Helios Media

09/10/2025

From Scotland to Finland with the camera in hand 🎥🇫🇮 Honoured to create a short documentary for showcasing the power of martial arts.

06/10/2025

🎙️ FIRST LIGHT – Ep. 17

This week, we’re unpacking the tricky world of raw footage—when we share it with clients, when we hold back, and the reasoning behind our choices. 🎬✨ Transparency vs. creative control can be a delicate balance, and we’re breaking it all down.

👉 Next week: get ready—we’re revealing a new piece of gear we’re beyond excited about and can’t wait for you to see in action! 🎧⚡

Have you ever wanted access to raw footage, or had to navigate sharing it? Share your experience below! 👇

30/09/2025

Rehearsal Promo for the great cast and team of Movies to Musicals

29/09/2025

🎙️ FIRST LIGHT – Ep. 16

This week, we’re talking **sound gear**—what we use, why we use it, and how we pick the right equipment for each client’s needs. Fromcrisp dialogue to rich ambient sound, audio shapes the story just as much as the visuals. 🎧✨

👉 Next week: we’re diving into the hot topic of **raw footage**—when we share it with clients, and when we don’t (and why). 🎬⚡

What’s the biggest sound challenge you’ve faced on set—or as a client watching your project come to life? Share your thoughts below or DM us! 👇

22/09/2025

🎙️ FIRST LIGHT – Ep. 15
It’s time for another round of THIS OR THAT and this week we’re diving into frame rates: 25fps vs 50fps.

We break down the strengths of each, when to choose one over the other, and how frame rate decisions can completely shift the feel of your footage. From cinematic storytelling to capturing smooth motion, we’re weighing the pros, cons, and best-use cases so you know exactly which setting delivers the look you want. 🎥⚡

👉 Next episode: we’re opening up the kit bag and talking all about our sound equipment. We’ll share what we use, why we use it, and how it shapes the final product. 🎤✨

Which frame rate do you find yourself reaching for most, 25 or 50? Let us know in the comments 👇

18/09/2025

BTS 🎥 shooting promo content for Grease The Musical.

Crazy to think this is the 4th Grease we’ve filmed in the last two months — but this one’s different. Both & will be on stage as well as behind the camera 🎭
Catch the show 8–11 Oct 2025.

16/09/2025

🎙️ FIRST LIGHT – Ep. 14
This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on our creative process and sharing the three key questions we ask every client before a shoot.

These questions shape everything—from the workflow on set to the final look and feel of the video. Whether it’s a theatre performance, a promo trailer, or audience testimonials, the answers guide how we capture the story on screen. 🎥✨

👉 Next episode: it’s another round of THIS OR THAT, where we compare two camera settings head-to-head and debate which one really delivers the best results. 📸⚡

Which part of pre-production are you most curious about—planning, logistics, or creative direction? Drop your thoughts in the comments or send us a DM! 👇

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02/09/2025

🎙️ FIRST LIGHT – Ep. 13
This week, we’re heading behind the scenes of one of our favorite recent collaborations: filming the French show Elon Musk Lost in Space. 🚀✨

From capturing the full performance to cutting a dynamic promotional trailer and even recording audience testimonials, we’ll walk you through how we helped the company bring their production to life on screen. It’s a peek at the many creative ways we collaborate with artists in the French theatre scene. 🎭🎥

👉 Next episode: we’re sharing the three key questions we ask every client before a shoot—questions that shape everything from the workflow to the final product.

What part of the process are you most curious about—show recordings, trailers, or testimonials? Drop your thoughts in the comments or send us a DM! 👇

17/07/2025

Helios Media was founded by filmmakers Benjamin Atkinson (left) and Eric Walker Whitelaw (right) — storytellers with a sharp eye and years of experience across music videos, commercials, theatre, weddings, and branded content.

We don’t just shoot video — we craft films. 🎬

When you work with Helios Media, you’re partnering directly with us. We’re hands-on creatives from start to finish: shaping concepts, storyboarding, shooting, editing, and delivering.

Our focus? Bringing your vision to life with cinematic precision and purpose.

We’re dynamic, forward-thinking, and relentless about quality. Trusted for our creativity and professionalism, we understand how to make visuals that connect — emotionally, visually, and culturally.

Whether it’s a high-energy music promo, a stylised commercial, or a killer trailer, we bring clarity, energy, and craftsmanship to every frame. ☀️

11/07/2025

Looking for a wedding videographer and photographer who’ll capture your day just as it unfolds — genuine, heartfelt, and full of those unforgettable moments? 💍✨

At Helios Media, we offer bespoke wedding packages tailored to your unique love story, combining cinematic videography with stunning photography to help you relive every smile, tear, and dance for years to come. 🎥📸

Explore our packages and let’s create memories that last a lifetime.

👉 helios-media.co.uk/weddings

29/05/2025

22/05/2025

We love filming these show trailers! 🎭🎥