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FAQ

Straight answers on how we shoot, edit and deliver news video, what we need from a producer, and how a job moves from first call to final file.

Questions producers ask us

These are the points newsroom teams raise most often before commissioning. If your question is not covered, the contact page is the quickest way to reach us.

How quickly can a crew reach a developing story?

It depends on where the story is and who is free that day. We are based in Chichester and work mainly across the south of England, so nearby locations are the quickest. Tell us the location and your deadline when you call, and we will say honestly whether we can make it before you commit.

What format will the finished video arrive in?

We deliver in the format your bulletin or online channel asks for, including broadcast-ready files, web versions and clips cut for social feeds. Please give us your technical specification at the start, such as frame rate, resolution and loudness target. If you do not have one, we will propose a sensible default.

Can you add captions to news clips?

Yes. Captioning is part of our video editing and delivery work, and Priya Nair, our senior video editor, finishes most of it. We can burn captions into the picture or supply a separate caption file. Send us any house style for names and spellings so the text matches your other output.

Do you work with a presenter and autocue in the studio?

We do. Our studio sets are lit for bulletins and interviews, with presenters, autocue and multi-camera direction led by Tom Fletcher. You can bring your own presenter or ask us about options. Share your script or running order beforehand so the recording runs to time.

Can you record an interview when the guest is far away?

Yes. Our remote interview packages cover short, well-lit recordings on location or by remote link. For a remote guest we ask them to sit near a window or lamp, use headphones and a stable connection. We send simple instructions ahead so they know what to expect.

How do you keep reporting fair and accurate?

Fair reporting and accuracy are two of our stated values. We check names, titles and place details against what you supply, and we do not cut interviews in a way that changes what someone meant. If a clip raises a concern, we flag it to you before delivery instead of after.

Can you improve how our newsroom handles editing and approvals?

That is what our newsroom workflow setup is for. We look at how footage moves from ingest to edit, sign-off and delivery, then tidy the steps that cause delays. We explain what we propose in plain terms, and your team decides what to adopt.

How do I commission a job and how is it paid for?

Send an enquiry through the contact page with the story, location and deadline. We reply with a written quotation or confirmation, and once the work is agreed we issue an invoice payable by bank transfer. Nothing is paid on this website. Cancellations and refunds follow our payment and refund policy.

Still have a question

Tell us about your story and deadline

Send a short note through the contact page. We will read it, ask anything we need to clarify, and come back with a written quotation or confirmation.

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Working together

What helps a news job run smoothly

Most delays in news video come from missing detail at the start, not from the shoot itself. A few minutes of preparation on your side lets our crews and editors spend their time on the footage rather than on chasing answers.

Before we shoot

Give us the location, the time you need the material and the angle of the story. Name the people we are likely to film and how their names and titles should appear. If access is restricted, tell us who can help on the day. A short call is often quicker than a long email, and our managing producer, Helen Marsh, can usually settle the plan in one conversation.

During the job

Our crew will keep you informed if conditions change, whether that is weather, access or a guest running late. We shoot with edit points in mind, so the footage cuts cleanly under pressure. If your editor wants a particular shot, say so early and Daniel Whitcombe and the crew will aim for it. Decisions are made calmly and passed on promptly.

After delivery

Once files reach you, check them against your specification and tell us if anything needs adjusting. Small corrections to captions, graphics or running length are normal and we handle them quickly. Keep the project name and reference we give you, so any later request, such as a different cut for online use, can be matched to the original material without delay.