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HMI & Tungsten Lights
Professional film lighting for your Canadian production.
HMI and tungsten lights are industry-standard fixtures that deliver powerful, consistent illumination for film and television production. HMIs produce daylight-balanced output with high efficiency, while tungsten fixtures offer warm, dimmable light that remains a staple for controlled interior and studio work.
We source HMI and tungsten lighting fixtures in the wattages and configurations your gaffer specifies, drawing from local rental inventories. Our team coordinates power distribution planning and ensures spare lamps and accessories are available 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 requirements, locations, and available power to recommend the right fixtures.
Package Assembly
Building a comprehensive lighting package with all necessary fixtures, grip, and power distribution.
Prep & Testing
Thorough testing of all fixtures and ballasts before delivery to ensure reliable performance.
Production Support
Technical support, gaffers, and backup equipment available throughout your production.
On Location
ARRI M-Series HMIs, Joker pars, and Mole-Richardson tungsten staged from William F. White, MELS Montreal, and Pinewood Toronto stages
Here is how the work lines up. HMI and tungsten rental in Canada anchors on the William F. White Global electric cages across Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Halifax, and Winnipeg; MELS Equipment in Montreal for the francophone Quebec spread; the Pinewood Toronto stage lighting inventory; and the regional electric stocks at Aves Camera Calgary and the Halifax IATSE 849 territory.
Across that network our team books the full daylight and incandescent stack a gaffer is actually drawing on a Toronto soundstage night exterior, a Montreal period drama interior, or a Banff and Whitehorse exterior sunrise — ARRI M-Series HMIs from M8 through M40 and M90 with electronic ballasts and Hi-Speed shutters, K5600 Joker 800, 1600, and 2500 par packs for the Joker-on-a-stand handheld run, and the full Joker Bug 200, 400, and 800 range.
Tungsten roster pulls Mole-Richardson 5K and 10K Senior, Mole 2K and Baby junior, the Mole 12K and 18K Tener fresnels for the Pinewood Toronto and MELS Montreal stage builds, ARRI T-series fresnels from T1 through T24, Source Four ellipsoidals, and the practical fixture pool the dressers reach for on telenovela and period-drama interiors.
Canadian conditions and stage history shape the HMI-tungsten conversation. Cold-weather start protocols are documented for any Quebec, Yukon, or Nunavut winter unit — extended pre-warm cycles on the electronic ballasts, Hot-Restrike timing logged at minus-twenty, and generator block-heater pairing on the Pramac, Multiquip, and SDMO whisper-quiet sets the truck stages alongside the lighting order.
Tungsten is still a real conversation in Canada thanks to the long Pinewood Toronto period-drama and MELS Montreal telenovela tradition, so the Mole Senior and Baby stock cycles through proper bench-test on filament alignment and lamp-house cleaning before truck loadout. Power-delivery paperwork (Bates feeder, Socapex multi, distro boxes, and the IATSE 873 and 891 electric pool's tie-in coordination with city hydro at BC Hydro, Hydro-Québec, or Hydro Ottawa) lands with the lighting order, and emergency cross-rental between White, MELS, Pinewood, and the regional cages runs through the same coordinator when a 12K head goes down mid-stage on a Friday-into-Monday schedule.
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 productions 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 generators sized to your lighting package, from small portable units to large tow-behind generators for substantial HMI loads. We coordinate generator 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 remains popular for interior scenes requiring warm, controllable light.
Can you provide gaffers and electricians?
Yes, we work with experienced Canadian gaffers and electricians who know both the equipment and local power systems. Having local lighting crew ensures 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 requirements and coordinate tie-ins where appropriate.
Do you offer mixed HMI/tungsten packages?
Yes, many productions use both HMI (daylight-balanced) and tungsten (warm) fixtures. We build mixed packages and include the gels and correction needed to balance between sources.
Related Services
Productions in Canada 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.