The Shear Journal
Production, broadcast & the craft of making things on camera
The Pre-Production Checklist That Saves Every Studio Day
Shear Editorial · October 12, 2026 · 2 min
Podcasts
From Two Mics to a Network-Quality Show: The Branded Podcast Playbook
Shear Editorial · October 5, 2026 · 2 min
Broadcast
Inside the Control Room: What Really Happens During a Live Broadcast
Shear Editorial · September 28, 2026 · 2 min
Craft
The Infinite Backdrop: A Field Guide to Shooting on a Cyc Wall
Shear Editorial · September 20, 2026 · 2 min
“A studio day is paid for by the hour. Decisions are free — as long as you make them before you arrive.”
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Commercial
Cooking for Camera: How Culinary Commercials Come Together
Food on camera has about four minutes of perfect life. Here's how culinary crews plan, light and plate for that window.
Shear Editorial · September 14, 2026 · 2 min
Studio Guide
I've Spent 25 Years in Production. Here's Why I Built a Studio That Doesn't Specialize in One Thing.
Pete Guzzo · September 10, 2026 · 6 min
Studio Guide
The Best Production Studio Isn't the Biggest Room. It's the One That Lets You Keep Moving.
Pete Guzzo · September 10, 2026 · 7 min
Broadcast
What Is REMI? How Networks Produce Live Shows Without a Truck — and How We Do It From Tampa Bay
Pete Guzzo · September 9, 2026 · 5 min
Podcasts
Why a Modern Podcast Studio Needs to Be More Than a Podcast Room
Pete Guzzo · September 9, 2026 · 4 min
Founder's note
I’ve Spent 25 Years in Production. Here’s Why We Built a Production Studio in Tampa That Can Do Almost Anything.
Pete Guzzo · September 9, 2026 · 5 min
Photography
Editorial Light: Building a Magazine-Quality Photo Shoot in Studio
Shear Editorial · September 7, 2026 · 2 min
Studio Guide
Green Screen Studio Rental in Tampa: What to Look for Before You Book
Pete Guzzo · August 11, 2026 · 6 min
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