Studio Guide

What to know before you book a session.

A practical reference on how hourly and daily hire works, what to bring, and the technical basics of the space.

Booking Flow

How an hourly or daily booking is arranged.

1

Describe The Shoot

Share the type of production, the shooting area you expect to need, and whether you're considering hourly or full-day hire.

2

Confirm Availability

The relevant shooting area, product station, or edit suite is checked against the calendar for your preferred date.

3

Arrange Extras

If needed, additional lighting, equipment rental, or crew are discussed and added to the booking ahead of time.

4

Confirm & Arrive

Details are confirmed in writing, and the studio is prepared for the shooting area, station, or configuration agreed in advance.

Technical Specifications

The basics, before you plan a layout.

AreaTypical UseNotable Feature
Cyclorama AreaFashion, group shots, wide videoSeamless floor-to-wall cyclorama, height-adjustable rig
Flexible Set AreaConstructed sets, location-style backdropsModular lighting grid, open floor plan
Interview & Portrait AreaTalking-head video, headshots, close product workSofter, more controlled lighting setup
Product StationCatalogue and packaging photographyMotorised turntable with adjustable rotation speed
Post-Production SuiteEditing, colour correction, rough assemblyDual-monitor workstations, on-site file access

Exact dimensions and rig configurations can be confirmed when a booking is discussed, since availability of specific setups depends on the date and the other sessions scheduled around it.

Preparing For Your Session

A short checklist before arriving.

  • Confirm which shooting area, or combination of areas, your booking covers
  • Let us know in advance if you plan to use the hair and makeup corner
  • Flag any additional equipment or crew needs before the day itself
  • Bring reference images or a shot list if the shoot involves multiple setups
  • Arrive with enough time for a short walkthrough if this is your first visit
Cases of rental lighting and grip equipment stored near a shooting area

Rescheduling & Changes

Plans change. That's fairly normal in production work.

If a shoot needs to move to a different date, or the scope changes after booking, it helps to raise this as early as possible so the relevant shooting area or crew member can be adjusted accordingly.