6 weeks
Foundation Feed Operator
The starting point: signal flow, video formats, monitoring and the habits that keep a feed clean from the first frame to the last.
£1,290£1,790-28%
Enquire about this courseMedia feed course for UK broadcasters
Build feeds newsrooms can trust from the first frame.
spotluxmi is the central hub for professional video operation, live signal management, content distribution and camera work. Learn to deliver reliable, high-quality feeds for news programmes and television broadcasting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about who the programme suits, how it runs and what you will be doing week to week.
Who is the course designed for?
Aspiring and working video operators, camera assistants, runners and technical staff who want a structured route into live news and television operations.
Do I need broadcast experience before I start?
No. The Foundation module starts with signal flow and monitoring basics. Later modules assume you have completed it or have equivalent hands-on experience.
How much of the course is practical?
Most of it. Every module is built around studio and kit-room sessions, so you handle real cameras, routers and monitoring tools rather than slides.
What equipment will I be working with?
Broadcast cameras with full camera control, vision mixers, signal routers, monitoring and measurement tools, and encoders used for contribution and distribution feeds.
How are the cohorts organised?
Cohorts are small so everyone gets time on the kit. Evening and weekend groups run alongside each other, and each module has its own start date.
Can I take a single module instead of the full pathway?
Yes. Each module is sold separately, and the Complete Feed Operator Pathway bundles all of them at a lower combined price.
Do you offer a certificate?
Every learner who passes the practical assessment receives a course certificate for the module or pathway they completed.
How do I reserve a place?
Send an enquiry through the contact page. Our admissions team will confirm availability, answer your questions and agree the next steps with you.
The programme
Learn on real broadcast kit
What we are building
Reliable feeds are the backbone of every news programme. A single dropped signal or badly framed shot can cost a broadcaster its audience, and the people who prevent that are skilled operators who understand the whole chain.
Our course brings camera work, signal management and distribution together in one place. You learn the craft the way it is practised in a working gallery: calmly, precisely and with a plan for when something goes wrong.
What is included
Everything you need to go from learner to confident operator.
- Hands-on studio time on broadcast cameras and vision mixers
- Live signal lab with routing, monitoring and fault-finding drills
- Small cohorts led by working broadcast engineers and operators
- Kit-room access between sessions to practise patching and set-up
- Course certificate after a practical assessment on live kit
- Guidance on building a CV and showreel for broadcast roles
Upcoming intakes
Foundation Feed Operator
Evening cohortLondon, 6 weeksFrom £1,290
Live Signal Management
Weekend cohortLondon, 8 weeksFrom £1,890
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Contact admissionsCourse modules
Our mission is to make broadcast craft accessible to everyone.
Choose a single module or follow the full pathway. Every module teaches the practical skills behind clean, dependable feeds for news and television.
8 weeks
Live Signal Management
Route, monitor and protect live signals across fibre, IP and satellite, with redundancy plans and fault-finding under pressure.
£1,890£2,490-24%
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6 weeks
Broadcast Camera Craft
Framing, exposure, movement and camera control for news and live television, from studio pedestals to handheld in the field.
£1,490£1,990-25%
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7 weeks
Content Distribution and Playout
Deliver finished feeds to affiliates, platforms and playout servers with the right encodes, metadata and backup paths.
£1,690£2,190-23%
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4 weeks
Newsroom Feed Workflow
How incoming feeds, edits and live links move through a working newsroom, and how operators keep the gallery one step ahead.
£1,190£1,590-25%
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16 weeks
Complete Feed Operator Pathway
All five modules in one structured pathway with extra studio hours and a final practical assessment on live kit.
£3,990£5,590-29%
Enquire about this courseCohorts
Join the next cohort
Our philosophy is simple: small groups, real equipment and tutors who work in the industry. Pick the format that fits your week.
Evening Cohort: Foundation Feed Operator
Tuesday and Thursday evenings in London. Ideal if you are working during the day and want to move into broadcast operations.
Weekend Cohort: Broadcast Camera Craft
Saturday studio sessions with plenty of camera time, from pedestal framing to handheld work for news.
Intensive Cohort: Complete Feed Operator Pathway
Sixteen focused weeks across all five modules, finishing with a practical assessment on live kit.