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In
this issue:
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15 Years
of Service
Panasonic
HPX500
Zacuto
System
Behind
the Service
BestFest
Festival
Commentary
Broadcast
Rentals
PHOENIX
Phone
480/ 894.1456
Fax 480/ 894.1023
Toll Free
888/ 686.RENT
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SAN
DIEGO
Phone
858/ 874.7965
Fax 858/ 874.2492
Toll Free
800/ 804.1358
Email:
Rent@BroadcastRentals.com
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| Broadcast
Rentals Celebrates 15 Years of Service |
One
of our first rental cameras,
Sony BVP-70IS |
The
last 15 years have certainly been an
adventure.
It all started with two Betacams, a
Sony 70IS and a 537A, and a few accessories
housed in a 100sq.ft. bedroom in our
house.
It has turned into HD cameras, decks,
lenses, video projectors, editors, engineering
equipment and the list goes on and on. |
Thankfully
we are no longer working out of our
house, but have grown into two warehouses
in two different cities - Tempe and
San Diego.
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has been a great experience. From
our very first customer, Honeywell,
to each one of you, we have been
so lucky to work with skilled
clients who are passionate about
their business and produce quality
products. Our commitment to you
continues to be to provide you
with the type of service you deserve
every day, at any time. |
One
of our HD Cameras, Sony HDWF900-R
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Our family has grown to include dedicated
employees who helped to make it happen.
People like Dave Veatch, the very first
addition to our family, and Ray Pernot,
who served as our General Manager for
many years, and many others who spent
countless hours making sure that the
equipment was ready and working and
your needs were taken care of. We have
over 150 years of video experience available
to help you. |
In Phoenix Ned, Earl, Walter, Aaron,
Marcia and Jesus are ready to make it
happen and in San Diego you can call
on Michael Jones, Michael Stewart, Dustin
and Bernie.
When we started we never imagined that
Broadcast Rentals would become the company
it has. We appreciate your support and
commitment over the years in helping
us build the company. Thank you for
letting us assist you in telling your
stories on video.
Oz and Deborah
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In
this issue:
(Click
on a Link)
15 Years
of Service
Panasonic
HPX500
Zacuto
System
Behind
the Service
BestFest
Festival
Commentary
Broadcast
Rentals
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| Panasonic
HPX 500 |
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Broadcast Rentals' latest addition,
the Panasonic HPX500 is a 2/3"
3-CCD 16:9 P2 HD Camcorder with CineGammaTM
Software and IEEE 1394 Interface.
The camcorder delivers a unique combination
of high-end features never offered
in a camcorder in this genre, including
production-quality 2/3" progressive
3-CCDs, DVCPRO HD quality, multi HD
and SD formats, variable frame rates,
and four independent audio channels.
In addition, the HPX500 offers the
outstanding benefits of P2 solid state
recording including ultra-fast IT
workflow and no-moving-parts reliability,
which makes the camera ideal for use
in harsh environments.
At only 8.2 pounds, the HPX500 features
a high-performance digital signal
processor (DSP) with 14-bit A/D conversion
and 19-bit processing that handles
HD/SD format conversion simultaneously
-- ensuring spectacular images in
all video formats for applications
ranging from news acquisition, independent
filmmaking, corporate video, sports
and much more.
According to Earl Sisson of Broadcast
Rentals, "The HPX500 makes a
beautiful picture. It has 4 card slots,
a full range of interchangeable lenses,
Anton Bauer battery power, and an
impressive 2/3" imaging chipset.
Anyone who has used the HVX200 will
feel right at home with the HPX500,
as it uses the same ergonomic interface
and menu structure as its little brother."
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In
this issue:
(Click
on a Link)
15 Years
of Service
Panasonic
HPX500
Zacuto
System
Behind
the Service
BestFest
Festival
Commentary
Broadcast
Rentals |
| Zacuto
Camera Systems |
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The
Zacuto system is a precision-crafted
rod system to allow or facilitate the
mounting and use of professional tools
and accessories to smaller camera platforms
like the Panasonic HVX-200.
With this modular system the operator
can build their camera to suit their
needs and wants. Add a Chrosziel 2 stage
matt box and a geared Chrosziel follow
focus with a whip. If you want to add
electronic accessories like a small
flat screen color monitor, an AJA converter
box, a FS-100 Firestore, a Zaxcom wireless
audio camera link, a WEVI wireless video
monitor link or just an on-camera eye
light; they can all be powered by an
on-board Anton Bauer or IDX Endura battery.
Now you want to go handheld? Simply
and quickly attach the Zgrips with a
Varizoom zoom/focus/iris controller.
Now for comfort and balance add the
offset and shoulder pad so you are looking
comfortably in the eye cup.
The Zacuto System is a fast and efficient
way to elevate your production value
and shooting style to the highest level
possible. And it is available at Broadcast
Rentals.
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In
this issue:
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on a Link)
15 Years
of Service
Panasonic
HPX500
Zacuto
System
Behind
the Service
BestFest
Festival
Commentary
Broadcast
Rentals
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Faces
Behind the Service
At Broadcast
Rentals, superior service is only as
good as the people who deliver it. To
this end we are proud to feature team
members from our Phoenix and San Diego
offices.
