Lights, Camera, Learning! Modern Videography for Tomorrow’s Creators
Help me give my students a Sony A7IV digital camera, lenses, a microphone, and other modern videography equipment to develop their skills.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Johnson's classroom raised $5,872
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
In today’s fast-paced digital world, visual storytelling is more important than ever. Our Multimedia class is filled with creative, curious students who are ready to express themselves through video—but we lack the essential tools to bring their visions to life.
We’re requesting a modern digital camera and essential accessories to help students learn professional-level videography, photography, and content creation.
With this equipment, they’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, preparing them for future careers in media, film, journalism, and marketing.
These resources will allow students to produce documentaries, short films, and school-wide broadcasts, explore editing, lighting, and composition techniques, and create meaningful content for school events, social campaigns, and digital portfolios.
Our goal is to transition from basic video tools to a high-quality, modern setup that reflects the standards of real-world media production. Your support will empower students to turn their ideas into impactful stories—and see their potential through a new lens.
Thank you for helping our students step behind the camera and into the future!
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Sony 7 IV ILCE-7M4 - digital camera - body only
• CDW-G
$2,773.95
1
$2,773.95
Tamron - 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount - Black
• Best Buy Education
$799.99
1
$799.99
Sennheiser MKE600 Shotgun Microphone
• Music & Arts
$329.95
1
$329.95
Sony SEL55210 - telephoto zoom lens - 55 mm - 210 mm
• Best Buy Education
$299.99
1
$299.99
Sunpak - ULTRA PRO 643 Carbon Fiber 64" Tripod - Black
• Best Buy Education
$149.98
1
$149.98
Lexar High-Performance 633x 128GB microSDXC Memory Card with Adapter, Class 10, UHS-I (LSDMI128BBNL633)
• Quill.com
$33.29
2
$66.58
TARION Camera Bag Professional Camera Backpack Case with Laptop Compartment Waterproof Rain Cover for DSLR SLR Mirrorless Camera Lens Tripod Photography Backpack for Women Men Photographer Blue TB-S
• Amazon Business
$35.98
1
$35.98
Altura Photo Camera Hand Strap - Rapid Fire Secure Grip, Padded Wrist Straps for Photographers for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras
• Amazon Business
$26.95
1
$26.95
Materials cost
$4,483.37
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$410.23
3rd party payment processing fee
$67.25
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$4,990.85
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$880.74
Total project goal
$5,871.59
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$5,871.59
11 Donors
-$5,466.49
Donations toward project cost
-$4,905.85
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$560.64
match offer
-$100.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$85.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Johnson and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
