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Hands-on training for

  • Dynamic camera operation
  • Studio and broadcast lighting
  • Live sound and talkback

Build calmer, sharper studios for live television.

celebmixel is a practical resource for studio production in motion: equipment set-up, smooth camera moves, lighting and sound, and workflows that keep news bulletins and live shows on time.

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  • Camera, lighting and sound in one place
  • Workflows built for news and live shows

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Our philosophy is simple: make the studio a calmer place to work. Train with the people who run it every day.

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Open sessions

Studio and camera

  • Studio floor layout and kit set-up

    On-site or online1 day

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  • Dynamic camera operation for news

    On-site or online1 day

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  • Pedestal, jib and handheld moves

    On-site or online1 day

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Light and sound

  • Broadcast lighting and colour consistency

    On-site or online1 day

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  • Studio audio, microphones and live mixing

    On-site or online1 day

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Live workflow

  • Rundowns, cueing and talkback

    On-site or online2 days

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Our mission

Our mission is to make studio craft accessible for everyone.

From a first set-up to a full live show, we explain how each part of the studio fits together, so your team can work faster and with far fewer surprises.

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A studio is only as good as its set-up, and it is totally true.

Plan the floor, rig the kit and tidy the cables once, so every bulletin starts from a clean, repeatable base.

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Great camera work looks effortless because it is rehearsed.

Learn smooth pedestal moves, reliable framing for news and how to stay ready for the next cue.

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Light shapes the picture before the camera does.

Build clean three-point light, keep colour consistent between shots and avoid shadows on the set.

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Sound waves decide whether viewers stay or switch off.

Choose the right microphones, place them well and mix live so presenters sound natural.

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A smooth workflow starts with a rundown everyone trusts.

Write cue sheets and rehearsal plans that the floor, gallery and presenters can all follow.

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Live shows reward teams who talk to each other.

Practise talkback, calls and recovery so surprises on air are handled calmly.

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Programme overview

Pick one focus or combine them. Every programme is built around the way your studio actually runs.

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Workflows

Gain more insight into how your floor and gallery really run.

We watch a real rehearsal, map where time is lost between camera, light, sound and gallery, and give you a plan to smooth every handover. No theory for its own sake, just the changes that make a show easier to run.

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Occasional notes on set-up, camera, light, sound and live workflow, plus news of upcoming workshop dates.

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Training packages

Choose how your team learns

Clear prices for open sessions, or a tailored quote for your whole crew. Every enquiry goes straight to our team.

Studio Essentials

£290

per attendee, 1 day

  • Studio floor layout and kit set-up
  • Cable, stand and rigging routines
  • Printed checklist to keep
  • Follow-up questions by email
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Live Production Intensive

£590£790

per attendee, 2 days

  • Camera operation, light and sound
  • Rundown, cueing and talkback practice
  • Rehearsal with feedback on your own show
  • Cue-sheet and rundown templates
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Broadcast Team Programme

Custom

quoted for your team

  • On-site studio audit
  • Programme built around your show
  • Training for the whole crew
  • Ongoing remote support
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About us

celebmixel is a UK resource for people who make television in motion. We are committed to showing how a studio fits together: the kit, the camera work, the light and sound, and the workflow that ties it all together. We believe a well-prepared crew makes better, calmer television, and we share what we have learned with newsrooms, production companies and anyone building a live show.

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Meet the trainers

The people behind the sessions

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    Amelia Hartley

    Head of Studio Training

    Designs our studio set-up programmes, from floor layouts and cable discipline to calm, repeatable gallery routines.

    Focus
    Studio layout, kit set-up and gallery routines
    Format
    On-site or online
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    Daniel Okafor

    Camera and Lighting Trainer

    Coaches operators on smooth pedestal moves, framing for news and building clean, flattering light on a tight schedule.

    Focus
    Dynamic camera operation and broadcast lighting
    Format
    On-site workshops
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    Priya Nair

    Sound and Gallery Trainer

    Teaches microphone choice, placement and live mixing so presenters sound natural and talkback stays clear.

    Focus
    Studio audio, talkback and live mixing
    Format
    On-site or online