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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).
If you are joining DCTV from outside the Washington metropolitan area, please also click here to download special instructions.
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.
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TRAINING
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Welcome to DCTV Training!
We’ve structured our new courses so that members can (1) get certified to produce programming at our facility in less time, (2) collaborate on projects and (3) build a community of trained crew members for your future productions.
REGISTER TODAY FOR 2010 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.
All REGISTIONS must be completed in person.
(You may contact DCTV for class availablity ONLY)
DCTV Orientation
It is important that all individuals seeking access to any DCTV facilities (channel time, equipment use) appreciate the history of public access television and DCTV. Understanding DCTV’s policies, procedures and culture are essential for a successful and mutually beneficial relationship between the community and DCTV. Students who successfully complete the DCTV Orientation will be allowed to request channel time for completed programs.
Fee: Free
Prerequisite: Paid membership
| January |
Tuesday |
05th, 2010 |
| January |
Wednesday |
13th, 2010 |
| March |
Monday |
08th, 2010 |
| March |
Thursday |
18th, 2010 |
| May |
Monday |
10th, 2010 |
| May |
Tuesday |
18th, 2010 |
| July |
Wednesday |
07th, 2010 |
| July |
Monday |
19th, 2010 |
| September |
Thursday |
16th, 2010 |
| September |
Wednesday |
29th, 2010 |
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PRODUCING
Producing is the organized creative vision that drives the production process. So before you can create a television program, you must first understand production terms, techniques, scriptwriting, scheduling crew and talent, shot composition, interviewing, the difference between field and studio production, edit preparation, and all the necessary paperwork involved. Students who successfully complete Producing will be allowed to reserve field production equipment and DCTV studios, with the help of DCTV certified technicians.
Fee: $100/$120
Prerequisite: DCTV 101
| Wednesdays |
January 20th - March 10th 2010 |
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| Mandatory Studio Shoot: Saturday March 6th, 2010 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursdays |
March 25th - May 13th 2010 |
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| Mandatory Studio Shoot: Saturday May 8th, 2010 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesdays |
May 25th - July 13th 2010 |
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| Mandatory Studio Shoot: Saturday July 10th, 2010 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Modays |
July 26th - Sptember 20th 2010 |
(No Class September 6th, 2010) |
| Mandatory Studio Shoot: Saturday September 18th, 2010 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesdays |
October 6th - December 1st 2010 |
(No Class November 24th, 2010) |
| Mandatory Studio Shoot: Saturday November 20th, 2010 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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| Certification:
In order to become certified as a DCTV Producer, student must produce a class project, in accordance with a plan they develop, organizing and integrating both of field and studio segments, and pass a written test. |
STUDIO TECHNICIAN
Students receive hands on training of all studio and control room positions and equipment (audio, switcher, character generator, teleprompter, floor director, studio cameras, directing, lighting and set design). After rotating through all areas, students must demonstrate proficiency in each area during a project and scheduled class project and mock productions during class time.
Fee: $60/$80
Prerequisite: Producing
| Wednesdays |
February 3rd - March 3rd 2010 |
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| Mandatory Studio Shoot: Saturday March 6th, 2010 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursdays |
April 8th - May 6th 2010 |
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| Mandatory Studio Shoot: Saturday May 8th, 2010 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesdays |
June 8th - July 6th 2010 |
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| Mandatory Studio Shoot: Saturday July 10th, 2010 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Mondays |
August 9th - September 13th 2010 |
(No Class September 6th, 2010) |
| Mandatory Studio Shoot: Saturday September 18th, 2010 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesdays |
October 20th - November 17th 2010 |
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| Mandatory Studio Shoot: Saturday November 20th, 2010 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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| Certification: In order to become certified as a Studio Technician, student must successfully crew student studio productions and pass a written test. |
FIELD TECHNICIAN
Students receive hands on training of field production techniques (camera, audio, lighting), and will shoot a field project with a student producer from the Field and Studio Producing class. Student will have the opportunity to see how their footage was edited when they attend final critique class.
Fee:$60/$80
Prerequisite: Producing
| Wednesdays January 20th - February 17th, 2010 |
| Thursdays March 25th - April 22th, 2010 |
| Tuesdays May 5th - June 22th, 2010 |
| Mondays July 26th - August 28th, 2010 |
| Wednesdays October 6th - November 10th, 2010 |
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| Certification: In order to become certified as a Field Technician, student must shoot field project to specification and pass a written test. |
BASIC FINAL CUT PRO EDITING
Learn the basics of non-linear editing by understanding editing theory and learning practical applications. Students will capture footage working from edit decision lists, apply transitions and music, create text and put projects on tape. Students will practice using pre-shot footage, and will also edit student projects that will air on DCTV.
Fee: $85/$105
Prerequisite: Producing
| Tuesdays January 26th - March 2nd, 2010 |
| Wednesdays March 31st - May 5th, 2010 |
| Thursdays June 3rd - July 8th, 2010 |
| Tuesdays August 3rd - September 7th, 2010 |
| Mondays October 10th - November 15th, 2010 |
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| Certification: In order to become certified as an Editor, student must edit class project to specification and pass a written test. |
ADVANCED FINAL CUT PRO EDITING
Learn how to enhance your production by understanding how to use motion, graphics and effects, color correction and Live Type. (3 sessions)
TBD
Time: 7 PM - 9 PM |
Fee: $125/$145
Prerequisite: Producing,
Basic FCP Editing |
ADVANCED WORKSHOPS
By voting online, members can determine topics for various advanced workshops such as High Definition production, using the green screen, live studio production and more. (2-3 sessions, depends on topic)
TBD
Time: 7 PM - 9 PM |
Fee: $100/$120
Prerequisite: Producing and one Level 2 course (depends on workshop) |
THE BASICS
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Students must register for class no later than the Saturday before the class start date |
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Students must attend all classes, participate in class productions and pass all tests in order to become certified |
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All programs produced with the use of DCTV facilities must air on the DCTV channels |
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Class: DCTV 101
Mandatory one-day orientation for new members.
An overview of the history of public access television, producer responsibilities,
and DCTV policies, procedures, and tour
Cost: FREE for members
click here for schedule
Class: PRODUCER
After DCTV 101, members must take this 8 week course as a prerequisite for Field, Studio and Editing Classes.
For more information
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