Welcome to Brooklyn Optics, our 1920s Williamsburg historic industrial four-story building! Blending history with production, our building contains its original 1940 stainless steel freight elevator. We hold multiple production and film spaces all within one complex. We are your space for abandoned, haunted or vacant shoot projects. Likewise, because we can control the interior environment, coupled with its solid brick and concrete ceilings, many of the spaces lend themselves to recordings and audio interviews. Our authentic industrial distressed location has been featured in BBC, FOX News, and Cosmopolitan productions. Our Industrial Loft space is 2000 sq feet, featuring high ceilings, 100-year-old blistered concrete, distressed brick walls, and full remote parabolic softbox overhead bi-light studio light which come with the space. Throughout the loft we have remote vintage industrial drop lights that have RGB/ bi lights which can be fully controlled. Lighting equipment is included in the space rental. The space has been utilized for its soundproof qualities, such as interviews, live music recordings, and audio filming. Our soundproof brick walls and solid concrete ceilings/floors are over a foot thick. There are no other tenants, so even our industrial freight elevator is controlled during your production. Ask about using the adjacent library as your green room as an add-on. Refer to the last photo in the listing for house rules, details on in-house props, and equipment rentals. ***** Rate includes exclusive access to the third floor. Industrial Loft: 2000 sq feet Ceiling: 13’ 9” – Single bathroom with lockable dressing room – Vanity station with 2 Bi LED light stands (controlled by makeup / hairstylist artist) – Tables: vintage work tables and sawhorses – 3x large garment racks + hangers – 20+ vintage industrial chairs Access: Conveniently located near the 4, L, M, J, and G train lines. Our loading dock, ramps, and elevator are perfect for loading equipment and material. Nothing needs to be lifted, roll your equipment out of the vehicle straight into the freight elevator. – Double truck in-house loading dock – Loading ramps – Freight Elevator: 4’6”W x 4’6”D x 7’H; Door Width, 3’7” – Street Parking nearby – High speed internet Power: – 3 x 20 amp electrical walkway threshold guards to offset a trip hazard – Four extension cords Windows: The skylights, rear door, and industrial fan can be controlled: either blacked out or filtered for light. Lighting Equipment: Throughout the space we have vintage industrial drop lights that have RGB/ bi lights which can also be remote controlled. Overhead we installed a full remote parabolic softbox overhead bi-light studio light. This is included in the space rental. Additional in-house rental lighting and grip gear may be available. Let us know what you’re thinking of! 1x Overhead Parabolic Softbox Bi-Light 2x Pixel K80 RGB w/ bi-color led lights 2,600k-10,000k set w. barn doors on rolling tripods with 110 cord or cord-free setup (CC Security required) 2x LS photo studio LED 6500k lights (75w ea.) with softbox atripods. 4x CFL 45W Daylight Bulbs 2x White Translucent Umbrellas: 33" 2x Softboxes w/ Lamp Sockets: 24 x 24" w. 4x Light Stands: 7' 4x Low-Profile LED Bi-lights, 3600k - 5600K w/ NP batteries (good for detail or hidden lighting) 1x Backdrop Support Stand, 8.5'- 10.3', light duty w/ chroma green, black and white cloth 1x Cordless battery water sprayer, to create a rain or rain misting effect. Climate Control: – 2x new AC/Heating Units, very quiet and are hidden discreetly offset to the ceiling. (This level of climate control is unusual for an original space with distressed character) –3x Battery Heated Vests, for those susceptible to chills Other Important Items: – First Aid Kit (Institutional Grade) – Required fire extinguishers on all floors. We have a full multi-material workshop within the building. Those who treat us with respect may use this as a resource. Contains: table saws, chop saws, power tools, industrial sewing machines, stock of plywood & various solid wood, fabric, screws and bolt hardware, industrial grade scissors, a glue gun, staplers, moving blankets/sound barriers etc. Explore additional shoot locations in our building, including a library, rooftop garden, optical store, workshop, and loading dock. Contact us for more information on prop rentals and multiple production spaces.
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The studio matched the description and worked well for our filming needs. Andre was responsive, though communication could have been smoother due to a scheduling conflict on their end. Additionally, a last-minute charge was introduced despite our small crew and pre-scheduled interviews, which could have been communicated earlier. Overall, a decent rental experience with room for improvement in coordination and transparency.
The studio matched the description and worked well for our filming needs. Andre was responsive, though communication could have been smoother due to a scheduling conflict on their end. Additionally, a last-minute charge was introduced despite our small crew and pre-scheduled interviews, which could have been communicated earlier. Overall, a decent rental experience with room for improvement in coordination and transparency.
Andre was a great host providing everything we needed and getting back promptly with my questions. Location was perfect. Highly suggest for anything crime related. The rustic look is amazing.
Andre was a great host providing everything we needed and getting back promptly with my questions. Location was perfect. Highly suggest for anything crime related. The rustic look is amazing.
Awesome space! Unique and authentic look, good lighting and amazing host!
Awesome space! Unique and authentic look, good lighting and amazing host!
Andre and his studio are amazing! Beautiful space and would definitely go back and recommend to others!
Andre and his studio are amazing! Beautiful space and would definitely go back and recommend to others!
Andre was a helpful and attentive host. Incredible room for what we were looking for in filming. Spacious. There's a park across the street and the transportation options were good.
Andre was a helpful and attentive host. Incredible room for what we were looking for in filming. Spacious. There's a park across the street and the transportation options were good.
Great space
Great space
great location and host
great location and host
one of the best peerspace place ive ever shot at. the manager is INCREDIBLY responsive and his space has such a variety of character. would go back to shoot again
one of the best peerspace place ive ever shot at. the manager is INCREDIBLY responsive and his space has such a variety of character. would go back to shoot again
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