Articles

To help you get familiar with the range of hire equipment we offer at Offshoot Rentals, we've created a series of articles we hope will reduce the time it takes for you to be productive with it.

ARRI Trinity 2 Now Available In Melbourne

The Trinity 2 is a powerful creative tool that not only helps you move a camera in a multitude of ways, it can also help you power through your shot list.

Ben Bateman

June 2, 2023

3 min read

Finding An Invoice

Don't have your invoice for a hire? Here's where to find it and how to get it as a PDF.

Ben Bateman

April 29, 2023

1 min read

Getting A Payment Link

If a job is in your name but someone else is paying for it, you can get a payment link to share with them. Here's how to do it.

Ben Bateman

April 28, 2023

1 min read

Saving A Quote To Your History

By default, a quote you create is not visible in your rental history unless you send or accept it. Here's how you can save a quote to come back to it later.

Ben Bateman

April 27, 2023

2 min read

Getting An Instant Quote

You can get a quote for production equipment at any time - even when we're not open. Let's look at how to do it.

Ben Bateman

April 24, 2023

8 min read

Creating An Account

What do I need to create an account with Offshoot? What's a pro account? This article should answer your questions.

Ben Bateman

April 22, 2023

6 min read

Use Favourite Lists To Save Time

By organising products with favourite lists, you can create quotes and book gear faster. Let's find out how.

Ben Bateman

April 21, 2023

2 min read

Add Your Own Reference To Jobs

Adding your own reference to each job you book makes it much easier to find it again in the future - like at tax time or to rebook the same gear.

Ben Bateman

April 21, 2023

2 min read

Rebooking Gear From An Earlier Job

To rebook gear you had on another job, you don't need to find all of the products again. Here's how to do it.

Ben Bateman

April 21, 2023

2 min read

Finding Products Fast

How to find the products you are looking for quickly, either by searching or using the product categories.

Ben Bateman

April 20, 2023

1 min read

The ARRI Alexa 35 Is Here And It's Incredible

In this article we explore the new Alexa 35 camera, what it's capable of and how it will change filmmaking.

Jamie Harris, Grace Harman

August 23, 2022

18 min read

How To Properly Set Up And Adjust An Easyrig

Master the Easyrig set up and learn how to adjust it correctly so you can shoot for longer and make the most of this awesome tool!

Jamie Harris

July 26, 2022

7 min read

Why Doesn’t My Audio Sound Very Good? 5 Tips To Record Better Audio

We share five simple ways to record better audio that sounds professional, even on time-critical and small crew shoots.

Jamie Harris

July 20, 2022

5 min read

How Long Does the EcoFlow Delta Power Station Last?

This article looks at the run times you can expect from an EcoFlo Delta Power Station when using it to power continuous lights and other products on set.

Jamie Harris

June 22, 2022

2 min read