Studio production in motion
Run a studio floor that moves without compromise.
showfran trains UK crews in studio equipment setup, dynamic camera operation, lighting and sound waves, and the smooth workflows behind television news and live shows.
Pricing
Flexible course plans for every studio crew
Pick the depth of training that fits your team. Introductory prices apply to bookings made this season.
Foundation
£140£18022% offper learner
A two-day introduction for new studio crew members.
- Studio floor safety and etiquette
- Camera, tripod and cabling basics
- Intro to lighting and microphones
- Course workbook and checklists
Professional
Most popular£390£52025% offper learner
Five days of hands-on practice across every studio discipline.
- Dynamic camera moves on pedestals
- Three-point and broadcast lighting
- Sound waves, mixing and talkback
- Live rehearsal in a working studio
Broadcast Team
£1,190£1,59025% offper team of up to 6
A tailored programme for a whole news or live show crew.
- Programme built around your format
- Gallery and floor workflow drills
- Full run-through of a live bulletin
- Follow-up review call for your lead
Course modules
Build your studio skills, module by module
Combine modules into your own programme or take the full Professional plan. Every module is taught on a working studio floor.
Studio Equipment Setup
Dynamic Camera Operation
Lighting for Broadcast
Sound Waves and Mixing
News Gallery Workflow
Live Show Cueing and Comms
Contact us
Let's talk studio!
Tell us about your crew and your studio and we will recommend the right course, dates and price.
Address
Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG
Phone
01494 671234Email
[email protected]
Meet our team
Tutors who have worked the studio floor
Every showfran tutor has years of live television experience, from early-morning news to Saturday-night entertainment.
Daniel Hargreaves
Senior Studio Director
Priya Nair
Lead Lighting Designer
Marcus Bell
Camera Operations Tutor
Eleanor Whitfield
Sound and Gallery Supervisor
Workflow packages
Smoother workflows for your studio
Bring us into your own studio and we will tune the way your crew works together.
Studio Audit Day
For teams who want a fresh pair of eyes
£690
£890
22% off
- On-site review of your floor and gallery
- Equipment layout and cable management plan
- Lighting and sound wave check
- Written workflow recommendations
Live Show Readiness
For bigger productions going on air
£1,490
£1,990
25% off
- Two days of rehearsal with your crew
- Cueing, talkback and camera choreography
- Rundown and gallery handover drills
- Assisted first live broadcast
- Post-show review within one week
Show formats
Workflows for every kind of programme
Our on-site sessions are shaped around the format you produce, from the early bulletin to the live Saturday show.
Morning news bulletin
Live entertainment show
Talk show and panel format
Remote guest link-ups
Graphics and weather segments
Frequently asked questions
Got questions?
We are here to help!
Do I need broadcast experience to join a course?
No. The Foundation plan assumes no prior experience. Professional and Broadcast Team plans suit crew who already work in or near a studio.
Can you train my crew in our own studio?
Yes. Our workflow packages take place on your floor and in your gallery, so everything we practise matches your real equipment.
Which equipment will we work with?
Studio cameras on pedestals, teleprompters, LED and tungsten lighting, mixing desks, microphones and talkback systems used across UK television.
How do I book a place or request a quote?
Send us a message through the contact page. We will confirm dates, group size and pricing, then hold your places.
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