Winter is officially upon us. And while many of our clients pack up and head to the west coast this time of year, many have decided to stay put and brave the elements. Why? Simple: it’s cheaper. And although the struggle to make any project a success is that much harder, clients stay for the money.
What happens is the production agencies release the same numbers they would during the summer months. But in winter, there’s not much staff. So those who jump on board get a bigger payday. And with the holidays looming over our heads, who doesn’t want the extra cash?
Ways to Handle Winter Weather
Although the pay is higher, the elements outdoors aren’t always favorable. Therefore, we’re seeing clients handling the weather in one of two ways. They either make the request for our units to be self-sufficient or they rent a 8000 kw genny from us to give them the extra juice. Here’s why: since the colder temps mean less personnel, there’s no reason to spend extra funds hiring an electric company, trained personnel and assistants.
We understand that money is always a big issue, so why are we stressing the gennies? The weather is not always favorable and when these colder months come at us what we save in personnel we waste three times over on power sourcing. Companies such as Witz or Quixote can rent you the small, portable gennies, but they tap out at 300 kw. These small generators alone cannot combat the cold and keep the entire team self-sustainable. Here is where we at On Time Elite come in and provide both insight and aid.
A Perfect Genny, Designed for Our Clients’ Winter Projects
We scoured the market and didn’t find anything that surpassed the small generators without entering the million KW range, so we decided to build one ourselves. Our 8000 kw generator has been a part of many events from the Army vs Navy Fox coverage to the ABC Ball Drop. On a smaller scale, our genny has assisted in the Real Housewives reunions as well as ad campaigns for Ralph Lauren and Zara. No matter how blustery the weather, our trusty genny has been there to provide power to both the unit and our clients’ teams outdoors. Our reliable generator allows clients to plug in their outdoor heaters and work for longer periods of time, beating back the cold while they produce their best work.
If you plan on shooting this winter, please do yourself a favor and contact On Time Elite for your talent trailer needs. And don’t forget to order a trusted generator that will ensure the success of your project. Big or small, you can never be too careful or too prepared.