Master the studio floor, in motion.

Course overview

Designed by working crews, built for live television

Flagship course

Dynamic camera operation for news and live shows

Two days on a working studio floor. You will build and balance a pedestal camera, learn to frame a moving presenter, and practise smooth shot changes under live-show pressure.

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• #talkback

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  Camera craft

  Pedestal moves, tracking, framing for presenters and clean handovers between shots.

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  Lighting waves

  Key, fill and back light, colour temperature and how to light a set that moves with the show.

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  Sound and talkback

  Microphone choice, levels, mixing and clear talkback between floor and gallery.

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How it works

Gain more control over how your studio runs

With one joined-up method for equipment, movement, light and sound, your crew learns to work as a single team from the first cue to the final fade.

1. 1

   Equipment setup

   Rig cameras, prompters and cabling safely, with a repeatable checklist.

2. 2

   Camera movement

   Plan pedestal and tracking moves that stay smooth on air.

3. 3

   Lighting waves

   Shape light for faces, sets and moving talent without shadows.

4. 4

   Sound control

   Set levels, mic positions and talkback so nothing drops out.

5. 5

   Gallery cueing

   Call shots, cue graphics and hand over between segments cleanly.

6. 6

   Review and refine

   Watch the recording, log issues and tighten the next rehearsal.