The UK film industry is without doubt a significant contributor to the country’s economy. It is estimated that the industry is worth in excess of £12.6 billion! The UK is home to some of the world’s most iconic studios that have produced countless blockbusters. Currently Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire is the largest, spanning 200 acres Both James Bond and Star Wars have been filmed here.

The elements of a successful film studio which require power include:

● Sound stages and back-lots.
● Cameras, lights, costumes.
● Offices for producers, studio heads, writers, etc
● Recording studios.
● Digital effects departments.

Making a film has never been particularly ‘green’ however following a recent report that stated on average a major studio production generates 2,840 metric tons of carbon dioxide, which is a lot! The industry is taking steps to clean up its environmental impact. One way is to replace polluting generators with clean electricity, studios use a lot of power!

Pop Up Power Units are a convenient way to provide access to electrical outlets in open, outdoor areas, warehousing, hangers and studios. Pop Up Power Units typically include retractable or pop-up columns with sockets for charging equipment and providing power for cameras and lights. These units are designed to blend with outdoor aesthetics, important when filming a scene whilst ensuring safety and functionality. Outdoor electricity facilitates the re-use of studio areas without the need for a generator which is both polluting and noisey.

Outdoor power can add new functionality and purpose to a studio space, lawned area, a courtyard, and indoor studios. A film studio needs to be suitable for many things, including budget constraints, technical requirements and geographical options. Pop Up Power Units facilitate the use of all areas, indoor or out in a comprehensive manner.

Using Pop Up Power can unlock the potential of a film studio in many different ways. For example, if you have a large, mostly unused land area, installing power distribution units can enable the space to be used to provide a film setting or an outdoor filming area. An electricity supply for lighting, machinery, and hospitality will be readily available.

There are three main units in the range – pop up units, power bollards and in-ground, all of which provide a range of durable outdoor power. Each unit is available with a range of configurations, as well as bespoke in-ground power units or pop up units with recessed tops that can accommodate different forms of surface material such as paving, grass and any other surface required.

All Pop Up Power Units are all manufactured to order so can be configured to suit the exact requirements of the site. That could be to specify a certain number of power sockets or adding other services such as a telecoms line. All the units supplied by Pop Up Power Supplies are manufactured to the highest standards using high quality materials including stainless steel to provide a robust solution over a long service life.

Pop Up Power works closely with architects, contractors, business owners, council planners, and other professionals, to ensure the successful specification of power units and project success every time.

To discuss how the range from Pop Up Power Supplies® can transform the potential of your sporting event, please contact us or call 020 8227 0208.

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