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About us

A training gallery run by people who work in live television

factivo was created to close the gap between theory and the live gallery. We teach multi-camera switching, live broadcasting technique and real-time video operation, and we help managers lead television and streaming productions with confidence.

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Our approach

Practice first, theory when it helps

Our courses are built around short explanations and long stretches of hands-on work.

Learn on live kit

Every learner spends most of the course on a real desk, cutting real cameras with a real crew.

Honest feedback

Tutors review every run in detail so you know exactly what to keep and what to change.

Calm under pressure

We rehearse failures on purpose, so a dropped source on air never catches you off guard.

Our tutors

Meet the people on the other end of the headset

Our tutors are active broadcast professionals, so what you learn is what the industry uses today.

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James Whitfield

Lead tutor, live directing

Two decades calling live studio and sports programmes for UK broadcasters.

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Priya Nair

Tutor, vision mixing

A working vision mixer on entertainment and news, and a patient teacher of switching rhythm.

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Marcus Bennett

Tutor, vision engineering and streaming

Builds and troubleshoots galleries and streaming chains for live events across the country.

Ready to take your seat in the gallery?

Tell us about your experience and we will recommend the right course and intake date.

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