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Teleprompters Stay Busy

Teleprompters Stay Busy…

Production Outfitters is exicted to announce that our teleprompter systems have consistently been busy these past six months and they show no signs of slowing down. We offer screen sizes from 9" to 55" and projectors for indoor and outdoor applications, and for various setups such as camera mount, rollaway, podium presentation live stages and on-set reference for TV/movie scipt lines. The fact that the teleprompters have been consistently on shoots proves that our equipment is in good working order and you will have peace of mind knowing that we have industry standard state-of-the-art equipment.

New Canon Lens Package

New Canon Lens Package NEW HERE AND AVAILABLE NOW with the latest and greatest glass for a high-end production look. Kit includes EF 16-35mm f/2.8L IS III USM, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM

EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM is an indispensable ultra wide-angle zoom lens for professional and enthusiast photographers who demand superlative operation and performance, in virtually any condition. Its 16-35mm focal range provides superb control of perspective, helping you capture pictures and movies with amazing, dramatic compositions limited only by your imagination. Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture offers consistent performance and excellent light transmission throughout the zoom range. Both a Subwavelength Coating (SWC) and an Air Sphere Coating (ASC) have been applied to the III USM lens elements to reduce backlit flaring and ghosting for maintained light transmission and high contrast in strong lighting conditions. Protective fluorine coating has been applied to the front bulbous element to resist fingerprints and smudges and to make cleaning significantly easier.

EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is a Canon L-series zoom Spanning a popular and versatile range of focal lengths and commonly thought of as the workhorse of lenses. Ranging from wide-angle to portrait length, this lens is also distinguished by its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture to benefit working in difficult lighting conditions and to afford greater control over depth of field. The lens is also characterized by its sophisticated optical design, which includes one Super UD element and two UD elements, which reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to realize a high degree of color accuracy and clarity. Three aspherical elements are also featured, and minimize distortion and spherical aberrations for improved sharpness. Additionally, a Super Spectra coating has been applied to individual elements to control flare and ghosting for high contrast and neutral color fidelity.

EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM delivers outstanding performance and optics to help you reach new heights in high-level creative imaging. The lens's constant f/2.8 maximum aperture enables fast shutter speeds and beautiful background blur across its zoom range. To further enhance clarity, it adds Canon's Air Sphere Coating (ASC), which combines with updated Super Spectra Coatings to significantly reduce lens flare and ghosting. A superlative lens remastered for improved performance even in diverse light, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM is a worthy partner to help create your upcoming masterpiece.

Check the Rental Catalog for pricing.

Introducing…Aputure Light Storm LS C300d Mark II LED Light Kit with V-Mount Battery Plate

Introducing…Aputure Light Storm LS C300d Mark II LED Light Kit with V-Mount Battery Plate and 2x Fresnel Lens to our Gear List! NEW HERE AND AVAILABLE NOW

The LS C300d Mark II LED is an enhanced version with 20% more power, refined features, and advanced connectivity. Aputure uses Chip on Board (COB) technology to produce a 5500K color temperature, with power consumption of just 350W, while outputting 3500 lux of light with an efficient reflector at a distance of 9.8'. In addition to power efficiency, this fixture also has a CRI/TLCI rating of 96, indicating accuracy in color rendering. The fixture's ballast/controller employs 0 to 100% Linear, Logarithmic, Exponential, and S-Curve dimming and is separated from the body of the fixture, making it lighter and reducing its size. A mounting base is included for use with an optional clamp, allowing attachment to a light stand to distribute the weight.

The LS C300d II's performance is backed by its design. The all-aluminum construction goes through numerous fabrication steps, and the reflector and accessory mount is the widely used Bowens S-Type. A wireless remote that allows you to control on/off and dimming functions from distances up to 328' is included. And speaking of control, Aputure also offers the Bluetooth Sidus Link App Control which allows wireless adjustments of all the light's functions as well as effects such as Lightening, Pulse, Flash, and Explosion. Ideal for sound-sensitive environments, the LS C300d II can be seen but not heard thanks to its highly efficient, passive cooling system. The LS C300d II is ready for worldwide use thanks to its 110-240 VAC power supply but it also has two battery plates, allowing you to use V-Mount batteries for external power when mains current is unavailable. The LS C300d II is delivered with a power cable, a DMX cable to connect to the ballast, a wireless remote, a base for an optional clamp, and a beefy carrying case that can support 220 lb to protect the light during transport and storage.

Check rental catalog for pricing.

New Socanland LED Panels

We now have one of the latest versions of the Socanland LED panel lights and are enjoying all the features it gives. The NOVA-CTD Bi-Color 100W 12"x12" light panel is rugged and light, plus with both Anton Bauer Gold Mount mobile power and DC 14.8v (w/ attachable gold mount holder) this light is versatile and useful for many applications over long periods of time.

It also features 2 on-board dimmers: one for dialing in the color temperature and the other for dimming purposes, both with a digital read out display so you can match settings in a snap. With the detachable barndoors and a diffusion slot, you can alter your light's throw quick and smooth without dealing with any fall-off discrepancies that other brands offer.

