Film First.

Equipment Reservation & Management
Software for Film Schools.

Film First.

Equipment Reservation & Management
Software for Film Schools.

Top of the Class.

25 years ago we were commissioned as a custom solution for the Chicago School of the Arts (our first client). Today, WebCheckout is trusted by more top-ranked US film schools than any other platform.

Borrow, Better.

Bundles

Give your end-users a shopping list of items they need and let them select from your available inventories.

Kits

Offer your end-users preassembled kits under a unified product code, streamlining the reservation experience.

Types

Assign “Resource Type” categories and allow your end-users to browse, reserve and substitute similar items.

Lend, Leaner.

WebCheckout, a cutting-edge equipment reservation software, transforms how film schools manage resources. It allows for the establishment of clear, enforceable policies, significantly reducing staff labor and boosting operational efficiency. The software simplifies the booking process, enabling students and faculty to easily access and reserve equipment online. This reduces manual handling and promotes fair, transparent resource allocation. WebCheckout also automates equipment usage tracking and maintenance, ensuring optimal condition and efficiency. This integrated system saves time, minimizes errors, and streamlines the management of essential film production equipment.

Lifecycle
Leadership.

With WebCheckout, tracking the maintenance and lifecycle of each piece of equipment becomes a breeze, ensuring that cameras, lighting equipment, and sound gear are always in top condition and ready for the next shoot.

Cost-Effective
Care.

Our system’s detailed maintenance tracking capabilities allow film schools to significantly reduce the costs associated with equipment overhauls and replacements, ensuring your budget is spent on what truly matters—education.

Proactive Preservation.

By enabling the entry of maintenance timelines and expected equipment lifespans, WebCheckout empowers film schools to practice preventative maintenance, extending the operational life of valuable equipment and keeping productions running smoothly.

Power Tools.

Real-life project management workflows for students & staff alike.

Introducing WebCheckout Pro’s Greenlighting App. Powered by WebCheckout’s circulation engine and integrated with student information systems, Equipment Managers, Production Managers, and Instructors share a single source of truth for project details, equipment usage policies and authorizations, and managing reservations.

Put the right equipment in only qualified hands.

WebCheckout Pro’s Certification Module transforms equipment safety in makerspaces, providing a digital safeguard for your valuable tools. This advanced solution restricts access to specialized equipment, allowing usage only by those with verified skills, completed training, and managerial approval. Simplify your security process by linking essential documentation to each user’s certification, ensuring both compliance and safety. Enhance your equipment management with this smart, efficient, and secure system, designed to protect and support your makerspace operations.

Make quick work of inventory projects and audits with MIA.

WebCheckout Pro’s Mobile Inventory App (MIA) is a powerful addition to their equipment checkout software solution, providing users with extensive and convenient access to their entire inventory. With MIA, inventory management becomes effortless, saving valuable time and resources for other important tasks and projects. Streamline your operations with MIA and optimize your inventory management process.

WebCheckout
1000 Central Pkwy N #269 • San Antonio, TX • 78232
4000 W Montrose Ave #505, Chicago, IL 60641
773-477-7019

Cinematic Solutions.

In the world of higher education film schools, managing your equipment efficiently can be the difference between a smooth production and a logistical nightmare. WebCheckout stands at the forefront of this challenge, offering a comprehensive, user-friendly, and flexible university equipment checkout software tailored to the unique needs of film schools. Born from a necessity at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, our system has become the trusted partner for over 400 academic institutions worldwide, streamlining equipment management and enhancing educational experiences.

Lifecycle
Leadership.

WebCheckout’s seamless integration with course enrollment systems and granular control over inventory access ensure that students and faculty have the equipment they need when they need it, without the hassle.

Seamless
Scheduling.

Tailor your equipment policies to fit the unique requirements of film production, from restricting access to high-value items to setting specific reservation timeframes, ensuring that every piece of equipment is utilized to its fullest potential.

Flexible Frameworks.

Our software offers the flexibility to adapt to your film school’s evolving needs, from managing renewals and returns to customizing booking restrictions, ensuring that your equipment management system grows with your program.

Chaos,
Contained.

WebCheckout provides film schools with the tools they need to manage their equipment inventories effortlessly, ensuring that students and staff have the resources they need to bring their visions to life. Embrace the future of film education with WebCheckout, where managing cinematic equipment is simplified, streamlined, and secure. Fill out the form below and let us know your equipment scheduling pain points.

WebCheckout
1000 Central Pkwy N #269 • San Antonio, TX • 78232
4000 W Montrose Ave #505, Chicago, IL 60641
773-477-7019