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Video Production Services Business Expands to Stamford

The new Stamford office of Keystone Pictures Inc. doesn't include a live giraffe, but it looks like they've filmed them.

Stamford's growing television and film industry, along with its big corporations have attracted a Philadelphia-based company that provides crews, equipment and production services for video projects.

Keystone Pictures held its grand opening Thursday at 3000 Summer St., and issued this news release to announce the new office:

Keystone Pictures, Inc. a TV production services and rental house based in Philadelphia announces their May 1, 2014 expansion into Stamford.  

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Keystone's new facility is located at 3000 Summer St., right in the heart of Stamford. This state of the art facility will include a retail merchandise sales division, carrying - Matthew Lighting and Grip Equipment and expendables.  

A/V rentals, including video projectors, screens, PA systems, wireless event systems, lighting and backdrops are also now part of Keystone's capabilities.  HD camera packages from 720p up to 4k resolutions can be configured for live switched events or ENG/EFP applications.  

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Rentals also include extensive audio, grip, electric and lighting equipment.   The Stamford location will also house a media management room for cross platform and digital transfers. 

Additionally, Keystone will offer crewing services providing some of the most experienced and talented episodic television DP's, Audio Recordists and Grips in the country, making them the one-call solution for everything a producer needs to book a shoot. 

Keystone Pictures has supplied crew, gear and rental resources to the broadcast and Corporate Video industry for over 20 years. This experience allows them to provide the finest crew and gear, bar none.  

Their team uses the most advanced technologies and techniques available. The result is an unmatched, field-proven line of camera, audio and lighting professionals with the latest innovations within their respective crafts. 

"Stamford is an amazing market for TV and Film production and yet hasn't a single source for broadcast gear, lighting and audio packages, expendables and talented crew under one roof," said Keystone President Darryl Rode. 

"New York City has not provided Southern Connecticut it's due," he said. "There's so much production going on in this region, including high end corporate production, but the bulk of rentals are making that long haul out of Manhattan or Boston. 

"We are committed to provide a local solution with those big city tools, but a small town style of business that builds lasting relationships.  We've always prided ourselves on providing nothing but the best in people, equipment and ultimate customer service.  I'm really excited to join this great region and to make life so much easier for everyone doing production in the Greater Stamford area." 

The new location will provide the best single-stop solution in the region. Keystone Pictures-Stamford is for today's working broadcast and corporate video professionals looking for a better regional solution for their daily on-set needs.

About Keystone Pictures, Inc.

Started in 1991, Keystone Pictures, Inc. specializes in solutions for professional filmmakers and videographers. From their headquarters in Philadelphia, PA to their offices now in Stamford, CT; Keystone offers the highest level of knowledge and expertise along with the finest equipment and accessories available. For more information, visit www.keystonepictures.tv or contact 1-800-659-5821.


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