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HMI & Tungsten Lights
Professional film lighting for your Peruvian production.
HMI and tungsten lights are industry-standard fixtures that give strong, steady light for film and television. HMIs put out daylight-balanced light with high efficiency. Tungsten fixtures give warm, dimmable light, and they stay a staple for controlled interior and studio work.
We source HMI and tungsten fixtures in the wattages and setups your gaffer asks for, drawing from local rental stock. Our team plans power distribution and keeps spare lamps and accessories ready, so your lighting setups run without a break.
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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
We review your lighting needs, locations, and power on hand to pick the right fixtures.
Package Assembly
We build a full lighting package with every fixture, grip item, and power run you need.
Prep & Testing
We test all fixtures and ballasts before delivery, so performance stays reliable.
Production Support
Our tech support, gaffers, and backup gear stay ready across your shoot.
On Location
HMI and tungsten units staged for Andean altitude and Amazon humidity
HMI and tungsten stock in Peru runs through Audiovisual Project Perú, El Niño Rentals, Filmtek Perú, and Audiovisual Mendoza in Lima. Cinesphere Rentals, Tondero Rentals, and Filmotechnik Perú fill out the regional spread for Sacred Valley, Arequipa, and Trujillo blocks.
Our team books ARRI M-series HMIs from M8 through M40 and M90, K5600 Joker2 800 and 1600 with the Beamer optic, and ARRI Alpha Par 4K/9K/18K daylight units. We also carry the full Mole-Richardson tungsten run — 5K Senior and Junior, 10K Big Eye, 12K and 20K Wendy — plus ARRI T-series Fresnels from T1 through T24, Source Four ellipsoidals for the Lima theatre and Cusco church interiors, and Dedolight DLH4 and DLH1000 kits for tight tabletop and product blocks.
Power in Peru sits at 220V/60Hz on the coast and in Lima, which differs from the 50Hz countries next door. So each HMI ballast is spec'd for the local mains before it leaves the warehouse. High-altitude ballast handling gets factored into each Sacred Valley load plan — the M40 and M90 starting issues that Cusco at 3,400m and the Colca Canyon edge bring out under low atmospheric pressure.
Each fixture leaves the rental house with electronic ballasts cycled and lamp hours logged. It ships in condensation-resistant cases for the Madre de Dios and Tambopata Amazon humidity, with Bates feeder, distro boxes, and 4/0 cam-lok runs pre-coiled and labelled for the run order.
Our gaffers are Lima-based and mostly PUCP-trained, and they travel with kit out to Sacred Valley, Puno, and the Amazon lodges. They handle load math against the 220V mains, neutral and earth checks, and the silent power pack tie-ins for spots where the mains can't carry an 18K Alpha or a Wendy 20K on a valley exterior.
We stage Pramac and SDMO power packs, imported under SUNAT ATA carnet, for the Manú, Tambopata, and Paracas reserve blocks where mains power isn't an option. SERNANP heritage forms move through prep for any reserve filming day, while INC and Ministerio de Cultura permits cover Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo. DAFO sign-off covers the Lima and Sacred Valley filming windows, so the truck and the cherry picker reach Plaza de Armas, the colonial cores, and the Inca terraces without permit delays on the call sheet.
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 bigger fixtures for exterior work or large interiors.
Do you provide generators?
Yes, we can arrange power packs sized to your lighting package, from small portable units to large tow-behind rigs for heavy HMI loads. Our team handles power pack placement and fuel for your shoot.
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 that need warm, controllable light.
Can you provide gaffers and electricians?
Yes, we work with skilled Peru gaffers and electricians who know both the gear and local power systems. Local lighting crew keeps setup quick and operation safe.
What about power distribution?
We supply full power distribution, including distro boxes, cable runs, and dimmer systems. Our team can advise on power needs and set up tie-ins where they fit.
Do you offer mixed HMI/tungsten packages?
Yes, many shoots use both HMI (daylight-balanced) and tungsten (warm) fixtures. We build mixed packages and carry the gels and correction to balance the sources.
Related Services
Productions in Peru 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.