breakingly
About breakingly

Studio production expertise for television news and live shows

breakingly was built by people who have stood on studio floors during live transmission. We share what actually works when the equipment, the crew and the running order all have to line up on cue.

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Why breakingly exists

Studio production sits at the intersection of engineering, craft and timing. Camera moves need to be rehearsed, lighting needs to hold across a two-hour bulletin cycle, and sound has to stay clean whether a guest is on set or on a remote link. breakingly gathers that knowledge in one place, written for people who build and run television studios in the UK.

We work with independent production companies, regional broadcasters and in-house engineering departments to document the setup checklists, camera choreography and lighting plots that keep a live show on air without surprises.

Broadcast-first

Every recommendation is written with live television timing and pressure in mind, not general video production.

Practical over theoretical

We document setups and workflows that hold up during a real transmission, not just in a rehearsal.

Built with crews

Our guidance is developed alongside camera operators, lighting technicians and sound engineers working today.

Our team

The crew behind breakingly

A team of working camera operators, lighting technicians, sound engineers and broadcast engineers.

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Helen Marsh

Studio Production Director

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Marcus Reid

Senior Camera Operator

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Yuna Park

Lighting Technician

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Arjun Patel

Sound Engineer

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Charlotte Bell

Broadcast Systems Engineer

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Desmond Clarke

Technical Director