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Advanced Camera Certifications

There are two ways for students to get certified on the Camera Vault’s advanced cameras.

Take FILM 358: Camera Workshop

  • Students must have completed FILM 150 or FILM 250 before enrolling.

  • Passing this class certifies you on all the advanced cameras covered.

Individual Testing with Camera Vault staff

  • Students must first test on a Tier 1 camera before moving on to other advanced cameras.

  • If you’re new to a camera, it’s recommended to schedule a practice session first.

Scheduling a Practice or Test Session

Tier 1 Cameras

  • Canon C300 Mark II

  • RED EPIC

  • RED EPIC-W

Practice & Test Times

  • At the Vault: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 AM – 4 PM

  • With Alex Sherman: Saturdays (contact him directly at [email protected] to schedule)

About the Test

  • You have 1 hour to complete the test.

Tasks include:

  • Building the camera with all accessories

  • Balancing the camera

  • Navigating the camera’s settings

The Camera Vault offers certifications on all advanced cameras, PL lens packages, wireless video and focus systems, and other specialized camera accessories.

To schedule a certification:

Email: [email protected]

Advanced Cameras

  • Canon C300 Mark II*

  • RED EPIC*

  • RED EPIC-W*

  • RED Komodo

  • Sony FX9

  • ARRI Amira

  • ARRI Alexa Mini

  • Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro 12K – VFX 320/420 Class Use Only

*Tier 1 Cameras: Students must become certified on at least 1 of these cameras before getting certified on any other advanced camera. Certification on a Tier 1 Camera will grant the student certification on all PL Lens Packages, Wireless Video Systems, and Specialized Camera Accessories.

PL Lens Packages

  • Canon RF STM Primes

  • Canon CN-E Primes

  • Zeiss CP.2 Primes

  • Zeiss CP.3 Primes

  • Schneider FF Xenon Primes

  • RED Pro Primes

  • Cooke Mini S4/i Primes

  • ARRI Ultra Primes

  • Sigma FF High Speed Primes

  • Fujinon Zoom

  • Cooke Zoom

Wireless Video and Focus Systems

  • Hollyland Mars 400S PRO

  • Teradek Bolt Pro 300, Pro 500 and XT 500

  • Tilta Nucleus-M**

  • ARRI WCU-4**

  • Preston HU4**

**Students will not become certified on these systems by passing FILM 358.

Specialized Camera Accessories

  • Anton Bauer 4 PowerTap Sandwich Adapter

  • Anton Bauer 4 Female PowerTap

  • ARRI 2 and 4-Hole Handle Extension Block

  • ARRI Handheld Accessories

  • Noga Cine Arm

  • Small HD Cine 7

  • Small HD 1303

  • Wooden Camera V-Lock Base Station

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