SERVICES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM Mar 2012

711rent is a leading professional equipment rental company with branches in Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Paris. All of their offices are to be conveniently found in city centre locations.

A 24/7 service from expert staff supports clients wherever they are in the world. The company also offers "ready to fly" packed equipment complete with customs papers that can be delivered to locations worldwide.

711rent carries well-maintained gear covering all major brands, including Profoto, Broncolor, Briese, Arri, Kino Flo, Hasselblad, Phase One, Canon, Apple and more.

Clients are always welcome to stop by and check out the newest equipment, or just have a cup of coffee. Be sure to visit the company's new and updated website for more information.

Axis Mundi holds a treasure trove of cultural artefacts that are waiting to be used in the right film or photo shoot. Its objects are tacit performers that can be brought to life by filmmakers, production designers and interior stylists.

"We’d like to take you on a virtual journey through time, allowing you to stop off in any era you choose. It is our homage to every culture that has created objects of beauty. We’ve always been fascinated and inspired by the great masters of art, architecture and philosophy, such as Lao Tzu, Plato and Leonardo da Vinci, and by the rise and decline of great cultures.

"The medium of film, which is the modern method of storytelling, brings old tales to life before our eyes. It allows us to fill an empty space with objects and infuse these with life. Moving pictures are dear to us because they allow us to visually experience the stories that people have written down in books for centuries. We hope that the rooms at Axis Mundi will stimulate your imagination and help you to visualise cinematic scenes. We believe, and our work demonstrates, that artefacts from all epochs and cultures can co-exist in harmony.

"The myth of the axis mundi has existed for 5,000 years. It originated in Mesopotamia and spread throughout the world. We feel it is an honour to name our collection after this concept, which epitomises the ideal of ethics in action - in relation to ourselves and all the things of this world." Boris Kohn.

"If you were a busy cameraman shooting in Europe in the last 40 years, chances are that you worked with Dedo Weigert, rented his equipment, or used his lights. Dedo worked as a director, producer and cinematographer on many features, commercials, documentaries and television shows. Dedo Weigert Film was founded in 1965 and has supplied equipment, logistics and crews for ABC Sports, American Sportsman, Wide World of Sports and many others. 

"Dedo's eponymous Munich-based company has grown into a major rental house, distributor of products and manufacturer of the famous dedolight system.

"The first dedolight was built in 1984 and for a long time there was only one, now known as the 'Classic'. In addition to manufacturing lights, Dedo Weigert's company has grown into one of the main European importers of equipment for professional film, broadcast and specialised photography, with over 60 employees currently on the books."

Jon Fauer, fdtimes.com. 

Providing maximum support for professional photographers and their productions, Delight Rental Services (DRS) presents the latest camera and light equipment from only the best brands. The company also supplies every essential piece of equipment, from heaters to tents and walkie talkies to ensure a successful, professional shoot.

Delight branches can be found in Berlin and Stuttgart.

Latest news: Like its Berlin branch, Delight Rental Services Stuttgart offers a new back drop box allowing clients to pick up or drop off equipment 24/7.

Latest arrivals: Arri LO Caster, Canon EF 200/2.0, Phase One back IQ 140/ IQ 180 for Hasselblad H-System and Phase One camera systems, AJA converter HD-SDI to DVI, Adaptor CF lens to H-System, Bron Para 88 umbrella, Profoto pro daylight 800air, Profoto Cinereflektor, Nikon flash SB-910.

Visit the website for the company's full range of new tools.

Digirox was one of the first companies for digital photographic support in Germany and has set benchmarks for quality and reliability throughout the industry.

Latest news on the company's equipment: Fully equiped 12-core MacPros and new 24-inch Quato monitors are now standard in its Studio Workstations. All MacBookPros have been updated to the quad-core i7, 2,2 Ghz with 8GB RAM.

