New Kit at VMI!

We’ve recently expanded our range of equipment available for hire, with an emphasis on improved lighting solutions.

ARRI ALEXA 35 Xtreme Anamorphic (with ARRIRAW)

• 4K Anamorphic, Super-35 format, up to 660 fps in Sensor Overdrive, ARRIRAW & ProRes capture.

Our ALEXA 35s have seen an upgrade! The ALEXA 35 Xtreme expands on ARRI’s flagship 4.6K Super-35 sensor. Equipped with high-speed processing, it reaches up to 330 fps in full 17-stop dynamic range and up to 660 fps in Sensor Overdrive mode, effectively removing the need to hire a separate specialty high-speed body for slomo inserts.With native support for 4K Anamorphic squeeze modes, in-camera ARRI Textures, and raw capture via Codex Compact Drives, it delivers maximum creative control for feature film and commercial production.

BLKBRD Mantis Quad Tube Easy Rig Bundle

• 2.3–17.2 kg (5–38 lbs) payload support, increased boom range, dual-unit capability.

For operators flying heavy cinema packages, the Mantis Quad Tube kit upgrades any standard Easyrig, including Cinema, Stabil, Vario, and Mini Max setups. By utilising a four-tube elastic suspension configuration, it delivers a wider sweet spot, longer vertical range, and smoother dynamic boom performance. The bundle includes the MagLock auto-locking hook, universal top-handle mount, and quick-release retrofit components for quick transitions on set.

ARRI SkyPanel S60-C & SkyPanel X21

• Studio-standard soft output, modular LED engine, IP66-rated housing (X21).

The trusted SkyPanel S60-C remains a baseline choice for controllable soft illumination and full RGBW gamut tuning. Alongside it, the newer SkyPanel X21 offers a modular LED architectural design that functions as a soft panel, hard light projector, or combined array, backed by robust IP66 weatherproofing for location shoots.

Aputure STORM Series (80c, 400x, 700x, 1200x)

• BLAIR & BLAIR-CG chipset architecture, IP65 weather resistance, wide-spectrum CCT control.

Aputure’s latest STORM family brings multi-emitter spectral performance to point-source fixtures:

• STORM 80c:Compact 80W full-colour fixture powered by the 7-diode BLAIR-CG engine (Blue/Lime/Amber/Indigo/Red/Cyan/Green).Features an extended 1,800K-20,000K CCT range and 90% Rec.2020 coverage.
• STORM 400x, 700x, & 1200x:Tunable-white point sources using the BLAIR engine, designed for high output, precise green/magenta tint adjustment, and clean daylight-to-tungsten rendering across all dimming levels.

Aputure Precision CF Fresnels (CF7, CF10, CF12)

• ProLock/Bowens optical attachments, dual-expanding zoom focus, bundled with 8-leaf barndoors.

Designed specifically to match the STORM series optical center, the CF Fresnel line provides focusable spot-to-flood control:

• CF7 Fresnel:Pairs with the STORM 400x, delivering a 15°-40° adjustable beam and up to 7.8x output multiplication.
• CF10 & CF12 Fresnels: Higher-diameter optical accessories matched for the larger STORM fixtures (700x/1200x), turning soft point sources into long-throw directional keys with clean, edge-to-edge beam distribution.

Nanlux Evoke 2400B with FL-35E Fresnel Attachment

• 2400W bi-color LED draw, 1,200K-10,000K CCT, electronic optical zoom.

The Nanlux Evoke 2400B is a massive 2.4kW bi-colour fixture capable of competing with 4K HMI or 12K tungsten equivalents. When paired with the FL-35E Fresnel attachment, featuring motorised/electronic zoom functionality. It offers an intense, long-throw beam for large-scale stages and exterior locations.

Lightsock Dooplo Systems (Dooplo 20 & Dooplo 40)

• Dual-tube softbox enclosures, frameless fabric design.

The Lightsock Dooplo series offers a lightweight, frameless covered-wagon diffusion solution built specifically for tube lights (such as Astera Titan or AX1 units).

• Dooplo 20: Houses two 2ft LED tubes.
• Dooplo 40: Houses two 4ft LED tubes, creating an ultra-soft, 360° wrapping source that installs without bulky speedrail grids.

All equipment is prepped, tested, and ready for rental bookings. Contact our crew department at VMI to check availability or arrange a test day in our prep bays.