Studio Starter
A focused review for small studios and corporate TV rooms.
£490per session
- Half-day on-site setup review
- Camera, lighting and sound checklist
- Cable and rack layout advice
- Written summary within 5 days
Services
Hands-on support for every part of studio production
From the first rack and cable run to a confident live broadcast, choose the service that fits your studio and your schedule.
Studio equipment setup
We review your floor plan, racks, monitors, intercom and cabling, then design a layout that is tidy, safe and easy to maintain.
- Cable routing and labelling standards
- Monitor wall, talkback and tally planning
- Power, signal and redundancy checks
Dynamic camera operation
Practical coaching on pedestal, jib and handheld work, so operators deliver smooth moves, clean framing and quick recoveries while live.
- Framing and composition for news and talk formats
- Smooth moves, focus pulls and safe floor movement
- Communication with the gallery and floor manager
Lighting and sound waves
Shape flattering, flicker-free light and clear dialogue. We help you choose, place and balance lighting and microphones for every format.
- Key, fill and backlight balance for broadcast
- Microphone selection, placement and gain staging
- Reducing reflections, hum and room noise
Smooth, high-quality workflows
Redesign run-downs, cue sheets and hand-offs so producers, directors and crew move through each bulletin or live show with confidence.
- Run-down and cue sheet templates
- Rehearsal plans and fallback procedures
- Clear roles from pre-production to transmission
Choose a package for a smoother studio
Clear prices for every stage of production. Nothing is purchased online: pick a package and contact us to agree dates and scope.
Broadcast Pro
Save 25%Hands-on training and workflow tuning for news and live teams.
£1,490£1,990per project
- Two-day on-site programme
- Dynamic camera operation coaching
- Lighting and audio balance session
- Run-down and cue sheet redesign
- Rehearsal support for a live show
- Follow-up call after 30 days
Newsroom Enterprise
Multi-studio programmes for broadcasters and larger networks.
Customtailored quote
- Multi-site studio audits
- Standardised workflow playbooks
- Team training across shifts
- Priority scheduling
- Dedicated project lead
FAQ
Here you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions.
What does buzzlightup actually cover?
We cover the full studio chain for television news and live shows: equipment setup, camera operation, lighting, sound and the production workflow that ties them together.
Who are your guides and workshops designed for?
Studio managers, camera operators, floor managers, producers and technical teams at UK broadcasters, production companies and in-house corporate studios.
Can you work around a live schedule?
Yes. Most sessions run outside transmission hours, and we plan around bulletins, rehearsals and show days so on-air work is never disrupted.
Do you offer on-site support?
On-site setup reviews and hands-on camera and lighting sessions are available across the United Kingdom. Remote workflow reviews are available too.
How do packages and pricing work?
Each package has a clear price listed on this site. Nothing is bought online: contact us, tell us about your studio, and we will confirm scope and dates in writing.
How quickly will you reply to an enquiry?
We aim to reply within one working day through the Contacts page.