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Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: renting - Recent Posts http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: renting - Recent Posts en Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:42:21 +0000 Larry Williams on "To Buy or Rent? That's a good question...." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/to-buy-or-rent-thats-a-good-question#post-74798 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:47:55 +0000 Larry Williams 74798@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ my experence is i like to own my equipment. I rented a couple of time while in film school because the lack eqipment to students for a project. After my first year i looked at the cost for rental of the camera (xl2) and mics to the price of one and i realized i could have bought a refurbished one for around the same price. now that was for school projects so that cut into my pocket without getting any money out of it. Ever sense then i have been buying equipment. The main reason i buy is becasue its my equipment and i make more money and if i learn something new in camera or in post i can just go out and shoot practice footage eaisly. so bottom line i think you will profit more from owning equipment composite1 on "To Buy or Rent? That's a good question...." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/to-buy-or-rent-thats-a-good-question#post-74748 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:30:27 +0000 composite1 74748@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ "A client doesn't know, or care, whether you own or rent your gear, just how much the job will cost." Jack, True, but.... I've lost jobs because the cost of renting gear and making a profit was higher than if I had the gear. You're right, client's do care about how much the job will cost. I get calls from clients who are hell bent to have their projects shot with RED cameras. That is until I hit them with the rental costs for not just the gear, but all the supporting gear and storage. If you're paying out more money for rental gear than you're going to get when you don't have the gear, that's a 'cut in your profits'. Now I get your point about clients paying. That works when you have an established outfit and your clients are fully aware and fully capable to pay for what is necessary. When you're starting out and or a small outfit, those clients are rare. Most times you'll be doing your best to not freak them out when they see how much it will cost with a big rental package. So when you asked 'how would any cost cut deep into your profits?' that's how. Not being able to do a job because renting will drive up the cost of your proposal is a serious 'profit cutter' in my opinion. Rocky on "To Buy or Rent? That's a good question...." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/to-buy-or-rent-thats-a-good-question#post-74683 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:07:50 +0000 Rocky 74683@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/  If you rent a piece of equipment more than five times in three years, its then more economical to purchase that equipment, with extended warranty. Other advantages to owning is that you become totally familar with the equipment and there is nothing to stop you invoicing its use out at normal rental card rates. Ideally I try to update cameras between three to four years at which time its second hand price and avoidance of any service costs make the venture economically viable.   jackwolcott on "To Buy or Rent? That's a good question...." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/to-buy-or-rent-thats-a-good-question#post-74681 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:30:47 +0000 jackwolcott 74681@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Composite1: I'm confused. Why should any cost "cut deep into your profits?" Profits come above costs, not despite costs. All costs should be taken into account when quoting a price for the job to a client, including your salary, equipment rental and amortization costs, transportation, meals, etc. Additionally, added a cushion for unexpected contingencies and percentage above costs for profit. A client doesn't know, or care, whether you own or rent your gear, just how much the job will cost. Jack composite1 on "To Buy or Rent? That's a good question...." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/to-buy-or-rent-thats-a-good-question#post-74680 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:41:03 +0000 composite1 74680@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ In my experience, rent when you have a client willing to pay for gear you don't have or if your budget supports it. Renting can cut deep into your profits. Now if you're wanting to work with cinema primes or need a steady rig for a heavier camera, etc. yeah renting is the way to roll. But if the rental percentage cost is greater than your profit percentage, that's when having your own gear comes in handy. Cinebasics on "To Buy or Rent? That's a good question...." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/to-buy-or-rent-thats-a-good-question#post-74674 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:02:24 +0000 Cinebasics 74674@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I also own prosumer(xf100, 5d etc.) but rent pro when needed. I tell people starting out to at least own something, even a d3100 or and old hmc40 but have something to learn on and use whenever you want. When you get good and can use any camera sight unseen them you move to renting. Whih is the opposite I hear from other people, but that's my take. Mike Wilhelm on "To Buy or Rent? That's a good question...." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/to-buy-or-rent-thats-a-good-question#post-74646 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:03:05 +0000 Mike Wilhelm 74646@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I am a very big proponent of renting gear, at least to start. It's very easy to justify equipment cost to your clients when you have an accurate, per-day cost to use it. After working with rental gear for a while, you should have a good idea of the kind of equipment you use all the time, as opposed to equipment that is merely situational. Don on "To Buy or Rent? That's a good question...." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/to-buy-or-rent-thats-a-good-question#post-74643 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:44:39 +0000 Don 74643@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ thanx for the video.. my take is buy what you can afford, rent when what you own isn't right for the job. that way you always got your gear.... even if you wind up using your gear as "Back-up or b roll" on a job... the main problem with rentals is availability, and familiarity... I own prosumer gear and rent pro gear as needed. composite1 on "To Buy or Rent? That's a good question...." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/to-buy-or-rent-thats-a-good-question#post-74638 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:37:04 +0000 composite1 74638@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Whether you've been in the biz for a while or just starting up a hobby, the big question is; Should I buy or rent? In my experience, I've done both and there were pro's and con's with either. These days with gear being truly affordable, there is an incentive to purchase equipment and accessories outright. However, there are unseen costs that come with both purchasing and renting gear. Here's a vid from Caleb Pike that gives a solid analysis of this very important question.... <a href="http://vimeo.com/36359388">Owning Gear</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/calebpike">Caleb Pike</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>. saint_me on "Renting a Camera" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/renting-a-camera#post-52475 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:23:12 +0000 saint_me 52475@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi there, I've been charged with finding and renting a 2nd video camera for a coming production that I am involved in helping out on - our main camera is a JVC GY HD111e and we're looking for a second camera that will be cheap but will be able to be shoulder-mounted & record in HD to miniDV's. I have sent away a few emails to some companies I found in the Yellow Pages and am awaiting a list back from these companies with the available cameras but I'm really just asking for some real-world advice here. I'm based in the UK and have never rented any video equipment, I would just love some advice or for anyone to share their experiences of renting a camera as I would like to know a little and not be completely ripped off! Have you ever rented and how much did it cost? Did you find any way to squeeze more value out of the rental? Any hints, tips and information would be greatly appreciated. =) beatsiz on "Renting gear in Amsterdam" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/renting-gear-in-amsterdam#post-34428 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 05:13:19 +0000 beatsiz 34428@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hmmm... IÂ amÂ onlyÂ lookingÂ forÂ 2Â dayÂ rentalÂ orÂ so... IÂ dontÂ evenÂ haveÂ anyÂ equipmentÂ :) Â Â This will be my entry to the worl of videography... They will have professional photographers... But I will be filming some clips and so... TheyÂ usuallyÂ hadÂ animatedÂ pictures....Â orÂ slideshowÂ likeÂ onesÂ withÂ music...Â thisÂ timeÂ theyÂ justÂ wantÂ soeÂ clipsÂ orÂ so.... Interstellar on "Renting gear in Amsterdam" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/renting-gear-in-amsterdam#post-34413 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:56:02 +0000 Interstellar 34413@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Â Beatsiz, Â A-dam has several rental houses (google will help you find them) but the Euro is at $1.40 and everything is twice the price on top of the exchange rate. Â I would recommend the excess luggage fee route and take your equipment. Â KrisÂ beatsiz on "Renting gear in Amsterdam" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/renting-gear-in-amsterdam#post-34411 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:33:26 +0000 beatsiz 34411@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ DoesÂ anyoneÂ knowÂ whereÂ IÂ canÂ getÂ someÂ gearÂ toÂ shootÂ aÂ wedding in Amsterdam?