My coworker dumped the task of getting a house wired up for a 3-day hybrid meeting on me the week…read morebefore a 9am Monday morning start -- which meant a Sunday setup with hardly any notice. I reached out to a few places, but Canal Sound & Light were the only ones who could do it. That was my lucky break. Saturday before the event, the venue calls to say their HVAC system is busted and they need to move us to a different location down the street. Canal Sound & Light were awesome throughout. Even though I'd never organized a meeting like this, they identified what we needed, gave us a reasonable quote for it, made themselves available for setup and teardown before/after the event, and even adjusted the equipment rental and pricing on the fly when they realized we didn't need a TV because the new venue had one in place already. Everyone was super nice, clearly knew what they were doing, and yet never talked down to me. And the sound was so good, the remote participants could hear us better than we could hear each other in the room. @_@ The event was August 2022, but I realized I never wrote a review. They totally deserve 5 stars. I hope they never go out of business.

Knowledgeable, helpful and easy to work with. They went above and beyond to help me get the tech…read moreright for my event. Highly recommend!

Exceptional service. Well stocked with the latest gear and a competitive quote always.read more

From the owner: An experienced video rental company can make all the difference in your next television production…read more We at JMR Professional Video Rentals have over 30 years in the broadcast, professional and corporate video industry and we have the know-how to guide and advise you on the equipment and supplies needs.The actual test of a company is when problems develop on your shoot, we will be there with operational telephone support or replacement equipment as needed. We have 24/7 support for all our rental clients. We are professionals serving professionals. Give us a call and see what we can do for you.

I was doing some top-secret Covid Compliance Officer work for a television production and they were…read moreutilizing the spaces over at Gum Studios in Sunset Park Brooklyn. Though there were a couple of staff people onsite, the best way to view this is like a rehearsal space for the bands where you have the control of the space you are renting. The layout of where we were was nicely setup. There were a number of small cubicles where I was told sometimes people rent to use as a remote office but since this was a television production, we just needed the large room and the couple of smaller ones for staff, talent and crew. It was very clean and the staff I met very helpful and friendly. As the Covid officer my task was monitoring how everyone was behaving in these pandemic times. Are you wearing a mask, do you have a temperature, do you have proof of vaccination etc. While it sounds tedious this is work that is aimed at keeping you safe and sound. The studio seemed to provide numerous folding chairs and some tables and there is an open WiFi signal for those doing work there which made it easier to keep in touch with the managers. As someone who doesn't need to rent such a space for a production I cannot speak to pricing but there were about 30 in total and everyone had room. There are a number of bathrooms and one larger one that even has a shower if you are one who ends up pulling an all-nighter. They even have a fully functional kitchen but the supplies are all on the person renting the space. I think this is a proper location for Broadway and film rehearsals or podcasting or setting up a smaller video production. I hope to work there again. Nice going Gum Studios. Thanks for the branded swag as well (hand sanitizer, pen and pencil, charger and some buttons). I'm a fan,

The entire team at GUM Studios went above and beyond to ensure that my team and I had a successful…read moreshoot. They were extremely responsive, helpful, and, at every turn, were willing to go the extra mile. Their facilities are also extremely clean, comfortable, and well put together. I would 100% recommend them to any/everyone for their shoot.

We rented a digital piano from Pro AV Rentals for our wedding, and Erik made the whole process a…read morebreeze. He replied right away to every question and helped us pick exactly what we needed. The piano looked brand new, sounded great, and showed up right on time. On top of that, the price was better than anywhere else we checked. Couldn't have asked for an easier experience--highly recommend Erik and Pro AV Rentals, and we'll definitely use them again.

Rented a stage and sound from these guys a few times. Great spot. Never had an issue.read more

Eddie was awesome!! We used Eddies company for a major event and his work was incredible. The work…read morewas efficient and productive. He was consistently prompt and respectful. The equipment not only met but exceeded all of our needs. We were so blessed to have worked with his team and we cannot wait to work with him again.

From the owner: AV Group specializes in providing turnkey audio and video solutions for corporate and special…read moreevents. Our services include sound systems, computer and video presentations, stage, special effect and décor lighting. Let our prompt, professional, and personal service exceed your expectations.

Excellent experience. Sergio is very nice and responsive, will figure out exactly what you need,…read moreand projector quality and equipment was even better than I expected. Setup was also very quick and totally seamless. No problems at all, but in case there are any issues, Sergio is available over text to come and fix! Can't recommend this place enough!!

