Industrial Midtown Photo & Video Studio - Green Screen, Paper, and Rentals

Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY

6 reviews
•12 people
•4 hr min
• sqft

Hosted by Sandy S.

"Great space!"- Julia R.

"Sandy's space was perfect for our shoot."- Gabriela R.

"Love the space "- Lousie W.

$65

/hr

4 hr minimum

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About the Space

Spacious photo studio located in the overlap between Hell's Kitchen and the Garment District. Our space features a welcome/reception area separate from the studio space removing distractions from the creative process. *More Info Below* Special Notes: -Flower Wall Available! -Additional Charge for Seamless Paper 4-min walk to Times Square CitiBike 2-min walk Many restaurants, cafes, nearby WiFi - business plan 100/100 Mbps with Netgear Nighthawk AC-band wireless router All rentals include: Strobe Lighting: - 3 x Godox SK300II Studio Strobes - 3 x Light stands - Godox XT-16 Wireless Flash Transmitter - 2 x Reflector Umbrellas - 2 x Soft boxes (23.6 x 35.4") Continuous Lighting: - 2x Ring Lights (18" diameter) with cellphone attachment and daylight/amber covers - 3 x Dracast LED500 S-Series Bi-Color with V-Mount Battery Plates (when available) Additional Items/Notes: - South-facing natural light - Black-out curtains - Varipole support system for seamless paper - 5-in-1 Reflector (42" Circular: Silver, Gold, White, Black, Translucent) - V-Flat (black/white) We have a direct relationship w/ a co-located equipment rental house (LVR). Let us know if you need something and we can arrange to have it in the space and ready-to-go for your booking! We will pass-on equipment rental costs and provide an invoice to pay in advance. We are an LGBTQ- and Veteran-owned business, proudly supporting individual artists, and larger arts organizations.

Parking options

Nearby parking lot

Parking description

Emerald Green Garage Address: 320 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018, USA Postal code: 10018 Phone number: 212-564-4987 24 Hours/7 Days

Space has natural light

Natural light can be blocked out

Lighting description

Natural light can currently be blackout with black duvetyne fabric we have on-site. The only time there is partial direct sunlight in the space, but is NEVER on the photographing white wall/paper. is in the late afternoon/early evening (summer time). There are six large windows measuring 80" tall/height (6' 8") and 56" across/width (including the window frames). One window is east-facing, the other five are all south-facing.

Space is not soundproof

Ambient noise description

Can only hear neighbors if they are playing loud base (rare). We are on a busy street, but you do not hear many street sounds up here. AC unit sound - cool off the room and then turn it off if filming with sound. We are installing a sound-dampening black curtain on two sides of the room (including the wall of windows).

Crew access

Elevator, Freight Elevator

Equipment loading description

Commercial parking out front. Free for anyone 6pm and after, and free all day for all on Saturdays and Sundays. Entrance does NOT require a ramp. Double door (full access) entry to the freight hallway, adjacent to main entrance. Freight is manually-operated by building staff. No additional cost Mon-Sat from 8am-5pm ET, after-hours additional cost unless you do not need freight. We have a relationship with a rental house and can get you most lights and camera gear on-request for a fee. Price depends on equipment.

Staging area is available

We are a partially-open floorplan. There is a private changing area for 1-2 people in the main room, and you can sit/place items, backpacks, etc, in the reception area. Our space is two rooms connected by an open arch.

Some rooms are off-limits for shooting

Closed-door glass office space. Available upon request for an additional fee. Fee determined by scope at time of request.

Shooting the exterior of the building is allowed

Electrical system description

Eight (8) power outlets, 7 continuously available. Surge protectors on-site for added outlets. Outlets are located on both walls adjacent to the photo/video area, and in the reception area. Circuit breaker is inside the space, next to the entrance door.

Circuit breaker can be accessed

General Rules

No smoking No pets allowed (unless cleared in advance) All rentals include setup and strike time; please inquire for details about staffing Furniture must be moved back to where you found it Guests must remove any equipment they bring into the space by the end of the booking Nudity for artistic purposes is okay

All ages are allowed in the space

Production insurance is required

Insurance is project-dependent. Our insurance will cover most types of small events/shoots, but we will inquire about your needs after booking. If you would like to provide insurance in advance, you can do so using the following: Additional Insured/Certificate Holder FOC Media, LLC DBA Full Out Creative 330 W 38th St #1103 New York, NY 10018 Minimum $1 million liability, no other special coverages needed unless you are doing stunts, working with minors, etc.

