Lumira Studio video production, behind the scenes

Insights

Tag: filmmaking

Practical thinking on video and content systems, drawn from the work we do for B2B brands and organisations. Notes from the field, not theory.

Smart speaker hovering in a blue-lit studio with a glowing halo behind it, suggesting a tech product. Around-the-bottom perforated grille and smooth rounded body are visible in cool blue tones.
16th June 2025

Video Lighting Techniques: A Producer’s Practical Guide

The core video lighting techniques that instantly improve quality: three-point lighting, colour temperature, and the setups we use on professional shoots.

Sound Design
7th May 2025

Why Sound Design Matters in Video Production

Sound design is the most underrated input into video quality. Five elements, why audio matters more than picture.

22nd August 2024

Video Transitions: A Practical Guide for Editors

When to use each video transition: hard cut, dissolve, fade, J-cut, L-cut, match cut. With pacing, common mistakes, and the principle every cut should follow.

Round wireless speaker with dark fabric top and blue glow, emitting audio waves across a dark background
19th August 2024

Sound Design for Video: A Step-by-Step Practical Guide

How to get professional audio in video: a repeatable five-step sound design workflow, from clean capture on set to the final mix.

colour grading lara piano playing
13th August 2024

Colour Grading in Video Production: A Practical Guide

What colour grading is, the workflow from correction to creative grade, common mistakes, and what separates considered grades from defaults.

Drone Videography
2nd July 2024

Drone Videography for Corporate Video: A Practical Guide

When drone footage earns its place, composition and movement principles, UK regulations, and how to brief drone work properly.

Special Effects
26th June 2024

Visual Effects (VFX) in Video Production: A Practical Guide

What VFX covers, when it serves corporate video and when it undermines it. Production process, tools, costs, and what makes VFX choices serve the content.

Green Screen Techniques
6th June 2024

Green Screen Video Production: A Practical Guide

When green screen makes sense, how to light it correctly, and the production discipline that separates clean composites from amateur cut-outs.

Best Music for Video Production
1st February 2024

Choosing Music for Video Production: A Practical Guide

How to choose, license, and edit music in video. Library options, pricing, licence types, editing disciplines, common mistakes.

What is B roll in video
31st October 2023

What Is B-Roll in Video Production? A Practical Guide

What B-roll is, why it matters, how much to capture, and how to edit it into the cut. With common mistakes and capture disciplines.

FPV drone parking on the ground
25th June 2023

How to Incorporate Drone Footage in Video Projects

How to plan, edit, and integrate drone footage so the shots earn their place. Editing disciplines, distribution, common mistakes.

Ready to put this into practice? Book a Pilot Session, or talk it through first.

What clients say

Trusted by the teams we film with.

“Lumira has been a joy to work with. It’s been great to get their expertise on some of our ideas and turning them into reality. A true professional company who really cares about the output that they deliver. Would recommend to anyone!”
Eddie Guevarra
Eddie GuevarraHead of Marketing, Consalia
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lumira on a few projects, including a sensitive mental health video. They were totally professional, understanding, and delivered a top-quality result, proving they’re among the best in the business.”
Jay Evans
Jay EvansDirector, One Brick Communications
“Strongly recommended. Produces high-quality video content for brands. Super flexible and responsive. The whole editing and feedback process was seamless. Would work with again!”
Marco De Novellis
Marco De NovellisEditor, Founders Forum Group