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'30+ years' On the Ground
Covering Southern Mexico, The Yucatan, Belize & Honduras: Above and Below the Water Line
As Coastal pioneers arriving in 1988, we are proud to be the region's sole professional provider of Camera, Lighting, Grip, Power and Crew. We Fix, we permit and we rig & light. We know how to get it done, right. No b/s. We run open books. From gnarly off the road production (The Isla Blanca isthmus shown here) to that delightful conference room interioror Presidential Suite (maybe with AC?), we got you covered with sharp, fun crew and the best gear around. Contact us for all your production needs from permitting to a single stand.
Professional equipment for professional shoots
Alexa Mini Package. Fisher 11 Package. M90's, 40's and 18s, K5600 and Arri 18 & 12k's, LED's: Skypanel s60's, 120's and 360's, Dyno 650c's and 1200c's, Asteras (with Hydroflex underwater housings), a full Aputureline, Cinemills Sufa Bullet 4k's, Arri Skypanels, Lupo Superpanels & ColorPanels, SGC Prisms, and massive Pro Grip & Electric rentals right here in Puerto Morelos. We carry truss, speedrail - even Chroma Blue Flops in 30'x40'! From a single C-Stand to an 8 Ton Package, we're ready for you with solid, savvy crew ready to work with your team.
HMI's from 18ks to Pocket Pars
We carry a full line of HMI's Arri, Arrisun, Cinemilles and Alpha 18 (for cenotes) right here in our Puerto Morelos Studio. M90's (2@), M40's (2@), M18's (5@), M12's & 8's. We have the in-house power to push them, too with our E&E Crawford 800A MACK based Gennie. Long Johns, Crankos, Windups and major distro already in the 8 Ton.
We know how to get it done
We carry a full line of Arri HMI's from 18k down. M90's (2@), M40's (2@), M18's (5@), M12's & 8's and Arrisun. Double ballast back ups both from Arri and PowerGems. If you are going LED there is Arri, Aputure, Lupo and much more. We offer hot taps and mini distro
Arri, Red & Sony Cameras
Full Support, Camera Raw 16:9, Full set CP2 Zeiss, Angie and Cook Zooms and Wides. Count on O'Conner Sticks and Heads, EZ Rig, Hi and Lo hats and access to everything from our partners in CDMX for specialty cameras, lenses, Ronin 2, Techno Cranes and more.
Riviera Maya Camera & Grip
8 Ton Truck: Chato or 'Flat Face' is a Volvo FE6 with full Jockey Boxes and a Sleeper
Available with 18ks, 12k’s, M90’s, M40’s, M18’s, M8’s & Cenote Machine Alpha 18k. Full Tungsten from 20k to T2’s to Peppers, 6k Space, Shadow & Maxibrutes. LongJohns, Wind-Ups, 2, 3 & 4 Riser Combos - 26@ 40” & 6@ 20” C Stands - Total Grippage & Specialty Tools. Full Selection all textiles for 20x20, 10x20’, 12x, 8x and 6x - Double & Single Menace Arms. Bags, Boxes, Gels & Diffy. Full On Board Tool Shop. Cable: 4/0, 2/0, Banded, 220v, 120v Bates 100A & 60A with a massive selection of Distros, Stingers in 3/10, 3/12 and 3/14 for the led's.
-- This truck requires permitting for travel. .
Chato Details
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Chato Detalis 2
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Sprinter LED Package
170 Sprinter HiTop Diesel
Racked, ramped and ready! I built this for Run&Gun, Hotel Work & LED Production Flow. Massive LED Lighting and Grip Support. This Sprinter travels all of Mexico, Honduras and Belize on Features, Commercial Productions and Video Clips. Two Man Crew. Optional 6x10 Trailer with 10x20' textiles and black outs, honda eu6500i wiwth 200' of Bates 60A, MSE Doorway Dolly with Elevator and Bazooka, additional speedrail and Magliners/Dollies. -- This truck requires no special permitting and is a 'snap' to travel and cross borders.
— All Aputure & Chimera Lighting Accessories. Massive Grip & Tools and specialty Items. We can toss a Honda 2000 in there, too.
