Lighting
Lighting Timing Cues
Fade lengths, cross-fades and wash changes mapped against the running order, so every state lands on the beat.
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Every live show is only as smooth as its cues.
velvetcueix helps UK production teams plan lighting timing, camera cues and audio preparation so live programmes run calmly from open to close, with soft visual cues that never break the moment.
No online booking — every enquiry is handled by our team.
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Meet the cue team
A small, experienced crew who plan lighting timing, camera cues and audio preparation together, so nothing on the running order is left to chance.
Eleanor Marsh
Lighting Director
James Okafor
Camera Operator
Priya Anand
Audio Engineer
Freya Lindqvist
Floor Manager
Daniel Cross
Vision Mixer
Amara Osei
Stage Manager
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Cue packages for your production
Pricing that scales with the size of your live programme. Every enquiry is confirmed with our team before any work begins.
Essentials
£129£179
per showA single-camera cue sheet and lighting timing notes for a straightforward live recording.
- Lighting and camera cue sheet
- One remote planning call
- 48-hour turnaround
Full Production
Most booked£349£499
per showFull lighting timing, camera cues and audio preparation, plus rehearsal support on the day.
- Full cue sheet across all departments
- On-site rehearsal support
- Live workflow consulting
- Priority scheduling
Broadcast Partner
£799£1,099
per monthAn ongoing retainer for teams producing live programmes on a regular schedule.
- Unlimited cue sheets each month
- Dedicated velvetcueix producer
- On-call rehearsal support
- Quarterly workflow review
Prices shown are indicative starting rates. No online purchases — every package is confirmed by our team through the Contacts page.
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Our core cue services
Six areas of focus that cover the full workflow of a live programme, from first rehearsal to final fade.
Camera
Camera Cue Coordination
Shot numbers, lens moves and switch points shared with vision mixing and floor teams before the show goes live.
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Audio
Audio Preparation
Level rides, stings and mic cues rehearsed a beat ahead of picture, so sound never lags the shot.
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Workflow
Live Workflow Consulting
Running order design and role hand-offs that keep lighting, camera and audio teams reading from one sheet.
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On-site
On-Site Rehearsal Support
A velvetcueix producer on the floor during technical rehearsal to test cues and adjust timing before broadcast.
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Documentation
Cue Sheet Documentation
Clear, printable cue sheets your whole crew can follow, from opening titles to the final fade.
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Questions and answers
What is a “soft visual cue”?
It is a lighting change, camera move or graphic that lands smoothly against the running order, rather than as an abrupt jump. We design timing so viewers feel a show that breathes.
Do you work alongside our existing gallery and vision mixing team?
Yes. We build cue sheets and timing notes that sit alongside your current crew, translating lighting and camera plans into a shared format everyone can follow.
Can you support multi-camera outside broadcasts?
We regularly prepare camera cue and lighting timing plans for multi-camera outside broadcasts across the UK, including rehearsal support on location.
How far in advance should we book?
For a single recording, two to three weeks gives us time to plan cues properly. Broadcast Partner clients are scheduled on a rolling monthly basis.
Do you provide cue sheets in a specific format?
We provide printable cue sheets designed for the studio floor, plus a digital running order your team can update during rehearsal.
Ready when you are
Ready to cue your next live show?
Tell us about your programme and we will put together a lighting, camera and audio cue plan built around your running order.
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