Welcome to the Camberwell Studios Blog
Welcome to our blog pages, newly restructured to better reflect the our customers are interested in.
| Studio Life | Our occasional review of the work coming through our doors. We often get early sight of trends that will become important. 2016 was all about 360º and VR. |
| Greenscreen | Greenscreen shoots are amongst our most regular. In our articles we cover a wide variety of greenscreen matter that should be helpful for beginners through to the experienced. |
| Equipment Reviews | Choosing the right equipment to film with will take up any Production Managers time. There are always options and trade offs to take into account. Our occasional kit reviews will tell you more. |
| Film Production Tips | How do you film noir? Which is best, filming in greenscreen and ‘fixing it in post,’ or filming in camera? Photography and continuous light – which is best? |
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Virtual Production and the Director of Photography
Written by Andy Woodruff in conversation with Pete Ford, Director of Photography (DOP). Pete was a key part of the team for the Camberwell Studios Promo Introduction Virtual production has emerged as a powerful tool in modern filmmaking, offering new creative...
Virtual Production Creativity Lessons
Introduction In the ever-evolving world of filmmaking and video production, virtual production cvreativity has emerged as a game-changing technology. It offers filmmakers and content creators unprecedented flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and creative possibilities....
Studio 3 Repaint, White Photography Studio
Studio 3 has been upgraded to a white photography studio. Or white video studio. We painted Studio 3 white for one primary reason, to make it better for Photography, Product Shots, and Videos that thrive in the white aesthetic. As you can see, it looks great. Beyond...
Live-streaming after Covid
Almost overnight, covid changed what was needed. Event Agencies had to pivot fast to provide their services online. The tech developed, online services evolved and soon we all knew the zoom look. Elsewhere, Tik Tok superstars emerged from lockdown world with millions...
The Future is bright. The future is GREEN.
Greenscreen has been a critical tool in film and video productions, especially in the past two decades. Once a technology reserved for Hollywood blockbusters with big VFX budgets, the accessibility and improvement of chroma keying technology and innovations in both...
Remote Production for Filmmakers in the post-Covid era
By Jay Newby, July 21st 2020 Remote Production is one of the key innovations born out of the new Covid guidelines for filming. Being able to broadcast the live high-quality HD camera & audio signal to a client anywhere around the world as they work from home on...
Creative Productions in Studio 1
Here at Camberwell Studios, we are fortunate enough to provide space to many creative and exciting productions every week. It always amazes us how our clients use the same space in so many different ways. Directing duo ‘Bing Bong’ were kind enough to walk us through...
Studio 1 Improvements – June 2020
We recently completed a long-planned improvement to Studio 1 that will enable a wider variety of productions to get more value from their day of filming. These changes were made in response to demand from larger productions who need more space for the backroom teams...
Safe Filming Post-Lockdown at Camberwell Studios
** Update 12th July 2021. Easing up. Maybe. Nonetheless, we will be maintaining our current procedures and require the wearing of facemarks in common areas and use of hand sanitisers. We will continue to require the names of all talent and crew attending the shoot....
Case Study: Filming in Studio 2
In this amalgamated case-study, we describe how we work with agencies, eCommerce, training and other online-focused businesses to deliver some – or all – of the elements of the production they come to film at our green screen studios in London. Common...
The Sony Venice Camera Review
The Sony Venice has been out for over a year now and, thanks to regular firmware updates, has matured into a camera that’s already gained a lot of headway into the world of drama and commercial shoots. The studio equipment hire company Shoot Blue have just acquired...
What Brexit means for Filmmakers
The British Film Industry in undoubtably linked very strongly with the European Union and significantly contributes to the UK economy as a whole, so what are going to be the implications of Brexit? Without meaning to fan the flames of a Brexit debate, we have done...
Removing Greenscreen Spill
Greenscreen spill is a common problem, but an easy one to solve. In this video tutorial you’ll learn a quick and easy method to remove green from objects and body parts that shouldn’t have green on it. Key Takeaway: You will become familiar with the process and...Cropping Greenscreen
Another greenscreen basic tutorial for beginners. Here you’ll learn how about cropping images and create masks in order to remove unwanted equipment from greenscreen shots. Key Takeaway: You’ll be able to crop images or create bespoke masks that are also applicable...Cleaning the Key
This short video talks you through the various settings in Ultra Key that can help adjust your key and how they work. We cover the settings in Matte Generation, Matte Cleanup, Spill Suppression and Colour Correction. Key Takeaway: An insight into what greenscreen...
Studio Life, Exhibitions, Stock Footage and Set Building
Although we are only a short way into 2019, it has been a busy year already. We’ve written up this short recap on what we have seen and learned so far. BSC v BVE – Which show is the right one for you? We recently attended two exhibitions – the British Society of...
Getting Started in the Film, TV and Video Industry
Here at Camberwell Studios, we always try our best to help others, giving them the foremost and best advice possible. We receive a lot of enquiries from new starters, often individuals eager to make their first break into the industry but not knowing where to start....
SONY A7S Camera Review
Canon’s introduction of the 5D MarkII, with the possibility to shoot HD footage, was a game changer for video makers. It changed again with the launch of the Sony A7s, its full-frame mirrorless camera heavily orientated towards video filming. Now, as Canon announces...
#MerkyAirways: A Full-Service Production Case Study
There is rarely a dull day at Camberwell Studios. Mainly, we provide a combination of dry hire studios, professional lighting and camera equipment, crew and technical support to our clients. Sometimes we get involved in the creative. Here’s how we helped Stormzy and...
Keying Greenscreen Tutorial
We’ve put together this short article and video that shows the editing process for extracting – or keying – greenscreen. It isn’t intended to be an in-depth tutorial, but to show the layman how straightforward this task can be and why they can consider...Studio Life and New Website – March 2018
We write these ‘Studio Life’ articles to showcase the work filmed here and provide examples to others about what is possible in our two greenscreen studios. With that in mind, the first place we’d like to take you in this article is to the...
When and Why to Film on Greenscreen
Greenscreen filming promises the possibility to create almost any type of scene in a studio environment. A lot of film and video production is problem solving, whether that is balancing a budget, figuring out how to light a difficult position or bringing an ambitious...
Studio Life: October
The late summer was a busy time here in the studios with some interesting projects coming through the doors. Read more about the weird and wonderful productions we have hosted over the last few weeks.
