Help Us Build a World-Class Studio
Every item on this list goes directly into the hands of C.R.A.F.T. students. These are the tools that turn potential into excellence — and students into professionals.
An Unfinished Story
Help Us Finish What We Started
Last summer, C.R.A.F.T. students and their instructor set out to create something extraordinary — a documentary film about the band program and the students who pour everything into their craft. It was a story about transformation. About young people from Miami’s urban communities picking up instruments, building discipline, and becoming something greater than where they started.
They filmed. They poured in hours. They gave everything they had.
The documentary was never finished — because they ran out of equipment.
No wireless audio system. No cinema camera. No way to capture the sound and vision of what these students were becoming. The story exists. The students are still here. All we need are the tools to tell it properly.
Help Us Finish the DocumentaryCameras
Nikon RED Z Cinema Camera
Professional cinema-grade body. 32-bit float recording. Our students are ready for this level.
$2,196View on Amazon
Sony Alpha ZV-E1 Full-Frame Mirrorless
Full-frame sensor, exceptional low-light performance, ideal for portraits and documentary work.
$2,798View on Amazon
Sony Alpha ZV-E2 Mirrorless
Compact, versatile mirrorless camera with excellent autofocus for student photographers.
$698View on Amazon
Lenses
Sony SEL2470GM FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
Professional zoom lens. Versatile range, razor-sharp at every focal length. The workhorse for any shoot.
$1,598View on Amazon
Sony SEL1018 10-18mm Wide-Angle Zoom
Ultra-wide angle for architecture, events, and environmental portraits. Expands creative vision.
$429View on Amazon
Lighting & Studio Flash
Godox AD600 Pro II TTL Flash Strobe
600Ws professional outdoor/studio strobe. Powers our portrait and product photography sessions.
$899View on Amazon
Godox AD600BM II Outdoor Flash Strobe Kit
Manual 600Ws strobe with battery. Essential for on-location portrait sessions.
$619View on Amazon
NEEWER Z2-S TTL Round Head Flash Speedlight
Compact on-camera speedlight for Sony. Perfect for events and fill light.
$210View on Amazon
Rotolight Anova Softbox Kit
Professional-grade softbox for studio portraiture. Produces beautiful, even diffused light.
$190View on Amazon
Godox XproN TTL Wireless Flash Trigger (Nikon)
Controls all Godox strobes from camera. Essential for wireless studio lighting.
Godox X1R-S Wireless Flash Receiver (Sony)
Receiver for Sony cameras to sync with Godox lighting system.
Studio Setup
C-Stand Heavy Duty Photography Light Stand
Industrial-grade light stand. Holds strobes, reflectors, and modifiers securely on set.
K&F Concept Heavy Duty C-Stand 10.8ft
Taller C-Stand for overhead lighting and boom arm setups. Essential for professional studio.
Photography Backdrops (Solid + Patterned)
5x7ft solid and patterned backdrops for portrait and product sessions. Variety of styles.
T-Shape Backdrop Stand 8×5.3FT
Adjustable backdrop stand system. Supports multiple backdrop widths for versatile studio use.
Audio & Recording
Zoom H8 12-Track Portable Recorder
Professional multi-track audio recorder for music, interviews, and production work.
$452View on Amazon
Hollyland Mars 4K Wireless Video Transmitter
Wireless 4K video transmission for live monitoring and production. Broadcast-level tool.
$399View on Amazon
Storage & Tech
Apple Mac Mini (2024)
Editing workstation for photo and video post-production. Students need pro tools to finish pro work.
$805View on Amazon
PixelFlash 1TB HyperCore CFexpress Card
High-speed storage for cinema and high-resolution photography. No more running out of space.
$455View on Amazon
Art Supplies & Gallery Materials
Golden State Art 11×14 Black Picture Frames (50-pack)
Professional gallery-quality frames for student exhibitions and art shows.
Picture Mats 11×14 Black (15-pack)
Acid-free matting for professional presentation of student artwork and photography.
Theater & Set Building (Home Depot)
DeWalt 20V Max Cordless Drill/Driver Kit
Essential power tool for building sets, flats, platforms, and props. The foundation of any build crew.
Makita 10″ Compound Miter Saw
For precision cuts on lumber. Cuts crown molding, frames, platforms ā the backbone of set construction.
Circular Saw (Cordless)
For cutting plywood sheets and large lumber. Every set-building crew needs one.
Jigsaw (Cordless)
For cutting curves, arches, and irregular shapes ā essential for theatrical set design.
2x4x8 Lumber ā Bundle (20 pieces)
The primary framing material for stage platforms, flats, and set structures.
3/4″ Plywood Sheets (10 sheets)
For building stage platforms, walls, and set pieces. Standard theatrical construction material.
Wood Screws Variety Pack (3″ & 2″)
Fasteners for all set construction. Always running out ā always need more.
Behr Premium Paint ā Assorted Colors (5 gallons)
For painting sets, backdrops, and props. Theatrical sets require large quantities of varied colors.
Paint Brushes & Rollers Set
Large and detail brushes for set painting. Students need variety for texture and detail work.
Safety Equipment Kit (Glasses, Gloves, Dust Masks)
Student safety comes first. Every build crew member needs proper PPE before touching any tool.
Heavy-Duty Workbench
A stable work surface for cutting, drilling, and assembling set pieces. Non-negotiable for any build space.
Stage Rigging Hardware Kit (Pulleys, Ropes, Clamps)
For flying scenery, hanging drops, and rigging overhead set pieces safely.
Estimated Total Wishlist Value~$17,000+
Every Item. Every Dollar. Every Student.
You don’t have to fund the whole list. One camera. One lens. One light stand. Every contribution moves C.R.A.F.T. students closer to the professional level they are already reaching for.
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Max — C.R.A.F.T. Staff
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