Hello World Communications

4.9 · 79 reviews
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Hanna Wallis
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2020-12-20 15:07

This is 100% the only place I will ever rent from!...

This is 100% the only place I will ever rent from! The staff is incredibly helpful, knowledgable, and patient, even if you don't know exactly what you are looking for. They offer tutorials for the equipment and make sure you know exactly what you need without the slightest tone of condescension. I'v...

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James Hooker
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2020-12-13 21:21

These are the nicest people you can rent from. For...

These are the nicest people you can rent from. For example:
Dear X,

Is it ok to format the CF cards from this rental?

Your invoice #XXXX is attached. If you have any questions or feedback for us, please let us know.

We look forward to working with you again and we appreciate your business...

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Easton Unlimited
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2020-12-07 14:32

I've worked in production for awhile and we all kn...

I've worked in production for awhile and we all know there are the rental places we LOVE to work with, and those we... um... don't. Well Hello World has always been one of my favorites but they went above and beyond during my shoot over the weekend. Long story short is that we had rented a slider th...

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Mariam Dwedar
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2020-12-01 07:29

Ron and the team at Hello World are unmatched! The...

Ron and the team at Hello World are unmatched! They work their hardest to source gear, give fair pricing, and accommodate the sometimes ridiculous conditions surrounding some shoots. I feel really taken care of whenever I work with HWC, and that means the world to me.
PS - Ask about the jelly beans...

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Blake Horn
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2020-11-05 15:50

Amazing service, knowledgable staff, and well-main...

Amazing service, knowledgable staff, and well-maintained equipment, Hello World is a fantastic rental house that treats each customer with respect and every production with professionalism. Every time I rent from HWC, they are always interested what I'm working on and genuinely care. These guys go o...

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Dan Rodenhizer
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2020-09-11 02:57

I highly recommend Hello World Communications for ...

I highly recommend Hello World Communications for production equipment needed for any project! The staff is friendly and very helpful with regards to troubleshooting and consultation about your specific needs. The facility has a great atmosphere for renting gear and learning about new technology tha...

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Salah Anwar
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2020-09-07 17:58

This place is amazing for rentals for any media pr...

This place is amazing for rentals for any media professionals. I'm sad to just find out about it now. Very friendly and way less complications in rentals compared to other rental houses. They also have all kind of gear from VR to audio equipment which makes it so much easier being in the same place....

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Bradley Toms
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2020-09-03 07:42

We LOVE these guys. Yes, their product inventory ...

We LOVE these guys. Yes, their product inventory is great an don par with, but their customer service is outstanding, off the charts, and very intuitive. It means the world when a rental vendor is intuitive enough to both care and ask you great questions about your project and often offer insight ...

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Amy Lawday
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2020-08-17 11:41

It's hard to find the words to express how much I ...

It's hard to find the words to express how much I like and appreciate Hello World! First of all, they ALWAYS have what you're looking for. Secondly, they are FAST - like navy seals, Ron's team mobilizes into action in no time at all. Recently, I had a big shoot where I was given less than a few hour...

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Andre Morton
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2020-08-17 01:56

Hello World Communications is a fantastic rental h...

Hello World Communications is a fantastic rental house.
Between it's competitive pricing, it's knowledgeable and personable staff, and a wide range of state of the art gear including camera, sound, and lighting ,HWC is bound to become your one stop shop for productions of all sizes. I've been a sat...

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Miles Dolphin
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2020-07-16 15:52

Hello World is a cutting edge Film Industry Rental...

Hello World is a cutting edge Film Industry Rental House with up to date, clean and extensive inventory. Their courteous and knowledgeable staff are always ready to help either before you place your order, while you're in their premises or during the rental. They're a great resource for the best equ...

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James Freeman
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2020-07-16 09:02

I was very impressed with the service. I'm a novic...

I was very impressed with the service. I'm a novice, and the folks at Hello World Communications went the extra mile training me. And when I discovered that I had chosen the wrong solution for a Sunday shoot, and came in Saturday for an exchange, they were totally gracious about finding a better way...

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Leslie King
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2020-06-27 13:47

Just WOW! What an amazing team with tip-top equipm...

Just WOW! What an amazing team with tip-top equipment and a supportive staff. Hello World knows their stuff AND they're friendly and easy to work with - they even offer phone and in person support if you need help with your gear. Our company cannot recommend them enough! Thank you for the wonderful ...

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kirsten Magwood
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2020-06-03 02:48

Hello World has been a NYC production staple for a...

Hello World has been a NYC production staple for almost 25 years. Owner Ron Yashida keeps the technology current and all equipment is in stellar condition. Everything is well organized, and well packaged. The entire team is knowledgeable and fast with great insights on all of your production needs. ...

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Mason Cash
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2020-06-01 11:45

Hello World has a knowledgable, friendly and extre...

Hello World has a knowledgable, friendly and extremely helpful staff. You can count on them being there for you if you have any questions about a rental, or equipment in general. They really go the extra mile on every order. The gear selection is fantastic and they recently expanded the space. Defin...

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Nabil Gabriel
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2020-05-25 05:11

I bought iMac from him through ebay, he sold me th...

I bought iMac from him through ebay, he sold me the iMac with a hardware problem and it didn't work. I reported that to ebay and ebay said you have to return it to the seller. He started play games and refused to sent the label through ebay and he said he doesn't know how to do that even he has eba...

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Lalit Shorey
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2020-05-21 05:59

Amazing customer service.Rental products always in...

Amazing customer service.Rental products always in perfect conditions. Extra Batteries,wires accessories always plus from them.I am very satisfied with the overall service.Highly recommened place.Eugene and Nick in video dept are the best

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Stephen Carmona
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2020-05-20 07:20

I am a DP based in Los Angeles. We have been brin...

