Production Services
CFAT offers a number of production-based services. Making media art can be a daunting and expensive endeavour, and CFAT's goal is to provide low-cost access to equipment and facilities.
Go online, call (902) 422 6822, or email production@cfat.ca to book equipment or facilities. To set up an account on our AMS booking system, please email Production & Membership Services Coordinator Séamus Gallagher at production@cfat.ca
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Facilities
Video / Online Suite
Software: The computer runs Mac OS 10.15.5 (Catalina). Adobe CC suite (including AfterEffects, Photoshop, Premiere, Audition, Flash, Illustrator), DaVinci Resolve 16, Final Cut Pro 10.4.8), iMovie 10.1.8, Logic Pro X 10.5.1, TC Electronic Loudness Radar
Hardware: Mac Pro 2019 with 3.3GHz 12-Core Intel Xeon W, 64GB RAM and an AMD Radeon Pro Vega II 32GB graphics card. note: there is no CD/DVD burner, though we have an external one we can provide on request. Let us know when you book the suite if you will need it.
Monitors: Samsung SyncMaster E2320, Sony 25” PVM-2541 Professional OLED monitor, mounted on a heavy-duty adjustable arm.
Audio: Scarlett Focusrite 2i2 sound interface, Yorkville near-field monitors
Transfer Suite
Software: The computer runs Mac OS 10.10.5 (Yosemite). Final Cut Studio 7 (includes DVD Studio Pro, Compressor, Cinema Tools, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, Livetype), Adobe AfterEffects, DVD Studio Pro 4, iMovie, Adobe CS4, DaVinci Resolve
Hardware: Mac Pro (early 2009), 16 GB RAM, 250GB Storage, ATI Graphics, DVD R+W
Monitors: Apple Cinema Display 23” HD LCD, Sony PVM 14M2U Broadcast Monitor (interlaced)
Audio: Scarlett Focusrite 2i2 sound interface, Yorkville near-field monitors
Transfer from: DVCAM, DV-SP, HDV, DVD, Digital 8, Hi8, 8mm, Betacam SP, 3/4” Umatic, VHS
Audio Suite
Software:The computer runs Mac OS 10.12.6 (Sierra).Adobe CS6 Production Suite (includes AfterEffects, Photoshop, Premiere, Audition, Flash, Illustrator), DaVinci Resolve 15, Pro Tools 12 (Ultimate), Final Cut Studio 7 (includes DVD Studio Pro, Compressor, Cinema Tools, Soundtrack Pro, Livetype), iMovie 10.1.8, Logic Pro 9.1.8, PluralEyes 4.1.4, TC Electronic Loudness Radar
Monitors: 2 x LG 21” HD LCD, Panasonic 50” plasma TV
Digital Hardware: RTE Fireface 800 sound interface, Mackie Pro USB control surface, Behringer ADA 8200 A/D/A converter
Analogue Hardware: Blue Sky 5.1 Studio Monitors / subwoofer, HeadAmp headphone amp, Sonome Headphones
Project Room
This is a multipurpose space where we hold artist talks, small screenings (about 30 people), meetings, and are able to shoot small productions. We are also able to feed audio back into the Audio Suite.
For production work:
- The room is equipped with a Chromatte Screen for chroma-key (green or blue screen) shooting with a ReflecMedia LiteRing
- Black-out curtains
- Removable / re-configurable sounds baffles on the walls
For presentations, screenings, artist talks and meetings:
- A Panasonic PT-AE400 projector is mounted to the ceiling and an automated projection screen can descend in front of the Chromatte screen
- Scarlett Focusrite 2i2 sound interface, two Yorkville near-field monitors (speakers)
- 20 folding chairs
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e-Lab
e-Lab
We aim to create a safe space for people of any skill level to experiment with electronics, programming, and DIY technology within the context of art making.
- Creativity is emphasized over correctness
- All are welcome regardless of knowledge
- Have fun and learn risk free
- Work with good quality equipment
Some ideas for things that you can use the e-lab for:
- Electro Mechanics (motors)
- Sound Manipulation
- Timed events
- Video Manipulation
- Computer Programming
- Soldering
- PCB design
- Repair and troubleshoot equipment (save money)
- Interactive environments
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Support
Technical Grants
Technical grants are a quick turn around grant for in-kind use of our facilities and equipment. These grants are great for small self funded projects, or for helping you get through that last push of a larger project. These grants will be offered three times a year on an annual schedule.
CFAT offers a few types of technical grants to help you finish your projects.
Intensive Post-Production Technical Grant:
The successful applicant will receive a two-month Editing Membership, giving them free access to all of the editing suites.
Intensive Production Technical Grant:
The successful applicant will receive a two-month Production Membership, giving them free access to all of the mobile equipment.
Four-Month Technical Project Grant:
The successful applicant will receive a two-month production membership giving them access to all mobile equipment. This two-month period will be immediately followed by a two month editing membership where they will have free access to all editing suites.
In-Kind Support
The Centre for Art Tapes has a long history of supporting our community with access to our equipment and facilities – this support is made in the spirit of community engagement, accessibility and similar organizational values. Requests for in-kind support are reviewed by our Core Staff each month, please plan 4-6 weeks ahead.
Please keep in mind that our rental rates are already subsidized through donations, government support and fundraising – and that CFAT is proud to offer equipment and facilities that are well below commercial rates, providing special discounted rates to non-profits and community groups all of the time. Please remember that our equipment and staff time is limited, and that we can’t prioritize in-kind support over our existing programs.
Who is eligible for in-kind support?
