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WHEN it comes to the film industry, a reliable source of uninterrupted power is a critical part of the entire production process. Media Film Service, the Cape Town-based operation that supplies equipment to the film industry, recently invested in an Atlas Copco QAS generator to further enhance its range of product offerings.

Media Film Service is a rental company to the film industry that supplies equipment and consumables for productions. "We are technical specialists that rent and supply a wide range of related technologies including cameras, lighting, grips, videos, technocranes, timeslices, motion control, generators, consumables and so on," says Sean Harris from Media Film Service.

"As a South African company, it is our policy to first support local businesses when purchasing equipment to supplement our existing range. Down-time costs money during production time and therefore a reliable product for the on-site generation of un-interrupted power is a necessity for our clients," says Harris.

"The Atlas Copco QAS 30kVA generator meets our requirements for a top quality and durable un-interrupted power supply system. Overall the equipment is completely versatile. A locally manufactured trailer was also supplied with the generator, making the transport and on-site handling much easier," says Harris.

According to Harris, Media Film Service has made certain modifications to suit its specific requirements. "These enhancements included various sound proofing options and the re-routing of the exhaust... read more... Lights, Camera, Action