Live signal management
Monitor contribution links, spot faults early and keep every live feed stable from first cue to final frame.
Live signal. Reliable feeds.
Build feeds that every newsroom can trust
Practical training in professional video operation, live signal management, camera work and content distribution for news programmes and television broadcasting across the United Kingdom.
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Whether you operate a camera, run the signal chain or manage delivery, our courses give you the confident next step in your broadcast career.
Camera and field operation
Frame, expose and rig for news deadlines, in the studio or on location, with safe and tidy kit habits.
Content distribution
Ingest, playout and handover workflows that get clean feeds to programmes and partners on time.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do I need broadcast experience before I start?
No. The Foundation Course starts from the basics of the signal chain and camera work. If you already work in a newsroom or studio, the Professional Programme goes further into live operations.
How much of the course is hands-on?
Most of it. Every module combines a short briefing with supervised practice on real cameras, monitoring tools and delivery workflows.
Which topics do you cover?
Professional video operation, live signal management, camera work, quality control and content distribution for news programmes and television broadcasting.
Can my whole team train together?
Yes. Team Training can be tailored to your workflows and delivered at your site or ours. Contact us to discuss dates and group size.
How do I book a place?
Send us a message through the contacts page with the course you are interested in and we will reply with available dates and details.
What equipment do I need to bring?
Nothing. All cameras, monitoring equipment and software are provided during the sessions.
How it works
From first cable to confident live feed
- 1
Learn the signal chain
Understand how pictures, sound and metadata travel from camera to transmission, and where things can go wrong.
- 2
Practise on live kit
Work on real cameras, monitors and delivery tools with an instructor beside you and a clear checklist to follow.
- 3
Deliver to air
Run a full feed from setup to handover under realistic newsroom deadlines and leave with a confident routine.
Hands-on hours in the Professional Programme
96
and every one is on real broadcast kit.
What every learner takes away
Six practical skill areas that make the difference between a feed that works and a feed that can be relied on.
Confident live signal handling
- Contribution links and bonding basics
- Monitoring and fault finding
- Redundancy and failover planning
- Latency and sync essentials
Camera work for news
- Framing for live and packages
- Exposure and white balance in the field
- Handheld, tripod and OB rigs
- Safe and tidy kit practice
Feed quality control
- Video and audio level checks
- Timecode and metadata hygiene
- Formats and delivery standards
- Pre-transmission checklists
Content distribution
- Ingest and playout workflows
- Newsroom handover routines
- Clip logging and archiving
- Delivery to partner broadcasters
Working with the newsroom
- Cues and talkback language
- Producer and gallery communication
- Deadline discipline
- Calm decisions under pressure
Professional habits
- Logging and handover notes
- Kit care and maintenance
- Health and safety on location
- Clear incident reporting
Your instructors
Learn from working broadcast professionals
Daniel Whitmore
Head of Live Operations
Priya Nair
Signal and Distribution Lead
Tom Hargreaves
Camera Instructor
Amara Okafor
Newsroom Workflow Coach
Course options
Choose the training that fits your role
Clear prices in pounds sterling. Every option leads to a conversation with our team, so you can find the right dates and format.
Foundation Course
£490
per learner, 3 days
- Signal chain fundamentals
- Introduction to camera work
- Supervised practice sessions
- Course workbook and checklists
-25% this season
Professional Programme
£1,290£1,720
per learner, 10 days
- 96 hands-on hours on live kit
- Live signal management and fault finding
- Distribution and playout workflows
- Full mock news transmission
- Certificate of completion
Team Training
On request
tailored to your workflows
- Delivered at your site or ours
- Content matched to your equipment
- Flexible dates and group sizes
- Follow-up support after training
Contact us
Get connected
Ask about course dates, team training or anything else. We are happy to help.
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+44 7575 701535Address
Holmbush Road, Putney, London SW15 3LE, United Kingdom