Ad-hoc/community groups, non-profit organizations, and arts and culture groups who share our vision of artistic communities and social/economic equity are welcomed to apply for in-kind support. CFAT has lots of other avenues for individual artists to get free access – if you are an individual artist please apply for one of our programs, including Technical Grants, or ask about volunteering in exchange for CFAT dollars. Commercial and for-profit projects are not eligible.
Visit the Opportunities page for more information on how to apply for support!
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Transfer Services
CFAT now offers analog tape transferring services! If you don't wish to transfer your old tapes to digital files we can do it for an affordable fee.
We can transfer any DVCAM, Mini DV, DV-SP, HDV, DVD, Digital 8, Hi8, 8mm, Betacam SP, 3/4” Umatic, or VHS tape.Pricing
Non-Members: We charge $30 per tape up to a maximum of 30 mins. every additional ten minute block on that specific tape will be $5.
Members: $15 per 30 min tape and and an addition $5 for every 20 min. block on that same tape.
For Umatic an additional one time cleaning fee of $10 will be added to both member and non-member prices.
We provide Pro Res 422 and mp4 files.
We cannot transfer specific requested locations of your tape but we can transfer up to a certain point if you say only want the first 30 minutes of a tape.Please contact Séamus at production@cfat.ca or call us at (902) 422-6822 for more information.
Rental Prices
We rent 4K cameras, DSLRs, tripods, studio lighting equipment, microphones, data projectors, and more. We offer scaled pricing for CFAT Members, individual non-members, non-profit organizations, and commercial projects. All rental prices listed below are per-day.
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Facilities
RoomMemberNon-memberNon-ProfitCommercialVideo Suite$15/hr or $75/day$25/hr or $125/day$20/hr or $100/day$45/hr or $225/dayTransfer Suite$10/hr or $50/day$15/hr or $80/day$13/hr or $65/day$30/hr or $150/dayAudio Suite$15/hr or $75/day$25/hr or $125/day$20/hr or $100/day$45/hr or $225/dayProject Room*$10/hr or $50/day$15/hr or $75/day$13/hr or $65/day$30/hr or $150/day
*Note that the Project Room is not considered In-House Equipment and Facilities under the Editing Membership or for Free Thursdays. For Production and Editing members, the room is half the Individual Member rate.
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Cameras
CameraQtyMemberNon-memberNon-ProfitCommercial1$100$150$120$2502$20$30$24$501$75$110$90$1851$15$25$20$501$40$70$60$1101$8$13$10$251$8$17$14$20230453675Canon R5 Mirrorless Camera2$40$70$60$110
**Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera comes with Lumix G 14mm lens;
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Tripods
TripodQtyMemberNon-memberNon-ProfitCommercialManfrotto 525 MVB1$12$17$15$35Manfrotto (755XB)2$12$17$15$35Miller DS 101$5$8$6$15
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Camera Accessories
AccessoryQtyMemberNon-memberNon-ProfitCommercialDSLR Field Cinema Shoulder Mount1$25$48$35$75Atomos Ninja ProRes recorder1$8$14$12$27Atomos Shogun 7 Recorder120403060
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Microphone Packages
Mic PackageQtyMemberNon-memberNon-ProfitCommercialRØDE M5 condenser mics
(matched pair)2$12$17$15$30Sennheiser wireless
w/ Lav mics x21$35$70$60$90 -
Mobile Sound Recording
ItemQtyMemberNon-memberNon-ProfitCommercial2$12$15$13$17Zoom H2n recorder1$6$9$8$121$10$15$12$241$7$11$9$21Mic stand1$4$6$5$12Headphones2$3$5$4$9
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Lights & Grip
ItemQtyMemberNon-memberNon-ProfitCommercialDedolight Turbo Felloni LED fill light2$12$16$15$36Dedolight 4LED-BI light3$10$14$12$30Dedolight LEDzilla battery-powered light3$5$8$7$15Lights: 650 or 1K
(each)2$5$8$7$15Lights: ARRI 150 or 300
(each)1$8$12$10$24C-Stand5$4$6$5$12Magic Arm1$3$5$4$9Magic Arm
(7” mini)1$2$4$3$8Road Rags Flag Kit
(2 flags)1$8$12$10$24Flex Fill1$3$5$4$91$20$30$25$60Aputure Amaran F22C2$18.00$24.00$22.00$35.00 -
Miscellaneous
ItemQtyMemberNon-memberNon-ProfitCommercialMacBook Pro laptop4$30$45$40$901$20$35$30$70Edirol V-4 video mixer1$15$25$20$452$3$7$5$121$10$20$15$30
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Presentation Equipment
ItemQtyMemberNon-memberNon-ProfitCommercial1$70$110$140$1602$75$95$85$1751$15$30$23$601$10$20$15$301$10$18$15$20ASUS P3B battery-powered short-throw projector1$20$40$30$75Optoma GT5600 Ultra-Short Throw Projector1508070150Da-Lite projection screen1$6$12$9$20PA system
(JBL EON15 G2 (x2) + Mackie proFX 12 mixer)1$40$60$50$1005.1 speaker system
(K10 (x5) + KSub)1$100$150$125$250Oculus Go headset
(32GB)6$4$5$3$10Here are links to some Projection Calculators to help you with your selection:
BENQ SH910 – http://www.projectorcentral.com/BenQ-SH910-projection-calculator-pro.htm
Viewsonic PJ 510 – http://www.projectorcentral.com/ViewSonic-PJ510-projection-calculator-pro.htm
NEC VT595 – http://www.projectorcentral.com/NEC-VT595-projection-calculator-pro.htm
Availability
Book online, call (902) 422 6822, or email production@cfat.ca to book equipment or facilities. Learn about online bookings here.