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:
Wednesday, May 8, 6:30–8:30pm
Tuesday, July 9, 6:30–8:30pm
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.


Register for DVX100 in May

Register for DVX100 in July
 

 

Panasonic HVX200 Camera

 Panasonic HVX200 Camera

Sections to choose from:
Wednesday, May 15, 6:30–8:30pm
Tuesday, July 16, 6:30–8:30pm
Instructor: Dave Hanagan 
Tuition: $25/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 the Film Forum's HVX200 camera.

 

Canon 60D Camera

 

Sections to choose from:
Wednesday, May 29, 6:30–8:30pm
Tuesday, July 23, 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. 

Register for Canon 60D in May

Register for Canon 60D in July