Camera and Lighting Equipment Rental for Film & Photography

COVID-19 Response

We have taken several new steps to ensure the safety and security of our facilities and customers.

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Training & Events

Keep up to date with our regular training courses and Events including our Assistant Training courses and networking events.

Meet the Team

Our team are industry experts with years of technical and creative experience pride themselves on helping you realise your vision.

Studio Hire

Our studio partners combine fully serviced environments with Direct Digitals expert rental services and support.

Latest News and Case Studies

Exclusive to Direct Digital, the Kosmos 400 offers total control at your fingertips. Kosmos is an RGB colour tunable compact fresnel with a range of 2500 to 10,000K which dims from 0 to 100% whilst also featuring a motorized zoom and full wireless control when used with an iPhone or iPad.

Summer Social & Open Day

Thank you to everyone that attended our 2022 summer social! The evening was a great success with workshops by Jake Hicks and the Greek catering went down a storm. The Centrepiece of our set was an AirStream Bar lit with Velvet Kosmos, Rodlights and Panalux Sonara fixtures.

An Interview with Jay Brooks

Celebrity portrait photographer Jay books' graphic, cinematic style and atmospheric lighting have made him a popular choice across the worlds of film, television and theatre producing key art and promotional imagery for Netflix, Amazon, Sky, HBO, Discovery and The BBC. Continue reading to find out about Jays' projects and inspirations.

Camera and Lighting Equipment Rental for Film & Photography

COVID-19 Response

Direct Assist

Training & Events

Meet the Team

Studio Hire

Latest News and Case Studies

NEW: Velvet Kosmos Location

Summer Social & Open Day

An Interview with Jay Brooks

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