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DCTV is a non-profit media arts center in NYC that offers affordable workshops, production equipment, and space rentals for independent filmmakers. They provide a variety of hands-on digital filmmaking and media arts workshops in a convenient and accessible training facility.

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Digital Cinematography: Camera

DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Master the art of digital cinematography and discover how to achieve your aesthetic goals as a DP in this hands-on workshop. Experiment with framing, composition, lenses, and advanced manual image control techniques using the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro. Develop your skills and take your camera work to the next level at DCTV.

(240) All levels 18 and older
$360

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Digital Cinematography: Lighting

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Master the art of lighting in digital cinematography and discover how to create different moods, textures, and continuity in your storytelling. Unleash your creativity and learn techniques to compose shots, control exposure, and manipulate shadows and hot spots. Join us at DCTV and take your cinematography skills to new heights.

(240) Intermediate 18 and older
$240
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Pitching Your Documentary Lab: Trends & Insights

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Master the art of pitching your documentary with expert guidance on creating captivating pitch decks and delivering persuasive presentations. This workshop empowers filmmakers to confidently navigate the media landscape and connect with producers, distributors, and funding partners to bring their vision to life.

(240) All levels 18 and older
$450

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Camera Fundamentals

DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Unlock the secrets of effective digital video production with our Camera Fundamentals workshop. Dive into essential concepts like focus, exposure, and composition using HD video cameras, gaining valuable skills applicable across all camera types. Whether you're a budding filmmaker or media enthusiast, this workshop provides a solid foundation for capturing compelling visuals with confidence.

(240) Beginner 18 and older
$240
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Avid

DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Master the tools of professional video editing with Avid Media Composer, the industry standard for complex and long-form projects. Discover its advanced media management features and intuitive interface, designed to streamline even the most sophisticated workflows. Perfect for elevating your editing expertise.

(240) Beginner 18 and older
$400

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Camera Movement: Slider, Dolly, and Jib

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Transform your visuals with the precision of sliders, dollies, and jibs. This workshop offers hands-on experience with these essential tools, teaching smooth linear movements, dynamic tracking shots, and elevated perspectives. Master techniques to add depth and cinematic quality to your storytelling.

(240) All levels 18 and older
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DaVinci Resolve: Color Correction

DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Master the art of color correction with DaVinci Resolve’s advanced tools and techniques. This workshop covers everything from color science and grading workflows to exposure settings and shot matching. Gain hands-on experience with curves, scopes, and masking tools to transform your footage, giving it a polished, professional look. Perfect for those looking to elevate their video editing skills.

(240) Beginner 18 and older
$425

4 sessions

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Audio Fundamentals

DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Elevate your filmmaking with essential audio skills that bring depth and clarity to your projects. Dive into sound theory, explore microphone types, and learn best practices for selecting and positioning equipment. Through hands-on practice, master the setup and use of recorders, mixers, and on-set recording techniques to capture high-quality audio in any environment.

(240) Beginner 18 and older
$240

2 sessions

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Documentary Budgeting

DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Learn the essential skills needed to create a realistic and professional budget for your documentary film. Gain insights into budget formats, categories, line items, and rate determination to secure funding and keep your project on track. Don't miss this opportunity to make informed financial decisions for your next documentary project!

(240) All levels 18 and older
$135
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Lighting Fundamentals

DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Master the art of lighting and elevate your productions with this comprehensive workshop. From safety protocols to hands-on practice with key, fill, and backlight setups, learn essential techniques to enhance your cinematography skills. Explore the principles of light and color temperature, gaining invaluable knowledge for creating visually captivating stories on screen.

(240) Beginner 18 and older
$240
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Introducción al Podcasting

DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Discover the art of podcasting with a hands-on course that equips you to craft compelling stories, master audio production, and connect with your ideal audience. From concept development to publishing, gain the skills and confidence to create polished podcast episodes that leave a lasting impact.

(240) Beginner 18 and older
$240

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Documentary Grant Writing

DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Learn the secrets to securing funding for your documentary project. Discover what top funders are looking for in a proposal and how to find the right ones for your film. Master the art of grant writing and leave with the confidence to apply for grants and champion your film.

(240) All levels 18 and older
$110
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+1100 pts
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Unearthing the Media Archives

DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Discover the hidden stories of the past and gain access to a treasure trove of media archives in this course at DCTV. Learn the ins and outs of archival research, from finding the right collections to navigating intellectual property laws and licensing costs. Uncover a wealth of material that will bring depth and context to your storytelling.

