6 pieces

Journal

What we know from running the rooms — how to choose a studio, how to light a cove, what a day actually costs, and how to get six deliverables out of one booking.

  1. 01Podcast Recording: What You Actually NeedAcoustics versus soundproofing, mic technique that fixes most problems free, multi-cam setups for video podcasts, and the audio mistakes post cannot fix.podcast · audio · video · recording9 min
  2. 02Planning a Content Day: 6+ Deliverables, One StudioHow to get six or more deliverables out of one studio day: shot listing, batching by lighting setup, look changes, running order and the usual time-wasters.content day · production · planning · studio hire9 min
  3. 03Studio Hire Costs in London, ExplainedWhat London studio hire actually costs and why prices vary. How half-days work, what sits outside the room rate, and Scope's published prices in full.studio hire · pricing · London · budgeting8 min
  4. 04How to Light a Cyclorama: A Practical GuideHow to light a cyc properly: even white wash versus gradient, subject separation, colour washing with gels, and killing hotspots and floor shadows.lighting · cyclorama · infinity cove · technique9 min
  5. 05What Is an Infinity Cove? A Plain ExplanationWhat an infinity cove or cyclorama actually is, why seamless backgrounds save hours in post, when you do not need one, and the mistakes that ruin it.infinity cove · cyclorama · studio hire · technique7 min
  6. 06How to Choose a Photography Studio in LondonA working checklist for booking a London photo studio: ceiling height, cove size, power, load-in, blackout, sound, and the costs that appear after you book.studio hire · London · photography · planning8 min