DFI Media Studios are located in Macy 259. DFI Media Studios include:
- Studio B, which has podcasting and asynchronous video stations and can be reserved for use with DFI staff support.
- Available for students, faculty and staff.
- Click here to learn more about signing up for studio hours, policies, and available equipment.
- Studio A, a full service video studio used with collaboration from DFI staff.
- Currently available for faculty and staff.
- Please reach out to inquire about the use of Studio A: Submit a ticket.
Are you Teachers College community member considering making media as part of your pedagogy, research or scholarship? Do you have a project to talk over, a question about media production, or would you like to discuss getting support from our team in Macy Studios? Ask DFI and we'll be in touch!
Studio B
Studio B Podcasting Station
Studio B includes an audio recording station. Teachers College community members can sign up for Macy Studio hours for recording podcasts and other audio content with the help of DFI staff.
Studio B Recording Station
Studio B includes a media creation station with a green screen, microphone and lights for use by faculty and students for use creating asynchronous course content, media projects, and more.
Sign Up for Studio B Hours
To sign up for Studio B hours, Teachers College community members can sign up using the Studio Hours Sign-Up Form. Hours are staffed and this is a shared resource: please honor your sign-up requests and let us know as far in advance as possible if you need to cancel or change times. For larger requests and collaborations, send us a request to discuss.
Macy Studio B is located in Macy 259
Studio B hours include:
- A podcast station with up to six microphones
- A webcam recording station with a high quality camera, lights, backdrops and a studio microphone
- Assistance from a DFI representative
Note: If you plan to use the green screen at the webcam recording station, please avoid wearing any shades of green.
Policies
- Maximum 3hrs/week per project
- You must download your recorded media within 1 week of the recording date
- Prepare ahead to make best use of studio time
- Barring sickness or emergency, please honor your reservations and arrive on time. If you miss multiple time slots, we may no longer accept your reservations. Please notify Billy Collins bcc2163@tc.columbia.edu at least two days ahead if you can't make it.
We look forward to working with you! Please have a look at our curated self-guided resources page for tips on audio/video production to help you make the most of your time at Macy Studios and assist you with post-production. Also, keep an eye on our event calendar for workshop opportunities.
Studio A
Teachers College staff and faculty should reach out to inquire about the use of Studio A for full service video production in collaboration with the DFI team. Possibilities include single and multi-camera recordings with a variety of backgrounds, the optional use of a teleprompter, and more.