The spotlight is on lighting - from shiny floor studios to awkward locations to self-op webcasts. There is such a range of new lighting and post production techniques, which contribute immensely to quality of the show.

 What is the best portable kit for a budget production, what is different about lighting for drama or outside broadcast, and how has some studio lighting changed beyond recognition? All will be revealed at this overview from the experts, who will be happy to share experiences and offer advice.

Chair: Muki Kulhan - Executive Digital Producer, BBC, MTV

Speakers include

John Colley - General Manager, Arri Lighting

Stuart Harris - Acting Head of Cinematography, National Film and Television School

Bernie Davis - Lighting Director

Biographies

John Colley, General Manager of Arri Rental UK for just over 2 years. John has spent most of his life in Canada. He really knows about lighting, and before becoming a Manager for Arri he was a Gaffer with extensive credits including 28 Feature Films, over 100 commercials and 100 Music Videos. Credits include 'Eastern Promises', 'The World's End', 'Never Let Me Go' and 'The Railway Man'.

Stuart Harris, Acting Head of Cinematography at National Film & Television School. Stuart began his career at Elstree Studios, and has been a leading cinematographer for over 25 years, working on many TV productions before working in films which include Stanley Kubrick's '2001', Ken Russell's 'The Boyfriend' and Peter Hall's 'Three Into Two Won't Go'. He won the coveted Golden Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival for his cinematography on David Hare's 'Wetherby'. Stuart has won many awards, but is most proud of his work with the late legendary Storm Thorgerson for Pink Floyd. 

Bernie Davis has been lighting outside broadcasts since 1987 and has won several RTS Awards and BAFTA's for his extensive work. He has lit some of the biggest events including three royal weddings and the Diana Thanksgiving Service, the Proms, Olivier and BAFTA award ceremonies and NT Live. For four years he was Chairman of the Society of Television Lighting and Design.