Studio production in motion
Great television starts with a better studio.
spotlumenfy is a practical UK course on studio equipment setup, dynamic camera operation, lighting and sound, and the smooth workflows that keep television news and live shows on air.
- Free studio set-up checklist
- Unsubscribe any time
Four core modules
Course modules
Studio Setup & Rigging
Plan the floor, rig grids and cable runs, and set up desks, monitors and comms so the studio is ready before the countdown.
Dynamic Camera Operation
Pedestal, jib and handheld moves, framing for news and live shows, and working with talkback to hit every shot on cue.
Lighting & Sound Waves
Key, fill and backlight for faces on camera, plus microphones, levels and mixing for clean, intelligible audio.
Live Workflow & Gallery
From rundown to gallery calls, vision mixing and handovers: keep a bulletin or live show smooth under pressure.
- Core course modules
- 4
- Learning paths to choose from
- 3
- Broadcast-standard workflows
- UK
- Hidden fees or auto-renewals
- 0
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Questions about the course, a team booking or your own studio set-up? Reach out and we will point you in the right direction.
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Our approach
A smoother studio is built one good decision at a time
Every module in spotlumenfy is built around the real pressure of a news bulletin or live show, so what you practise is what you will actually do on the floor.
Explore the courseRig faster
Repeatable set-up routines for cameras, grids, desks and comms so every day in the studio starts the same way.
Move with intent
Camera moves that serve the story: smooth tracking, clean reframes and confident shot changes on air.
Light for the lens
Flattering, consistent light for presenters and guests, balanced against the set and the screens behind them.
Clean, live sound
Microphone choice, placement and levels that keep speech clear when the show is live and the clock is running.
On the studio floor
Light, sound and motion in one place
Your tutors
Learn from people who work in studios
Oliver Hartley
Studio director and lead tutor
Priya Nair
Camera operations tutor
Daniel Okafor
Lighting designer
Hannah Whitcombe
Sound and gallery producer
Pricing
Choose your learning path
Save 25% on the Studio Pro path this season. Every plan starts with a conversation, so you only pay for what suits you.
Foundation
£190
per learner, one-off
Essential skills for anyone new to the studio floor.
- Studio Setup & Rigging module
- 6 recorded lessons
- Downloadable set-up checklists
- Email support from tutors
Studio Pro
£390
£520
per learner, one-off
The full course for working crew and ambitious newcomers.
- All four core modules
- Live camera and lighting workshops
- Sound and gallery workflow labs
- Tutor feedback on your work
- Certificate of completion
Newsroom Team
Custom
tailored to your team
On-site or remote training for studios and newsrooms.
- Up to 20 learners
- Workflow audit of your studio
- On-site or remote delivery
- Dedicated programme lead
Ready when you are
Ready to run a smoother studio?
Tell us about your studio, your team or your goals and we will suggest the right path through the course.
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Short, practical notes on rigging, camera moves, lighting and live workflows. Free, and you can unsubscribe at any time.