Studio work in pictures: rooms, rigs and routines
A look at the kinds of scenes our work takes place in, from cable runs and lighting rigs to the gallery during a live show.
Floor layout and cable routes
Planning starts with the room itself: where cameras travel, where cables run so nobody trips on them, and how much space the crew needs to move without crossing into shot.
Pedestal camera in operation
Smooth movement comes from practice with framing, height and focus. Training sessions are run on the pedestal and handheld cameras the crew will actually use.
News desk lighting
A key light, a softer fill and some separation from the background give presenters a clear, natural look. Plans are drawn up for the desk, the interview chair or the portrait set.
Microphone placement
Speech stays clear when microphones sit at a consistent distance and out of the way of movement. We set positions and check them against how people really behave on air.
Mixing and monitoring
A tidy audio desk, sensible labelling and reliable monitoring help the operator hear what viewers hear, so problems are caught before they reach the broadcast.
The gallery during a live show
Vision mixing, cueing and talkback all depend on clear roles and short, agreed phrases. Reviews look at how the team communicates when a show is running.