Our Services
At our production company, we offer a range of services to create video content that meets your unique needs. Whether you require a one-off video or an entire series, we handle the entire process from design and scriptwriting to post-production.
For over four decades, we have captured countless wedding memories through our photography and videography services. As a company that offers both services, we provide an economic solution that ensures the photography and videography don't interfere with each other.
Our experienced team works tirelessly to provide exceptional quality and attention to detail in both photography and videography. We understand the importance of capturing the special moments of your big day and strive to create timeless keepsakes that you and your loved ones can cherish for years to come.
We believe that the whole filmmaking process should be done correctly to produce an excellent finished product, whether it's a short film or an advertisement. Our experienced team works closely with you to bring your vision to life, incorporating your ideas and feedback to ensure that the final product meets your expectations.
In addition to video production, we also offer photography services, for industry and schools. We can do everything from a few school portraits to covering the news and social media for an entire school or company. Our photos are perfect for use in brochures, press releases and websites, providing a visual representation of your school or organization that will help to draw in potential clients or students.
For some fun I am learning to sail. We have decked out our boat with cameras, and also can use a dedicated camera boat. pmrsailing.uk
Throughout the pandemic, we produced 8 weekly, 45-minute programs on Science and Maths, which were widely used worldwide.
Our live videos on Science experiments aimed to help students aged 14-18 go over experiments and topics in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
In addition, we offer live-streamed Organ concerts. Although the Organ is typically a challenging instrument to see, we use multiple cameras to give the audience an up-close view of the hands and feet sweeping over the keys as they enjoy the concert.
We also provide virtual concerts and church services. Using our ATEMS, we can stream various topics, from computer games to science experiments, from one-to-one discussions to organ concerts.
Our mission is to provide an engaging and informative experience for viewers from all backgrounds.
Digital sheet music + a Bluetooth page turner + MobileSheets = the end of mid-bar page-turn panic.
Foot pedal turns pages silently, hands stay on the keys, and my brain stops yelling “TURN! TURN!”
If you play from sheet music, this is one upgrade that actually changes everything.
https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2026/01/easy-music-page-turning-bluetooth-page.html
Looking down a microscope reveals a whole world we never normally see 🔬
Cells become real, microorganisms come alive, and biology suddenly makes sense.
This is why practical science matters – seeing isn’t just believing, it’s understanding.
https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2026/01/looking-down-microscope-world-hidden-in.html
Why run a personal weather station when we already have the Met Office?
Because weather is local.
Forecasts are models — our Davis station measures what’s actually happening here.
Perfect for sailing, education, and real science.
https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2026/01/why-use-personal-weather-station-when.html
Take the photograph — or generate it with AI?
A photo captures what existed.
AI creates what looks plausible.
Both have value — but only if we’re honest about intent.
If an image claims “this happened”, it should be a photograph.
If it says “this explains”, AI may be fine.
https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2026/01/photography-today-take-photograph-or.html
Are warm-up exercises really worth doing every time you sit down to play? Short answer: yes — but they don’t have to be long or boring.
Warm-ups:
✔️ reduce tension
✔️ improve accuracy
✔️ switch your brain into “music mode”
5–10 minutes can change the whole session.
https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2026/01/are-warm-up-exercises-worth-doing-every.html
Experiments don’t just happen. Good practical science is designed, tested, and refined so students can actually see what’s going on. Currently iterating sonometer experiments to get clean standing waves, meaningful data, and real understanding. https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2026/01/experiments-dont-just-happen-theyre.html
CO₂ logging isn’t just biology — it’s ventilation, air quality, and evidence-based decisions in school spaces. Same logger, different enquiry.
NDIR sensor + SD logging = real data students can analyse.
https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2026/01/co-logger-for-respiration-studies.html
Choosing lenses for small labs & studios
Wide lenses help you fit everything in — but can distort faces and kit.
Normal lenses look natural but need space you may not have.
Best approach?
Wide for context
Normal for explanationshttps://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2026/01/choosing-lenses-for-small-spaces.html
You don’t need a £1,000 force plate to teach impulse. 4 load cells + HX711 + Arduino = a classroom force plate that measures force–time curves for jumps, impacts & gait experiments. https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2026/01/low-cost-force-plate-for-physics.html
Reverb is one of the most powerful tools on a modern synthesiser
It can turn a dry tone into something cinematic – or completely ruin clarity.
