Do you have questions? The Student Production Handbook has answers!
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About This Resource The Mission of SFTV Student Production Handbook is to provide a current, definitive knowledge base of SFTV policies and resources, freeing students from information gaps and enabling them to reach their highest artistic goals. The online Handbook
Holidays and Blackout Dates
KNOW YOUR OFF DAYS The LMU schedule will affect when you’re able to shoot on campus and when faculty, staff, and Production Administration can offer support to you and your project. Before you choose your production weekend, check the Blackout
Film Permits
PERMITTING YOUR FILM To apply for a FilmLA permit see FilmLA Permit Process. Obtaining a film permit is one of the fundamental responsibilities of filmmaking. A film permit authorizes your production to occupy a location and substantiates to neighbors and
How To Reserve Equipment for My Film
L&G ORDERS ARE RESERVED ONLINE! To reserve eqiupment form to start your Lighting and Grip use Patron Portal and select “Lighting and Grip”. Steps for Reserving Equipment Online If you’re unfamiliar with the equipment LnG has, we recommend filling out
Production Sound Toolkit
RECOMMENDED PURCHASES FOR YOUR PRODUCTION SOUND KIT 1 Pack Bongo ties 1 Pack Foot Foam 1 Matte Black Paper Tape AA, AAA and or 9V batteries Velcro For Wires Top Stick (For mounting microphones) Coban (For holding the transmitter on
Lighting and Grip Toolkit
EXPENDABLES FOR YOUR L&G KIT AND DITTY BAG There are expendables someone working in the lighting and grip department should always have in their on-set kit. Most of the items on this list can be purchased at an expendables store
Camera Department Toolkit
FILL OUT YOUR DITTY BAG AND A.C. KIT When you’re on set you’re going to need a few simple tools and some expendables to get the work done. Here are some suggestions on what you should consider having when you
Recommended Filmmaker’s Toolkit
TOOLS FOR STUDENT FILMMAKERS AND THEIR KITS All artists collect tools that assist them in realizing their vision, and filmmakers are no exception. At SFTV, students work in every stage and department of film production; this means acquiring the necessary
Production Scheduling Meeting
Choosing your production weekend Each semester, students producing an Intermediate or Advanced project (PROD 390,392, 490, 492, 550, 600, 650, SCRW 680) meet with SFTV staff at the Production Scheduling Meeting to create an initial master schedule for the upcoming