Hanoi Flag Rental | Hire Solid Floppy Net Diffusion

A flag is the fabric that shapes light on Hanoi sets – black solids and floppies that kill spill, nets that drop a key, diffusion that softens a hard source. We rent the Matthews solids, floppies, cutters and nets on Avenger frames, and we can add a grip who angles them.

What You Get in a Hanoi Flag Rental

A flag rental in Hanoi is the fabric that shapes light – the black solids and floppies that kill spill, the nets (silk / ultra bounce) that drop a key, and the diffusion (grid cloth / bleached muslin) that softens a hard source. We supply the Matthews 48″ x 48″ solid, the 24″ x 36″ floppy, the 18″ x 24″ single, the 12″ x 18″ cutter, plus French flags for the lens, on Avenger frames. We kit them as a grip textile set so a Hanoi set can shape any source on hand.

For most Hanoi shoots the flag is what turns a flat light into a shaped one – the difference between “lit” and “lit well”.

The Types Clients Ask For

The Matthews solids and floppies are the everyday cutters; the 48″ x 48″ and the 24″ x 36″ floppy cover most frames, the 18″ x 24″ and 12″ x 18″ handle tight negatives. Nets (silk / ultra bounce) and diffusion (grid cloth) ride the same frames. The French flag clamps to the matte box for lens shading. When the brief names a brand we bring Matthews or Avenger; when it says “flag” we bring the standard textile kit the Hanoi market already runs.

A mixed set also covers product and tabletop, which is why grip departments kit flags by the frame, not the stand.

You will often pair this with Apple Box Rental on the same Hanoi schedule.

How Flags Are Used on Hanoi Sets

Recurring Hanoi requests are the 36 streets of the Old Quarter, the calm of Hoan Kiem Lake, the French-colonial Opera House and the Metropole, the Temple of Literature, the famous train street and the broad sweep of West Lake, plus the Soviet-style boulevards. A flag is the quiet shaper behind them – a black flag knocks the window, a net drops the key, a silk tames the sun. Vietnam requires location permits through local authorities; Hanoi’s Department of Culture and the district People’s Committees handle permissions, and sensitive or government sites need higher approval. Drone use needs civil-aviation authority permission and is restricted over certain areas, and any flag on a pavement or plaza in Hanoi escalates the permit conversation – worth raising before the truck is booked.

Because they are light and arm-mounted, flags also travel on C-stands and combos, which is why a Hanoi location kit always carries more than the light count suggests.

For a fuller kit in Hanoi, Sandbag Rental is the natural next step.

Surfaces and Safety on Hanoi Locations

Mains in Hanoi run at 220V / 50Hz, Type A and Type C sockets; flags need no power, but they sit on arms over people, so we weight and angle them with care. 50Hz mains means 25p or 50p is the safe default; at 24p keep the shutter at 1/50 or a 172.8-degree angle to avoid flicker. An unbagged arm with a big floppy is the classic tip hazard, so we secure every flagged stand on a Hanoi location before the first frame.

On stages we confirm the frame size before delivery so the textiles drop straight onto the right stand.

Pairing Flags With a Crew in Hanoi

Hanoi offers a fast-growing, cost-effective crew and rental market with strong local fixers, so a grip or a lighting technician to position and re-shape the flags is easy to arrange given reasonable notice. A good grip owns the angles, which keeps the spill where it belongs through the day.

For a larger build, add a key grip and a best boy; the flags multiply fast once you start shaping a room.

Most shoots here also book C-Stand Rental.

Delivery and Support in Hanoi

Noi Bai International (HAN) is 30 to 45 minutes north of the centre; the city is compact and gridded, though rush-hour scooter traffic can stall moves, so build buffer into schedules. Frames and textiles are delivered to set, hotel or studio in Hanoi, and a grip or lighting technician can be added for prep, the shoot day or both.

The dry season (roughly October to April) is best; summer is hot and humid, and the wet season brings heavy afternoon rain, which affects exterior scheduling and how many flags a wind plan needs – plan get-in times around it.

Care and Counting in Hanoi

As with any grip rental, a production insurance certificate and a deposit are standard for a flag rental in Hanoi; most visiting productions arrange the paperwork through a local partner. The frames are robust but the fabric tears, so textiles are checked on return.

Build a two-minute count into wrap – a missing floppy is the easiest flag to lose on a busy Hanoi day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a flag rental in Hanoi?

Matthews solids, floppies, singles and cutters (48″x48″ down to 12″x18″), nets and diffusion on Avenger frames, plus French flags. Tell us the sources and we kit the set.

Can you hire flags with a grip in Hanoi?

Yes – a grip or lighting technician pairs well with a flag kit for shaping and re-positioning through the day, and we recommend it for fast schedules.

What power should I plan for in Hanoi?

Mains here are 220V / 50Hz, Type A and Type C sockets; flags need no power. 50Hz mains means 25p or 50p is the safe default; at 24p keep the shutter at 1/50 or a 172.8-degree angle to avoid flicker – we just keep them weighted on the arm.

Do Hanoi rental houses work in English?

Yes – Hanoi crews and rental houses work in English as well as the local language.

Tell us the dates, the locations and what the finished film needs to do, and we will come back with names and a clear quote. Contact the production office at [email protected].