(240) All levels 18 and older
$110
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+1100 pts
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Get Your Film Into Festivals

DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Discover the keys to navigating the film festival circuit, from selecting the right festivals to maximizing your impact once accepted. Learn how to position your film for recognition and adapt to evolving festival models, setting the stage for a successful journey toward distribution and audience engagement.

(240) All levels 18 and older
$110
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+1100 pts
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6 Essentials of a Powerful Pitch...The Key Ingredients

DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Discover the key ingredients of a powerful pitch with insider insights from an industry expert. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative, connect with your audience, and present your vision with confidence and clarity. Whether pitching a project or your service

(240) All levels 18 and older
$45
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+450 pts
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Interviewing for Impactful Documentaries

DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Learn how to conduct engaging and ethical interviews in the Art of the Interview workshop at DCTV. Gain valuable tips on building connections, encouraging candid responses, and navigating technical considerations. Enhance your interviewing skills and start your own remote interview-based podcast.

(240) Intermediate 18 and older
$265

3 sessions

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+2650 pts
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Developing Documentary Story Structure

DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Transform your documentary idea into a compelling narrative with expert guidance on structuring and shaping your story. Explore key elements such as exposition, theme, and character arcs through case studies and discussions. Receive valuable feedback on your project, ensuring your story resonates with clarity and impact.

(240) All levels 18 and older
$150

2 sessions

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Being a Powerful Filmmaker...On and Off Set

DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Unlock your full potential as a filmmaker by mastering the art of confident communication, authentic leadership, and creative empowerment. This immersive workshop provides insider strategies to help you break through barriers, own your unique voice, and lead with impact—both on and off set. Gain the skills to navigate challenges, inspire your team, and elevate your storytelling with conviction and clarity.

(240) All levels 18 and older
$45
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+450 pts
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Reinventing, Reinvigorating and Recharging Your Documentary Career

DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Revitalize your documentary career with expert coaching, strategic networking, and actionable insights. This interactive workshop helps you overcome career blocks, craft compelling pitches, and build a roadmap for success. Gain the tools to refine your vision, structure your projects with accountability, and confidently take the next steps toward a thriving, passion-driven career in documentary filmmaking.

(240) Beginner 18 and older
$45
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+450 pts
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After Effects

DCTV See all classes by this school @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Discover the leading software for creating visually stunning motion graphics, animation, and video effects in this popular workshop at DCTV. Learn basic animation techniques, how to work with masks, and more as you watch your footage transform into a new dimension. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity!

(240) Beginner 18 and older
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Reviews of DCTV

(4.3-star rating across 240 reviews)
  • Digital Cinematography: Lighting

    Reviewed by Jack D. on 12/9/2024
    This is a great course to learn about the technical and the artistic elements of film lighting. I'm very happy I took the class, and Patrick is a great instructor.
  • Digital Cinematography: Camera

    Reviewed by Julia A. on 3/25/2023
    I loved my Cinematography class! Patrick was very knowledgeable and answered all questions everyone had - and there were many! I definitely will take more film classes with DCTV.
  • Mobile Filmmaking

    Reviewed by Patrick M. on 7/27/2021
    CLASS WAS CANCELED AND NO REFUND
  • Audio Fundamentals

    Anonymous review on 2/28/2021
    Very informative. I would have liked even more sessions. Instructor was very good about answering questions and steering the talk to our areas of interest.
  • Online Workshop: After Effects: Titles and Infographics

    Anonymous review on 5/29/2020
    Was hoping that it would focus on title design for film opening/end credits or for animating text on screen in videos and focus on infographics such as bar graphs, pie charts and data driven graphics like number counters, HUD displays and such. But his focus was scattered across showing as many project files as he could and skimming over steps while telling stories or making jokes. This course would be better titled as After Effects Tips and Tricks. A lot of time was wasted waiting for his computer to render the video in the app in order to see the animations. He should have rendered a .mp4 video of the animation before the workshop for us to open alongside the project so that we could preview what the animation will look like before he started diving into a project and showing us his steps. Sometimes we would open a project, follow him as he pointed out certain steps and then eventually we would see the end result and I thought the payoff was not worth all the time spent going over it. Some of the tips/tricks he mentioned were good to know, but you could learn those shortcuts/hot keys in an AE Fundamentals course. It felt like he focused on showing tricks as he showed his previous work and it could have been better if he chose a few really cool infographic or title styles and did a whole session on mastering that style/animation and then moving on to the next.
  • Camera Fundamentals

    Anonymous review on 3/1/2020
    One of the best workshops I have done!
  • Photoshop