Carted
It's all on Carts. and includes Magliner Jr(s) We carry 12x (plus an extra single for quick T Bone Black Outs, 8x, 6x Frames. 12x rags are basic, specials by request, like blue or green screen. The onboard Dana Dolly’s speedrail includes 4’, 6’, 8’ and 10’. Invertor Kit is available w/ or w/o the MSE Elevator and bazookas. Also up there: a Manfrotto Maxi Boom, a Hollywood Boom, Menace Arm kit and an auto pole.
Matthews, American and Modern Grip make our iron! Combos, C Stands, Hollywoods, etc.
Our Crew | Good people make it happen, better.
Our Crew | Good people make it happen, better.
Our Crew | Good people make it happen, better.
RMG has a long history with Netflix, Amazon, Sony, Hallmark Channel, BBC, Nat Geo (NAIA/First Face of America), MTV, Lime Pictures London (Geordie Shores), Armani, CB2, J. Crew, Whizz Kid (Ex on the Beach3), Corona and about 15 years more clients.
That's a bunch of high end hotel productions, commercials, reality shows, chasing hurri
RMG has a long history with Netflix, Amazon, Sony, Hallmark Channel, BBC, Nat Geo (NAIA/First Face of America), MTV, Lime Pictures London (Geordie Shores), Armani, CB2, J. Crew, Whizz Kid (Ex on the Beach3), Corona and about 15 years more clients.
That's a bunch of high end hotel productions, commercials, reality shows, chasing hurricanes, chasing crocodiles, under the jungle in cenotes, catalog and fashion.
Full bi-lingual, seasoned Crews, HMU, DIT, Video Village, Sound, Camera, AC's, Transpo, Drone, Catering and Art Department + Props. Our Crews are Drug and Drama free which can be kinda a thing in this market.
Stills & Motion | 2 Ton Box Truck: Lucy
Our Crew | Good people make it happen, better.
Our Crew | Good people make it happen, better.
Lucy is a slimmed down digital package with all our LED's on board or customized for Stills Production as you like. Good looking, fast and fits in a standard van slot. Honda's and all the trimmings.
-- Also a smaller slush truck when you need extra lighting, grip and power with the SPrinter Package or a small Camera Truck w/Ramp.
Classic Package | 3.5 Ton Truck: Bender
Our Crew | Good people make it happen, better.
Classic Package | 3.5 Ton Truck: Bender
Bender is our classic 3.5 Ton Grip package with jockey boxes, packed with everything you need for that 4-7 day hotel or segment shoot.
-- Some stills productions use Bender for versatility and access to quick solutions on shoots.
Rigging Truck: Moche
Our Crew | Good people make it happen, better.
Classic Package | 3.5 Ton Truck: Bender
Air suspension, a 5.7l diesel with trays, speedrail starters and lots of attachment points most recently rigged for the ZTao Beggar video where Steve Bagnara chased a Ferrari 308GTB around a track all day.
This is one tough truck. Normally, when Steve is not around, this will carry a double load of plywood or truss and cheesies stacked to the powerlines.
Rigging/Slush Van: Leela
Rigging/Slush Van: Leela
Rigging/Slush Van: Leela
Leela is racked and packed with the basics: C-Stands & Combos, Flags, Bags, Boxes, Stingers and space for
--Strobes/Lighting/Cameras. ----Towing our 6x10 DIT Trailer
-- Support for Art, Tech, Rigging, etc.
Generator: Mack
Rigging/Slush Van: Leela
Rigging/Slush Van: Leela
Mack MS3 Truck Based Crawford 800A 125kw three phase generator. Super compact, quiet and manuverable at 18'.
