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About us

A studio school built for people who work in motion.

stagezenix is a professional resource for studio production in the UK, covering equipment setup, dynamic camera operation, lighting, sound and the workflows behind television news and live shows.

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Our story

stagezenix began with a simple observation: most studio skills are learned in the gallery, under pressure, with little time to ask questions. We wanted to give new and returning crew a place to practise first.

Today our small cohorts rig cameras, light sets, balance sound and run full rundowns together. Our tutors work in broadcast every week, so lessons reflect how UK newsrooms and live shows really operate.

What we believe about good studio work

  • Learn by doing

    Every session happens on a working studio floor, with cameras moving and the clock running.

  • Workflow first

    We teach the order of a studio day so each task flows into the next without a scramble.

  • Craft over gadgets

    Great light, clean sound and steady shots come from technique, whatever the equipment.

  • Crew communication

    Short, clear talkback and mutual trust keep live productions calm and on time.

Taught by working broadcast crew

Our floor managers, camera operators, lighting designers and sound supervisors share the habits that keep studios safe and productive, from pre-show checks to the final wrap.

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Meet the tutors

  • Portrait of a smiling man in his forties, studio director

    Oliver Hartley

    Lead Studio Director

  • Portrait of a smiling woman camera tutor

    Priya Nair

    Camera Operation Tutor

  • Portrait of a young man with short red hair, lighting designer

    Callum Reid

    Lighting Designer

  • Portrait of a smiling Black woman sound supervisor

    Amara Okafor

    Sound Supervisor

  • Portrait of a woman with blonde hair, gallery producer

    Hannah Walsh

    Gallery Producer

Want to see the studio before you commit?

Send us a message and we will arrange a conversation about the right course for you.

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