On Monday, after German class 18 film students boarded a train to Cologne. We were headed to a camera and lighting equipment rental with our Cinematography professor, Jens the Lens. After taking another tram in Cologne and walking several hundred meters, we arrived at the warehouse. Jens along with one of the camera workers helped direct us around on our tour. Although most of us had checked out equipment through school, this us where freaking out. After camera we moved toward lighting and grip. Rows upon rows filled up the warehouse with this section. Finally we ended with the dolly section.
Walking around the place was really cool, because we were able to compare it to LMU’s equipment. Obviously, quantity wise CamCar has us beat but otherwise our school does have some good stuff to offer us. Being in a professional rental place gave us a cool window into what it would be like in the real world instead of renting it out from our school.
place was obviously much larger and with much more equipment. We started off at the front desk where besides being your starting point for pick up and drop off, also gave you things you could purchase like clappers or tape for your production. On to the camera department, Jens showed us the rooms where one can check their equipment before taking it out. Next we moved into a room where the worker checked the lens for scratches. Moving through each room, we took in the immensity of equipment available to us. Although most of us won’t be able to lug around much for shooting our documentaries, the narrative kids inside
Written by: Sarah Bush
