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HMI & Tungsten Lights
Professional film lighting for your Turkish 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.
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Lighting Equipment
Professional HMI and tungsten fixtures with complete grip and power support.
Professional Lighting Solutions
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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 fixtures in Turkey come from Istanbul's deep lighting-rental base, built by the country's enormous 'dizi' television-drama industry and serving features across the Bosphorus and the Antalya coast.
Here is the breakdown. We source HMI and tungsten lighting packages. HMI pars and fresnels from 1.2K to 18K, tungsten fresnels, space lights and open-face units with the ballasts and globes to run them — from Istanbul rental houses, where the constant volume of episodic 'dizi' production keeps inventory deep, today's and supported by skilled gaffers and electricians. Because Turkey is the world's second-largest exporter of TV series after the United States, large HMI and tungsten stocks are readily ready, with the favourable Turkish lira keeping hire costs well below comparable European markets.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Our team scopes the lighting package against your script, locations and power plan, then delivers tested fixtures with spare globes and ballasts. For shoots moving between Istanbul stages and exteriors across Cappadocia. The Turquoise Coast, we plan lighting-truck logistics. HMI and tungsten hire from Turkish vendors counts as qualifying spend under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism cash rebates of up to 30%.
Here is how the picture comes together. HMI and tungsten fixtures draw heavy today's, so power planning is central: mains in Turkey runs at 230V/50Hz, and we set up distribution, cabling and power packs support so high-wattage HMI ballasts and tungsten loads run safely on location. Imported lighting kit clears Turkish Customs under ATA Carnets and short-term-admission procedures, routed through Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), with Antalya (AYT) serving southern-coast shoots and overland entry from Europe ready given the country's position straddling two continents.
Here is what we have to work with. Climate drives fixture handling: tungsten units run hot and need careful running in the already-hot, dusty Mediterranean summers of the Antalya coast, while cold, snowy continental winters in Cappadocia and the interior call for cold-weather striking discipline and condensation control on HMI globes. The wetter Black Sea coast adds moisture protection. We supply weather-rated stands, sandbag ballast and rain covers as the shoot needs. 20% VAT (KDV) applies to local hire.
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 Turkish 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 Turkey 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.