Newington College

The Brief

Newington College, one of Sydney's leading independent boys' schools, needed a purpose-built media studio to support its film, television, and media arts curriculum. The studio had to function as both a teaching environment and a fully operational production space — capable of handling live production switching, chromakey, photography, and livestreaming, with equipment that reflects industry-standard workflows.

The Build

Dragon Studio Solutions designed and installed a U-shaped white cyclorama studio with a LightPro pantograph kit and ceiling grid lighting system, motorised background system, and a Blackmagic ATEM ME1 video mixing kit. The ATEM ME1 is a professional broadcast switcher that allows students to cut between multiple camera sources, add graphics, and manage live production in real time — the same workflow used in broadcast television. The pantograph ceiling track keeps the studio floor completely clear while giving precise control over light positioning.

Key Features

• U-shaped white cyclorama teaching studio, Newington College Sydney

• Blackmagic ATEM ME1 video mixing kit — professional live production switching

• LightPro pantograph kit with ceiling grid lighting system

• Motorised background system with multiple backdrop options

• Multi-camera live switching, graphics, and programme output capability

• Chromakey and white cyclorama dual configuration

• Livestreaming capability built in

The Outcome

Newington College students now learn media production on the same equipment used in professional broadcast environments. The ATEM ME1 switcher teaches live production workflow — camera selection, transitions, graphics — alongside the lighting and studio skills the pantograph and cyclorama support. The result is a facility that prepares students for industry roles in media, journalism, and content production.