About us
Built by people who run live television every day
We are a professional hub for crews who put news programmes, interviews and live shows on air across the United Kingdom.

Our story
newswova began in 2014 when a small group of directors, engineers and camera operators started sharing the habits that kept their own galleries calm. What began as evening workshops in a borrowed studio has grown into a hub that trains regional newsrooms, independent studios and live event teams.
Today we cover every part of a live production: how equipment is integrated, how cameras move, how a set is lit, how a room sounds and how a crew communicates when the red light is on.
What we believe about live production
Craft first
Great live television starts with confident camera work, clean framing and shots that serve the story.
Clear light and sound
Faces that are lit well and voices that are heard well make every programme easier to watch.
Reliable processes
Checklists, rehearsals and redundancy turn stressful transmissions into routine ones.
Honest teaching
Small groups, real equipment and direct feedback from people who still work in galleries.

How we teach
Every session follows a real running order. Participants rotate through camera, gallery, sound and floor positions, so everyone understands the pressure and the needs of the person next to them.
- Small groups of up to eight people per trainer
- Live rehearsals with timed bulletins and interviews
- Checklists and run sheets you can take back to your own studio
The people behind the sessions

Oliver Hartley
Technical director

Amara Brooks
Lead camera operator

Priya Nair
Audio engineer

James Whitcombe
Lighting designer
Bring your crew to a session
Tell us about your studio and we will suggest the right programme.
Talk to our team