Wet hire
Equipment hired with a trained operator, who rigs, runs and de-rigs the kit and takes it away afterwards.
- Trained operator for the job
- Operator rigs, runs and de-rigs
- Kit taken away afterwards
Prompting services
Prompting hire, with or without an operator.
Portaprompt presents itself as a leading prompting hire provider, citing long-term staff relationships and a focus on customer satisfaction.
Dry hire
Equipment hired for self-operation. Couriers are charged at cost, or you can collect from the office, where staff will demonstrate the kit and can load your script beforehand.
- Courier charged at cost, or collect
- Demonstration at the office
- Script can be loaded beforehand
Compare
Wet hire and dry hire at a glance
| Wet hire | Dry hire | |
|---|---|---|
| Operator | Trained operator supplied | You operate |
| Rigging | Operator rigs and de-rigs | Staff demonstrate the kit at the office |
| Delivery | Operator takes the kit away afterwards | Courier at cost, or collect |
| Script | Run by the operator | Can be loaded before you collect |
| Newsroom link | Standalone, or linked to ENPS or iNews through the MOS protocol | |
Sectors
Hire for every kind of production
Hire work covers current affairs, sport, entertainment, video, film, conferences and news. Portaprompt lists Strictly Come Dancing, The Voice, Children in Need, BAFTA TV and Film Awards, Chatty Man, Watchdog and The Chase among its clients.
Not sure what kit suits the job? Read the guide to choosing a prompter.
Contact
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Office
1 Spearmast Industrial Park, Lane End Road, Sands, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP12 4JQ
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