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June 11, 2026

HOW WORKING WITH THE COUNTRIES LEADING MEDIA TRAINERS HAS HELPED SHAPE MY ON CAMERA CONFIDENCE COURSES

Mediacrews has worked extensively with several top media training companies for many years. Working with the trainers we’ve provided both filming and playback for training sessions for senior executives, heads of industry and government figures, helping them navigate the minefield that can be tv appearances and tv interviews.

This experience and gathering of knowledge has been crucial in the development of our On Camera Confidence courses. Our courses are tailored to your requirements but all have the same general aim: to give you the confidence to appear professional and in control of your on camera presentation and tv interviews.

What to wear, where to look, where to stand and how to speak – all crucial elements of a successful on screen presence.

Appearing with confidence and authority is a particular skill that requires guidance and instruction and the aim of all my courses is to give you just that.

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March 17, 2026

Filming a celebrity interview in Soho for Monica Price TV

ediacrews recently worked with Monica Price TV. We have got to know Monica through her association with Homeopathy UK with whom we have worked on several occasions.

Monica asked us to film an interview with singer, musician and producer Leee John – the lead singer of the band Imagination who had several hits back in the 1980’s. Leee is now well known on the jazz circuit as well as for his charity work and documentary making and has himself recently become an ambassador for Homeopathy UK.

Filming took place at a hotel in Soho and lasted around an hour. We used 2 cameras, clip on microphones and 2 led light panels. Although space was tight compared to a studio or hall location both the client and ourselves were very pleased with the captured footage – the colours in particular of both Leee’s outfit and the furnishings of the room worked very well together.

We edited the final footage adding credits and the tv shows animated graphics. The 45 minute interview will be appearing on websites and online TV.

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January 8, 2026

Yoga tutor mobile phone and presentation skills training

At Mediacrews we enjoy working with all types of business and individuals. Alice is a yoga teacher in her spare time and wanted to polish up her video skills and presenting style. Our mobile phone filming and presentation skills course was ideal. We talked about camera angles, getting better lighting and sound etc so that Alice’s online videos will now be more engaging to her audience. Simple tweaks such as the use of low cost microphones, iPhone holders and a LED lighting can make all the difference. We discussed content, body language, delivery and how to add energy to her performance – meaning Alice now has the skills to present and teach with more confidence and authority.

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January 8, 2026

Collaborating with PR companies to create video content

Mediacrews collaborates with a whole variety of companies and organisations and PR companies are no exception. Whether it’s media and crisis training or helping to create content for client websites and presentations.

Lionbridge PR contacted us as they needed a camera crew to film various interviews and site footage at a clients waste disposal factory. The aim was to create several short videos explaining the company’s set up and workings. Ben from Lionbridge PR interviewed the heads of the company on site while we filmed. Then once the interviews were completed we filmed secondary footage and general views around the factory site so when the videos were edited we had a great mix of speaking and action.

3 videos were produced, each around 4 minutes long and are being used for presentation and PR purposes. A mix of both interview and action footage is incredibly important as the footage captured around the site adds colour and interest to the completed videos. Content should always be engaging and keeping your audience’s attention is crucial!

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January 7, 2026

Video and presentation skills training with connelly accountants

The mediacrews full day filming and presentation skills course can help improve both your video filming techniques and your on camera presentation confidence.

We recently worked with accountancy firm Connolly who regularly make short videos for their social media platforms.

Our day long camera skills and presentation confidence course consisted of 2 focused sessions.

The morning session centred on video skills using iPhone. We discussed tips and techniques to improve their iPhone filming including: using a tripod and mobile phone rig, better lighting, improving sound quality, using plug-in microphones, camera angles and shooting in portrait format for both Instagram and Facebook.

The afternoon session was all about getting the best out of people who are putting themselves on camera. We looked at content, their spoken delivery style – in this case we encouraged a more conversational delivery. We worked on eye contact – looking directly at camera and we also focused on adding energy and enthusiasm to the spoken delivery whilst slowing down the pace to allow room for emphasis on key words and phrases.

It was a successful day both fun and informative.

“David came to our offices recently to train our team on how to film and present confidently on camera for our social media posts. The day was well planned and the sessions were engaging, practical, and perfectly tailored to our needs. Everyone came away feeling more confident, with loads of useful tips we’ve already started putting into practice. David created a positive and encouraging atmosphere, making even the most camera-shy among us feel comfortable. I would highly recommend this training for any team looking to up their video and social media game!”

