Lighting is one of the most important elements of any shoot, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. Natural light can be your best friend when shooting, especially if you know how to use it to your advantage. With just a little planning, natural lighting can give your content a polished, professional feel without the […]
Author: Jamie Swaby
I'm an experienced video producer/director with credits across some of the biggest BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 shows/brands. With over 10 years of industry experience across multiple departments, I've been able to gain a well-rounded set of skills that help me communicate clearly with and help our clients take their digital content to the next level. In my spare time, you'll usually find me either working out, at the cinema, or mapping out the best coffee spots in Manchester... but I'm probably at my happiest whilst playing video games on the sofa with my little girl.
How I deal with stress on productions
Introduction The world of video production can be extremely fast-paced, where tight deadlines and unexpected challenges are the norm. Luckily, this is not the way we do things at Studio 91, and our clients tend to agree. But I wanted to write about it because it’s something I’ve dealt a lot in more than ten […]
Music can make or break your video content. The right track doesn’t just complement your visuals, it enhances the emotional connection you want to create with your audience. Music is often the difference between your video simply looking good, and leaving a lasting impression. However, finding great music for your video in 2024 can feel […]
Intro As a black man from a working-class background navigating the Media industry, I’ve constantly come up against challenging situations, which have underscored the vital importance of having more than one diverse voice contributing to the structure of a project. While strides have been made in front of the lens, the landscape behind it remains […]
For many, the prospect of speaking in front of a camera is as daunting as the act of public speaking itself. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or stepping into the spotlight for the first time, the challenge remains the same: delivering your message confidently and authentically. As someone with a rich background in TV production, […]
I’ve worked in the media industry for over 10 years now, mainly within TV. It can be a very daunting place to know how to navigate when you’re starting out, especially if you don’t know exactly what your end goal is. There are a lot of very specific job roles within the industry that all […]
Interviewing people for your content can be a daunting prospect, especially if you’re capturing the footage as well as trying to direct what your interviewee is saying or contributing simultaneously. As somebody who gets anxious about interviewing in general, I sometimes struggle with the thought of coming up with questions and getting the best out […]
Lighting can be quite a daunting aspect of self-shooting. There are so many options for how you light and the slightest adjustment can leave your subject looking over/underexposed. Luckily, for most content, you only really need one key lighting source. However, you can add backlighting or fill lighting to see a real step up in […]
With modern-day phone cameras, it’s really easy to achieve high-quality video and with just a few quick and easy tips, you can really start to make your content look and feel even better. It’s harder than ever to spot the difference between professional and amateur video footage these days. The difference usually lies in how […]
We’ve all had to contend with dodgy Zoom video quality in some way shape or form over the last year. Whether that be through a bad internet connection, a terribly framed shot, or just some bad lighting. These are usually just inconveniencing at best, but that all changes when you need to use Zoom to […]