Apple G5 Computer Lab
Fast computers have revolutionized motion picture editing. Our brand-new computer lab/classroom offers students Apple G5 computers coupled with Mac's awesome 23-inch Cinema HD monitors. Students edit and finish their movies using Apple's Production Suite, which includes Final Cut Pro HD, Motion, and DVD Studio Pro. In addition, students learn compositing on the industry standard Adobe After Effects.

High Definition Camera Equipment
From the very first day of class our students work in HD video using state-of-the-art Sony HDV cameras. As students learn their craft, they will use larger format Sony and Panasonic HD and 24p digital cameras. Sachtler tripods, matte boxes and hi-end tech monitors will round out every students camera package.

Sony F950 HiDef 24p Camera
The F950 is Sony's highest-end High Definition camera and shoots uncompressed 4:4:4 1080p HD video at a film-like 24 frames per second, offering superb picture quality for today's digital motion picture productions. The Sony F950 has been used to shoot many feature films including "Revenge of the Sith" and "Sin City". Advanced filmmaking students will be trained on this camera, having the opportunity to use it in class and on set.

Sound Recording Equipment
Our students learn the craft of production audio recording using the best professional equipment. At traditional film schools audio is often ignored, but not at SFSDF. Our students use Sennheiser microphones and headphones, Fostex hard disc recorder/ mixers and Light Wave boom poles.

Lighting & Grip Equipment
According to Stephen Kopels, one of SFSDF Founders, "lighting is everything." Our extensive list of lighting and grip equipment attests to this philosophy. Students use Arriflex, KinoFlo, Mole Richardson, Chimera, Matthews and Century lighting / grip equipment - all the same tools used on professional movie productions.