Broadcast Lighting, a supplier of cameras and equipment to the video and
photographic industries, has announced it will be introducing a number of new
products to its range in July 2015. These include a new Porta Carbon Mini Jib, Studio
Flash Battery Monohead (600 watt), LED Fresnel Lights and a Multi-purpose LED Ring
Light among others. Over 1800 different products can be viewed currently on the
Broadcast Lighting website, with stock available at the Durban branch and newly
opened Johannesburg outlet.
In addition to products for sale and hire, the company has a repair centre
specialising in lighting equipment and batteries, as well as a soundproof studio
available for hire at its Durban branch. Later this year, there are plans to open a
similar facility in Johannesburg.
As well as servicing individuals in the photo and video industry, the company’s
clients range from production houses, photographic studios and broadcast stations –
the majority of which are based in South Africa. However, it also serves a number
of clients in neighbouring African countries and in some international territories.
Director Darren Swain says that Broadcast Lighting initially focused on broadcast
lighting equipment, as its name suggests, but that as the industry has evolved it has
expanded its services and products to cater to all facets of the production sector.
“We noticed a large need for affordable production tools, power on-the-go gear and
user friendly equipment which is what we now specialise in,’ explains Swain.
Broadcast Lighting is the sole local distributor of Menik, Commlite, and Sevenoak
products and maintains a good relationship with the three companies.
Swain comments, “On our suggestion they improve products and as a result we are
able to keep up with the demands of photo and video professionals. One of our key
products is probably our battery operated lights which are essential in today’s
power conscious country.’
Swain adds that Broadcast Lighting is committed to offering its customers a unique
service experience and concludes, “From a hiring aspect what makes us very unique
is our current weekend policy of applying a one day hire rate for weekends as well
as large multi-day discounts. We pride ourselves on service delivery and take a
very one on one approach to helping customers.’
