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HMI & Tungsten Lights
Professional film lighting for your Austrian production.
Here is how this works in practice. HMI and tungsten lights are industry-standard fixtures that deliver powerful, steady lighting for film and television production. HMIs produce daylight-balanced output with high efficiency, while tungsten fixtures give warm, dimmable light that stays a staple for controlled interior and studio work.
Here is the short of it. We source HMI and tungsten lighting fixtures in the wattages and configurations your gaffer specifies, drawing from local rental inventories. Our team sets up power distribution planning and makes sure spare lamps and accessories are ready so your lighting setups proceed without interruption.
Capabilities
Lighting Equipment
Professional HMI and tungsten fixtures with complete grip and power support.
Professional Lighting Solutions
Capabilities
Our Process
Lighting Design
Reviewing your lighting needs, locations, and ready power to recommend the right fixtures.
Package Assembly
Building a full lighting package with all needed fixtures, grip, and power distribution.
Prep & Testing
Thorough testing of all fixtures and ballasts before delivery to make sure reliable performance.
Production Support
Tech support, gaffers, and backup gear ready across your production.
On Location
HMI and tungsten lighting for Austrian productions is supplied from Vienna rental houses, with high-output heads run on 230V/50Hz mains or generators for alpine exteriors.
Here is how this works in practice. We supply HMI and tungsten lighting packages for shoots across Austria, from compact pocket HMIs and Fresnels to high-output 6K, 12K and 18K heads with full ballast and cable runs. Core lighting inventory is sourced from Vienna-based rental houses, the centre of Austria's gear-rental market, alongside studio infrastructure including Rosenhügel Filmstudios and Filmstadt Wien.
Here is the short of it. While specialty large fixtures are routinely fly-in from Munich, a four-hour drive away, since Austria sits inside the EU single market. Our team scopes the lighting package around the look and the location, whether daylight-balanced HMI fill for heritage interiors in the Historic Centre of Vienna or warm tungsten for a controlled stage build, and delivers it tested with a gaffer crew familiar with Austrian sets.
Here is the breakdown. Austria runs on 230V/50Hz EU-standard mains. Our team plans power draw for high-wattage HMI and tungsten heads against ready supply, specifying power packs where venue circuits cannot carry the load. Alpine and winter shoots bring extra demands: cold December-to-March ski-season locations in Tyrol, Salzburg, Carinthia and Vorarlberg call for cold-weather ballast behaviour, condensation control and power packs logistics at altitude on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road or around Sölden in the Ötztal.
While the Föhn warm dry alpine wind needs secure rigging for tall heads. Non-EU shoots importing lighting kit clear ATA Carnets through Zollamt Österreich, with Vienna Global Airport the main air-cargo gateway and Munich and Zurich feeding shoots by road. Intra-EU gear moves freely with no carnet.
Lighting kit carries EU-standard insurance cover.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What HMI sizes do you stock?
We carry a full range of HMI fixtures from 575W through 18K, including ARRI M-series and K5600 Alpha. Most shoots use a mix of 1.2K, 2.5K, and 4K units, with larger fixtures for exterior work or large interior spaces.
Do you provide generators?
Yes, we can arrange power packs sized to your lighting package, from small portable units to large tow-behind power packs for substantial HMI loads. We set up power packs placement and fuel for your production.
What tungsten options are available?
We stock ARRI tungsten Fresnels from 150W to 20K, Mole-Richardson units, and specialty fixtures like Dedolights. Tungsten stays popular for interior scenes needing warm, controllable light.
Can you provide gaffers and electricians?
Yes, we work with skilled Austrian gaffers and electricians who know both the gear and local power systems. Having local lighting crew makes sure efficient setup and safe operation.
What about power distribution?
We supply complete power distribution including distro boxes, cable runs, and dimmer systems. Our team can advise on power needs and set up tie-ins where appropriate.
Do you offer mixed HMI/tungsten packages?
Yes, many shoots use both HMI (daylight-balanced) and tungsten (warm) fixtures. We build mixed packages and have the gels and correction needed to balance between sources.
Related Services
Productions in Austria that need this often pair it with Lighting Equipment Rental and Lighting Modifiers for full coverage. Most projects also draw on LED Lighting Systems and Cinema Lens Kits.
On Set
Need Film Lighting?
Tell us about your lighting requirements and we'll build the right package.