Updates, tips, and behind-the-scenes from Torquay Film Studio
Editing has become faster, smarter, and more automated — but one thing that hasn’t changed is — the value of sitting down and mapping a story on paper. In the rush to get content out, a lot of people skip this stage. They shoot first, hoping to “find the story in the edit.” It’s a […]
After thousands of interviews, I’ve learned exactly when a teleprompter helps — and when it wrecks the moment.Used well, it keeps delivery sharp and confident. Used badly, it makes people sound barely human.Most teleprompter apps are built for vloggers or broadcasters. They don’t fit how real shoots work — with lighting changes, nervous guests, and […]
There’s nothing worse than walking into a room on a shoot — and realising there is a horrific echo. You ask the client if there is another room to use and they shake their head. “Oh no problem” you reply – trying to sound upbeat. Minutes later you are setting up your interview shot desperately […]