Cage Reservations & Policies

Reserve your gear, follow the guidelines, and get shooting! These policies help the Cage run smoothly for everyone

Equipment Reservations

• All gear reservations must be made online via Patron Portal using a class number or project number as necessary (see "Greenlight" process).

• Contact the Loop Equipment Center by email or phone for issues with your reservation.

Equipment Cancellations

• Cancel at least one business day before your scheduled pickup.

• Cancellations can be done via Patron Portal, email, or phone.

Pickup & Returns

• Pickup and return times are strictly enforced.

• Early pickups or returns are not guaranteed and depend on staff availability.

Equipment Care & Responsibility

• All equipment must be checked for damage before leaving the Loop Equipment Center.

• Returning damaged or broken gear may result in account holds or other disciplinary actions.

Violations

• Repeated violations of any rules including late returns, unclaimed reservations, or damaged equipment may result in disciplinary actions.

• These policies are in place to ensure fair access and safe use of resources.

Laptop Loaner Program

To help students who need a computer to effectively participate in academic activities, CDM offers a Laptop Loaner Program.

The program is intended for students who have no access to computer technology and have limited financial resources.

The computers available for loan include 15-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops, Windows laptops, and WacomOne tablets.

Equipment Certification Requirement

• Sony FX6 – Requires current enrollment or completion of Production 1.

• Gimbals (Ronin-S, Osmo) and Advanced Sound Mixers (SoundDevices 633, 664, 833 and MixPre 6 – Require a brief certification (~15 minutes).

Certification can be scheduled with our staff and ensures proper understanding and safe operation of the equipment.