A blog a day...

Hi Loyal Camberwell Studio Blog readers,

I have had a lot of fun writing these blogs. It gives me a chance to look back on the past week and reflect about the people I’ve met and the things I have learnt regarding green-screen shoots, camera set-ups, lighting techniques. I have almost finished editing our second instalment of the handy production guide. I have since learnt more nuggets of knowledge which I will be passing on through the medium of video.

Last week has turned out to be a very corporate week. Lots of big name brands (Sony, Tele-visual Magazine Magazine, BBC, NUS) using our Sound-proof Studio 2. The Studio has been white (instead of green) all week so look out for some very angelic corporate pieces coming from the above sources very soon. (see pic below)

 This sensible vibe was thrown totally in the air by the return of LUTI Media's crew and their music video producers. They bought the rhythm and the noise to a very understated week of bookings. LUTI Media have raised their profile so look out for their new projects

very soon.

A few weeks ago I wrote a small piece on one of our Studio Staff, Tai Campbell.  This week we have our resident Editor/ PC/MAC genius Mr Edward Szekely. Ed has a range of skills but an allergy to wheat so we make sure we cater for his needs and he edits our clients some fantastic and varied peices. Ed and his friends have been working on a mini series, Behind the Bytes. 

Ed has been getting some excellent viewing figures online. See the 1^st episode of Behind the Bytes here.

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Sam Parkinson

Blog away.

Hi to all blog fans and new Film makers,

This week’s blog comes after the London riots that have affected us all in some way. Luckily we have avoided any trouble as we are away from all the hustle and bustle and noise of the main streets.

 Although our recent client from Brighton seemed to have missed the memo about this and brought her own peaceful demonstration to be filmed at the Studios. The piece was a charity film about corporations and their hold on the public eye. Takes of the below shot were kept to a minimum as we didn’t want the friendly locals to hear the (albeit friendly) shouting, coming from the Studios opened roller door (perfect drive in access by the way!)

Also at the studios we welcomed Joseph Chaganiza. His day job is being a chef for the Queens guards, by night Joeseph produces his own tracks and has now released a full blown debut single. Joe (sounds like a British Jay Z) has written a 1930’s inspired love-rap with glorious floral blooms and animations being added to his green screen shoot. Joe was keen to edit the footage himself and with no prior experience this can be a perfect way to keep your costs down and work on it as a labour of love.

Also this week. We saw the fruits of Lemonade Money’s labour on Channel 4 at 12.30am Friday nights. 

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Sam Parkinson/ Studio Manager

Keep on Blogging...

Hi Film-makers and studio users alike,

Its school holidays so there’s been a busy influx of kids Ad’s and programmes being shot at the studio. This also means a busy influx of Mums/agents/PA/drivers. All of whom seem to be the same person. I’m sure when these young performers grow up to be big stars they will pay the mothers back somehow. We wish them the best of luck in the future careers.

Also this week we welcomed Luti Media’s crew of many, for a blacked out music video shoot starring a former EastEnders actor. Details of which are being kept hush hush by the management team but stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter feeds to find out more later! 

 The shoot went well and our large studio 1 let alot of the heat escape so the artist was thankful her make-up didn’t run in this lovely weather.

Over the next few blogs we will introduce you to a member of our team. What their skills and interests are and how they make up the whole picture that is Camberwell Studios. They Bring knowledge in different fields and all have a range of skills to input to your project.

Tai Campbell. Our Music video specialist. Tai has a very creative eye and can build scenarios, images and shot lists to create some unique visuals. Tai has recently Directed Mr Phillpotts new music video, filmed Eliza Doolittle and The Streets and also spent some time on the set of a major feature film!

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Sam Parkinson/ Studio Manager

Blog On...

Blog on....

Hi Camberwell Campers,

To continue our blog saga we have just finished tidying up after Ember Phoenix’s party/shoot in our Large Studio 1. Embers entourage finished a huge 2 day shoot by popping champagne and celebrating. Little did some of the crew know that they would have to hold the rap party until the edit was complete.  Look out for Embers new mix tape viral campaign by tuning into our Facebook and Tweets.

AV Films get regular work with artists and will be back to use the Studios in all of its states. White, black, Green. AV Films are a perfect example of how the Space can be used and how much fun shoots can be.  Apart from cleaning up the champagne that is!

To cap off a celebrity filled few weeks we welcomed Channel 4 and Miss Dynamite to the Studios.

Also at the Studios this week. We are editing the final pieces of our new edition to our Camberwell Studios Production guide. This will give you some simple tips on lighting for green screen. Starring our work experience girl  who was a very good subject to work with. See our 1^st instalment of this series here.

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Until next time...

Sam Parkinson