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Essential not Extra: What it takes to be a supporting artist
In the bustling world of film and television, while the lead actors often steal the show, it’s ...
Why become a screenwriter?
Studio Insider spoke to Paul Powell, a writer-producer that has worked on British comedy shows ...
Inside the company responsible for broadcasting the Premier League
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From glitterball to Gladiators: The bright and beaming life of a follow spot operator
On set at Eurovision from the point of view from a Follow Spot Operator (Credit: Kate Fernandes). Dangling from the rafters, wrestling with giant lights and tracking everything from glittering hosts to corgis in front of the Queen, Follow Spot Operator Kate Fernandes...
Storyboarding: Saving or wasting time?
Is storyboarding saving your organisational skills? Structure is essential and every editor has their own approach. BAFTA nominated editor Nigel Timperley, joins Studio Insider to provide his hot take on the method of storyboarding. When you are starting out,...
Pole Position: Day in the life of a BOOM Operator
A typical setup of a Boom Operator on set whilst recording. (Credit- Google Images) Let's play a game: Next time you're watching your favourite show, try to find the boom mic. Can't find it? That means some poor audio ninja is doing his job dutifully, and probably...
5 Traitors roles you didn’t know existed
Millions of viewers are captivated by the psychological mind games that unfold in Scotland’s Ardross Castle where The Traitors is filmed. The show maintains a paranoid and secrecy-filled atmosphere which is maintained by countless behind the scenes production...
From glitterball to Gladiators: The bright and beaming life of a follow spot operator
On set at Eurovision from the point of view from a Follow Spot Operator (Credit: Kate Fernandes). Dangling from the rafters, wrestling with giant lights and tracking everything from glittering hosts to corgis in front of the Queen, Follow Spot Operator Kate Fernandes...
Storyboarding: Saving or wasting time?
Is storyboarding saving your organisational skills? Structure is essential and every editor has their own approach. BAFTA nominated editor Nigel Timperley, joins Studio Insider to provide his hot take on the method of storyboarding. When you are starting out,...
Pole Position: Day in the life of a BOOM Operator
A typical setup of a Boom Operator on set whilst recording. (Credit- Google Images) Let's play a game: Next time you're watching your favourite show, try to find the boom mic. Can't find it? That means some poor audio ninja is doing his job dutifully, and probably...
5 Traitors roles you didn’t know existed
Millions of viewers are captivated by the psychological mind games that unfold in Scotland’s Ardross Castle where The Traitors is filmed. The show maintains a paranoid and secrecy-filled atmosphere which is maintained by countless behind the scenes production...


