This is professional-grade equipment, and should be treated as such. When working with the Bold-C staff and equipment, you are expected to behave in a responsible and professional manner. We wish to give you the best service possible and expect the same in return. Any production that uses BOLD-C equipment should credit our organization.
Use of the Bold-C inventory of equipment is a privilege and should be treated as such. Respect for our rules, regulations, and safety precautions should be followed at all times. The goal of Bold-C is to bring industry-level equipment and experience to the students who seek it. In order to be able to do this, each exchange with students needs to follow the set rules, so that the next can enjoy and learn from the equipment without any broken, damaged or missing pieces. Failure to follow these principles will result in penalties including, but not limited to, loss of privileges.
Along with these requirements students must meet some small training requirements. Among these requirements are the following:
At a bare minimum level, we ask that the student take one workshop, keep up with the operating manual of any item being used, and follow the safety procedures. Specifically, for permission to use the RED Camera, the borrower will need a minimum of 20 minutes of training and operation of it. As mentioned earlier, some items will need advisory committee approval for use, as well as safety documentation.
When checking out BOLD-C Equipment, there are a number of items required. Equipment will not be checked out without them. They are as follows:
Standard checkout will last a maximum of three days; however, we understand that things may not go as planned. Requests for extensions can be made, as long as they are formally made. Keeping the equipment without consent can result in consequences. To make an extension contact us with the details of your checkout and the reason for the extension. Some items are subject to differing rules, such as some lighting items and some cameras. The borrower will be briefed on these items when submitting a request to borrow them.
Include all listed documents when submitting a gear request.
Reservations for equipment can be made by filling out the request form at the top of this page and sending it to us. In order to make a reservation, there are a number of things the requester must know to make said reservation. Among these are the following:
Reservation policy follows the same general rules and requirements as regular checkouts. However, a reservation allows for scheduling and securing of equipment for a set production time frame.
Checkout will last the duration specified in the request form, however we understand that things may not go as planned. Requests for extensions can be made, as long as they are formally made. Keeping the equipment without consent can result in consequences. Failure to extend a lease will result in consequences up to and including loss of privileges.
Return of equipment should be made at the set hours, but an appointment can be set with a member of the BOLD-C team. Upon return of the item, a short inception will be held to make sure the equipment is returned in the same condition in which it was borrowed. Before return, a set of procedures must be followed:
When a return date is set up, you are expected to return equipment on that day. First offense of failing to do so will result in a warning. Second offense a temporary suspension. Finally a third a forfeit of all BOLD-C privileges.
In the event of malfunctioning equipment, please record exactly what occurred, and under what conditions it happened. This is crucial information for understanding how an issue arose so that it may be resolved.
Any content created using BOLD-C gear, or with a member of the BOLD-C team can be used as promotional material for the BOLD-C Program. This use can be but is not limited to web content, social media marketing, and digital signage.
When the student has possession of an item checked out, that student, alone, is responsible for it. At BOLD-C, we strive to create an environment of creativity and innovation. This environment cannot thrive if these rules are not followed. We hope to empower students to create the project of their dreams, but only if that does not inhibit the dreams of others. We ask the recipients to, please, keep these rules in mind when handling BOLD-C equipment.
Items need to be stored in a secure location. Areas in a house with doors that can be locked are best. Cars are not an acceptable secure location. If a safe spot can not be provided, items can be brought back to campus.
The need for insurance may be applicable for some shoots. Items that are borrowed in bulk, where you may have a camera with all its accessories, and light kits. Times where only one item is lent, this will not be necessary.
If you are from outside the Behrend community and borrowing equipment, students from the Behrend populace must be involved in some way. Members of the BOLD-C project must be allowed on set at any time.
For any publicly available content credit Penn State Erie, The Behrend Campus for use of our gear. Credit us with:
What equipment are you checking out?
If no address is available for a location, nearest address or intersection is permitted.
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In the case of others, coordinate with a member of BOLD-C to check if it meets our requirements.
If bringing back to Behrend, coordinate with a member of BOLD-C to set up the time you will be beginning it back.
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4701 College Drive
Erie, PA 16563
(814) 898-6000