The Kage
Welcome to The Kage!
The Department of Cinema Studies and Moving Image Arts equipment check-out facility (a.k.a. The Kage) provides film students with the tools, supplies and services needed to produce film, video, animation and other creative works. We are located in ATLAS 1B11.
Kit photos are being added to all cases. Please check under the top foam, or side compartments of your kit to confirm how each case is packed and what items are in each kit prior to returning your equipment.
Renting Equipment
A variety of film equipment is available for students to use throughout the academic year. Cinema Studies facilities and equipment is available to students currently enrolled in production courses within the department. Equipment accessibility is subject to the student's course level. Non-Cinema Studies students are not allowed to rent Cinema Studies equipment.
Cheqroom
The Kage uses Cheqroom to reserve Equipment/Studios. All Cinema Studies students must sign a rental agreement and claim their Cheqroom account in order to rent gear.
Please use the following video below to claim your account using the SSO option.
For more information, including rental agreements and pricing please refer to General Polices & Payment.
Computer Labs/Studios
Many Labs/Studios are outfitted with specialty needs that become available to students who have taken the right courses/have been trained to use the equipment provided in each room.
Please check the "Reserve Studio/Lab" Tab for information on walk-in hours, and studio availability.
OPEN HOURS
MONDAY: Reservations: 10am-4pm
TUESDAY: Reservations: 10am-4pm // Walk-ins: 2pm-4pm
WEDNESDAY: Reservations: 10am-4pm
THURSDAY: Reservations: 10am-4pm
FRIDAY: Reservations: 10am-4pm // Walk-ins: 2pm-4pm
WEEKENDS: CLOSED
*Walk-in appointments NOT accepted on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
FALL BREAK HOURS
*Walk-in appointments are NOT accepted over breaks.
Monday Nov 25th, 2024: 10am-2pm (Reservations ONLY)
Tuesday Nov 26th, 2024: CLOSED
Wednesday Nov 27th, 2024: CLOSED
Thanksgiving: CLOSED
Friday Nov 29th, 2024: CLOSED
CONTACT US
Phone: (303) 492-1533
Email: thekage@colorado.edu
Atlas Building
1125 18th Street
Room 1B11
Boulder, CO 80309-0316