Real gallery kit
Train on professional vision mixers, multiview walls, talkback and graphics systems, not simulators.
Live production training
Take your seat in the control room.
upnewsra runs hands-on courses in multi-camera switching, live directing and real-time video operation, taught on a working gallery desk by people who run live television and streaming shows every week.
- No prior experience required
- Small groups, real kit
Feel free to contact us
Let's discuss your training needs
Tell us where you are now and where you want to be in live production. We will suggest the right course, dates and group size for you or your team.
Address
Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG
Contact info
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Live studio shifts
Move from rehearsal to genuine live-to-air and streamed sessions, calling and cutting real shows.
Mentors from the industry
Learn calm, clear gallery communication from working directors, vision mixers and technical leads.
Contact
Speak to our course advisers about dates, funding options for teams and the right level for your experience.
- 01494 671234
- [email protected]
- Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG
The fastest way from idea to live broadcast. Period.
upnewsra is a specialist training team, not a generic media school. We believe clear communication and repeated practice on real kit are the keys to a confident live show. Join our newsletter for course dates, studio open days and early-bird offers.
Your instructors
Learn from working gallery professionals
James Whitfield
Head of Live Directing
Two decades calling live sport and studio news. James teaches shot calling, talkback discipline and how to keep a gallery calm when the show goes off script.
Priya Nair
Senior Vision Mixer
A busy freelance vision mixer on entertainment and magazine shows. Priya leads our switching modules, from clean cuts to complex multi-source builds.
Daniel Okafor
Technical Director, Streaming
Daniel designs remote and hybrid live productions. He covers encoders, signal flow, redundancy and fault-finding while the stream is running.
Course prices
A live production course for every stage of your career
Prices include studio time, equipment and a certificate of completion. Limited-time offers shown below.
Weekend intensive
Gallery Foundations
£299/ 2 days
£399 · Groups of up to 8 trainees
- Gallery roles and signal flow
- Cutting and mixing on a live desk
- Talkback and cueing basics
Most popular
Multi-Camera Director
£699/ 5 days
£999 · Groups of up to 6 trainees
- Directing a four-camera live show
- Graphics, playout and replay cues
- Recorded showreel of your programme
Career track
Live Production Professional
£1490/ 4 weeks
£2190 · Part-time evenings and weekends
- Full TV and streaming workflow
- Rotating live studio shifts
- Portfolio and CV review session
How it works
From first fader to live show in four steps
- 1
Enquire and match
Tell us your background and goals and we will match you to the right course and start date.
- 2
Learn the kit
Get comfortable with the vision mixer, multiview, intercom and graphics before the cameras roll.
- 3
Go live in the studio
Direct and cut full rehearsals, then real live sessions, with feedback after every run.
- 4
Leave with proof
Take away a recorded programme, a certificate of completion and a plan for your next steps.
Frequently asked questions
Common answers
Do I need broadcast experience to join?
No. Gallery Foundations starts from zero. For the longer courses we simply ask that you are comfortable with computers and curious about live television or streaming.
What equipment will I train on?
Professional vision mixers, multiview monitoring, talkback intercom, audio consoles and graphics systems, plus streaming encoders for remote production modules.
How big are the groups?
Between six and eight trainees per course so everyone gets regular time on the desk and in the director’s chair.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every course ends with a certificate of completion and, on the director and professional tracks, a recording of your own programme.
Can you train my whole team?
Yes. We run private training days for production companies, universities, venues and corporate AV teams. Contact us with your goals and headcount.
How do I book a place?
Send us a message from the contacts page. An adviser will confirm dates, answer your questions and hold your place.