We're excited to see the many ways in which this light will become a useful tool to help us create a great looking picture!

Drone Highlights

Check out our new post on our YouTube channel which features some of our recent aerial drone footage.

Click here: https://youtu.be/NHTH4UL-aAk

Here are some snapshots of a few good moments.

A Shoot with Jane Goodall

A recent shoot that Glenn Graham and Tom Carey did featuring famous primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall.

2015… Multicam Madness

We had the pleasure to be a part of some multicam fun last year. For one, we drove a whole crew down to Phoenix and put on the GMC Satellite Media Tour @ Superbowl XLIX . From the floor production to the in-truck switching, we handled it all and delivered it repeatedly to over two dozen news markets around the country where they hit in on at various moments throughout the many different morning programming outlets, both TV and radio. Not only did we have fun at the Superbowl but we also had our hand in the live multicam coverage of the revealing of Roland Emmerich's new blockbuster hit, Independence Day: Resurgence, which was broadcasted live internationally on multiple streaming websites from on-set in Albuquerque Studios. Those are just a few examples but it was sure a blast getting to be a part of them and we can't wait for the next ones!

2015… A look Back

In 2015 Production Outfitters found itself covering a multitude of different productions that has kept us busy throughout the year. We were an integral part in the behind-the-scenes shoots and EPKs for shows like The Player, Better Call Saul, The Night Shift, and Graves, a new series on Epix starring Nick Nolte. Here's a look at some of our EPK interview set ups.

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Sony PXW-FS7 Now Available!

Shoulder-mount comfort without rigs or rigmarole.

We have more than one of these beauties. Internal HD, 2k & 4k recording. Apple Pro Res
422 codecs too. Well suited to documentaries, news magazines or as the base of a kit to
build upon for commercial production. Looks good with factory 28-135mm lens. Equipped
with PL Mount and our vintage Angineux & Cooke lenses, as well as our Zeiss Super Speeds,
this camera delivers on a budget without comprise to quality and dependability.

We have plenty of lens adapters for all type 35mm lenses.

RED Dragon 6k Now Available!

Available here now the 6K RED DRAGON® sensor. Capture over 9x more pixels than HD.

Unrivaled detail and impressive native exposure eclipse 35mm film in both latitude and image density. Industry leading specs distinguish the EPIC DRAGON as a model for image innovation, helming the evolution of digital cinema technology.

Use with our modern or vintage glass in PL mount or Canon mount.

Debarati Das

20:21 25 Feb 25

Had the opportunity to work with the Production Outfitters team for a National Geographic Learning filming. What a hard working and creative team! I had so much fun during this shoot. It was an absolute pleasure to work with all the team members. I even learned a lot about the process. This was my first time using a teleprompter and the team was great and really patient with walking me through the process! It helped me pick up the skill faster and we were able to wrap up quickly!Would highly recommend if you are looking for a professional, creative and skilled filming team!

Amber Gray-Fenner

17:02 10 Feb 25

Ryan and David were awesome.This was my first time recording a video using a teleprompter. They knew what they were doing (as far as I could tell) and worked calmly and efficiently. They answered my questions and provided just enough help to make me feel comfortable doing the recordings, but not so much that they made me feel stupid. They made just enough small talk to put me at ease but weren’t overly chatty---or weird. No creeper vibes. No “bro” vibes. Just quiet, friendly professionalism. AND they were on time, which in New Mexico is a big deal.This was not a crew or a job I booked. I was just there to record the video for a company I work for (Forbes). If I had work like this to do in the future, they are definitely who I would try to schedule first.

Jesper Clemmensen

17:04 29 Sep 23

Our equipment hadn't arrived from Denmark, but Gary and his team at Production Outfitters became our friend in need. We got the equipment we needed and Gary also helped us set it up. Definitely the place to rent gear.

Julie Anne Overton

20:57 13 Mar 23

Our company needed a quick turnaround on a series of video shorts for a new campaign we are launching. Production Outfitters was my first call. We worked remotely with Ryan Litzinger who delivered exactly what we were looking for in the time promised. We have more video to edit and plan to use Production Outfitters again. Great service, great product. Thanks, Gary and Ryan.

Matt Eppedio

18:06 03 Feb 22

I was referred to Production Outfitters when we needed to crew a 3-month BTS/EPK shoot in Albuquerque and I could not be happier with the experience. Gary, Blaise, and the rest of their team are exceptional at what they do. Not only are they extremely knowledgable about every technical aspect of a fast changing industry, they're also artistic collaborators in the field and have a keen sense of creative problem solving. Everyone there is easy to work with....thoughtful, friendly, and funny. There is no where else to look for a professional production team in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque Balloon Museum

19:13 15 Feb 18

They did great! We challenged them with producing a 3D balloon ride video and they pulled it off spectacularly. Can't wait to work with them on a new project.