Installation and Production Equipment

Installation and production equipment is available for check-out in C105D (near the C113 Installation Space). This equipment supports projects involving video, audio, performance, and other types of non- theatrical work in the School of Film/Video. The Technical Specialists in Live Action can help you determine what your equipment needs are and how to best prepare for your install.

Hours

An appointment must be made Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm  to pick up and return any equipment. Contact the Technical Specialists by emailing fvproduction@calarts.edu to schedule  a time. All equipment for weekend reservations must be picked up on Fridays by 4:30pm.

Installation and Production Equipment Reservations

Students should use the FV Production/Installation Reservation Form for any space or production/installation equipment requests. The form should be completed at least one (1) week prior to any type of production.You will receive an email confirming the availability for your planned dates.

Check Out

An invoice will be given to you with the checked out equipment listed. It is your responsibility to confirm that the information is correct on the invoice, and that the equipment is in proper working order before accepting liability by signing the invoice. If you find something wrong with the equipment before signing the invoice, let the Technical Specialist know so that you are not held liable. You are responsible for any damage to the equipment that is not reported at the moment of checkout.

Returns

You must be the person to return any  equipment you have checked out. If you are unable to return your equipment personally, contact the Technical Specialists and communicate who will return the installation equipment in your place. Never leave or drop off anything outside the Video Studio or the C105A office. Equipment must be returned during open hours and handed directly to a Technical Specialist. 

Your equipment is due before 4:30 pm on the last day of your reservation. You must contact the Technical Specialist to set up an appointment for the return.

Late Fees

Any student who fails to return production/installation equipment by the due time will be charged a late fee of $50, starting at noon. Each day thereafter will be an additional $50 late fee charge (i.e. two days late is a $100 fee).

Fisher Dolly

We have a Fisher dolly on campus in C115C. It is available during the school year for use in the main building only. A one-time $60 deposit to use the Production and Installation facilities is required to check out the dolly. Deposits will be returned after graduation or during a leave of absence. Loss of the deposit may be incurred  from damage or mishandling of the equipment, in which case a new deposit will be required to use the dolly and any production/installation spaces or equipment.