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What kinds of studios and productions do you work with?
We work with television news studios and live show productions, from compact single-set rooms to larger galleries with several cameras. Our focus is the studio floor and gallery: equipment, cameras, lighting, sound and the way the crew works together. We do not handle post-production or outside broadcast. If your project sits somewhere in between, describe it and we will say plainly whether it suits us.
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Can you plan and install a studio from scratch?
Yes. Studio Equipment Setup covers planning the layout, installing cameras, control desks and cabling, and checking that everything runs reliably before your first broadcast. We begin with how you intend to produce the programme, then work back to the kit. The aim is a studio the crew can operate confidently from day one, without workarounds left behind.
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Do you train operators who are new to studio cameras?
Priya Nair leads our camera training, which is hands-on and built around the cameras in your own studio. Sessions cover framing, smooth pedestal and robotic moves, and shot discipline under live pressure. New operators and experienced ones both take part, because steady habits help everyone. We adjust the pace to the crew in the room rather than following a fixed script.
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How do you approach lighting for a news set?
Callum Whitby designs lighting plans around the set, the presenters and the cameras. We use three-point lighting as a starting point, then adapt it so faces are flattering and the picture stays consistent from one shot to the next. We also consider rigging time and safety, so the plan works for the crew who will live with it every day.
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Can you help with audio problems on live programmes?
Hannah Doyle handles microphone placement, mixing and monitoring. Typical work includes cutting down room noise, balancing presenters and guests, and setting up monitoring so the mixer hears what the audience hears. We can review a recent recording to find the causes before suggesting changes. Clean dialogue is nearly always the first thing viewers notice.
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What does live show workflow planning involve?
We help you build rundowns, cue sheets and crew communication plans that suit how your team works. The goal is a calm gallery where everyone knows their cue and who to speak to when something shifts. Oliver Hartley leads this work. We usually observe a rehearsal or a live programme first, then agree changes that the crew can realistically adopt.
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Do you work on site, and where are you based?
Our office is at 14 Fisherton Mill Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7SU. Most of our work happens in your studio, because that is where the cameras, lights and people are. Please contact us before planning any visit to the office so we can arrange a suitable time. Travel and scheduling are discussed when we agree the scope of a project.
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How do I start, and what should I prepare?
Send a message through the contact form or call 01722 410286. It helps to tell us about your studio, the type of programme, the size of the crew and what is not working as you would like. Photographs or a short recording are useful but not essential. We will reply with questions or a suggested next step.
