Equipment and Facilities
At the DFFB, there is an emphasis on using professional film technology.

The production and post-production technology is the optimal foundation to prepare students for their professional filmmaking practices. From the beginning of their studies, DFFB students learn technical skills during the production and post-production processes. The entire film production process is taught, from shooting through all stages of production to the production of a DCP.
Recording technologies and camera equipment
Students—particularly cinematography students—have access to recording technologies, ranging from inexpensive consumer systems (for example, Canon C300, Sony Alpha7s) to high-quality Cinestyle camera technology (Amira, Alexa35). Alongside digital technology, the DFFB still offers the option for students to shoot on film (35mm or 16mm). For example, the first-year film is shot on S16 mm and in various cinematography seminars films or excerises are shot on 35 mm or 16 mm.
Through this approach, students are able to learn the various requirements of these different recording technologies. The DFFB also has an equipment depot with sound recording equipment and accessories (Sounddevice 883, Mixpre6, Ton-Zoom), and lights (HMI, Tungsten, Kinoflo, LED full Range und Bi- Color).
These cameras are available to students
- N 16 mm film:
Bolex (available at the Bolex workshop instructor: Ute Arand) - S16 mm film:
ARRI SR3 High Speed (possibly external rental of objective set)
ARRI 416 - DSLR camera:
Sony Alpha 7S - Digital Cinestyle:
ARRI Alexa35
ARRI Amira
Canon C‑300
Post-Production
At our interim location in Adlershof there are several editing suites available for editing with AVID MediaComposer or Davinci Resolve. Our classic Steenbeck editing tables are also available. 2K and data-based work processes are established as a consistent production standard.
Our high-end grading system with digital projection in accordance with the DCI standard enables the colour design of student film projects for cinema and TV. A colour management system ensures the binding, consistent presentation of the image content.
One of our 5.1 mixing studios moved into a Studiobricks soundproof booth. We also cooperate with Christian Riegel and his team from the sound office for all cinema mixes.
A centralised storage system enables flexible workflows and networked work. DCP and IMF finishing up to 4K is carried out using a colorfront transcoder.