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Equipment Planning Services
Professional production equipment coordination and sourcing in Spain.
Equipment planning determines the cameras, lenses, lighting, sound, grip, and support gear a production needs based on its creative requirements and shooting conditions. In Spain, Spanish rental houses like EPC Barcelona and Madrid-based equipment suppliers 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 Spain. Our team works with your department heads to compile comprehensive equipment lists, source competitive quotes from Spanish rental houses like EPC Barcelona and Madrid-based equipment suppliers, 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 Spain'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 Spain for Equipment
01.
Expert Planning
Experienced equipment coordinators who understand production requirements and can recommend optimal gear configurations.
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Rental Relationships
Established partnerships with Spanish rental houses like EPC Barcelona and Madrid-based equipment suppliers ensuring priority access and competitive pricing across Spain.
03.
Complete Logistics
Full logistics coordination including delivery across Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville, 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 Spanish 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
ARRI Alexa 35, Sony Venice 2 and RED V-Raptor packages via Camara Movil Madrid, Vantage Spain, Welab Plus, Servicios Audiovisuales VSV and Tenerife Film Equipment — AEAT ATA carnet through MAD, BCN and TFS
Here is how this works in practice. Gear planning in Spain anchors on the Madrid–Barcelona rental cluster that has supplied Almodóvar, Bayona. Society of the Snow and the Game of Thrones Andalucía blocks. Our coordinators build kit lists against live inventories at Camara Movil Madrid (the Almodóvar partner house). Vantage Spain in Madrid and Barcelona (Hawk anamorphic expert), Welab Plus Barcelona. Servicios Audiovisuales VSV Madrid and Vodafone Music Hub Madrid. With Canary Islands packages staged through Tenerife Film Gear for Fuerteventura and Lanzarote work that productions like Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Here is the short of it. Wonder Woman 1984 and Fast & Furious 6 ran through. Camera bodies typically anchor on ARRI Alexa 35, Alexa Mini LF, Sony Venice 2 and RED V-Raptor 8K. Paired with Cooke S7/i, Atlas Orion anamorphics. ARRI Signature Primes or Hawk V-Lite glass per the cinematographer's brief. Specialty rigs — Russian Arm, technocrane, Edge Arm, helicopter mounts — are quoted through Camara Movil and Helicopters Spain. With cross-border backup from ARRI Rental Paris and ARRI Rental Portugal (Lisbon 6h drive) when a redundant package is needed for the Andalucía or Galicia legs.
Here is the breakdown. Global productions add an AEAT (Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria) customs layer that our team handles from start to finish via ATA carnet. With broker filings at MAD Barajas. BCN El Prat and TFS Tenerife Sur scheduled against the shoot calendar. Spain's 21% IVA (VAT) makes miscoded inventory expensive fast, so we keep redundant kit at the rental bond store for replacement runs during principal photography. Drone packages are booked with ENAIRE-licensed pilots holding AESA airspace clearances — DJI Inspire 3, Inspire 2 X7 and Mavic 3 Cine bodies.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. And restricted-zone authorisations are pre-filed for Madrid's airport ceiling. Barcelona harbour and the Canary Islands tourism corridor. Summer-heat camera-housing protocols (40°C+ Sevilla/Almería/Madrid Jul–Aug), Atlantic-spray covers for Galicia and Asturias. And altitude-rated battery sleeves for Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada packages are built into every kit list so departments aren't troubleshooting site-level failures on day one.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment can you source in Spain?
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 Spain'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 Spain 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 Spain 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.