    Anonymous review on 2/28/2020
    Tom was very knowledgeable and patient when you had questions or made a mistake. He even took the time to see if we had questions on anything he didn't cover but we wanted to know more about. The only downside to the class was that he didn't have any notes or handouts to give up of his own knowledge or shortcuts he spoke about in class. They were very helpful and I wish we had his "cliff notes". I took an Excel workshop before and they handed out a packet like this. He did give us some printouts of shortcuts that he found online for us. But besides that, great class!
  • Avid

    Anonymous review on 2/6/2020
    I left the class early after the lunch break and didn't return the second day. I don't know if it was for me and I felt like it might have been for people who had a baseline understanding of video editing.
  • Premiere

    Anonymous review on 11/18/2019
    Good intro class. Definitely geared towards beginners, as it goes into a lot of detail about the Premiere interface, and basics like saving/ exporting files and importing clips. Helpful instructor and small class size.
  • Avid

    Reviewed by Jane M. on 10/5/2019
    Great class! Ed was very knowledgeable and super helpful
  • Production Week

    Anonymous review on 9/22/2019
    Good overview of the basics. My main critique is that the instructors seem to have expertise in particular aspects of production but aren’t necessarily knowledgeable in all areas, so what you get out of the course is limited.
  • Trailer Editing

    Reviewed by Will R. on 8/21/2019
    The workshop is great for people wanting to understand the fundamental structure of trailers and key elements. For those more advanced, you get to see the instructor's editing workflow in Adobe Premiere Pro. I wouldn't mind if this course was longer and allowed for more time on the editing process. The instructor is great!
  • Get Your Film Into Festivals

    Anonymous review on 7/17/2019
    1. Class needed to be 30 minutes longer, especially with there being total beginners. Initially a good amount of time was spent answering questions, thus it is important to allow enough time to answer all. Subsequently, the syllabus was left to the end and less time to cover in depth. 2. Another option is to just create an intermediate level for people with festival experience versus total beginners. But ideally just extend the time by15-30mins to help. Or the last option is to just remove the short instructor film video shown & discussion, as this will help save time for student questions. 3. Insert instructor name with final email confirmation. 4. Add a way for students to contact each other after class for networking. Thanks
  • Production Week

    Reviewed by Anneliese D. on 6/16/2019
    Great course for beginners with little or no technical experience. Covered camera, lighting, audio and shooting fundamentals. Small class size and great teacher!
  • After Effects

    Reviewed by Hawmi G. on 6/7/2019
    Ivo was a knowledgeable and generous teacher. Great learning.
  • Camera Fundamentals

    Anonymous review on 4/26/2019
    Class was a very fun and informative experience. Also, the instructor was awesome! I had a great experience, although at the same time, I feel like we could’ve accomplished a little bit more within the 2 days.
  • Audio Fundamentals

    Reviewed by Serafin S. on 4/8/2019
    The Audio Fundamentals course is pretty much on the spot with what it says it is. This "course" presents some very bare bones information that would probably be valuable to someone with an absolute zero knowledge of hardware. And when I mean zero, I mean that whomsoever takes this course can only fathom that the difference between hertz and kilohertz is that one rents cars and the other rents bigger cars. The unfortunate part of this is that the course is a practical prerequisite to taking any other audio course that DCTV offers. Especially one that would teach you how to work with audio software. You can't just jump to learning how to use pro tools (which seems like the only DAW that DCTV either uses or teaches). Granted that doesn't lay on Coursehorse. It's very much all on DCTV and how they choose to do their classes. I'm sure there is a method to the madness, so to speak. As I said, the course is useful to those who are walking into the world of audio/video with no background or knowledge of either. But for me and what I wanted to accomplish, all it did was cost me money and time that i could've dedicated to something more productive.
  • Video DSLR

    Reviewed by Heather H. on 3/24/2019
    Such a great class and worth every penny! It was hands on and we even had a chance to work out in the field. The instructor was patient and very knowledgeable. I would totally take another class with DCTV.
  • Final Cut Pro (Online)

    Anonymous review on 3/12/2019
    Fairly good class! Definitely helps you understand the basics. Would be more helpful if the text wasn't involved at all, and if it were more faster-paced. Also if there was an option to tailor this for what you're looking for out of it (i.e. movie making vs promotional videos, vs social videos)
  • Premiere

    Anonymous review on 1/25/2019
    I think for a course for begginers the most important thing is to know, learn and get to know the tools that are mostly used. Focusing on one project and going through the tools in a broader way in order to acquire a skill set.
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