Declan Connolly: Business owner
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January 7, 2026

Camera Confidence Course for Estate & Letting Agents

Like most modern businesses Estate Agents use a strong social media presence and digital marketing to reach new clients and create awareness of their property portfolio. Creating content in a professional and assured way is not necessarily an easy task especially if it requires ‘straight to camera’ presenting. Mediacrews has recently been working in the real estate business, coaching estate agents to talk straight to camera with our On Camera Confidence Course. The case in point was a medium size business near London and included 2 half day sessions with over 10 participants. The day began with short filming sessions of each of the agents to see and judge the standard at start and then the course moved to improving all ‘on camera’ presenting skills and ended with a final filming session with the same participants putting into practise all they had learnt and the improvement was measurable. During our On Camera Confidence Course we discuss eye contact, speech patterns, energy levels, hand movements and a whole host of other tips, even as far as discussing what to wear.

David’s created a tailored video workshop for our social media team. The session was a mix of practical and theory, giving everyone the chance to learn new skills and practice in front of a camera. He provided lots of valuable tips and we all left the workshop feeling much more prepared.

Laura Bradbury: Prospect Estate Agency
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January 7, 2026

Behind the scenes filming with Jo Wood

Mediacrews has recently been involved with filming celebrity interviews for Monica Price TV; usually on location at their homes or hotel of choice.

A few months ago we travelled to film an interview with author, entrepreneur and tv personality Jo Wood at her farmhouse in the English countryside. The ex-wife of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood, Jo has also published her photography and has worked as a model.

We decided on a two-camera shoot with one focused on Jo the other on interviewer / host Monica and then recorded extras such as wide shots, noddy’s and cutaways once the main interview was over. We used a mix of natural light and two led panels to light Jo’s kitchen where the interview took place. The kitchen was very photogenic and provided a great backdrop for the filming which took around an hour to complete.

The footage was edited the following day into four distinct 10 minute segments allowing for commercial breaks and as Jo was such a good speaker and raconteur that editing was very light-touch and really only required the TV show idents, graphics and credits to be added. The finished interview will appear on websites and web TV.

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January 7, 2026

Nhs sussex mobile phone skills filming course

Staff at My University Hospitals Sussex create their own videos using mobile phones for the charity arm of the hospital – raising funds to buy equipment. I was asked to go in and provide training to help improve their overall video skills. The day long course was split into 2 sessions. The morning focused on practical skills, including using accessories like tripods, microphones, iPhone holders and so on. We discussed different filming modes such as cinematic mode and also what shots to use and why whether it be a wide angle shot for scene setting or close ups for emotion, allowing the audience to connect with the subject. The afternoon was dedicated to basic editing skills (there are many editing software programmes out there – but the techniques are usually the same). Cutting umms and errs and what type of fade / cuts to use among techniques discussed.

This short one day course is designed to be fun and informative…

“I had a brilliant day of learning basic techniques of filmmaking, building a narrative for a storyboard and then shooting the script. It involved discussion, ideas, team work and acting out the story. We spent some of the time finding a good location and then getting the position of the camera correct. The day was well spaced with good pace of delivery and learning blocks.  David showed his expertise in the way he was able to transform a storyboard into a two minute film.”

Course attendee: Ruby, NHS Marketing Officer
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January 7, 2026

Milk-pal cafe milk dispenser using only mobile phone video footage

Mediacrews training courses are structured and developed using the knowledge and experience gained working with clients on their specific video requirements for varying projects.

MediaCrews was recently asked to create a short video using only iPhone by Marco Beverage Systems ,
a company that manufactures hot and cold milk dispensers for coffee shops around the UK. As filming was set inside a busy coffee shop in central London the client requested we use iPhone only, so as not to cause any disturbance and to be discreet.

The basic rules of filming still apply – create a story with a clear beginning middle and end, use wide shots for general views to scene set and then focus on the client product within the story for viewer engagement – in this case a milk dispenser.

The use of an iPhone was ideal in the circumstances – moving around the coffee shop and going behind the counter to watch the baristas at work meant we could capture the action without being disruptive. We filmed in both landscape and portrait mode as the videos were to be used on both YouTube and TikTok. It wasn’t possible to use a tripod but an iPhone holder (rig) proved invaluable.

We used a small external microphone for speaking at the beginning of the video – for a more professional sound than the inbuilt mic on the iPhone. The footage was then later edited and subtitles and logos added with copyright free music backtrack.

“Working with Mediacrews was easy and stress-free. They produced an excellent video for us, and we were very happy with the quality of their work. Truly professional from start to finish.”

Marketing Team: Marco Beverage Systems