We have an increasing number of clients travelling from Dubai with gear that require rechargeable batteries. Don’t make the same error as one of our renters of putting batteries in your checked baggage - you will have these confiscated.

As we understand it these are the current rules - You can travel with an unlimited number of batteries of less than 100Wh (provided they are not for resale). Just make sure that you aren’t exceeding the weight limit. On MOST airlines you can also take 2 large lithium batteries that are between 101 and 150Wh but we recommend taking documentation to support their intended use and put tape over any bare terminals.

Profoto usefully publish documentation to support you when flying with their lighting and batteries (see link below)

We now have Crew and Gear in the Kingdom. We are constantly adding to our presence and are already supporting productions all over KSA.

Contact us to get advice on shooting in the Kingdom and get your productions started.

HotColdStudio in Dubai - Team Vacancies:

HotCold Studio needs to add to our professional team ( in-house or freelance opportunities possible) to work on productions in the UAE and regionally. We are currently seeking Digitecs and Lighting Assistants. Please READ the job descriptions; before applying; if you possess the required experience and skills we would love to hear from you at [email protected]

DIGITECS

Digitecs (AKA Digital Assistant, Digital Tech, Data Wrangler etc) must have experience working with Capture One Pro on Mac OS and her well-versed in dealing with and organising the high volumes of data created during tethered shooting. I would be preferable to have a good working knowledge of Nikon, Canon and Sony DSLRs / Mirrorless Cameras- the ideal candidates would be experienced with Phase One Cameras and Backs. A driving license would be great; butot a deal breaker.

LIGHTING ASSISTANTS

Lighting Assistants should have a good working knowledge of professional strobe equipment; preferably Profoto - transition for assistants with more experience on Broncolor / Elinchrom would be easy). Those with additional knowledge of continuous lighting ( Aputure, Arri, KinoFlo, etc.) will be given priority; as will those who can demonstrate experience and understanding of the setup and use of lighting and grip in the Studio and on Location.

We are pleased to announce that after using Inovativ carts in Rental and finding them to be head and shoulders above their imitators we have been appointed Sole retailer in the UAE & Regional Distributor.

If you are not familiar with Inovativ then pop down and see them - they are the favourite amongst DIT’s worldwide for good reason. From my point of view this really does come under my Dad’s mantra “nobody regrets buying quality”. We have had customers who have bought into knock offs and they admit they just don’t come close. It’s a real professional workhorse.

Contact our sales team team for Rental or Sales Enquires.

It’s winter and the demand is high for mobile power solutions - not just location shooters but the camping and RV community are getting to know why Ecoflow are number one in mobile power. We now have the whopping Delta Max with up to 6048Wh of mobile power at AED8149 inc VAT

Also available in Rental.

It’s no secret - most creatives love music. That’s why Studios A,B & XL have their own sound systems. Our systems our showing their age so it’s time for an upgrade. First to benefit is Studio A with a cracking new JBL speaker system and 130W amp. Stream your Music Via WIFI or Bluetooth, using Airplay & Spotify.

So we cranked it up and honestly it sounds great with a really involving sound that can only add to the shoot vibe - impressively it also sounds great when at low levels as well. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.