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Zero-Touch Pickup

The Milwaukee River downtown

We’re happy to offer zero-contact pickup and returns for all renters. Please use phone or email to place orders. All pick ups and returns may use our contactless lockers, or our outdoor loading dock. If you’re using our loading dock,…

Meet the Team

After ten years, MKE Production Rental has closed our doors. Thanks for all the great times, Milwaukee!

What do I need before I can rent?

Don’t know what you need? There’s no substitute for professional advice. Give one of our rental specialists a call, (414) 939-3653. Already know what you want?  The easiest way to get your rental started is to email [email protected] with the…

Hours

Please make an appointment before stopping by. Rental pick ups and drop offs are by appointment. We have zero-touch lockers available from 7am to 7pm daily. Most rental orders can use a locker for pick up and return, just let…

Five Steps to Your First Gig in Video Production

Working in film and video production is a fantastic career, but a lot of the available “jobs” aren’t really jobs at all. They’re freelance gigs. Getting hired as a video production contractor takes some effort, but follow these steps and…

Production Assistance

At MKE Production Rental, we’re more than just equipment rental. We also provide production assistance for film, video, and photography shoots in Milwaukee and the surrounding area. We can connect you with specialized crew, casting services, location scouting and locations,…

Throwback Thursday: Super 8 Edition

Occasionally, we take a big look back to see old technology in our new context. We call it “Throwback Thursday.” This week: the Elmo Super 8 Sound film camera. Meet the Elmo Super 8 Sound 612s-XL Macro. This super 8mm film…

You’re Worth More Than $100 a Day

The best part about a career in film, video, or television production isn’t the pay. We have a great job that makes other people jealous. Many of us get to travel, work with celebrities, and have our work seen by…

Plan a Backyard Movie Night

A perfect backyard movie night just takes a little planning and a nice summer evening. Here’s how to bring together a movie night that makes you the coolest neighbor on the block. Start with invitations. As with anything that has…

Sony FS7 updated tips and tricks

Sony FS7 tips

I’ve been shooting with the Sony PXW-FS7 and Metabones Ultra Speedbooster EF for about six months, yikes, about four years! For some of my earlier notes, check out my first post on the FS7. This post is updated and current as…

Transferring SD Cards with Problems

SD cards are in almost everything, including most digital cameras, audio recorders, and even cell phones. They store images, videos, and more. They are so popular, because they are affordable. Because of this, they are also not very reliable. This means…

Time Machine

Fix problems you didn’t see coming, and create new paradoxes with this time machine rental. We actually wrote this description next year, but it’s just as relevant today. Dazzle your friends, witness your own birth, and then realize that things…