Recent productions include:

• Catalogue shoot in Sweden for STIHL shot by Rasmus Kaessmann.
• InStyle editorial with Bonnie Strange and Wilson Ochsenknecht with photographer Max von Treu in Berlin.
• Peruvian Connection catalogue production in Italy with photographer Blasius Erlinger.
• Olaz campaign in Cologne with Wolke Hegenbarth and photographer David Oldham.
• Hugo Boss campaign shot in Berlin for Breuninger by Ben Lamberty.
• Cover shoot and editorial for TUSH Magazine shot by Armin Morbach in Hamburg.
• Suave campaign shot by Stephane Coutelle in Prague.
• Campaign for Elle with photographer Gregor Hohenberg in Berlin.
• Advertising for Vattenfall shot by Lars Borges in Berlin.
• Schwarzkopf packaging shoots in Hamburg with art director and hair stylist Armin Morbach - Schwarzkopf Blonde by Nico Bustos and Schwarzkopf Ultimate Color by Txema Yeste.

FotoLojistik provides equipment rental and professional crews to photographers working across Turkey. The company's expertise is in lighting equipment and support services, with a large roster of photo assistants, lighting assistants, gaffers and light creatives at its disposal. As the first company on the market and with vast experience in professional lighting, FotoLojistik has been the preferred solution for many local and international photographers. FotoLojistik also offers medium-sized studios located in Istanbul.

Equipment includes:

• Profoto lights and light shaping tools.
• Manfrotto studio and camera systems.
• Photoflex light shaping tools.
• Kupo grips.
• Bowens accessories (inc. Jetstream).

Karmer is a skilled and creative team of set builders, bespoke carpenters, and fabricators working in the exhibition, events, retail spaces, and photographic and advertising industries.

Working alongside production teams, photographers and set designers to create amazing sets and events for the fashion and advertising industry, Karmer has recently worked on commercials for Stella, Adidas, Swarovski and Swatch, with numerous still shoots including Renault, Nike, Barclays bank and events for Topshop, Topman, Calvin Klein, Pringle, Sass & Bide and Antonio Berardi, to name but a few.

Operating out of a large and extensively equipped purpose built scenic workshop in south London, Karmer is ready to take on the biggest or smallest of projects.
Contact Karl to explore the possibilities and to problem-solve any complication that needs attention. "Anything is possible."

PRODUCTIONS INC. is a London-based photographic production company for beauty, fashion, advertising and music shoots. Along with overall production, both local and overseas, the company specialises in location scouting, permits, crew, casting and art buying.

PRODUCTIONS INC. is a company with a wealth of experience. Its dynamic team encapsulates 40 years worth of knowledge in all areas of the photographic industry. Whether it is a large full-scale production or a small budget job, PRODUCTIONS INC. is equally enthusiastic and experienced. From the inception of an idea to the final retouched image, the company is there to enable, guide and support at every stage, ensuring every shot delivers.

Shotz recently line produced a TV ad for online shoe shop Zalando with production company radical media Berlin and Australian director Nick Ball. The company also line produced Dirk Nowitzki for ING direct, currently on-air in Germany.

Photographer Stan Musilek and graphic designer David Turner photographed Lulu, a retired 80 year old wax mannequin, for the new Lou Reed and Metallica album cover.

Shotz also serviced Holiday Films during a seven-day shoot in Berlin and its environs for Chevrolet Canada.

Shotz offers the full range of professional production services for filming in Germany. The team is adept at dealing with large numbers of agency and client personnel, taking care of celebrities both on and off set and working on complicated  multi-location shoots.

“We don’t know the word problem, we only find solutions for challenges.”

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) to the Vito XL (eight 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 cooperation 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. Visit the website for more information.

Established over 15 years ago, Tim Chapman Setbuilding has earned an enviable reputation for quality and attention to detail, a reputation the team is proud of and works hard to maintain.

The company understands that no matter how large or small the project, how tight the deadline, every job is important. This is why so many people turn to Tim Chapman for their setbuilding needs.

From advertising campaigns and catalogue shoots to decorating locations and fitting out exhibitions, the team prides itself on providing the complete setbuilding service - fast, friendly and professional.

Woodwork is the answer of three creative veterans to the shifting paradigms of the advertising industry.

"Our clients come to us, not just because of our artistry, but also because we collaborate with them, carving their good concepts into great ideas."

In the company's beautiful boutique, built like a log cabin and located right in the centre of Amsterdam, the team makes animation, applies visual effects and directs live action. From concept to delivery, Woodwork produces work that is versatile, innovative, diverse, and never really finished. 24 frames per second, one detail at a time.