AcapellaAudio Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I need to rent a big package for a week shoot for a production company I haven;t worked for (or heard of). Does anyone require a downpayment on the rental before the shoot? I usually use my gear, but have decided to get the whole package coordinated to make it easier on me. Since I'm not in a major market I have to deal with shipping and insurance as well. Just doing some CYA, here. Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I need to rent a big package for a week shoot for a production company I haven;t worked for (or heard of). Does anyone require a downpayment on the rental before the shoot? I usually use my gear, but have decided to get the whole package coordinated to make it easier on me. Since I'm not in a major market I have to deal with shipping and insurance as well. Just doing some CYA, here. Thanks, Dave Have the client put up their credit card to rent the gear or absolutely get rental money up front and the balance at wrap. You're not in the business of financing their project. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 My Close Personal Friend Mr. T has it correct! the production can deal with the rental, shipping, and all insurance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason porter Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProSound Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 +2 I rarely have to rent any gear anymore but when I do I set up the rental with the vendor I want and then make production call to cover payment, shipping and insurance. I then call and double check that production didn't screw it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 +3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 My Close Personal Friend Mr. T has it correct! the production can deal with the rental, shipping, and all insurance! Thanks for calling me your CPF. I appreciate the recognition and consider you as my CPF also. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 I wouldn't have my name or insurance involved at all--let the client deal w/ the rental house directly: their insurance, credit card etc. If you DO pass the rentals through your own business, you should be entitled to a markup to cover the costs of doing that, plus liability plus paperwork. That usually persuades producers to rent the gear on their own account right there. phil p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Haggerty Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 I do what Philip does, tho I will usually talk to the rental guy myself, arrange the package I want with him, and tell him to expect a call from the producer with payment and insurance info. Then I follow up to make sure the production made the call. It is a bit of a risk, it has happened where the producer does something weird, and I wish the rental guy didn't know I was involved. But by now I think they know I'm ok. To me the bigger risk would be production ordering the wrong gear. If I'm paying for a rental and laying out my credit card, I am entitled to a markup. No one has ever complained. Best Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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