Equipment Certifications

Learn how to use some of NWFF'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

 

Panasonic DVX100 Camera
Sections to choose from:
Tuesday, Mar 23, 6:30pm
Monday, Apr 12, 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 19, 6:30pm
Instructor: Dave Hanagan 
Tuition: $25/WigglyWorld members, $35/general 
Max Attendance: 6
 
Get trained on NWFF’s Panasonic 24p digital camera, the most glamorous camera in town! This certification is required for anyone interested in using our DVX100 without having 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.

Register for DVX100 Certification for March
Register for DVX100 Certification for April
Register for DVX100 Certification for May
 

Panasonic HVX200 Camera

 

Panasonic HVX200 Camera
Sections to choose from:
Monday, Apr 19, 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 26, 6:30pm
Instructor: Dave Hanagan 
Tuition: $25/WigglyWorld members, $35/general 
Max Attendance: 6
Prerequiste: students must first take the DVX100 certification or have prior experience with the DVX100
 
Similar in feel to the DVX100, the HVX shoots in a wide variety of frame rates and it offers the revolutionary P2 solid-state memory cards.This workshop will continue where the DVX leaves off, and cover advanced camera features, menu settings, and workflow recording in HD using the P2 cards. After attending this certification, members will have access to rent NWFF’s HVX200 camera.

Register for HVX200 Certification for April
Register for HVX200 Certification for May 
 

Self-Serve Film Transfer

 

Self-Serve Film Transfer
Sections to choose from: 
Tuesday, Mar 16, 6:30pm
Monday, Apr 5, 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 5, 6:30pm
Instructor: Dave Hanagan 
Tuition: $25/WigglyWorld members, $35/general 
Max Attendance: 6
 
Learn how to transfer your own 16mm and Super-8 movies to digital video using NWFF’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.