Certification to Reserve Equipment
We now use the online software:
Reftab.com as our equipment-reserve provider.
With Reftab, students can learn how to reserve and sign out the latest state-of-the-art equipment for a truly hands-on experience. Equipment can be reserved for 108 hours, weekends included.
In order to check out equipment,
both online and in-person,
students must get certified.
Follow the steps below:
- Students are required to preview the Camera Certification videos below in advance to familiarize themselves with the certification procedures.
- Students will have to pass the written certification test in order to perform the hands-on camera certification in-front of one of our CNM Staff.
- Once students are certified to use the equipment, they need to register for a new account by using their school commnet e-mail (eg: msmith0036@mail.ct.edu) and cellphone # and going to the following link: https://www.reftab.com/login.
Here is the direct link to Reftab Equipment Reservations
For more information, please contact our media associate Todd Levesque, or Monique Simon, or Elena Sanchez, our part-time educational assistants.
Panasonic AG-HMC80 Camera Tutorial
To download and preview in booklet format:
Panasonic AG-HMC80 Tutorial Booklet
Panasonic AG-HMC80 Tutorial – In Its Entirety
Panasonic AG-HMC80 Tutorial – Chapter 01 Tripod
Panasonic AG-HMC80 Tutorial – Chapter 02 Setup the Camera
Panasonic AG-HMC80 Tutorial – Chapter 03 Manual Mode
Panasonic AG-HMC80 Tutorial – Chapter 04 Audio
Panasonic AG-HMC80 Tutorial – Chapter 05 Breakdown
AG-AC Camera Tutorial
To download and preview in booklet format:
Panasonic AG-AC30 Tutorial Booklet
AG-AC30 Camera Tutorial – In Its Entirety
AG-AC30 Camera Tutorial – Chapter 01 Setup
AG-AC30 Camera Tutorial – Chapter 02 Manual Mode
AG-AC30 Camera Tutorial – Chapter 03 Audio
AG-AC30 Camera Tutorial – Chapter 04 Shoulder Rig
AG-AC30 Camera Tutorial – Chapter 05 Packup
For the most recent Equipment and Facilities Policies & Procedures: Click Here.
Reftab Equipment Reservations
List of Equipment
Panasonic AG-HMC80PJ 3MOS HD Camcorder
Panasonic AG-HMC70 HD Camcorder
Panasonic AG-AC30 HD Camcorder
Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM EX Full HD Handheld Camcorder
DSLR Canon Rebel T5i 700D Camera
Cinema CION 4K Camera
Blackmagic Design Cinema 6k Camera
RICOH Theta 360° VR Camera & Carrying Case
Google 360° VR Glasses
Camera lights
Digital voice recorders
Dollies
Extension cords
Field audio mixers
Field lighting kits
Gaffers tape
Gitzo boom poles
Headphones
Microphones (hand held, shotgun, lavalier, conference table, and wireless)
Power strips
Pro Tools M-Box
Rifa soft lights
SD card readers
Tripods
USB keyboards
XLR cables
Students can also reserve time to work in the two editing suites, located in Chapman Hall, 628 A & B.
Equipment Loan Pool Hours
Location: Chapman Hall, Room 604
Monday:
9:30am – 4:00pm
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Tuesday:
9:30am – 4:00pm
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday:
9:30am – 3:30pm
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am – 2:00pm
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Friday:
9:30pm – 3:00pm
Spring 2023 – Jan. 20 – May 15
Open Mac Lab Hours are:
Monday
Room 610
2:45pm – 5:10pm
Room 612
12:15pm – 9:00pm
Room 629
9:00am – 9:00pm
Tuesday
Rooms 610 & 629
9:00am – 11:00am
Room 610
12:15pm – 5:10pm
Room 612
12:15pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday
Room 610
9:00am – 11:00am,
2:45pm – 5:10pm
Room 612
12:15pm – 9:00pm
Room 629
9:00am – 9:00pm
Thursday
Room 610
9:00am – 11:00am,
12:15pm – 2:00pm
Room 629
9:00am – 12:30pm,
1:45pm – 5:10pm
Room 612
12:15pm – 6:00pm
Fridays:
Rooms 610 & 612
9:00am – 3:00pm
Room 629
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Closed Saturdays & Sundays
