Can NexusRMS track camera equipment by serial number?

Yes. Every camera body, lens, and accessory can be tracked individually by serial number with QR codes or barcodes. Know exactly which unit is on which production.

Is NexusRMS suitable for film production equipment rental?

Yes. NexusRMS handles the full lifecycle from quote to equipment dispatch to return and maintenance for film, television, and video production equipment.

Industry Solution

Film & TV Production

Comprehensive equipment rental management for film, television, and video production

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Track camera bodies, lenses & accessories by serial number

Multi-location management for studios and remote shoots

Sub-projects for multi-location productions

Insurance documentation with serial tracking

Mobile check-out for on-location equipment

Designed for Film & TV Production Companies

Manage complex film and television productions with hundreds of high-value equipment items across multiple shooting locations. From cinema cameras to lighting rigs, track every piece of gear with serial-level precision.

NexusRMS customers manage everything from independent films to multi-episode TV series, coordinating equipment across studio lots, remote locations, and multiple production units simultaneously.

Industry Insight: High-value cinema cameras and lenses require individual serial tracking for insurance, maintenance scheduling, and theft prevention. NexusRMS provides granular serial-level tracking for every asset.

Real-World Scenario

How NexusRMS handles a multi-location TV drama series

Main Production + Multiple Units

Parent project "Season 2" with sub-projects: Main Unit (studio), Second Unit (location), Third Unit (stunts)

Dedicated Equipment Packages Per Unit

Main Unit: ARRI Alexa 35 + Signature Primes | Second Unit: Sony FX9 + Zoom Lenses | Stunts: Action Cameras + Drones

Serial Number Tracking for Insurance

Track specific camera bodies (S/N: 3456789) and lenses (S/N: LP-45678) for insurance certificates and damage claims

Multi-Location Delivery Schedule

Studio Lot (London) | Location Shoot (Edinburgh) | Stunt Location (Wales) - all tracked with GPS delivery confirmation

Single Production Budget

Single quote for £185,000 (8-week production), consolidated invoice to production company. All unit costs roll up automatically.

Features Built for Film & TV

Everything you need to manage professional production equipment

Serial Number Tracking

Track every camera body, lens, and accessory by serial number. Perfect for high-value cinema equipment requiring insurance documentation.

Multi-Unit Productions

Manage complex productions with main unit, second unit, and specialty units. Each unit has independent equipment but consolidated billing.

Camera Package Builder

Create reusable camera kits (body + lenses + accessories). Add 40+ items to a project in one click.

Multi-Location Warehouses

Track equipment across studio lots, remote storage, and location shoots. Real-time location visibility.

Insurance Documentation

Generate equipment certificates with serial numbers, purchase dates, and replacement values for insurance claims.

Maintenance Scheduling

Schedule preventive maintenance per serial number. Track service history for each camera body and lens.

Mobile Check-Out

Scan equipment in/out on location with mobile app. Works offline for remote shoots.

Long-Term Rentals

Recurring projects for multi-week/month productions. Automated weekly/monthly invoicing.

Damage Tracking

Photo documentation of damage. Link repairs to specific projects for damage charge-backs.

Track Every Camera & Lens

Cinema cameras and lenses are high-value assets (£10k-£100k+ per unit). Track every single item by serial number for insurance, maintenance, and theft prevention.

Insurance Claims

Provide exact serial numbers, purchase dates, and proof of ownership for insurance claims

Maintenance History

Track service records per camera body. Know when ARRI Alexa #3456789 was last serviced

Theft Prevention

Know exactly which crew member last checked out a specific camera. GPS location tracking

Equipment Certificates

Auto-generate equipment certificates with serial numbers for production insurance

Real Example: ARRI Alexa 35 camera body (S/N: 3456789) rented to "Detective Drama Season 2". Last serviced: March 15, 2025. Insurance value: £54,000. Current location: Second Unit (Edinburgh).

Intuitive Kit Builder for Camera Packages

Create reusable camera packages with drag-and-drop. "ARRI Alexa 35 Package" includes camera body, 5 lenses, matte box, follow focus, monitors, batteries, media - all automatically added to projects.

Example: Cinema Camera Package

ARRI Alexa 35 Camera Body1x (S/N: 3456789)

Signature Prime Lens Set5x lenses (18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm)

Matte Box & Follow Focus1x each

On-Camera Monitor (SmallHD 703)2x

V-Mount Battery Kit (150Wh)8x batteries + 2x chargers

Codex Compact Drive (2TB)6x media cards

Camera Support (Tripod, Slider)1x each

Time Saver: Add 40+ items to a project in one click. Create packages for Documentary, Commercial, Drama, etc.

Core Feature (Included)

Multi-Location Warehouse Management

Manage equipment across multiple warehouse locations, studio lots, and remote storage facilities. Track exactly where each item is located in real-time.

Warehouse Locations

100%

Location Visibility

Real-Time

Stock Updates

< 2 min

Transfer Tracking

Location Features:

Track across studiosReal-time stock levelsTransfer trackingLocation availabilityWarehouse heat mapsPick optimization