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Equipment Planning Services
Professional production equipment coordination and sourcing in New York.
Gear planning sets the cameras, lenses, lighting, sound, grip, and support gear a production needs for its creative goals and shooting conditions. In New York, rental houses like AbelCine and TCS sit alongside big facilities like Panavision New York and carry full inventories. Careful planning gives each department the right tools, heads off costly last-minute rentals, and stretches the budget further.
We bring local market knowledge of what gear sits ready to rent and which vendors do the work well across New York. Our team works with your department heads to build full gear lists, gather sharp quotes from New York rental houses like AbelCine and TCS alongside big facilities like Panavision New York, and set delivery dates that fit your production timeline.
Capabilities
Complete Equipment Solutions
Expert equipment planning ensuring your production has the right gear for every shot.
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Camera Systems
- Cinema cameras
- Lenses & filters
- Camera support
- Monitoring systems
- Recording media
Capture Excellence
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Lighting Equipment
- HMI & LED fixtures
- Tungsten lighting
- Grip & diffusion
- Power distribution
- Control systems
Perfect Light
03
Sound Equipment
- Recording systems
- Wireless microphones
- Boom equipment
- Playback systems
- Communication gear
Audio Quality
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Specialized Gear
- Drone systems
- Gimbal stabilizers
- Underwater housing
- Crane & jibs
- Motion control
Creative Options
Professional Equipment Coordination
Comprehensive Sourcing
Access to New York's leading rental houses with competitive rates and priority availability for all production equipment categories.
Custom Packages
Tailored equipment packages designed for your specific production needs, optimizing both capability and budget efficiency.
Logistics Management
Complete equipment logistics including delivery coordination, location setup support, and on-production maintenance.
Equipment Statistics
Why Us
Why Choose Fixers in New York for Equipment
01.
Expert Planning
Our gear coordinators know production needs well and suggest the best gear setups for each shoot.
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Rental Relationships
Our ties with New York rental houses like AbelCine and TCS, plus big facilities like Panavision New York, give you priority access and sharp pricing across the city.
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Complete Logistics
We plan the full logistics, with delivery across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, setup support, and cross-border gear transport that includes customs handling.
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Technical Support
Our techs stay on call all through your production and swap out gear fast when it is needed.
Our Equipment Process
Requirements Analysis
We map your production's tech needs against the creative brief, the locations, and the budget.
Equipment Sourcing
We source gear from trusted New York rental houses and lock in stock and sharp rates.
Logistics Coordination
Our team runs the full logistics, from delivery dates to customs clearance and on-site setup.
Production Support
We support the gear all through production, with upkeep, swaps, and tech help on hand.
On Location
Camera, lighting, and grip packages built across the NYC rental market
Gear planning in New York leans on one of the densest rental scenes in the world. AbelCine in Long Island City, TCS in Greenpoint, Panavision New York in Hell's Kitchen, Arri Rental's downtown facility, ARRI CSC in Secaucus, Hand Held Films, and Eastern Effects in Gowanus together cover every need. That spans each cinema-camera body, prime and zoom set, HMI and LED lighting package, dolly and crane setup, and specialty rig a production calls for. Jobs range from a tiny Manhattan walking package on a Sony Venice to a full Stranger Things-scale grip and electric build at Steiner in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Productions shooting at Silvercup, Kaufman Astoria, York Studios, or Broadway Stages gain from same-day swaps and proven cross-rental ties. Those ties keep the camera department running even when the plan outgrows the first order.
Our planning starts with the cinematographer's wish list and the director's frame language. From there it firms up into a budget-aware package, with realistic Manhattan loading-dock logistics and clear handover points for each location move. We pull tight quotes across the major NYC houses and factor in IATSE Local 600 technician day rates where needed. Our team schedules deliveries around alternate-side parking and bridge limits through the boroughs, and lines up customs and ATA Carnet handling at JFK or Newark for any global gear flying in.
On longer shoots we keep technicians on call for camera repair, DIT support, and lighting board work. We also hold backup inventory through cross-rentals, so a failure on a Hudson Yards rooftop never stalls the day. The result is a package that arrives intact, on schedule, and true to the creative brief across each neighborhood.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment can you source in New York?
We source all production gear, from cinema cameras (ARRI, RED, Sony), lenses, and lighting (HMI, LED, tungsten) to grip, sound, and special gear like drones and underwater systems. Our team works with New York's top rental houses.
Can you handle equipment for international productions?
Yes. We handle gear imports, ATA carnet processing, customs clearance, and logistics for global shoots, whether you bring gear into New York or source it here.
How far in advance should I plan equipment?
We suggest 2-4 weeks of lead time for standard gear. Special or high-demand items can need longer. Rush service stays ready for urgent needs.
Do you provide equipment technicians?
Yes. We can arrange skilled technicians, from camera techs, DIT services, and lighting techs to special gear operators, alongside your gear package.
Related Services
Productions in New York that need this often pair it with Production Scheduling Services, Call Sheets & Shooting Schedules, and Location Scouting Services for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Multi-Camera Shoots and Location Sound Services.
On Set
Ready to Plan Your Equipment?
Professional equipment coordination ensuring your production has everything it needs.