With this camera, get broadcast-quality, full HD 1920x1080 video at up to 60p. Get certified by setting up a by-appointment class.

Open Signal breaks down barriers to media production. Our public equipment library gives you the tools to get started with TV production, filmmaking, analog and other media.
We offer industry-standard cameras, software and gear for free to our certified students, as long as they share what they make on our cable channels.
In order to get certified to check out our equipment free of charge, you must:
(1) Become a card-carrying community member at $1 or more
(2) Register for a class!
Want to learn more? Please contact our Media Education department:
education [at] opensignalpdx.org
T: (503) 288–1515
Shoot films, documentaries, video content and more, using our HD and cinema-quality digital cameras.
With this camera, get broadcast-quality, full HD 1920x1080 video at up to 60p. Get certified by setting up a by-appointment class.
The Canon C100 offers true cinema quality in a compact package.
This handheld, easy-to-use professional HD camera is excellent for covering events or creating documentaries.
Every filmmaker knows that good lighting is key to getting a great shot. That's why Open Signal offers an array of field lighting options.
These softboxes are so-called because they output dramatically more diffuse and soft light quality than most LEDs.
If you're shooting outside (or trying to make it look like you are), these lights offer both very high light output and a high CRI, making them ideal to use in daylight conditions.
For beginners, these sturdy LED lights are portable and easy to use.
Our C-stands are perfect for positioning a number of light modifiers so you can get the lighting scheme you need.
Open Signal's field equipment ensures you produce high-quality work, even when you're not using our HD Studios.
For high quality, direct-to-camera or ENG wireless audio, these lavalier mics are simply the best choice.
This field recorder can record up to 10 tracks simultaneously, making it perfect for film productions or recording live concerts.
With this premium LCD monitor, see what your shot looks like under any lighting conditions.
Get clear audio in a number of environments, with these wireless lavalier mics.
The Vinten Vision Blue5 Pan and Tilt Tripod provides you with a number of smooth, easy tilting and panning options.
Get amazing chromakey shots even when you're out in the field, with this lightweight green screen. We offer certification for the green screen by appointment only; contact Chris Fuzell to set up yours!
Our equipment room has all the cables, mics and lighting kits you need to make your field production work.
As your filmmaking skills grow, Open Signal has got you covered, with specialty equipment for our advanced producers.
Want to add more dynamic, professional-looking camera work to your field productions? Use this jib to achieve amazing-looking shots. (Coming soon; check back for updates.)
Our MCU includes multiple JVC 600 cameras, a production switcher and a HyperDeck studio recorder.
Check out our laptops and use them to edit, create credit sequences and more.
Our MacBook Pros come fully loaded with all the programs you need to do high-quality post-production on your videos.
The preferred color grading software of Hollywood colorists, DaVinci Resolve gives you the ability to perform professional color correction and color grading on your work.
Final Cut Pro is a professional-grade video editing program that will speed up your post-production process.
Get certified!Adobe Creative Cloud includes all of Adobe's programs, from Photoshop to Premiere, After Effects, XD and more.
These 500 GB solid state hard drives can be used for rendering and file transfer.
Whether you want to make stop-motion or computer animations, our equipment can accommodate your needs.
Adobe After Effects is the industry-standard tool for motion graphics, animation and video compositing.
Get certified!Dragonframe is top-of-the-line animation software, used for projects like Shaun the Sheep, Kubo and the Two Strings and more.
Toon Boom is one of the industry's leading computer animation programs.
Use our Wacom tablets to do precise drawing and outlining for digital art and animation.
Our portable animation kit includes: a Macbook Pro with Dragonframe animation software and keypad; a DSLR camera; tripod; two LED Lights with battery option and light stands; and one Zoom Recorder.
Book our on-site animation room to get some serious work done! Equipment includes: a MacBook with Dragonframe animation software and keypad, and Toon Boom Software; a DSLR Camera; a tripod; two LED Lights with battery option and light stands; a downshooter; a light table; a Wacom Cintiq; and a scanner.
Our new media equipment can be used for experimental work, glitch art or installations.
Our Video Processor kit contains RCA and HDMI cables, 1 Psychenizer controller, 1 mini media player with SD card, 1 DSLR Camera with SD card, 1 mini tripod and 1 projector.
Our Video Installation Kits include: 1 LCD projector, 1 media player, 1 RCA Cable, 1HDMI cable and a Canon 60D with tripod, so you can document your work.
These lightweight kits are designed to be easy to use when you are filming in action-packed or crowded situations.
Each kit includes: an iPad; two lenses, a light, two mics, and a waterproof bag for carrying it all, made by local business Black Star Bags.