There's a reason Sergio has nothing but 5 star reviews. He's simply the best. Can fix anything and…read moreis super knowledgeable and friendly. He repaired a very tricky and complicated issue on our fairly expensive but aging epson projector which many people online said was unfixable. And he did it in just a couple days. He's honest and he's reasonable with the price too. Great guy. Great service.

I had my first production manager gig this month. It was 10 days of grind. I interacted with…read moreseveral vendors. It's Halloween season so Rooftop Films and their referral was booked out when we needed last minute projectors. I worked two other companies and *womp, womp* I missed Rooftop even though our relationship is new! They set the bar really high for these other companies. lol If I do more of this work, Rooftop's rental services are at the top of my list! The staff is courteous, thoughtful and professional!

While organizing a short film screening in NY from LA, Casey made the process so seamless. It was a…read morerelief knowing that he had it under control. From getting a quote promptly, answering all my questions over the phone, being on time and of course being there to test everything, Rooftop Films was a great company to rent from. I heard back from the people in NY that the event was amazing, and of course that's part to the hard work Casey did to make sure everything went smoothly. A follow up email from him stating that their rental revenue goes towards producing and exhibiting the work of independent film makers? Icing on the cake. No brainer for the future. I'll definitely be calling again. :)

So far, so great... 6 stars!…read more I switched to AbelCine recently after experiencing some unusually rude salespeople at B&H this year (not in the camera department, mind you, but it still left a bad taste in my mouth). This caused me to seek out alternatives, and after taking an excellent course at AbelCine, it really sealed the deal. As knowledgable as some of the camera people are at B&H, these folks are actually far more knowledgeable. They have *working* knowledge of the latest of everything in pro video. It's like a dream come true. These people are SMART, and stay up to date. If you dig a little, you quickly find out that these are the folks who help set up many professional TV programs and movies with their gear. (And the consulting to put it together right, and use it properly for the best results) For instance, they put together the Sony FS700 package and dressed it up with the right rigging, lens and sound for Anthony Bourdain's new CNN show "Parts Unknown". This was brilliant, and took the new show to a whole new level! Ever notice the new sharpness of the show, and the cool slowmo? Well, thank AbelCine for that! Same thing with you... What they can do for an already incredible show like Anthony Bourdains, they can do for you. They're really nice folks, and don't seem to talk down to people who aren't as well versed. They're like the video equivalent of what Coffey Sound used to be in Hollywood for audio. I have literally been searching for a place like this for years and years now. B&H was close (and was fun to shop before they became too aggressive this year), but this is the real deal if you need someone to help you get pro TV and cinema level results. I think they're under-reviewed because people view as a trade secret or something... And folks keep this secret selfishly to themselves. But seriously, try 'em -- maybe take a course or something like I first did. They're so damn smart, they can take you and your productions to a whole new level, too! (And yes, they do things mere mortals can afford, as well... But do keep in mind, this is really the shop you want to go to when you want to make money from your video work) PS -- They also offer one of the better selections of rental cameras and lenses I've seen. Even uber expensive stuff, like Alexas and Phantom cameras. Even real film cameras! You can also rent things you could never normally afford to spice up a production, or you could rent something cheaper that you're considering buying (like an afford Canon or what have you). It really is good to rent gear before you buy it. They have so many camera body and lens options here to try, you'll be in awe!

These guys are Pro's with a capital P. Matt or Alex are both incredibly knowledgeable, fair and the…read moretype of people you want to deal with when renting or buying professional film/video gear in NYC. Great customer service and a great location makes it easy to pick-up and drop-off gear. Always a positive experience at Abel. I've been shopping (and renting) here for years now and have never been disappointed.

Needed a passport picture for myself and my husband. They had great customer service and a…read morereasonable price.

BEWARE !!!! I do NOT recommend this place. My mom was basically scammed!! She asked for a photoshop…read morepicture and was charged more than 100$. I could've gone to Walgreens and paid for 30$ for a picture. Don't even get me started on the photoshop. The photoshop was horrendous that a kindergarten could have done a better job. They were not honest with the quality of their work, if you can't photoshop than don't offer your services. So if you do seek their services make sure you inspect everything before paying!!! Therefore, no stars for this business; look somewhere. Btw I attached one of their photos from their website. See for yourself.