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Learn about the benefits of membership in DCTV, including production training, and opportunities to telecast noncommercial programs to more than 300,000 homes in Washington, DC.

To begin or renew your Active DCTV membership, you must supply a valid ID & separate documentation of your home address, in addition to your membership application and fee. Click here to see the list of accepted documents.

You can also join as a Supporting Friend of DCTV (with voting privileges, but without active use of DCTV facilities & services).


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HOLIDAY HOURS:

DCTV will have normal operating hours on Veteran's Day, Wednesday November 11, 2009.

DCTV will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving November 26, 27, & 28th.

Special Screenwriting classes offered this month for DCTV members - this month only! Registration requires Producing certification. Call DCTV and ask for Membership Manager for details.

 

 

 
TRAINING CLASSES

 

DCTV

2011 TRAINING INFORMATION & CLASS SCHEDULE

DCTV's training curriculum is designed to emulate the actual production practices in this field and specifically at DCTV.  All students work together on the SAME CLASS PROJECTS.  It is imperative that all students understand the necessary commitment involved, including work outside of class time. Please consult your schedules before registering for class. Classes are scheduled to run concurrently so students are working on various components of productions at  the same time.

ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL SCHEDULED CLASSES, SHOOTS AND EDIT SESSIONS.
You must attend all classes, Participate in class productions and pass all tests in order to become certified.

REGISTER TODAY FOR 2011 COURSES!

DCTV Class Structure

Level 1 Courses (L1) are mandatory for using DCTV facilities or equipment.

Level 2 Courses (L2) are optional

Level 3 Courses (L3) are advanced.

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For class descriptions and schedules click here

DCTV

 

The Scoop

ATTENTION DCTV MEMBERS:

Attend a live studio taping of DCTV's The Scoop and see how studio shows are produced here at DCTV!

When: Wednesday November 17, 2010
6:00PM

RSVP HERE

If you know of a DCTV Member-Producer that has created a program that would qualify as a guest on The Scoop, please e-mail bfelton @dctvonlne.tv

Qualified producers have shows with:

-Exceptional video/audio quality

-Community-based, educational, or inspiring content

 

DCTV 101 is the required orientation class for new members at DCTV who would like to take classes and/or submit programming.

DCTV 101
Thursday, November 4th, 2011.
7PM-9PM

You must be a member before attending this class.

2011 Classes are filling quickly. Please register to become certified at DCTV.

 

Man with Camera

Effective immediately, all producers are required to submit a list of crew volunteers, scripts and rundowns for your show at least 7 days prior to the production. The list should be submitted to a production staff member for evaluation.

Schedule your shoot at least 3 weeks in advance for plenty of planning and recruiting time, and to make any necessary changes. You are permitted to reschedule or cancel your shoot 1 week prior to the scheduled shoot date for a refund.

For any questions please contact the Production Department at (202) 526-7007.

 

AMENDMENTS TO THE DCTV PRODUCER'S MANUAL: OPERATING RULES AND PROCEDURES as of 5/17/10:

Amend to add this new Section:

975.10 Members that are suspended as a result of a major or serious violation forfeit all member privileges and at DCTV's discretion, shall refrain from entering the facility during the suspension period. If this type of suspension applies, members are not allowed to serve as a guest on any program produced at DCTV nor can they access any "member" only section of the web site during the suspension period.

Amend to add this to Section:

975.6 Members that are charged with a major or serious violation that threatened the safety of staff and other members will be suspended immediately and will not be allowed to return to DCTV's premises during the suspension period.

 

A. Due to the increased number of programs being aired, program submissions must be submitted no later than the 1st of each month for your program to air the following month.

B. For every program submitted, producers MUST include the episode name and/or episode number on the program submission forms and encoded files.

Programs without this information will not be scheduled to air.

Example:


Series: John's Place
#12 (Episode Number) and

"Special Guest: Jane Doe" (Episode Name)

 

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