Also:
-- Honda eu6500i w/jewelry
-- Honda eu2000i's
-- Yamaha 13k Diesel 3 phase Base/Art/Carp Camp
-- Tow In Generators from 60A to 250A
-- Full compliment of Cable & Distro
Production Rentals
Rigging/Slush Van: Leela
Production Rentals
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Fabrication
Rigging/Slush Van: Leela
Production Rentals
Mechanical
Electrical
Paint
Welding
Sandblast
Carpentry
Machining
Electronic Repair & Design
Our Shop Structure includes
--Air
--Electric
--Cordless and Corded Tools by Makita, Dewalt & Milwaukee
Camera & Dolly
Arri Alexa Mini
Arri Alexa Mini
Arri Alexa Mini
Alexa Mini, current update
- 16/9, 4/3 RAW OPEN GATE
8x Cards 256 o 518 GB
2x D Box
2x Rods de 15mm & 19mm Large & Short (Carbon)
Teradek (up to three monitors)
10 AB Gold Mount Digital 90 Batts
10@ AB Gold Mount 140 Batts
MattBox
Primes & Zooms
Arri Alexa Mini
Arri Alexa Mini
1x Set Compact Prime 2's
18 (T3.6) 25, 35, 85, 135, MACRO 50 (T2.1)
1x ANGENIEUX 25-250mm T 2.8 PL Optimo w/Microforce
Hand Held Follow Focus
Bartech Digital 2 Motor Follow Focus / Zoom or Iris
On Request
1x Close Up 138 mm (food and product, custom acrylic table at Studio)
Camera Support
Arri Alexa Mini
Monitors & Teradek
O' Connor 2575D (With Quick Release Plate)
1x Ronfrobaker Quick Release
Short Legs
Normal Legs
Hi and Lo Hats
1x Easy Rig Vario 5 + Seren Stabilizer
Car Mounts
Sliders from Trost and Modern Grip
Yeager or Mag Liner Carts
Monitors & Teradek
Fisher 11 Dolly & Accessories
Monitors & Teradek
2x Monitor Small HD 703 with Battery on Board
1x Small HD on Board 503 with Battery on Board
Teradek 1000 w/1 transmitter, 2@ recievers
Fisher 11 Dolly & Accessories
Fisher 11 Dolly & Accessories
Fisher 11 Dolly & Accessories
Short Extension
Long Extension
Rotating Head
Track Wheels
4x Curved Track
5x Straight Track
Accessory Cart
Hi Mode
Lo Mode
Western Dolly w/Street and Balloon Beach Tires for transport
We get it done on the beach!
Filtration
Fisher 11 Dolly & Accessories
Fisher 11 Dolly & Accessories
4x5.6
1x Serie Completa ND 3, 6, 9, 1.5, 1.8, 2.1
1x Serie Completa ND ir
1x Ultra Pola
1x Rotapola
1x Serie ND Soft 3, 6, 9, 1.2
1x serie ND Hard
6x6
1x Serie Completa ND 3, 6, 9, 1.5, 1.8, 2.1
1x Ultra Pola
1x Serie Completa ND 3, 6, 9, 1.5, 1.8, 2.1
1x Serie Completa ND ir
1x Ultra Pola
1x Rotapola
1x Serie ND Soft 3, 6, 9, 1.2
2x Optical Flat
Cable & Distro
Fabrication, Truss & Rigging
Fabrication, Truss & Rigging
1000' of 4/0 5 wide
1000' of banded
1000' of Bates 100A
1000' of Bates 60A
MSE, MR and American Distro
Lunch and Snack Boxes
GFCI's and Big Dimmers
Adair is an electrician
Fabrication, Truss & Rigging
Fabrication, Truss & Rigging
Fabrication, Truss & Rigging
We design and build for Film, Stills, Stage and Events.
Riviera Maya Grip uses certified riggers to make the more difficult happen safely.
Trusted by clients from ZDF to Cloud9 to National Geographic to BBC.
We know how to safely rig Cenotes for support, diving and illumination.
Get Off The Highway
Toyota 4x4
Toyota FJ40 4x4
Toyota FJ40 4x4
Toyota Xtra Cab 4x4, Pit Bulls, Tool Box, Rack & AC
Toyota FJ40 4x4
Toyota FJ40 4x4
Toyota FJ40 4x4
Rigging for underwater lighting for a Robbie Schmitner Project? FJ40, 3 on the tree. Spare fuel tank. Like driving in a toaster oven but it will go anywhere carrying just about any madness you can imagine.
Unimog 440 4x4
Unimog 440 4x4
Unimog 440 4x4
440 5 cylinder turbo diesel, 32" tires and a payload of 4 tons. Note very fast but it will carry a skidmount 60kva genset into the jungle with or without a road. 16 forward speeds, 8 reverse and never enough fuel.
