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From the studio in Darwen

Flexxed Blog

Straight answers on filming, photography and podcasting, from the crew that shoots festivals, music videos and business films out of Darwen, Lancashire.

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Podcasting

Two Person Video Podcast Setup: What You Actually Need

A practical walkthrough of a two person video podcast setup: camera angles, mic arrangement, what a studio booking includes and how to brief the session.

Flexxed 8 min read
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Music Videos

Music Video Ideas for Love Songs: Concepts That Work

8 min read
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Photography

Product Photography for Small Brands: Shots That Sell

8 min read
Photographer shooting a model in sportswear against white backdrop with softbox and umbrella lighting.

Photography

LinkedIn Headshot Tips: What a Photographer Looks For

9 min read
Three hosts at the Shut It Down podcast desk in Flexxed’s studio, two cameras and softboxes in shot against the illustrated backdrop

Podcasting

Podcast Recording Tips: Home Setup or Studio Session?

9 min read
Man in a cap being interviewed across a desk in a clinic consultation room, with the interviewer’s shoulder in the foreground

Corporate Video

What Makes a Good Recruitment Video (And How It’s Filmed)

8 min read
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Photography

How to Take Product Photos With Your Phone (UK Guide)

8 min read
Camera operator using a gimbal rig to film performers on a brightly lit festival stage

Nightlife & Festivals

What Is a Festival Aftermovie (and How to Brief One)

9 min read
Crew and performers on a green screen set filming a music video around a black sports car

Music Videos

Music Video Production: From Your Track to Release Week

7 min read
Two podcast hosts sit at a wooden table with microphones and a laptop in front of a brick wall branded with the show’s logo, one gesturing while speaking.

Podcasting

Podcast Studio Hire in Darwen, Near Blackburn: Guide

7 min read
A videographer stands on a festival stage holding a mirrorless camera with a shotgun microphone, filming the large crowd gathered beyond the barrier under trees strung with rainbow bunting.

Events & Festivals

Hiring an Event Videographer: What to Ask Before You Book

9 min read
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Corporate Video

Corporate Video Production: How a Job Runs, Brief to Cut

7 min read
Three hosts on headphones and microphones at the Shut It Down podcast desk in the Darwen studio, cameras and softbox lights set around them

Podcasting

How to Start a Podcast: A Guide From a Working Studio

7 min read