Build a studio atmosphere that looks and sounds ready every time.
velvetroomz guides UK production teams through soft lighting, interview room setup, camera composition, sound checks and the small workflow details that keep recorded shows running smoothly.
Get lighting and sound tips from the velvetroomz crew
A short monthly note covering studio setup tricks, gear recommendations and workflow fixes for recorded shows.
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Everything your recording room needs to feel intentional
Flattering, consistent light
Softbox and bounce lighting recipes that keep every guest looking natural on camera.
Interview room layouts
Seating, backdrop and distance guidance so conversations feel close without crowding the frame.
Camera composition
Framing, headroom and multi-camera angles that keep your show looking broadcast ready.
Sound checks that stick
Repeatable mic placement and gain-staging checklists so audio never needs rescue in the edit.
Smooth recording workflow
Run sheets and handoff steps that keep guests, crew and cameras moving without dead air.
Ongoing calibration
Scheduled tune-ups for lighting, sound and cameras so quality never quietly drifts.
A repeatable path from empty room to finished recording
Studio assessment
We walk your room and map lighting, acoustics and camera lines before touching a single fixture.
Setup and calibration
Our crew rigs lighting, positions cameras and runs a full sound check with your presenters.
Recording and handoff
We stay on hand through the recording, then hand off footage with notes for a clean edit.
The crew behind every velvetroomz session
Lighting, sound and camera specialists who set up, run and calibrate your room so you can focus on the conversation.
Nathaniel Ashford
Studio Director & Founder
Eleanor Bennett
Show Producer
Marcus Odeya
Lighting Lead
Priya Chandran
Sound Engineer
410+
Sessions produced
38
Studios calibrated
9 yrs
Working with UK shows
Book studio time that fits your recording schedule
Every package includes lighting, camera and sound setup handled by our crew. Enquire and we'll confirm availability directly.
Single Session
One half-day booking with full lighting, camera and sound setup for a single episode.
- 4-hour studio hire
- Two-camera coverage
- Full sound check
- Same-week proxy files
Season Pack
Four recording sessions with consistent lighting presets saved between visits.
- 4 half-day bookings
- Saved lighting presets
- Priority scheduling
- Dedicated crew contact
Studio Residency
Monthly residency with your own calibrated room and workflow documentation.
- Weekly studio access
- Custom room setup
- Full workflow handbook
- Quarterly recalibration
“velvetroomz turned our spare room into a studio our guests actually comment on. The lighting and sound checklist alone saved us hours in the edit.”
Harriet Doyle
Executive Producer, The Long Take Podcast
We build broadcast-ready recording spaces
Lighting design
Bespoke softbox and practical light plans matched to your set and skin tones.
Learn moreCamera composition
Multi-camera framing guides so every angle cuts together cleanly in the edit.
Learn moreSound calibration
Mic placement, gain staging and room treatment for consistently clean dialogue.
Learn moreWorkflow documentation
Run sheets and checklists your crew can repeat session after session.
Learn moreFast turnaround
Proxy footage and notes delivered within two working days of every recording.
Learn moreReady to build a studio atmosphere that holds up on camera?
Tell us about your show and we'll recommend the right lighting, camera and sound setup for your room.
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So much more than a lighting checklist
velvetroomz is a full studio atmosphere resource — lighting, room setup, camera composition, sound checks and workflow, all in one place.
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