pre-coiled and labelled for the truck loadout. IATSE Local 52 gaffers and best boys from the East Coast pool handle load calculations, neutral and ground check, and tie-in planning with the location electricians and ConEdison mains.

Here is what we have to work with. Lightning Production Rentals, Star Waggons, and Cinelease tow-behind 1200A and 800A silent power packs stage for locations without reliable mains. Hudson Valley unit moves, Brooklyn rooftops, Manhattan parade-route exteriors with NYC DOT parking suspensions, and the Greenpoint Loft warehouse builds where ConEdison tie-ins aren't possible. FDNY fire-watch, the MOME Made in NY permit, NYS Film Tax Credit records through ESD, FCC RF planning for the densest RF settings in the US, and a 24-hour replacement cycle out of Gowanus and Williamsburg keep shoot days running clean.

FAQ

Lighting Rental Expertise

What lighting equipment do you supply?

Here is the breakdown. We source all pro lighting kit including HMI (ARRI M-Series, Joker), LED (SkyPanel, Gemini, Aputure), tungsten (fresnels, practicals), and specialty fixtures. Complete grip packages with stands, flags, diffusion, and rigging. Power distribution and dimming systems ready.

How far in advance should I book lighting equipment?

We recommend 2-3 weeks advance booking for standard packages. Large lighting packages or specialty gear may need 4-6 weeks, above all during busy periods. Rush services ready for urgent needs.

Can you provide gaffers and lighting crew?

Yes, we can arrange complete lighting crews including gaffers, best boys, electricians, and rigging teams to work alongside your gear package. Crews are skilled with the specific gear in your rental.

Do you handle power requirements?

We set up complete power solutions including power packs rental, distribution systems, tie-ins, and load calculations. Our team assesses power availability at your locations and recommends appropriate solutions.

What about lighting for specific locations in New York?

We have extensive experience with New York's varied locations—from historic mansions with tight power to remote exteriors needing power-pack support. We design lighting packages appropriate for each location's challenges.

Can you provide specialty lighting equipment?

Yes, we source specialty lighting including balloon lights, Dino/Maxi fixtures, underwater lighting, architectural LED, and practical fixtures. We work with specialty rental houses across Europe to find specific gear.

Productions in New York that need this often pair it with HMI & Tungsten Lights and Lighting Modifiers for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Power Equipment Rental and Camera Equipment Rental.

On Set

Need Lighting Equipment?

Tell us about your production and we'll design a lighting package for your creative vision.