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. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Last day to return equipment will be December 19th. The Kage will be closed from December 20th-January 13th. for special cases, please email thekage@colorado.edu. All special cases are subject to manager approval. 

Kit Photos: 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. 

The Kage

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

Click Here to see what spaces Cinema Studies offers 

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