DFI Media Studios

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.

Jen Lee and Sonali Rajan at Macy Studio B podcasting microphones

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.

Studio B self service recording station iMac with lights microphone and greenscreen

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.

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