I am a DP based in Los Angeles. We have been bringing cameras to New York for projects for the past few years. My producer was hesitant to rent locally in fear of showing up at the check-out and finding substitutions and beat up gear.
I placed my order with Nick. He was very knowledgeable and ab...

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Nathan Breton
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2020-05-10 14:57

I've been renting from HWC for about 6 years now a...

I've been renting from HWC for about 6 years now and they consistently do everything in their power to make for a smooth, quality experience. My crew is always grateful for the quality of the gear; their staff communicate clearly, respond quickly, and are very knowledgeable of the gear; and the faci...

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Klint Ciriaco
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2020-04-25 19:31

I'm a producer and videographer for USA Swimming a...

I'm a producer and videographer for USA Swimming and the guys at Hello World Communications were really helpful. Not only were they accommodating when I rented some equipment now, they offered to mail back a piece of my own equipment back to me with no charge at all.

I highly recommend Hello Worl...

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Linda Pedroso
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2020-04-25 07:02

I love HWC! Ron the owner and his team are amazing...

I love HWC! Ron the owner and his team are amazing! They are the most friendly and the most helpful company that I've ever worked with. They take so much pride in their work and products. I've never had a bad experience with them. Also, their rates are so reasonable! I would highly recommend them f...

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B Bass
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2020-04-22 08:20

Listen. The number of times I forget to rent somet...

Listen. The number of times I forget to rent something on a Friday or Saturday and Hello World has saved me is probably too many times... knowledgeable staff, great gear, easier to get to than most- I found them this year, and I probably won t rent from anywhere else in a while.

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Salem Krieger
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2020-04-15 08:45

Renting from Hello World Communications has been t...

Renting from Hello World Communications has been top level service. The range of available equipment combined with a sales team of extremely knowledgable personal has made working with HWC one of the most reliable and dependable rental houses in NYC for video equipment. HWC pricing has also been re...

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Kris Budelis
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2020-04-14 00:51

As someone who has worked with a lot of rental hou...

As someone who has worked with a lot of rental houses in NYC Hello World is one of the very best! Their staff is always incredibly nice and knowledgeable. They're great with working within budgets. And they almost always have freshly-baked cookies at the office...what else could you as for?

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Jeffrey Kimball
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2020-04-04 14:47

When our crew got back from our shoot in Iceland w...

When our crew got back from our shoot in Iceland we discovered one of the cards we had rented from Hello World wasn t displaying the footage. Hello World was very concerned and they immediately sent it out to a data-saving service and, fortunately, our half-day of shooting in Iceland was fully reco...

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John Fishburn
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2020-03-22 13:14

As a vendor to HWC I can say I find their approach...

As a vendor to HWC I can say I find their approach refreshing. They are always looking to be on top of the latest technology with knowledge of the newest products, understanding of the production environment and wisdom of how those two things go together for successful implementation on your produc...

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Tom Spota
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2020-03-11 04:13

I've rented at many places in NYC, but Hello World...

I've rented at many places in NYC, but Hello World provides a entirely different experience than the others...that being CUSTOMER SERVICE (without the snotty, know-it-all attitude you may find at other placed) They are really good at it.

Today I was introduced to Eugene, a great staff member, wh...

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Honey LaBronx
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2020-03-08 16:09

I worked with Hello World once a while back for a ...

I worked with Hello World once a while back for a short film I was in. The entire experience was so collaborative and professional. I'd love to work with them again. I felt like a kid in a candy shop at their studio. They have everything. You name it. They have it. If I were ever making a major vide...

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Marcus Jones
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2020-02-20 22:15

Excellent Documentary film vendor. Kits will pack...

Excellent Documentary film vendor. Kits will packed. Orders reliable. Lightweight alternatives for lighting and camera support.

HWC was my primary resource on my feature documentary. I appreciate their service. I've been a customer since 2000.

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Aleks
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2020-02-15 23:46

First place to go for all your film/photo shoot re...

First place to go for all your film/photo shoot rentals - excellent/knowledgable/friendly staff...Very technical people (go ahead, ask away)...Always have newest equipment & following newest professional trends...walkies, cameras, lenses, grip gear, stands, monitors, your one stop shop - very conven...

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Debonair Flair
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2020-02-14 21:42

I've been an avid customer at Hello World Communic...

I've been an avid customer at Hello World Communications for a good solid 20yrs now and will not switch to any other outfit in the NYC area.

They are one of the most trusted names in the business and always strive to fulfill the needs to satisfy their customers.

I will highly recommend their...

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Thomas Noh
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2020-02-06 03:50

Hello World is the real deal. Ron has the widest s...

Hello World is the real deal. Ron has the widest selection for any film production you need. Is always on top of the latest cutting edge tech including VR. They are extremely reliable and always there for your every film need.

Highly recommended.

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Suad KUTLUG
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2020-01-25 00:42

Thanks Hello World for many years of great service...

Thanks Hello World for many years of great service and reliability. Even though they open up shop at 8am, couple days ago the owner Ron was there to take care of my order at 6am !!!! and with a smile and offered coffee :) Great service, great prices and always .... always renting gear that is in gre...

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Sebastian Slayter
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2020-01-18 19:50

I love working with HelloWorld. Ron and his team ...

I love working with HelloWorld. Ron and his team have been helping me out for many years now and always come through in a pinch! I have worked for many years as a camera assistant and DP, and I've dealt with almost every camera rental house in New York. He and his staff have some of the best custo...

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Anton Lombardi
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2020-01-08 01:35

World class rental house.

World class rental house.
Pros: Convenient online ordering, reasonable prices (especially for weekend rentals which are charged at a single day's rate), the team that runs the show and isn't afraid to work on a Jewish holiday, also great selection of cameras + equipment + audio + lighting, etc.
Bu...

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