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BACK TO SCHOOL: 43 NEEDS AND WANTS FOR FILM SCHOOL

By Thomas Simms | Updated Thu, 07/18/2024
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Whether it’s a four-year undergraduate program, a two-year graduate school, or a
single class, studying film production is different from other fields of study.
Film production classes are more like being in a trade school. Students learn
and apply work skills, as well as film theory. Most importantly, you will be
shooting at least one short film, and to make that film you need equipment,
tools, and supplies.

Most film programs provide the cameras, sound equipment, and editing facilities
you need, but, to take full advantage of them, some personal tools are
necessary. Many of these tools are the same as what professionals like
screenwriters, assistant directors, gaffers, and assistant camerapersons use
daily.

Film instructors will supply a list of required and optional supplies for their
classes, but just in case you lost that list or want another list of supplies to
get you started, listed below are some of the tools of the trade that you might
need; some are expendables that you will use up and some are items you can use
for years to come.


THE ESSENTIALS

 1. Screenwriting Software

 2. Storyboarding Software

 3. Production Software

Production Software

 4. White Balance Cards

 5. ColorChecker Chip Chart

 6. Clapper 

Clapper

 7. Insert Slate

 8. Dry Erase Markers

 9. 1-Inch White Gaffer Tape

1-Inch White Gaff Tape

 10. Sharpie Pens

 11. Spike Tape

 12. Microfiber Lens Cloth

Microfiber Lens Cloth

 13. Lens-Cleaning Solution

 14. Mounting Plate Tool

 15. Multi-Tool

Multi-Tool

 16. Flashlight

 17. 2-Inch Black Gaffer Tape

 18. Production Clips

Production Clips

 19. Lighting Gels

 20. Gel Roll

 21. Gel Repair Tape

Gel Repair Tape

 22. AC Belt Pouch

 23. Work Gloves

 24. Reflectors

Reflectors

 25. Blackwrap

 26. Production Bag

 27. External Media Drive for Editing

 28. Closed-Ear Headphones

Closed-Ear Headphones


FOR SHOOTING DIGITAL

 29. Memory Cards for the Camera

 30. Memory Card Case

 31. Card Reader

Memory Card Readers

 32. Sensor Scope

 33. Air Blower

 34. Sensor Brush

 35. Sensor Swabs

Sensor Swabs


FOR SHOOTING FILM

 36. Film

 37. Scissors

 38. Canned Air

Canned Air

 39. Camel Hair Brush

 40. Lighted Magnifier for checking the film gate

 41. Orangewood Sticks Cuticle Pushers* for cleaning the film gate

 42. Light Meter

Light Meter

 43. Film-Changing Tent

*Drugstore Item


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