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 can be made to pick up and return any equipment Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm via WebCheckout as described in this article. Contact the Technical Specialists by emailing fvproduction@calarts.edu for any questions regarding production/installation equipment and scheduling. All equipment for weekend reservations must be picked up on Fridays by 4:30pm.
Installation and Production Equipment Reservations
Students should use WebCheckout for all FV Installation/Stage Equipment requests. Requests must be made at least one week prior to your planned reservation dates.
Additionally, you must fill out an FV Project Form prior in order to get an Unique ID. 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.
The Technical specialists (or Student technicians) will go over the condition and organization of your returns. Equipment must be placed back into their cases correctly and ALL cables must be rolled/tied up neatly. You will be asked to do so if the cables are found loose/messy and the kits are unorganized, regardless of how late you are to your next class/meeting/commute. Your lack of planning does not constitute an emergency on our part.
Your equipment is due before 4:30 pm on the last day of your reservation.
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 $100 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.e 4:30 pm on the last day of your reservation.
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 $100 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.