Equipment Certifications
Learn how to use some of the Film Forum's more sophisticated camera equipment and film transfer station. Certifications are required before renting or using these cameras and facilities. Contact dave@nwfilmforum.org with any questions.
Panasonic DVX100 Camera
Sections to choose from:
Tuesday, Jan 10, 6:30–8:30pm
Wednesday, Feb 29, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Instructor: Dave Hanagan
Tuition: $25/members, $35/general
Max Attendance: 6
Get trained on the Film Forum's Panasonic 24p digital camera, the most glamorous camera in town! This certification is required for anyone interested in using our DVX100 without prior experience on the camera. Learn how to take full advantage of the camera's features: XLR audio inputs, 24 or 30 frame progressive acquisition, time-lapse interval recording and cine-like gamma control.
Panasonic HVX200 Camera
Panasonic HVX200 Camera
Self-Serve Film Transfer
Self-Serve Film Transfer
Sections to choose from:
Wednesday, Jan 25, 6:30–8:30pm
Wednesday, Mar 14, 6:30–8:30pm
Instructor: Dave Hanagan
Tuition: $25/members, $35/general
Max Attendance: 6
Learn how to transfer your own 16mm and Super-8 movies to digital video using the Film Forum's Sup'd-Up-Bad-Ass-Optical-Printer-From-Hell. This certification class is required to use our low-cost, flicker-free, rock-solid-registration telecine. After being taught the basics, participants will be able to sign up and use the optical printer for the room's filmmaker-friendly rate of $5/hour.
Canon 60D Camera
Sections to choose from:
Wednesday, Feb 1, 6:30–8:30pm
Thursday, Mar 1, 6:30–8:30pm
Instructor: Joshua Green
Tuition: $25/members, $35/general
Max Attendance: 6
Moviemaking with a DSLR camera presents both advantages and pitfalls when compared to traditional video cameras. In this certification class to use the Film Forum's Canon's 60D, students will learn the camera's basic functionality and be made aware of the issues videographers should be thinking about before, during and after a shoot.