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Behind the scenes at the Baftas

lipservice — Lip service: a camera operator checks his auditorium shots from on stage Photograph: Ellie Laycock Photography

Spartans — The Spartans who provided the 300-style curtain-raiser lark around Photograph: Ellie Laycock Photography

Spartan2 — Attention to detail is paramount as a Spartan is sprayed with fake tan Photograph: Ellie Laycock Photography

spartans3 — The Spartans assume battle positions in front of a Whizz Kid producer Photograph: Ellie Laycock Photography

Autocue — Jonathan Ross's autocue with the opening gag ready to roll Photograph: Ellie Laycock Photography

Backstage — A view from backstage as the crew get things ready for the big night Photograph: Ellie Laycock Photography

headstick — Heads on sticks - used to let camera operators pinpoint where the stars will be seated - before the ceremony Photograph: Ellie Laycock Photography

Scotthead — Watch and learn: camera crew gaze longingly at the two-dimensional representation of Ridley Scott. Scott's Gladiator won the best film award in 2000, but American Gangster was overlooked this time round Photograph: Ellie Laycock Photography

cameramen — Camera operators enjoying themselves at the back of the auditorium Photograph: Ellie Laycock Photography

tracks — Everything is on track for this rolling camera Photograph: Ellie Laycock Photography

Podium — What the winners will see - the view from the podium Photograph: Ellie Laycock Photography

Truck — Preparations inside the director's truck Photograph: Ellie Laycock Photography

carpet — The red carpet is rolled out ready for the stars Photograph: Ellie Laycock Photography

carpet2 — A worker makes sure the carpet is in perfect condition ready for the ceremony Photograph: Ellie Laycock Photography

masks — Two spare Bafta masks with backstage rigging and equipment boxes Photograph: Ellie Laycock Photography

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