Furniture and decorations may be moved

Yes. Movements of tables and other easy-to-move items at no additional cost with your own labor. If shelving, wall decor, or major items need to be moved, we will advise if there is an additional fee, depending on scope of entire rental.

Smoke machines are allowed

Nudity is allowed

Security cameras and recording devices

Basic security camera covering the front door & primary equipment area.

Recording devices in bathrooms or dressing rooms are prohibited by the Peerspace Services Agreement.

Included in your booking

Amenities

Lighting Equipment

Tables

Chairs

Wardrobe Rack

Video Equipment

WiFi

Blackout blinds

White Backdrop

Features

Natural Light

Restrooms

Dressing Room

Freight Elevators

Wheelchair Accessible

Public Transportation

Soundproof

Other

Blackout Curtains

Citibike 2 Min Walk

Green Screen Paper Avail For Add. Cost

Hotels, Coffee 2-min Walk

Microwave

Minifridge

Multiple Garages Within One Block

Owner Managed And Operated

Photography Equipment

Seamless Backdrop

Very Helpful On-site Rep

Don't see an amenity you're looking for? Ask the host, Sandy

Location

Operating Hours

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

Closed

Friday

Closed

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Enhanced Health and Safety Measures

Proof of vaccination is required for all renters who wish to be unmasked. If an unvaccinated model needs to remove their mask, all guests (regardless of vaccination status) will need to wear masks. Between rentals, high-touch areas & equipment is disinfected, and we open windows to circulate fresh air. Rentals will not be back-to-back to allow for cleaning & social distancing

Enhanced cleaning measures:

Soft, porous materials have been properly cleaned or removed
High touch surfaces and shared amenities have been disinfected
Bookings are spaced apart to allow for enhanced cleaning

All hosts are required to do the following prior to each booking:

Sweep, mop, vacuum and clean the space.
Supply a hand washing station with soap, warm water, and paper towels or hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Clean common areas allowing guest access including bathrooms, kitchens, and entrances.
Collect and clean dishes, silverware, and other provided host amenities, if applicable.
Remove garbage and add new lining to cans.

The following equipment is provided for every guest:

Disinfecting wipes or spray and paper towels
Hand Sanitizer
Disposable masks / face coverings

The space has the following features:

Capacity is limited based on governmental guidelines
Space has access to outdoor air ventilation

The space has informational signage including:

COVID-19 guest guidelines print outs. Download guidelines

Reviews (6)

Julia R. booked a production for 6 people

manager

Yes, I would book again.

Great space! they have everything that we needed!

December 6, 2022

Gabriela R. booked a video interview for 10 people

Production Manager

Yes, I would book again.

Sandy's space was perfect for our shoot. Not only was the space great but Sandy himself was awesome. he was super helpful and easy to communicate when it came to prepping for the shoot. He was also very informative on how the location works and how to find it. Overall a wonderful experience. Thanks Sandy!

November 9, 2022

Lousie W. booked a podcast recording for 6 people

Film

Yes, I would book again.

Love the space

March 7, 2022

Heather L. booked a photoshoot for 6 people

Yes, I would book again.

Such a warm and welcoming atmosphere and an easy place to tap into your creative mindset! I will most definitely be booking this space many more times in the future and recommend FOC to anyone who is looking for their next photo/video shoot location!

February 17, 2022

Victor R. booked a video shoot for 7 people

Yes, I would book again.

Great host, responds fast. The space was amazing even bigger than I thought it would be

December 4, 2021

Rob C. booked a video shoot for 3 people

Film Manager

Yes, I would book again.

Excellent studio, look forward to working with Sandy again. 10/10 experience

September 2, 2021

Industrial Midtown Photo & Video Studio - Green Screen, Paper, and Rentals

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About the Space

Parking

Lighting

Sound

Space access

Electrical

Host rules

Included in your booking

Amenities

Features

Other

Location

Operating Hours

Enhanced Health and Safety Measures

Cleaning protocol

Protective gear

Physical distance

Signage

Reviews (6)