Library
The Division of Film Studies’ facility also boasts a 6000+ title video and 16mm film library for scholarly research purposes. There are also several theatres on campus that show 16mm and 35mm film, and digital and VHS video.
Animation
Traditional animation facilities include a stand with high definition video or 16mm film cameras and a claymation studio. Computer animation is produced on Macintosh using Maya assisted with a variety of other graphic software.
Production
The production facilities of the Film Studies Division are located in the Art and Architecture Building on the lower university campus. Students enrolled in either film or video production courses will enjoy a wide range of equipment for their use.
Production equipment for 16mm film includes Aaton, Arriflex and Eclair cameras; DAT recorders and state of the art microphones. There is also excellent grip equipment available for dramatic motion picture production: dollies, lights, stands etc. Film editing is performed on Steenbeck 6-plate and Kem 8-plate flatbed machines with post-production sound mixing through Pro Tools editing software.
Video production formats include Digital-8, MiniDV, DVC Pro 25 and 50, and DVCPro HD using Panasonic cameras. Video editing is done on NLE systems which include Apple’s Final Cut Studio and Avid Media Adrenaline.