Foundation Feed Operator
Core camera work and signal basics for newcomers to broadcast operations.
£490
- Camera framing and exposure
- Introduction to live signal paths
- Monitoring and basic fault finding
- Course workbook and recorded demos
Services
Courses built around real broadcast operations
Pick a pathway in camera work, live signal management or content distribution, or ask us to build a programme for your team.
Camera and video operation
Camera work for news and live television
Learn framing, exposure, camera movement and shot discipline for studio and location work, plus the video operation skills that keep a programme looking consistent.
- Composition for news interviews and live links
- Exposure, white balance and colour matching
- Working with a director and gallery team
Live signal management
Manage live signals from source to air
Understand how feeds are routed, monitored and protected. You will practise fault finding under time pressure and learn clear communication during a live transmission.
- Signal routing, monitoring and alignment
- Contribution links and backup paths
- Calm, structured fault finding on air
Content distribution
Distribute feeds to every destination
Deliver programme content cleanly to broadcast partners and digital platforms, with quality checks, timing control and fallback plans built into your workflow.
- Delivery to multiple broadcast and digital outputs
- Quality control before and during delivery
- Planning for redundancy and rapid recovery
Course pricing
Choose the course that fits your role
Prices are per learner. There is no online checkout: send us an enquiry and we will confirm availability and dates with you.
Professional Broadcast Operator
Full feed operation from capture to distribution, with live studio practice.
£890£1,190
- Everything in Foundation
- Video switching and live operation
- Contribution links and redundancy
- Distribution to multiple platforms
- Supervised live studio sessions
Broadcast Team Training
A tailored programme for newsrooms and production teams.
Custom
- On-site or remote delivery
- Content built around your workflow
- Flexible group sizes and dates
- Follow-up support for your team
Questions
Answers before you get in touch
Do I need previous broadcast experience?
No. The Foundation course starts from the basics of camera work and signal flow. The Professional course builds on those skills with live operation practice.
How are the courses delivered?
Courses combine guided theory with hands-on practice in a working studio environment. Team programmes can also be delivered at your own site.
Can I book a course online?
Not directly. Send an enquiry through our contact page and we will confirm the next available dates, group size and payment details with you personally.
Do you offer training for whole newsroom teams?
Yes. Broadcast Team Training is tailored to your equipment, workflows and schedule. Contact us with a few details and we will prepare a quote.