Studio workflows that move as fast as the news
Practical courses and resources on studio equipment set-up, dynamic camera operation, lighting and sound, built around the way television news and live shows really run.
Subscribe and receive course dates and checklists
One short email a month with studio set-up checklists, rehearsal tips and the next available course dates.
The people on the studio floor
Our team
Head of Camera Training
Marcus Adeyemi
Lighting and Rigging Lead
Eleanor Hughes
Sound and Audio Lead
Imran Qureshi
Live Production Director
Natalie Brooks
Build a calmer, faster studio floor
- Rig cameras, lights and audio in a repeatable order
- Learn clear cue-to-cue communication for live bulletins
- Practise on real studio kit, not on slides
Our mission
To make studio production feel effortless on air, whatever the deadline.
From the first cable run to the final cue, we teach the habits that keep television news and live shows smooth, safe and on time.
What we teach
Six skills behind every smooth production
Studio set-up and equipment
Plan the floor, place the desks and monitors, and route cabling so every shoot starts from a tidy, safe base.
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Dynamic camera operation
Smooth pans, tracked moves and confident framing with pedestal and handheld camera work.
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Lighting for screen
Key, fill and back light for presenters and sets, balanced for colour and flattering skin tones.
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Sound and audio waves
Microphone choice, levels and mixing so voices stay clear even when the studio gets busy.
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News bulletin workflows
Run-downs, scripts and hand-offs that keep a fast-moving bulletin organised from first story to close.
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Live show control
Cueing, timing and talkback for live programmes where there is no second take.
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Courses and pricing
Choose the training that fits your crew
Every course is booked by enquiry. Tell us what you need and we will confirm dates and venues.
Studio Foundations
£149per person
- One-day practical workshop
- Studio layout and equipment set-up
- Camera, lighting and sound basics
- Course notes and checklists
Live Production Intensive
Save 25%£397£529per person
- Three days on a working studio floor
- Dynamic camera operation drills
- News bulletin and live show run-throughs
- Cueing, talkback and timing practice
- Personal feedback from tutors
Team Residency
Customon request
- Training built around your own studio
- Workflow review for newsrooms and shows
- Flexible dates for whole crews
- Follow-up session after two months
Build better workflows from the first cue to the last
A clear run-down
Every segment, cue and camera move mapped before the studio lights come up.
Timing you can trust
Count-ins, back-timing and hand-offs rehearsed until they feel natural.
One crew, one voice
Short, consistent talkback language so directors and operators stay in step.
Have any questions?
Tell us about your studio and we will point you to the right course
Whether you run a newsroom, a live show or a small production team, we are happy to talk through what would help most.
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