In our latest blog we explore:
✔️ What reverb actually does
✔️ When it helps
✔️ When it gets in the way
https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2026/01/reverb-on-modern-synthesisers.html
Ever wondered how photographers control light & colours? Learn what ND, Polariser, ZB1 & IR-Cut filters actually do — and how they affect your shots!
https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2026/01/filters-that-teach-nd-polariser-zb1-ir.html
We often focus on what notes students have. The real impact comes from teaching them how to make notes.
Structured systems like Cornell notes don’t just support exams — they build lifelong learning skills. https://hemelprivatetuition.blogspot.com/2025/12/investigating-terminal-velocity-two.html
Freezing a splash crown isn’t about fast shutters—it’s about flash timing.
At 1/20,000 s, the flash is the shutter.
Perfect for showing physics in action
https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/12/flash-timing-for-dramatic-stills.html
Text in teaching videos isn’t decoration – it’s instruction.
Lower-thirds and annotations should reduce thinking effort, not add to it.
Big fonts. High contrast. Calm motion.
That’s how text teaches.
https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/12/text-styles-that-teach.html
Ever noticed background music that fights the speaker? That’s not a music problem — it’s a mixing one. Sidechain ducking lets music dip under speech automatically, keeping lessons clear and calm. https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/12/underscore-that-breathes-sidechain.html
LED panels vs COB lights
If you’re filming lessons in a classroom, the choice isn’t about brands — it’s about control, glare, and speed.
Whiteboards, shiny benches & experiments all behave differently under light.
Full comparison
https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/12/budget-lighting-kits-compared.html
False-colour infrared landscapes aren’t made in camera.
They’re built in processing.
White balance. Channel swaps. Careful colour control.
The shutter click is only the beginning.
https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/12/false-colour-ir-landscapes.html
Budget cuts and teacher shortages mean many students never do practical science — they just read about it.
At Philip M Russell Ltd, our teaching lab puts experiments back where they belong: in students’ hands. https://hemelprivatetuition.blogspot.com/2025/12/investigating-terminal-velocity-two.html
Your breathing can become data.
Using a @pascoscientific differential pressure sensor, students can see lung function in real time — pressure, airflow, graphs and interpretation all in one practical.
https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/12/using-pasco-differential-pressure.html
Some of the most important chemistry happens quietly.
Time-lapse and macro techniques reveal faint indicator changes and slow precipitate formation—turning “blink and you miss it” moments into powerful teaching tools.
https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/12/capturing-subtle-colour-changes.html
If your corporate video feels stiff,
the problem probably isn’t the presenter.
It’s the setup.
Eye-line, pacing, and delivery matter more than gear. https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/12/corporate-pieces-to-camera.html
Science students don’t fail because they don’t know enough.
They fail because they know the wrong thing very confidently.
Real progress comes from surfacing misconceptions, testing them with evidence, and rebuilding understanding properly.
https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/12/from-misconception-to-mastery-how-we.html
Making a micro-documentary on the Gas Laws starts long before filming.
Planning the story, scripting for clarity, testing experiments, choosing props and even thinking about clothing – all before the camera rolls.
Good science videos are built, not improvised. https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/12/making-micro-documentary-on-gas-laws.html
Parallax shots make lessons feel alive.
Orbit moves show structure.
Reveal shots guide understanding.
Subtle camera movement adds depth without distraction.
https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/12/parallax-moves-explained.html
Multiple projects, one identity.
Brand consistency across Philip M Russell Ltd, YouTube, Hemel Private Tuition and pmrsailing.uk builds trust and recognition — without losing individuality. https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/12/brand-consistency-across-sites.html
Run-and-gun filming = prepare for everything.
Rain, wind, low light — with the right checklist, no moment is missed.
Our grab-bag saves more shoots than any single camera. https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/12/run-and-gun-checklists-what-to-pack-for.html
Maths becomes real in the lab.
Vectors, logs and errors make sense when students measure forces, plot decay curves, or analyse uncertainty in real experiments.
https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/12/vectors-logs-and-errors-teaching-maths.html
Playing VST instruments through the synth with Gig Performer transforms software sounds into real performance tools.
Hardware feel + unlimited digital palette = perfect soundtrack workflow
https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/12/playing-vst-modules-on-synth-through.html
Trying UV-only photography today with our multispectral camera + ZB1 filter.
Blocks all visible + IR light, leaving only ultraviolet.
Amazing how many hidden patterns suddenly appear. https://philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/12/experimenting-with-uv-photography.html
