
SCENE 01 / EQUIPMENT PLANNING
Equipment Planning Services
Professional production equipment coordination and sourcing in Australia.
Equipment planning determines the cameras, lenses, lighting, sound, grip, and support gear a production needs based on its creative requirements and shooting conditions. In Australia, leading Australian rental houses like Lemac and Panavision Sydney offer comprehensive inventories, but thorough planning ensures departments have the right tools, prevents costly last-minute rentals, and optimizes budget allocation.
We assist with equipment planning by providing local market knowledge of available rental inventory and vendor capabilities across Australia. Our team works with your department heads to compile comprehensive equipment lists, source competitive quotes from leading Australian rental houses like Lemac and Panavision Sydney, and coordinate delivery schedules that align with your production timeline.
Capabilities
Complete Equipment Solutions
Expert equipment planning ensuring your production has the right gear for every shot.
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Camera Systems
- Cinema cameras
- Lenses & filters
- Camera support
- Monitoring systems
- Recording media
Capture Excellence
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Lighting Equipment
- HMI & LED fixtures
- Tungsten lighting
- Grip & diffusion
- Power distribution
- Control systems
Perfect Light
03
Sound Equipment
- Recording systems
- Wireless microphones
- Boom equipment
- Playback systems
- Communication gear
Audio Quality
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Specialized Gear
- Drone systems
- Gimbal stabilizers
- Underwater housing
- Crane & jibs
- Motion control
Creative Options
Professional Equipment Coordination
Comprehensive Sourcing
Access to Australia's leading rental houses with competitive rates and priority availability for all production equipment categories.
Custom Packages
Tailored equipment packages designed for your specific production needs, optimizing both capability and budget efficiency.
Logistics Management
Complete equipment logistics including delivery coordination, location setup support, and on-production maintenance.
Equipment Statistics
Why Us
Why Choose Fixers in Australia for Equipment
01.
Expert Planning
Experienced equipment coordinators who understand production requirements and can recommend optimal gear configurations.
02.
Rental Relationships
Established partnerships with leading Australian rental houses like Lemac and Panavision Sydney ensuring priority access and competitive pricing across Australia.
03.
Complete Logistics
Full logistics coordination including delivery across Sydney, Melbourne, and the Gold Coast, setup support, and cross-border equipment transport with customs handling.
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Technical Support
On-call technical support throughout your production with rapid equipment replacement if needed.
Our Equipment Process
Requirements Analysis
We analyze your production's technical needs based on creative requirements, locations, and budget parameters.
Equipment Sourcing
We source equipment from trusted Australian rental houses, ensuring availability and competitive rates.
Logistics Coordination
Complete logistics management including delivery scheduling, customs clearance, and location deployment.
Production Support
Ongoing equipment support throughout production including maintenance, replacements, and technical assistance.
On Location
Equipment planning across Australian rental ecosystems — Sydney + Melbourne + Gold Coast + Adelaide + Perth gear houses, Disney Studios Australia + Village Roadshow standing inventory, ACMA wireless licensing, CASA drone permits, and ATA carnet inbound logistics via Australian Border Force.
Here is how this works in practice. Our gear planners assemble Australian gear packages across the country's primary rental ecosystem — Sydney houses serving Disney Studios Australia (Matrix, Star Wars Episodes II and III, Mission Impossible 2, Moulin Rouge!, Wolverine, Hacksaw Ridge, Elvis), Gold Coast vendors stocking Village Roadshow Studios (Mad Max Fury Road, Aquaman, Pirates of the Caribbean, Thor Ragnarok, Furiosa), Melbourne houses servicing Docklands Studios and the VicScreen production base, Adelaide vendors supporting SAFC projects out of Adelaide Studios, and Perth ScreenWest experts handling outback and Western Australian shoots.
Here is the short of it. Camera packages span ARRI Alexa 35, Mini LF, Sony Venice 2, RED Komodo and V-Raptor, Phantom Flex high-speed, Phase One IQ4 for stills, plus full lens stocks of Cooke S7/i, Zeiss Supreme Prime, Panavision Primo and Sphero, Angénieux Optimo, Leica Summilux-C, and Tribe7 Blackwing7 — set up against MEAA-rate camera and grip departments and ACS-tier DPs across each unit.
Here is the breakdown. Australian gear logistics route through ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) for licensed wireless audio, follow-focus, and timecode RF range allocation, CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) for drone operator certification (ReOC + RePL) and remote-operation airspace approvals, Airservices Australia for any controlled-airspace coordination near Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, or military zones, plus Australian Border Force for ATA carnet inbound clearance on US, UK, and European production gear arriving via Qantas, Singapore Airlines, or Cathay Pacific freight.
Producer Offset 30 percent, Location Offset 30 percent, and PDV Offset 30 percent QAPE eligibility need ATO-compliant rental invoicing with 10 percent GST captured.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Outback and remote unit planning includes diesel generator capacity, satellite uplink backup, water-resistant case provisioning for Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef shoots, cyclone-rated transit for tropical-north wet season November to April, bushfire-evacuation kit December to March, plus Aboriginal Land Council and AIATSIS protocol-compliant scouting gear when units cross onto Country.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment can you source in Australia?
We source all production equipment including cinema cameras (ARRI, RED, Sony), lenses, lighting (HMI, LED, tungsten), grip, sound, and specialized gear like drones and underwater systems. We work with Australia's leading rental houses.
Can you handle equipment for international productions?
Yes, we coordinate equipment imports, ATA carnet processing, customs clearance, and logistics for international productions bringing equipment into Australia or sourcing locally.
How far in advance should I plan equipment?
We recommend 2-4 weeks advance planning for standard equipment. Specialized or high-demand items may require longer lead times. Rush services available for urgent requirements.
Do you provide equipment technicians?
Yes, we can arrange qualified technicians including camera technicians, DIT services, lighting technicians, and specialized equipment operators alongside your equipment package.
Related Services
Productions in Australia that need this often pair it with Production Scheduling Services, Call Sheets & Shooting Schedules, and Location Scouting Services for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Multi-Camera Shoots and Location Sound Services.
On Set
Ready to Plan Your Equipment?
Professional equipment coordination ensuring your production has everything it needs.