Equipment Room
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FILM 1020 – 1st Year
Sony ILME FX30 Camera w/ Sony E Mount Zoom Lens F4 20-70mm
Bolex 16 mm Kit w/ Switar lenses (10, 25, 75 mm)
Manfrotto 501 Tripod (Bolex), Manfrotto M200 Tripod (Panasonic)
FILM 2010 – 2nd Year
Panasonic AG-CX350 Digital Camera 4 K (DOC/FIC)
Sony ILME FX30 Camera w/ Sony E Mount Zoom Lens F4 20-70mm (pending availability)
Bolex 16 mm Kit w/ Switar lenses (10, 25, 75 mm) (ALT)
Panasonic SD Monitor w/ PCI Battery
Chimera Light Kit, Lumahawk LED Panel Light Kit
Manfrotto 501 Tripod (Bolex), Manfrotto M200 Tripod (Panasonic), Spider Dolly
Audio
Lightmeter
AC, XLR, Slate, Bounce, Diffusion, CTO, CTB
3rd/4th Year Cameras
Sony ILME-FX6V Camera w/ Sony E Mount Zoom Lens FE 4 24-105 w/ optional Nikon (28, 50, 105, 135) Prime lens kit
Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 w/ *option of PL Mount Lenses
Canon C 300 Mark II 4 K Digital Camera w/ *option of PL Mount Lenses
Sony FS 7 4K Camera w/ Canon AF Zoom lens w/ optional optional Canon (24, 50, 85, 135) or Nikon (28, 50, 105, 135) Prime lens kit
Black Magic Digital 4 K w/ Olympus zoom lenses 14 – 35 mm and 35 – 100 mm
7 D Canon Lenses w/ Canon Zoom Lenses 17 – 55 mm w/ optional Canon (24, 50, 85, 135) or Nikon (28, 50, 105, 135) Prime lens kit
Black Magic Digital HD Camera w/ option of C-mount lenses
Go Pro Hero4 Black Digital
Bolex Film Camera 16 mm w/ C mount prime lenses
Bolex Film Camera Super 16mm w/ C mount lenses
SRII Film Camera Super 16 mm w/ PL mount lenses
Super 8 Film Camera
*Optional PL Mount Lenses
Zeiss Prime CP2 Kit (18, 28, 50, 85, 100)
Zeiss Prime CP3 Kit (21, 28, 50, 85, 100)
RED Pro Prime Kit (25, 35, 50, 85, 100)
Leica Prime Lens Kit (28, 35, 50, 90)
Sigma T2 Zoom lens 50-100
RED T3 Zoom Lens 18-50
MFA Students (Sept. – Mar. Assignments)
Black Magic 4K w/ Olympus Zoom lenses 14 – 35 mm and 35 – 100 mm
Sony ILME-FX6V Camera w/ Sony E Mount Zoom Lens FE 4 24-105 w/ optional Nikon (28, 50, 105, 135) Prime lens kit
Panasonic AG-CX350 Digital Camera 4 K
7 D Canon Lenses w/ Canon Zoom Lenses 17 – 55 mm w/ optional Canon (24, 50, 85, 135) or Nikon (28, 50, 105, 135) Prime lens kit
Go Pro Hero4 Black
Bolex Film Camera 16 mm & Super 16mm
Super 8 Film Cameras
MFA Students (Apr. – Aug. Thesis)
Sony ILME-FX6V Camera w/ Sony E Mount Zoom Lens FE 4 24-105 w/ optional Nikon (28, 50, 105, 135) Prime lens kit
Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 w/ *option of PL Mount Lenses
Canon C 300 Mark II 4 K Digital Camera w/ *option of PL Mount Lenses
Sony FS 7 4K Camera w/ Canon AF Zoom lens w/ optional optional Canon (24, 50, 85, 135) or Nikon (28, 50, 105, 135) Prime lens kit
Black Magic Digital 4 K w/ Olympus zoom lenses 14 – 35 mm and 35 – 100 mm
7 D Canon Lenses w/ Canon Zoom Lenses 17 – 55 mm w/ optional Canon (24, 50, 85, 135) or Nikon (28, 50, 105, 135) Prime lens kit
Black Magic Digital HD Camera w/ option of C-mount lenses
Go Pro Hero4 Black Digital
Bolex Film Camera 16 mm w/ C mount prime lenses
Bolex Film Camera Super 16mm w/ C mount lenses
SRII Film Camera Super 16 mm w/ PL mount lenses
Super 8 Film Camera
*Optional PL Mount Lenses
Zeiss Prime CP2 Kit (18, 28, 50, 85, 100)
Zeiss Prime CP3 Kit (21, 28, 50, 85, 100)
RED Pro Prime Kit (25, 35, 50, 85, 100)
Leica Prime Lens Kit (28, 35, 50, 90)
Sigma T2 Zoom lens 50-100
RED T3 Zoom Lens 18-50
All Cinema & Media Arts production equipment, editing suites, studios and other facilities are to be used for assignments and projects originating in Cinema & Media Arts production classes only.
