Flat rate. Covers a 5K or 10K start to awards for most events.
The screen
One screen that brings everything it needs
A single mobile LED screen, 17 feet wide by 10 feet tall, on an integrated trailer. High resolution and high brightness, so it holds up in open daylight with no shade or tent over it and stays legible from every angle across a start line or a festival field. There is no catalog to pick from and no upsell to a bigger model.
It arrives with its own power and its own sound: an onboard generator runs the screen, and two built-in speakers cover audio, so you are not sourcing a generator or renting a PA to go with it. Once it is parked in its final spot we are powered up and playing content in under ten minutes, and an NSP tech stays with it for the whole event to run your content and pack it back down at the end.
The unit is weather resistant and rated to run in light rain and wind with the screen fully extended. The FAQ below covers exactly where those limits sit and what we do when the forecast turns.
Every rental includes
Screen size17' x 10'
Delivery, setup, teardownIncluded
On-site tech, power, audioIncluded
Pre-event consultationIncluded
Rates
Priced by how long you need it
Hourly or daily, with no long-term contract. Setup and teardown are ours to worry about, and everything the screen needs to run is already in the rate.
For a longer morning, a half marathon field, or a festival window.
A full event day. Long course events or all-day festivities.
Multi-day events and festivals get priced by the day. Send us the schedule.
Booking the screen with Elite timing? Three hours are already included in that package.Outside the Houston area? Ask us and we will quote travel with it.
Once you need six hours or more the day rate is the cheaper option, and it is the one we will quote you.
On the screen
What people put on it
Usually several of these in one day, and we build the schedule with you on the planning call.
Video and stream
Cameras and content, priced separately
The screen needs something to show, and most events run one camera at the finish line, which covers both live video and a stream. Add a second for the start or the stage.
Bringing your own files? Formats and design guidance are in the FAQ below. For full video production with mobile cameras and operators, we will connect you with a vendor we trust.
Add to a screen booking
Live stream camera rental$150 each
Video asset development$150 per hour
Frequently asked questions
Screen questions we get
Is it safe in bad weather?
The unit is weather resistant and rated to operate in light rain and gusts up to 25 miles per hour fully extended, and the integrated trailer adds stability. In severe weather, high wind or lightning, we work through contingency plans or a temporary takedown with you. Ground stabilization and fire extinguishers come with every setup.
What do you need from us, and when?
Everything in 16 by 9 at 1920 by 1080, sent over a shareable download link at least five business days before your event. Still images as jpg, 72 DPI, RGB. Video as mp4, compressed for smooth playback.
For content that reads well at this size: dark backgrounds, strong contrast, bold simple type, and large graphics. Avoid white backgrounds, which are uncomfortable to look at and tend to wash out at night. Send it early either way and we will flag anything that will not read well.
Do we need a license to show a movie or a game?
Yes, and we do not provide it, but we will walk you through getting it. Public showings of movies or televised sports usually go through Swank Motion Pictures, the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation, or event specific broadcast clearance. We have helped a lot of organizers through it and will point you at the right one.
Do we have to use your timing to rent the screen?
No. Plenty of screen bookings are standalone, including events that are not races at all. Movie nights, watch parties for the big game, video game tournaments, scoreboard, we've handled them all.