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Division of Communication Media (FDA TV Studio)

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The DCM staff are skilled broadcast professionals with extensive experience in taking concepts through production to post and beyond. Our integrated solution approach means projects stay on course and on schedule from beginning to end—delivering the message to its target audience efficiently and effectively.

DCM specializes in live interactive satellite downlinks to and from anywhere in the world via the latest and most reliable technology available for content distribution. We operate satellite and fiber optic transmissions systems linking all of FDA to the television studio, allowing us to send, receive and stream content anywhere in the world to reach the audience.

DCM offers interactive and multimedia services for state-of-the-art distance learning using the speed and versatility of the internet, CD ROM, -DVD, or Flash technology. Education, information, internal communications, or the latest updates on an emerging regulation are some of the uses of our high quality, custom interactive web casting presentations.

The DCM broadcast facility has a number of mobile and fixed sets, as well as various configurations, to allow for a studio audience of over 100.

Our Production Services

Development of production budgets
Site surveys for field production
Identification of program goals and objectives
Script and treatment development
Broadcast preparation
Webcast preparation
Downlink site development
Reservation of satellite time
Event promotion
Creation of electronic graphics
Full support for field production
Full support for studio production
Off-line and on-line editing
Full DVD authoring
Multi-media production for the web
Duplication

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Our Webcasting Services

Webcasting and streaming media is the fastest growing form of information dissemination today. DCM offers extensive internet streaming services ranging from high-quality media encoding to project specific end-user interface design. Our multimedia specialists can combine video streaming with interactive functions and synchronized graphic content to develop immersive end user experiences. DCM’s comprehensive services are suitable for web conferencing, production demonstrations, online training, and other corporate functions.

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Our Work

Below is a small sampling of some of our work:

Developing Educational Videos for Various FDA Stakeholders:
CDRH Learn - GD211 - Welcome and Introduction by Dr. Jeff Shuren and Dr. Surpriya Sharma
Idea to IDE: A Medical Device in the Making
FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine
B-roll Footage for Inclusion in Videos, (i.e. shots in the field at hospitals, labs, farms, etc.)

DVD Development
Remote Webcasting from Hotels around the DC Metro Area
Webcasting from White Oak, Building 66 Atrium
FDA Consumer Videos:
Playing it Safe With Eggs
Medicines In My Home: The Over-the-Counter Drug Facts Label