October 3, 2024
SCA Partners with Nikon and RED to Equip Future Filmmakers with Cutting-Edge Cameras and Lenses
SCA filmmakers will soon benefit from exciting new additions to their inventory and toolkits as the USC School of Cinematic Arts partners with Nikon Inc. and RED Digital Cinema Inc. to launch a new filmmaking initiative. This collaboration will empower the next generation of filmmakers with a diverse range of mirrorless cameras, cinema cameras, and lenses generously donated by Nikon and RED.
“Our aim is to elevate students on their creative journey and empower them to push the limits of what’s possible with the latest technology,” said Naoki Onozato, President and CEO, Nikon Inc. “We cannot wait to see what they make.”
“The Nikon Z6III is an excellent tool for our award-winning work in stop-motion animation. Its ease of use, constant aperture lenses, and ability to integrate with software will be a significant level-up in our program,” said Brad Kean, SCA’s Director of Creative Technology.
The equipment donated will include the RED KOMODO and KOMODO X Digital Cinema cameras, multiple Nikon Z6III’s, and an assortment of NIKKOR Z prime and zoom lenses. These new cameras and lenses will be used in the Film & TV Production and Animation and Digital Arts divisions at USC, giving students access to the latest equipment to learn hands-on in real-world production environments. Students will also be able to experiment and explore with NIKKOR lenses, similar to those used by many USC alumni filmmakers.
About Nikon
Nikon Inc. is a world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and technologies for photo and video capture; globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for an award-winning array of equipment that enables visual storytelling and content creation. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional Z Series mirrorless cameras, digital SLR cameras, a vast array of NIKKOR and NIKKOR Z lenses, Speedlights and system accessories, Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras and Nikon software products. For more information visit www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers and visual storytellers to the Web's most comprehensive learning and sharing communities.