Do we need permits to stage tripods/lighting on Guangzhou sidewalks and roads?

Yes. Temporary occupation of urban roads requires traffic safety review by Guangzhou Traffic Police followed by a road‑occupation license from municipal urban management. We map the correct district window and file materials.

Can we fly drones in Guangzhou?

Flights must follow CAAC’s UOM platform. From Jan 1, 2024, all civil UAV owners require real‑name registration; controlled‑airspace applications are handled via UOM with licensed operators.

When is the best season to shoot exteriors in Guangzhou?

Autumn and winter are most stable. The main rainy/typhoon season runs roughly April to early September, with peak rainfall around June–July; build weather and mosquito‑control contingencies.

Can you deliver crew and coordination with the gear?

Yes. We supply bilingual producers, ACs, gaffers, grips, sound, DIT and drivers; we also handle route‑to‑set, property access and backup interiors for summer storms.

Guangzhou Film Equipment Rental

Camera, lighting, grip, movement, power and sound—paired with bilingual crews and real logistics: road‑use permits, truck windows, UAV filings and wet‑season alternates for Guangzhou.

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Gear Catalog — Camera, Lighting, Grip

Camera Systems

ARRI (Mini / Mini LF) · Sony FX line · RED V‑RAPTOR / KOMODO‑X
Wireless video & focus · on‑set monitors · mattebox/filters
Lenses: high‑end primes (Signature/Supreme/etc.), compact zooms, macros

Lighting Packages

LED: lightweight panels, tubes, hard sources (bicolor/RGB)
HMI/Daylight: 575–4K with electronic ballasts
Soft: lanterns, butterflies, frames; distro and dimming

Grip & Movement

Stands, rigging, sliders, dollies
Gimbals: Ronin 4D / RS3 Pro; vehicle isolation for causeways
Safety: cable ramps, barricades, cones, rain covers

Nationwide equipment coordination: Equipment Rental (China). Need casting, permits or post too? Casting · Location & Permits · Production Coordination · Post‑Production.

Deployment Playbooks

CBD Day‑Split: Morning interviews in Tianhe; afternoon B‑roll at Zhujiang New Town; night river plates on the Pearl.
Expo & Trade: Haizhu/Pazhou load‑ins via freight docks with timed access; gimbals for exhibition corridors.
Airport & Factory: Baiyun/Shunyi‑style factory inserts with macros and product lighting; prioritize truck windows.

Power & Data

220V/50Hz distro, rain‑safe cabling, and UPS for interview sets.
Checksum backups (RAID) with logs; color‑managed proxies (ACES/camera‑managed) for editorial.
Encrypted handoffs or LTO on request.

For national coordination beyond Guangzhou, see China Video Production Fixer.

Permit & Freight Matrix — Guangzhou

Topic	Authority/Where	Typical Notes
Tripods/lighting on sidewalks/roads (road occupation)	Guangzhou Traffic Police → Urban Management license Traffic safety review (交警) then city road‑occupation permit (城管)	File via district window; provide traffic plan, footprint, dates; proceed to Urban Mgmt after police sign‑off.
Freight/Truck windows	Guangzhou PSB/Traffic notices	Center‑city truck restrictions by type/time; some corridors ban trucks all day; plan night/off‑peak load‑ins and parking bays.
UAV (citywide)	CAAC UOM platform	Owner real‑name registration; controlled‑airspace filings with licensed pilots; strict inner‑city corridors.

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Seasonal & Typhoon Planner

Window	Weather	Production Note
Apr–early Sep	Rainy / typhoon season	Peak rainfall around Jun–Jul; hold covered alternates; mosquito control for crew.
Sep–Oct	Crispest exteriors	Best visibility; watch holiday surge Oct 1–8.
Nov–Mar	Mild, drier	Good for city plates and travel days.

Recent events: August 2025 saw extreme monsoon impacts across South China, with major flight disruptions in Guangzhou—pad contingency days in peak months.

Holiday Load (2025)

Spring Festival: Jan 28–Feb 4
Labor Day: May 1–5
Dragon Boat: May 31–Jun 2
National Day/Mid‑Autumn: Oct 1–8

Rates & availability tighten near these dates—soft‑hold early.

Expanded Case — 4‑Day Gear‑Led Rollout (CBD → Pazhou → Baiyun → Nansha)

Scope & Deliverables

1× hero brand film + 12× social cutdowns (EN/zh‑Hans)
Two interview sets, tradeshow coverage, factory macros, night river plates
Masters in ProRes + platform derivatives

Day‑by‑Day

Day 1 — Tianhe/CBD: Interview set with LED softs + flags; tripod consent on wide sidewalks; B‑roll.
Day 2 — Pazhou (Expo): Timed freight elevator access; gimbal corridors; product inserts with compact kits.
Day 3 — Baiyun/Factory: Macro lens + top‑light rigs; safety marshals; data handoff to editorial.
Day 4 — Nansha & Pearl River: Sunset plates on public vantage; UAV only within permitted corridor.

Compliance & Logistics

Road‑occupation: traffic safety review via district window; cones/cable ramps per plan.
Truck windows: center‑city restrictions by time and vehicle type; night load‑ins for heavy kit.
UAV: UOM registered owners/operators; filings for controlled airspace; no inner‑city ad‑hoc flights.
Weather: rainy/typhoon season contingencies; alternate interiors; PPE for mosquito season.

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Services & support: Location & Permits · Production Coordination · Equipment Rental (China) · Aerial / FPV · Post‑Production