Illini Film and Video maintains an array of professional video production equipment, provided by club fundraising and the Student Organization Resource Fee (SORF). The equipment is available to all members of IFV who have demonstrated equipment competency by contacting the Equipment Manager. Equipment scheduling is provided on a first come, first serve basis for a period of 3 days. Extensions to this time are permitted given there is no one else who wants it during that time. Times when the equipment is scheduled are provided by clicking on the "Availability" link by each equipment item. Care for and proper handling of the equipment is the responsibility of the member who checks it out, and must be returned in proper working order.Link disclaimer: Links to resources are provided as an informational resource. They are maintained by third party sites and are not guaranteed by nor affiliated with Illini Film and Video. CamerasIFV carries four different cameras, the Panasonic AG-DVX100B, the Canon GL2, the Sony DCR-PD150, and three Canon ZR-800s.Panasonic AG-HMC150 Availability  The Panasonic AG-HMC150 is a professional level, 1/3” 3-CCD AVCHD tapeless camera. IFV supplies a tripod, microphone kit, Letus35 Extreme adaptor, 2 Nikon lenses, 2 16GB SDHC cards, 2 batteries, a charger, and cords, cables and connectors with the camera.Resources HMC150 operating manual HMC150 Brochure Letus35 Extreme User Guide Letus35 Extreme Quick Start Panasonic AG-DVX100B Availability  The Panasonic AG-DVX100B is a professional level, 1/3” 3-CCD mini-DV camera. IFV supplies a tripod, 2 batteries, a charger, and cords, cables and connectors with the camera.Resources DVX100B operating manual DVX100B Brochure The AG-DVX100 and digital filmmaking DVX-100a focus chart Canon GL2 Availability  The Canon GL2 is a prosumer level, 1/4” 3-CCD mini-DV camera. IFV supplies a tripod, 1 battery, a charger, and cords, cables and connectors with the camera.Resources GL2 operating manual Hands-on Canon GL2 report (3 parts) GL2 Download Library  Sony DCR-PD150 Availability The Sony DCR-PD150 is a professional level, 1/3" 3-CCD DVCAM camera. IFV supplies 1 battery, a charger, cords, cables and connectors with the camera. The camera operation is not guaranteed as this camera was not functional in the past. 
Canon ZR-800Availability The Canon ZR-800 is a consumer level, 1/6” single CCD mini-DV camera. IFV carries three cameras, and supplies 2 batteries, a charger, and cords, cables and connectors with the camera. |
EditorsIFV carries two Final Cut Pro based non-linear digital editing stations. 
Mac Pro (Smithers) / Power Mac G4 (Sea Captain)The Mac Pro system comes with a 20" Apple Cinema Display and Final Cut Studio 2 Academic which includes Final Cut Pro 6, Soundtrack Pro 2, Motion 3, DVD Studio Pro 4, Compressor 3, and Color. The Power Mac G4 system comes with a 17" CRT Apple Studio Display, and Final Cut Studio, which includes Final Cut Pro 5, Soundtrack Pro, DVD Studio Pro 4 and Compressor 2. Resources Apple's Final Cut Studio site Ken Stone's Final Cut Pro DVD Studio Pro tutorials |
AudioIFV carries two Sennheiser ME-66 microphones with K6 power modules and may be used with any of the flagship cameras. One of these packages includes a fishpole, shockmount, windscreen and pistol grip.Resources Sennheiser's ME-66 site |
LightingIFV carries an Arri Softbank II tungsten light kit. This kit includes three 650 watt fresnel lamps, one 1000 watt open face with 24"X32" softbox, barndoors, scrims and stands.Availability In addition, IFV also carries a variety of tungsten shop lamps and halogen work lamps. Resources Why coil cables the right way (over/under) How to coil cables the right way (over/under) Please view this and do your best with our cables. Piles of tangled cables aren't fun. mediacollege.com's lighting tutorial |