Equipment Protocol

FTVM Instructional Support Technician:
Mike Doyle

Email: mdoyle@glendale.edu
Phone Number: 818-240-1000 ext. 5610

Equipment Room
San Gabriel 336
Ext. 5610

*You must be logged into your GCC Google Email account to Request Equipment

Equipment pickup, drop-off and proficiency test hours:

- Monday through Thursday | 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Equipment pickup, returns and proficiency test important info:

- All equipment requests must be scheduled at least 2 business days in advance (starting Summer 2026).

- Your checkout appointment will not be valid unless you send in your request form within 2 hours of booking.

- All email correspondence with the Support Technician regarding checkout must be sent from your GCC student email.

- All proficiency tests must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance (starting Summer 2026).

- If you fail a proficiency exam you will need to wait 48 hours before you can retake the exam.

- All documents required for checkout must be turned in at least 2 business days before your initial pickup (physical copies of documents required for checkout will not be accepted)

PREPARE TO BORROW EQUIPMENT: Find out how to register to borrow equipment and take proficiency exams below.

Provide Documentation

Before you will be able to check out any equipment, you will need to set up an account with the FTVM Instructional Support Technician by uploading the four documents listed below:

1. A signed copy of FTVM Equipment Checkout Agreement. Downloadable document:

Equipment_Checkout_Agreement

2. Front and back images of your GCC ID (the photo ID center is located on the 3rd floor of the Sierra Vista building)

3. A scanned copy or image of a govt' issued photo ID (i.e. driver’s license, passport, state ID card, military ID, etc.)

4. Proof of enrollment (this can be a screenshot or scanned copy of your course schedule for the current semester)

To Provide a digital signature you can:

• print, sign and take a photo

• sign digitally via pdf

• use a phone app to sign the form. Either by uploading it or taking a picture. Some great FREE

apps are “Adobe Fill & Sign,” “DocuSign,” “SignNow,” and “SignEasy”

• use a website that you can allows you to upload and sign via the web: https://www.pdffiller.com/

(you must be logged into your GCC Google Email account)

Proficiency Exams

1. Proficiency exams must be passed before you can receive any of the following equipment:

- Canon 90D

- Sony FX6

- Sony a7S III

- Zoom H4N Pro

- Sennheiser Wireless Lavalier

- Tascam 70D

- DJI RS 4 Pro Gimbal

2. Proficiency exams must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.

3. You must get 100% on the proficiency exam in order to pass.

4. If you fail a proficiency exam you will need to wait 48 hours before you can retake the test.

5. Proficiency exams are given by the Media Arts Instructional Support Technician or by a student worker.

Study Guides

- Canon 90D (FTVM 130 & 132)

Canon 90D Tutorial Video - Beginner’s User Guide (YouTube Video)
EOS Cannon 90D Advanced User Guide (PDF)

- Sony a7S III (FTVM 137 & 272)

Sony a7s III Video Setup Guide (Full Beginner's Walkthrough & Troubleshooting) (YouTube Video)
Sony a7s III Operating Instruction Manual (PDF)

- Sony FX6 (FTVM 271, 272)

Sony FX6: A Step-by-step Tutorial (YouTube Video)
Sony FX6 Operating Instruction Manual (PDF)

- Zoom H4N (FTVM 135, 271, 272)

How to Use the Zoom H4N (YouTube Video)
Zoom H4N Pro Quick Guide (PDF)

- Tascam 70D (FTVM 271, 272)

Tascam DR 70d Basic setup Tutorial (YouTube Video)

- Sennheiser Wireless Lavalier Mic (FTVM 135, 271, 272)

Sennheiser EW 100 G3 Wireless Mic System - Everything You Need to Know (YouTube Video)

EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT: Checkout protocol, pickup/return schedules, late returns and equipment damage below.

Requesting Equipment

REQUESTING EQUIPMENT

*All equipment requests must be made at least 2 business days in advance

1. Secure the proper equipment request form for the class. Understand that only certain equipment is allocated for each class. Keep in mind that the equipment you request may not be available due to a number of reasons.

EquipRequest_FTVM_130 - Cinematic Storytelling Pathways

EquipRequest_FTVM_131 - Intro to TV Studio Production

EquipRequest_FTVM_132 - Intro to Film Production

EquipRequest_FTVM_135 - Intro to Audio Production

EquipRequest_FTVM_137 - Intro to Cinematography

EquipRequest_FTVM_271 - Documentary Filmmaking

EquipRequest_FTVM_272 - Advanced Film Production

EquipRequest_FTVM_46 - Field Studies in Film, TV & Media Arts

2. Ensure that you have passed a proficiency exam to prove that you are proficient with equipment you intend to check out.

3. Ensure that you have turned in all the Documents Required for Checkout (including your Equipment Checkout Agreement, GCC & government issued IDs and proof of enrollment)

4. Click the "Request Equipment" button below to start.

Pickup/Drop Off Schedule

Checkout/in Time Periods:

Monday - Wednesday: Check out for equipment on Monday and it’s due back on Wednesday. If you check out equipment on Wednesday, it is due back Monday.

Tuesday - Thursday Check out for equipment on Tuesday and it’s due back on Thursday. If you check out equipment on Thursday, it is due back Tuesday.

*Some equipment may have extended checkout periods. If you are in a class in which you have access to extended equipment checkout periods, the Instructional Support Technician will note the due dates on your Equipment Checkout Form.

Late Equipment Return and Damage

Equipment Damage: As specified in the FTVM Equipment Checkout Agreement, students will be responsible for replacing and damaged or missing equipment. The Lab Tech will provide the student a replacement cost and the student will submit the replacement fee to the department.

Upon Checkout, it's the student's responsibility to ensure that equipment he/she is checking our is functioning properly and the package is complete. Take the time to test all gear so that you can catch, and not later be held accountable, for damage or missing parts.

Late Fees: If you fail to return your equipment on your scheduled return date, you will be assessed a $10 fee per each day that it is late.