Solar Flare Pictures Red Kit for Hire UK

[Michael Stanmore]

Hi.

Solar Flare Pictures now have taken delivery of our Red # 1975, and a bunch of lovely accessories.

Kits run from £275 a day for the minimum usable rig... £450 for a kit that includes some more creature comforts.

Only £150 a day for the DIT.

Please check out www.solarflarepictures.com or email me at info@solarflarepictures.com for any more information

Thanks.

 

[Costelloe Michael]

Hi.

Solar Flare Pictures now have taken delivery of our Red # 1975, and a bunch of lovely accessories.

Kits run from £275 a day for the minimum usable rig... £450 for a kit that includes some more creature comforts.

Only £150 a day for the DIT.

Please check out www.solarflarepictures.com or email me at info@solarflarepictures.com for any more information

Thanks.

Hey Myktyl,

I know a bunch of guys that aren't gonna be too happy about those prices! :huh:

Mike C

 

[Michael Stanmore]

We're just trying to be as competitive as we can. Hopefully we can attract some business, we're pretty well unknown so far. Though we've lined up a couple of gigs so far.

 

[Michael Thornton]

We're just trying to be as competitive as we can. Hopefully we can attract some business, we're pretty well unknown so far. Though we've lined up a couple of gigs so far.

Please don't compete on price.

You'll shoot yourself and us in the foot.

Have some self worth.

Make sure you get paid what you are worth.

Tek

 

[Michael Stanmore]

We're not charging less for no reason... we haven't got that much gear. Other hire houses can cover if a camera breaks down on set, for instance... we can't.

We can't even offer any glass other than the 18-50 zoom. So there's lots of reasons to go with someone else. We're expecting mostly to deal with the little indy folk.

 

[Johnny Johnson]

Just thought I'd chime in and say fair play, set the rates you think you're worth. We all know its going to be rock bottom prices on red once we all tool up on Epics next year.

What I would say though, is £150/day for your DIT'ing. That's the same rate or less than camera trainee, and probably runners, on commercials. What's a pro production company going to think of you at such a low rate other than you're just having a crack at renting kit on the side while rubbing their hands with glee at the prospect of anohter cheap (human) body on set.

Not having a go, just think you're selling your services low. I know a DIT who gets £300-400/day on some gigs.

 

[Michael Stanmore]

Thanks Johnny.

ok....

I'll talk to my lot about raising the DIT price to something higher. I never did like having that price that low.

 

[Costelloe Michael]

Hey Johnny,

Fair play on low camera but up the price of the DIT, what gives brother? Let's have some consitency here, You're not a DIT are you? hmy:

Mike C

 

[Johnny Johnson]

No Im not a DIT, obviously I know the cam kit inside out, but I only once went out on a commercial as a DIT when we were short handed.

About the prices, people can set whatever they like for both. The difference I find is that the cam is only a tool which people are willing to pay whatever they can afford for.

A DIT could be held in the same regard, but that is a person who is working hard for silly long hours usually and should be specifically trained for the job. Should a good DIT be on the same rates as a runner? Im not so sure.

 

[ericyoung]

Thanks Johnny.

ok....

I'll talk to my lot about raising the DIT price to something higher. I never did like having that price that low.

If you're just starting out I would strongly suggest your ratecard rates are in line with other rental houses in your area, but then just add something like "Rates are negotiable depending on the job and length of hire" and "lower budget and independent productions considered".

And when you invoice, make sure you invoice the ratecard rate, but then put in a discount to reduce it to whatever you actually agreed to do the job for.

This means that your advertised rate is not low-balling everybody and ultimately yourself! And people getting the invoice will be reminded that your agreed lower rate is not your "normal" rate and that discounts can be withdrawn or revised at any time as you get more kit and/or become more experienced.