Mtsubishi 4x4
Unimog 440 4x4
Unimog 440 4x4
The Client Truck, posh, kevlar tires, turbo diesel, epic sound system. This is the partner's truck and the sweaty side of the business are simply not allowed inside. Ever. Clients, ok.
Additional Services
Transpo
THE STUDIO at Puerto Morelos
THE STUDIO at Puerto Morelos
We have teamed with Anzur Transportation for full service Pax vans including 12 Pax in Chevy, Ford, Toyota and Nissan plus Sprinter 16 and 24 Pax units.
Leticia Fernandez is owner operator with all the right elements. Clean, professional, female crew friendly drivers, insurance and solid maintenance plans.
Letty and Kimberly have been our preferred transpo provider for some 8 years now - features, realities, commercials and stills work - and we are very happy with the level of comfort and professionalism her drivers give our clients.
THE STUDIO at Puerto Morelos
THE STUDIO at Puerto Morelos
THE STUDIO at Puerto Morelos
The Studio is compact and comfortable. A 5x7meter (15xx21') white cyc with overhead grid and seamless hanger. To the side, a pre lit 7'x8' Green Screen, a 4'x8' Acrylic Product Table with overhead pantograph and a full size seamless wall.
Ramp access to trucks and Fab Yard.
Dedicated Make Up and Wardrobe areas behind the Green Screen with power and good work lighting.
The studio has a big couch, wifi, kitchenette, shower, washing machine, and a superlative Breville 870xl Barista espresso machine.
On Set Blog
What They've Been Saying...
Live Broadcast: WTA Rolex Paris Cancun Finals
Live Broadcast: WTA Rolex Paris Cancun Finals
Live Broadcast: WTA Rolex Paris Cancun Finals
Adair, Mexico Gaffer, Roberto: Mexico Best Boy, Alex Ruiz: Runner. Power Taps, Goalposted 1200d's 3 up, 2@ skypanels and 2@ SGC Titans. Massive weather, massive fun.
Livia Rizzello, Exec. Producer & Director:
"Working with you has been a pleasure., you've been a superstar in these days I'm happy to ask you!"
Feature, France/Canada: Jaguar My Love
Live Broadcast: WTA Rolex Paris Cancun Finals
Live Broadcast: WTA Rolex Paris Cancun Finals
Adair, Mexico Gaffer, Roberto: Mexico Best Boy, Julien: Mexico Main Unit Gaffer, 8 Ton, 3.5 Ton, 2.5 Ton Grip Trucks, Crawford 800A Film Generator, CREW, 18k Fresnel, 18k Alpha, M90's M40's, Full Aputure and Skypanel Compliment Jungle Exteriors and lighting and Stills support from our Custom SPRINTER LED package w/magliners, head and stand carts, bag and box carts.
Gilles de Maistre, Exec. Producer & Director:
"Adair, thank you so much... every day, you never stop. You are the hardest working man on this set'.
Feature: France: 3 Days Max (Mexico Section)
Live Broadcast: WTA Rolex Paris Cancun Finals
Motion & Stills: Hilton Hotels: Playa Del Carmen
What: Full lighting support with everything in the house from the 8 Ton to the Sprinter, Power Generation and Management, HMI's, Crane and Dolly Support, Crew. Lots of Technical Crane work, a Wes Anderson TGV Rig, Cave, Surface and Interior Work.
Eric Mathis, Exec. Producer, Ondamax:
"Thank You Adair, you and your crew did the impossible every day.."
Motion & Stills: Hilton Hotels: Playa Del Carmen
Motion & Stills: Hyatt & Panama Jack Hotels: Playa Del Carmen
Motion & Stills: Hilton Hotels: Playa Del Carmen
What: Full lighting and Stills support from our Custom SPRINTER LED package w/magliners, head and stand carts, bag and box carts.
Thomas Prettyman, Exec. Producer & Do{, Forge Anvil Productions:
"Oh man you guys rocked this!."
Tinu Mathur, Exec. Producer, Mathur&Co.:
"Just a wonderful experience. Beautiful.."
