​🎬 CENTER CITY "WALK-IN & CREATE" PRODUCTION HUB | THE BLACK BOX STUDIO
Located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, we are a true "walk-in and create" facility built by artists, for artists. Whether you are shooting high-end music videos, commercial photography, corporate interviews, advertisements, or cinematic movie scenes, our space is engineered to give you total creative control without the logistical headaches.
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​🎨 THE SPACE & WORKSTATIONS
​• THE BLACK BOX STAGE
Designed for flawless light control. Features ultra-matte black walls that minimize unwanted light bounces, accented by customizable neon and laser light designs.
​• ULTRA-WIDE 12 ft WHITE BACKDROP & PROJECTION RIG
Features an extra-wide 12 ft / 144" white seamless paper backdrop—perfect for large group portraits, full-body movement, or fashion shoots. Coupled with an on-site projector, you can throw custom graphics, motion visuals, or background footage directly onto the backdrop or set for dynamic visual effects.
• 9ft WIDE GREEN BACKDROP
Features a 9 feet wide green screen backdrop.
​• STUDIO DIMENSIONS
A spacious main shooting area measuring 40' L x 15' W x 11'2" H, giving you plenty of room for deep compositions and dynamic camera movement.
​• PRO EDITING WORKSTATIONS
Need to post-process on-site? We feature heavy-duty editing bays fully loaded with industry-standard software:
​DaVinci Resolve Studio
​Adobe Creative Cloud
​Nuendo & Reason
​Blender 5
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​💎 INCLUDED WITH YOUR RENTAL (100% FREE)
​We don't just rent you an empty room—your booking includes top-tier production gear completely free of charge.
​• BACKDROP & PROJECTION
12 ft (144") wide white paper backdrop + high-definition projector for custom visual projections.
​• CAMERA PACKAGE
2 Cameras included with every booking (R8 & Pocket Cinema 4K... Bring your own media storage).
​• COMPLETE LIGHTING ARRAY
​2 High-Output Continuous Lights (Bowens Mount): Clean, high-powered key and fill lighting compatible with all standard modifiers.
​3 High-Output Tungsten Lights: Rich, warm classic cinematic output for depth and mood.
​6 RGB Wireless Stand Tube Lights: Dynamic color tubes ideal for music videos, cyber edge-lighting, and vibrant background accents.
​3 RGB Panel Lights (Special FX Equipped): Fully customizable panels pre-programmed with built-in visual effects (lightning strikes, police/emergency sirens, broken/flickering lights, fire, etc.).
​Ambient neon wall lights and customizable neon light bars.
​• GRIP & RIGGING
Parabolic umbrellas in various sizes, multi-level light diffusers, silver/gold/white reflectors, light blockers, C-stands, tripods, a Steadicam rig, and portable speedlight holders (Bowens mount).
​• DYNAMIC PROPS & EXTRAS
Access to unique on-set props, including sports gear and authentic chainmail armor.
​• MOTORIZED ROTATING PLATFORM
A 360° standing platform (300lb max capacity)—perfect for high-end product showcases or dynamic fashion shots.
​• PREMIUM AUDIO PLAYBACK
Keep the energy high on set! Stream via Bluetooth through a Traktor S8 DJ controller hooked up to THX-approved studio monitors and studio-grade 12" subwoofers (flat down to 19Hz) for massive, realistic sound representation.
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​💰 PREMIUM ADD-ON OPTIONS
​Want to scale up your crew? You can add these professional services directly to your booking:
​• In-House Video Editor
• Production Sound Engineer (Includes dedicated audio gear)
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​📌 NEED TO KNOW
​• ACCESS
We are a 3rd-floor walk-up facility (stairs only).
​• SET CUSTOMIZATION
You are completely free to rearrange the furniture and configure the portable lighting setup to match your exact aesthetic.
​• AUDIO RECORDING NOTE
Please note there is a minor low-end sub rumble present in the visual room. If you are tracking live dialogue, this is easily and cleanly removed using standard VSTs like Waves Clarity Vx or iZotope RX with zero loss in vocal quality. If you're unsure how, our team is happy to show you how to clear it instantly!
​• TOUR THE SPACE
Want to see the layout before your shoot date? Reach out to schedule an in-person tour so you can map out your scenes and lighting configurations ahead of time.