Course A · Production Guide
Direct stage talk shows that feel alive, look sharp, and run on time.
stagetalknix is a UK production guide built for talk show teams. We cover live conversation direction, interview area design, camera framing, lighting, and the workflows that keep a recording day running smoothly.
- Six modules covering the full production pipeline
- Written by working directors, camera operators, and lighting designers
- Practical checklists you can use on your very next recording day
Our crew
The people behind the guide
stagetalknix is written and reviewed by working stage talk show professionals, each specialising in a different part of the production.
Eleanor Marsh
Show Director
Marcus Boateng
Lighting Designer
Kenji Osei-Lam
Lead Camera Operator
Graham Pettifer
Sound Supervisor
Priya Shenoy
Set Designer
Adaeze Nwosu
Executive Producer
Chloe Fenwick
Floor Manager
Sami Haddad
Technical Director
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What we cover
Everything a talk show recording day needs
Live Conversation Direction
Guidance for pacing, natural dialogue, and keeping hosts and guests comfortable under studio lights.
Interview Area Design
Furniture layout, blocking, and sightlines that make every conversation feel intimate on camera.
Camera Framing & Coverage
Multi-camera setups, shot sizes, and coverage plans built specifically for talk formats.
Lighting Design
Key, fill, and backlight recipes for warm, broadcast-ready looks across every camera angle.
Pricing
A production package for every stage
All packages are advisory and educational. To enrol, reach out to our team directly.
Starter Module
A single focused module for teams refining one part of their show.
- One production topic
- Downloadable workbook
- Email support for 14 days
Full Production Intensive
Our complete stage talk production curriculum, from blocking to final workflow.
- All six core modules
- Live studio walkthrough
- Camera & lighting plan review
- 3 months of email support
Studio Mentorship
One-to-one mentorship with our crew across a full production cycle.
- Everything in the Intensive
- On-set mentorship sessions
- Custom show-flow document
- Priority direct support
Curriculum
Browse the core modules
Blocking the Interview Area
View detailsMulti-Camera Framing Fundamentals
View detailsLighting for Warm, Flattering Talk Formats
View detailsBuilding a Repeatable Show-Flow
View detailsDirecting Natural, Unscripted Conversation
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