Motion & Stills: Hyatt & Panama Jack Hotels: Playa Del Carmen
Motion & Stills: Hyatt & Panama Jack Hotels: Playa Del Carmen
Motion & Stills: Hyatt & Panama Jack Hotels: Playa Del Carmen
What: Full lighting and Stills support from our Custom SPRINTER LED package w/magliners, head and stand carts, bag and box carts.
Motion & Stills: Hyatt & Panama Jack Hotels: Playa Del Carmen
Motion & Stills: Hyatt & Panama Jack Hotels: Playa Del Carmen
What: Surface and Hydroflex Underwater Lighting, Power Generation, Logistics and Support. Hoyo Negro Cenote Tulum
Mike Madden, Exec. Producer & UW Camera, Nohoch Productions:
"If you want it right, you get Riviera Maya Grip and Adair Crow... Thank you for your part in making this one of the greatest projects I’ve had the pleasure to work on. It is amazing what happens when you combine friendship and talent."
What: Lighting, Grip & Electric. Deep dry cenote in Muna, Yucatan for illumination, Green Screen Rigging in Merida w/Cirque du Soliel.
Chris Holder & Wiggie Andrews, Local Producers: "Fantastic, just fantastic."
Motion: National Geographic Explorer
Stills+Motion: Braun/Gillette Photobomb Worldwide
Motion: NOVA/PBS First Face of America Project
What: Lighting, Grip & Electric, Generators, Dolly, Track and Dolly Grips on Isla Blanca.
Phil Keoghan:, "Thank you for your professionalism, it was a relief for us to have a pro on hand".
Sam Correia, Production Manager: "Yours and your team’s contribution on Thursday was indispensable and very much appreciated so, thank you so very much for your hard work and very helpful and knowledgeable insight."
Stills+Motion: Braun/Gillette Photobomb Worldwide
Stills+Motion: Braun/Gillette Photobomb Worldwide
Stills+Motion: Braun/Gillette Photobomb Worldwide
What: Permitting, Logistics, Lighting Grip and Electric for Stills and Motion, Denise Shenton Productions.
Johnny Pascucchi, Exec. Producer: "You guys were just incredible. Thank you Riviera Maya Grip for all your multifaceted help."
STILLS: Cayuna for Vanilla Productions CDMX
STILLS: Cayuna for Vanilla Productions CDMX
Stills+Motion: Braun/Gillette Photobomb Worldwide
What: Lighting for Stills, Fashion/Product
Stefano Ortega, 1st:" Adair thank you so much for your professionalism and company! It was great to meet you and get to work with you, I hope there will be more soon!"
Arno Frugier, Photog.: "You guys were amazing!"
Stills: CAYUNA For Vanilla Productions
STILLS: Cayuna for Vanilla Productions CDMX
Stills: CAYUNA For Vanilla Productions
What: Support, rigging and lighting for Product photography.
Naoko Kakuta, Photog: I didn't expect to find such a nice equipment service in Merida, and it was so nice to have you there! I would recommend you to anyone who is looking for rental gear in Mexico.
Music Video: Harry Styles "Lights Up'
STILLS: Cayuna for Vanilla Productions CDMX
Stills: CAYUNA For Vanilla Productions
What: Exterior and Interior Lighting, Truck Rigs, Camera Vehicle, Picture Motorcycle RIg & Safety, All Lighting Rentals, Power Generation & Support. And, Yeah! The Director's Cut it THE ONE.
Nikolai Niermann, Photog:
Thank God, man! Cincent Haycock, Director:
Thank you man, You and Noel and Bobby!.
IbieroStar Luxury Hotel video, Jose Taltavull
National Geographic: MERMAIDs against plastic documentary
IbieroStar Luxury Hotel video, Jose Taltavull
Alfred Fouz, Exec Producer:
... Thanx very much for helping me getting this job done... very GOOD JOB!
Assi EL hallani Music Video
National Geographic: MERMAIDs against plastic documentary
IbieroStar Luxury Hotel video, Jose Taltavull
Imad Rhayem, DP: We really clicked! Let's do this again sometime!
Adel, Director: Thank you, you did a great job. Was pleasure working with you and your wife!
National Geographic: MERMAIDs against plastic documentary
National Geographic: MERMAIDs against plastic documentary
National Geographic: MERMAIDs against plastic documentary
Alex D. Levin, DP/AP:Awesome - thanks again! Click for Link