Established in 1979, VMI is one of the success stories of the new generation of Digital Facilities Companies in the UK specialising in quality HD Camcorder hire for Drama, Hi Definition Camera hire for Feature and HiDef camera hire for Documentary Productions. We support every HD format for camera rental including ARRI Alexa, Sony F65,  RED One M-X, RED Epic, RED Scarlet, PMW-F3, PMW-500 & PDW-F800, Canon C300PL, C300, HPX-600 hire, high speed cameras including Phantom Flex, Panasonic AF101, PDW 800 Sony FS100 large sensor cameras, DSLR Cameras including Canon 5D MkII , 5D MkIII & Canon EOS 7D and documentary cameras of all formats including DVCPRo & Varicam,  XDCam HD, XDCAM EX, P2, AVC Intra AVC Ultra and some SD formats.

VMI's product range also includes Solid-State off-board recorder hire such as Cinedeck Extreme, Gemini 4:4:4 Ki Pro Mini, PIX 240, NanoFlash & NanoFlash 3D and VTR hire and ARRIraw recorders to support location productions and post production requirements including NanoFlash, NanoFlash 3D, Ki Pro Mini, Cinedeck Extreme, Convergent Gemini and HP-G20 P2 Gear

VMI Camera Training include Alexa and Epic/Scarlet Experience Days, Large Sensor Courses, DIT Training Courses for Camera Assistants (Focus Puller/Clapper Loaders), camera workshops.  Note that not all of these are available all of the time.

To ensure that clients are equipped to cope with the rapid advance of technological progress and make the right decisions regarding workflow and formats for their production VMI runs a number of regular free events and workshops covering the latest High Definition formats on subjects such as solid state off-board recorders and new cameras plus VMI hosts an annual new products day to showcase all new equipment, which is held annually in February at VMI's HQ in West London.  

Camera Hire/Shooting Kits

VMI's RED Epic, RED Scarlet camera Hire, ARRI Alexa, C300 Camera hire and RED Epic Camera Rental kits are built to outstanding specification with a good choice of PL film lenses. The latest formats including P2 AVC Intra and XDCAM Hire now also includes HPX 3700 Hire, HPX 3000 Hire, HPX-2700 Hire, HPX-250 Hire, PMW-F3 camera hire, PDW 700 Hire, PDW-800 Hire, EX3 Hire and EX1 Hire as well.

VMI specialise in supplying quality HD Camera, Lenses, Grip, Lights and Audio hire equipment for drama, feature and broadcast documentary productions. We support all HD formats for camera rental including HDCAM SR, HDCAM, Varicam, XDCam HD, P2 and SD formats and also supply VTR hire as well.

VMI Headquarters is based in West London. It has a large equipment preparation area and 2 x camera test rooms, equipped with cool LED light panels. VMI also runs Training Facilities out of West London as well.

VMI has been recognised for excellence winning many awards including Hire Company of the year, Broadcast Camera Hire Company of the year and also the Natwest Business award for good business practice. As a recognised Investors in People Company VMI strongly believes in ongoing training and development for all staff. See what VMI clients think about VMI in our annual client survey report.

Since 2003, VMI has actively been involved in the production of more than 90 Features. VMI has a wealth of experience to assist you on your next feature film in planning and takes an active role in ensuring the agreed production budgets are utilised to their maximum potential taking all factors into account.

With such vast HD experience, VMI has made the conversion to HD both painless and enjoyable. We encourage face to face meetings with clients to discuss the choice of HD equipment and project-manage the programme migration, oversee post-production route and advise on such technical issues such as format, codec, post production and delivery.

All VMI staff are trained in HD and this ensures that we can advise clients well. VMI offer free camera testing facilities for the crew and viewing facilities for the production company which explains why VMI is number 1 for HD Camcorder hire.