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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
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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:
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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:
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15 Years of Service
Panasonic HPX500
Zacuto System
Behind the Service
BestFest Festival
Commentary
Broadcast Rentals |
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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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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:
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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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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
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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
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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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