Apple Computer Lab
All of our computer lab/classrooms offers students brand new 21.5-inch Apple iMac computers running the latest editing and sound design software including the industry-standard Final Cut Pro Studio.  In addition, students who shoot green screen on our state-of-the-art sound stage learn compositing using specialized plug-ins and 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 cameras. As students learn their craft, they will use larger format digital film cameras including the RED, Sony EX-1 and Panasonic HVX200 - all of which are tapeless. Professional Sachtler tripods, matte boxes and hi-end tech monitors will round out every students camera package.

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.