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Ned
Traver, Phoenix office
Born in Davenport, Iowa, Ned's family
moved to Phoenix at the young age of
two and he has enjoyed living in Phoenix
since.
Prior to joining Broadcast Rentals,
Ned was an independent freelance location
sound mixer and audio engineer. Clients
include NBC, ABC, ESPN, CBS, CNN &
FOX networks and independent production
companies.
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In addition to his sound expertise,
Ned has 35 years of experience as a
Production Manager/Producer, Post Production
manger and Senior Editor, EFP Sound
and VTR Technician and Technical Director.
"I joined Broadcast Rentals because
I have always been a fan...since they
started the company out of their home.
Service is second nature to me and is
integral to the philosophy at Broadcast
Rentals. With years of experience behind
me, I try to help customers not make
some of the same mistakes that I have
been through".
Ned's official title is Operations Manager.
In his own words, "I am a part
of a highly talented pool of individuals.
We are all responsible for customer
service and as a team we deliver the
highest level of service available in
the industry. This is a much more exciting
place to work than perhaps people may
think that it is….we really hustle
to pull the right gear together and
get it to the people when they need
it. It is a great time to be in this
business …the technology is always
changing..I learn new things almost
every day".
Ned's
favorite film: "Young Frankenstein
...although I do like Chick Flicks as
well...there are so many different films
that I enjoy".
Favorite hobbies: "Tinkering with
mechanical things and I like to go on
road trips with my wife and my dog".
Ray
Pernot , Phoenix office
We would like to thank Ray Pernot for
many, many years of hard work and dedication.
He has left Broadcast Rentals in order
to pursue other endeavors. We will miss
him dearly, but wish him well in his
new adventures.
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In
this issue:
(Click
on a Link)
15 Years
of Service
Panasonic
HPX500
Zacuto
System
Behind
the Service
BestFest
Festival
Commentary
Broadcast
Rentals
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The
BestFest America Student Film Festival
Broadcast Rentals
San Diego recently participated in the
BestFest America Student Film Festival
over the weekend of Aug. 16-17. The
Festival featured some 90 films, which
were judged by three different panels
and selected from over 500 entries.
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During
the 2-day event, Broadcast Rentals had
a selection of HD cameras, lighting
kits and ENG audio kits on display for
the students to see and touch. “We
were careful to explain that the cameras
(SONY F900 and Panasonic HVX200A) were
probably overkill for use on the average
student film, but they were here to
show what is currently used in the industry.” |
Broadcast Rental’s participation
in the Festival was the idea of Michael
Jones, the new Director of Marketing
for San Diego.
Michael said, “Part of our jobs
as professionals is to mentor those
that will replace us. |
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This
was a golden opportunity to speak to
not only student filmmakers, but to
film and media instructors and parents
about the Broadcast Rentals mantra of
STAY LEAN-THINK RENT.”
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In
this issue:
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15 Years of Service
Panasonic HPX500
Zacuto System
Behind the Service
BestFest Festival
Commentary
Broadcast Rentals |
Commentary
...from Oz
Reminiscing
about the last 15 years is great, but
looking forward to the next 15 years
is even better. We are entering a whole
new arena with the advent of HD and
we are here to supply you that gear.
In many cases renting gear is simply
more cost effective than purchasing.
Renting allows you the flexibility of
bringing exactly the right gear to a
job instead of trying to make the job
fit the gear. Since the newest HD cameras
and tapeless technologies are arriving
almost every month, it makes sense that
your clients are best served by using
the latest in equipment. Not only do
we offer the new technology, but we
support it.
When you rent, you get our exceptional
24/7 service. If you have a question
or a problem, we are there. Come on
over and take a look at all the new
things we have waiting for you.
If you have a specific piece of equipment
or package that you are interested in,
email me at: OZ@BroadcastRentals.com
Or,
call me directly: 480-894-1456, or toll
free: 888-686-7368
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PHOENIX
2343 West
University Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, Az. 85281
Phone
480/ 894.1456
Fax 480/ 894.1023
Toll Free
888/ 686.RENT
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SAN
DIEGO
7581 Convoy Ct.
San Diego, Ca. 92111
Phone
858/ 874.7965
Fax 858/ 874.2492
Toll Free
800/ 804.1358
Email:
Rent@BroadcastRentals.com |
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Broadcast
Rentals
...is
one of the largest rental facilities
in the Southwest, maintaining
an impressive inventory of broadcast
video and support equipment.
Excellent customer service is what
we are so well known for.
For
a complete list of equipment; cameras,
camera accessories, tripods, lenses,
monitors, video tape recorders, editing
packages, video accessories, switchers,
prompters, projectors, grip/lighting,
audio, batteries and chargers ...visit
our web site: www.BroadcastRentals.com
Broadcast Rentals is committed to
HD video rentals. To visit our HD
web site, Click
Here.
If you have any questions or comments,
please send us an email or call us
directly; we are always happy to hear
from you.
Oz
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