The equipment room is not a rental house. Equipment and facilities access is granted based on proficiency, training and relevance to course work and learning objectives of production courses.
Booking requests for equipment must be done minimum 2 days in advance. Equipment requested is not guaranteed. Students are responsible for following up with the Equipment Administration Coordinator to confirm availability.
All equipment must be returned in the exact condition it was received. Any damages or losses are the student’s responsibility.
Studios
All 3 studios have black curtains, C-stands, sandbags and a collection of lights
CFT 115 has a fixed set. It can be painted or augmented but not taken down
1st & 2nd year production students can book classrooms, CFT 115 & CFT 104 while studio staff are working.
Booking priority for CFT 130 is reserved for upper year students.
Studios and facilities are booked on a first come, first serve basis, however bookings will not be accepted months in advance.
A studio waiver/application to film form must be filled out before shooting in the studio. Within the application form you have to detail any set construction plans.
It also goes over studio rules such as the use of:
- prop and replica weapons
- pyrotechnics, fireworks and flashpots
- animals
- fog machines and smoke
If a film project is considering a special or physical effect e.g., use of smoke/fog machines, breaking glass, open flame, use of animals, replica weapons, stage combat, drone use on campus, etc, this activity must be pre-approved by the course director and/or York University officials as applicable before proceeding (e.g Security Services approval for use of replica weapons).
· Please provide a detailed plan for use, identification of hazard and strategies and alternate substitutions considered, to mitigate hazard or risk to crew, actors and/or the surrounding community.
· Any costs associated or incurred for use of special & physical effects will be the responsibility of the student production. If isolation or shut down of the building fire alarm detection devices is required for use of fog machines, smoke etc., fees may be incurred by the user for fire isolation and fire watch personnel if deemed required.
In the event that any damage, loss or injury results due to improper use of, those productions will be reviewed on a case by case basis for cost recovery and/or mitigation.
· If you are unsure about the viability or safety of a special or physical effect, consult your course director and the Manager, Facilities, Health & Safety and Technical Support.
Use of Replica Firearms & Weapons SOP
Buying Film Stock
Kodak film stocks – kodak.com/en/motion/products/camera-films.
Sales catalog at kodak.com/en/motion/page/order-film, then call 1-800-621-3456 to order. Quote your York student number to receive a 25% student discount. Orders ship from Rochester, New York so inquire about shipping costs. Credit card only.
L.I.F.T. Liaison of Independent Filmmakers – 1137 Dupont (at Gladstone), Toronto. B&W or colour 16mm are available in 100ft rolls. Super 8 film is also sold. LIFT.ca/equipment/store 416-588-6444.
Lab services:
Be sure to label your film rolls with your name, telephone, YorkU & other relevant info: eg. “Process Normal." Check with each lab for further instructions.
Niagara Custom Lab (most services, $):
Now two locations, one downtown at the back of Cinecycle, 129 Spadina Ave, Toronto (down the lane and around back). Processing orders can also be mailed to 48 Raglan St, South Renfrew, ON K7V 1P7. Use their online order form.
Niagara offers student rates for processing but can take more than one week, so time your order to meet your assignment. They also offer digital transfers. Niagaracustomlab.com, niagaracustomlab@yahoo.com, 416-504-3927
Frame Discreet (newest, colour neg only, $$):
Super 8 & 16mm colour negative processing and the most high-end digital transfers in Toronto. 42 Cawthra Avenue, 1st Floor. Framediscreet.com
Toronto Metropolitan University Motion Picture Lab (fastest, B&W only, $):
B&W 16mm neg processing runs from Sep-June, preferably receiving Kodak XX, hi-con, or Foma. 16mm prints are available in the Fall only. No reversal processing. Next day orders twice a week. External prices on par with Niagara Lab's. Info and order form at torontomu.ca/image-arts/production-facilities/motionpicturelab
Transfers only:
Digital Treasures: Film and videotape transfers. Digitaltreasures.ca
Canada Home Movies: 415 Horner, Etobicoke, Canadahomemovies.com 416-479-0537 or 1-866-559-1163
*For most accurate up-to-date hours please refer to hours posted @ CFT 136 or online at https://cmaequipment.getconnect2.com/
September:
Open: 9:00AM
Closed: 4:30PM
Unless by appointment, no equipment will be checked in after: 3:00PM
October – April:
Monday – Wednesday
Open: 9:00AM
Closed: 8:30PM
Unless by appointment, no equipment will be checked in after: 6:00PM
Thursday – Friday
Open: 9:00AM
Closed: 4:30PM
Unless by appointment, no equipment will be checked in after: 3:00PM
Saturday – Sunday
Open: 10:00AM
Closed: 5:00PM
Unless by appointment, no equipment will be checked in after: 3:00PM
June-August:
Open: BY APPOINTMENT (hours will be posted @ CFT 136 and online at https://cmaequipment.getconnect2.com/)
May:
Open: 9:00AM (unless otherwise posted)
Closed: 4:00PM (unless otherwise posted)
Unless by appointment, no equipment will be checked in after: 3:00PM