Set up three-point and interview lighting appropriate to a studio subject and format.
Public Relations & Media
Studio Lighting and Sound Operation for Video Production
Learn studio lighting and sound operation for video production: three-point and interview lighting setups, microphone selection, mixing and troubleshooting studio audio.
🗓️Duration5 training days
📚Content4 modules · 8 sessions
🎓On completionAccredited attendance certificate
About the programme
Course Overview
A well-lit, well-recorded studio shoot looks effortless, but it depends on decisions made before a camera ever rolls: lighting ratios, microphone placement and signal levels that hold up under the demands of a full production day. This course trains participants in both studio lighting and sound operation for video production. Lighting sessions cover three-point and interview lighting setups, key-to-fill ratios, colour temperature matching and lighting for green-screen or virtual sets. Participants learn how to adjust lighting for different subjects, from a single presenter to a multi-guest panel, and how to solve common problems such as unwanted shadows, reflections and colour casts. Sound sessions cover microphone selection and placement for lavalier, shotgun and handheld use, gain staging, and monitoring for background noise and interference. The course addresses studio-specific challenges, including managing multiple audio sources during a panel recording and troubleshooting equipment faults during a live or recorded session. Participants finish by lighting and recording a multi-guest studio segment to a broadcast-ready standard.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Adjust key-to-fill lighting ratios and colour temperature for consistent on-screen results.
Light a green-screen or virtual set to avoid spill, shadow and colour-matching problems.
Select and position microphones appropriate to lavalier, shotgun and handheld recording needs.
Set gain staging and monitor audio levels to avoid clipping and background noise.
Manage multiple audio sources during a multi-guest panel recording.
Diagnose and resolve common lighting and audio equipment faults during a studio session.
Who Should Attend
Studio technicians and camera operators responsible for lighting and sound setup.
Video production staff working in corporate or broadcast studio environments.
Freelance videographers who set up their own lighting and audio for shoots.
Podcast and livestream producers recording in a fixed studio space.
Production assistants moving into technical operator roles in a studio.
Corporate media teams producing interviews and panel content in-house.
Course Modules
Select any module to see its sessions and points.
01Studio Lighting Fundamentals
2 sessions · 8 points
Session 1Three-Point and Interview Lighting
- Set up key, fill and back lights for a single-presenter interview format.
- Adjust key-to-fill ratios to achieve a desired mood and level of contrast.
- Position lights to avoid unwanted shadows on a subject's face and background.
- Match colour temperature across multiple light sources within one setup.
Session 2Lighting for Multi-Guest and Green-Screen Sets
- Adapt a lighting plan for a multi-guest panel with varied seating positions.
- Light a green-screen set evenly to avoid spill and colour-matching problems in post-production.
- Balance lighting between a virtual set background and foreground presenters.
- Resolve reflection and glare issues caused by glasses, screens or reflective surfaces.
02Studio Sound Fundamentals
2 sessions · 8 points
Session 1Microphone Selection and Placement
- Select an appropriate microphone type for lavalier, shotgun or handheld recording needs.
- Position a lavalier microphone to minimise clothing noise and inconsistent levels.
- Place a shotgun microphone to capture clear dialogue while avoiding unwanted pickup.
- Test microphone placement before recording to identify handling or wind noise issues.
Session 2Gain Staging and Level Monitoring
- Set gain staging correctly to avoid clipping while maintaining a usable signal level.
- Monitor audio levels throughout a recording to catch drift or equipment faults early.
- Identify and reduce background noise sources within a studio environment.
- Use headphones and metering to confirm clean audio before a take is accepted.
03Managing Complex Studio Setups
2 sessions · 8 points
Session 1Multi-Source Audio for Panel Recordings
- Manage multiple microphone sources during a multi-guest panel recording.
- Balance audio levels between speakers with different vocal volumes and microphone types.
- Route multiple audio sources to a mixer or recorder without introducing interference.
- Coordinate with camera operators to keep audio and lighting setups aligned during a shoot.
Session 2Adapting Setups for Different Formats
- Adapt a lighting and sound setup between interview, panel and presentation formats.
- Adjust a studio setup quickly between segments during a multi-item recording day.
- Plan lighting and audio requirements in advance for an unfamiliar studio space.
- Brief a production team on setup changes needed between different segment formats.
04Troubleshooting and Quality Assurance
2 sessions · 8 points
Session 1Diagnosing Lighting and Audio Faults
- Diagnose a lighting fault, such as flicker or colour shift, during a live session.
- Identify the source of audio interference or hum during a recording.
- Apply a quick fix for common equipment faults without stopping a production schedule.
- Escalate an unresolved technical fault to avoid compromising recording quality.
Session 2Final Quality Checks Before Delivery
- Review recorded footage and audio for lighting and sound consistency before delivery.
- Confirm audio levels and lighting continuity across a multi-segment recording.
- Document setup details for a studio session to support future repeat recordings.
- Light and record a multi-guest studio segment to a broadcast-ready technical standard.
What the participant receives
4 course modules
A structured syllabus
8 training sessions
across 5 days
32 detailed points
Applied, detailed content
Accredited attendance certificate
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