Welcome to BCS - Brad Carter Studios This is a 905 sq. ft. acting and photography studio owned by professional actor, acting coach, and photographer, Brad Carter, is perfect for your next meeting, lecture, class, workshop, table-read, etc. The studio is located in a lovely 126 year old former syrup factory and hosiery mill called Houston Station. This rapidly growing and exciting area is called Wedgewood Houston/ Wedgewood Village. There are so many new places to eat, drink, grab coffee, before or after your meeting, and soon see a show at the new music venue called "The Truth". Restaurants within walking distance: *Gannons tavern is opening very soon right in our building! They will be open late! Hooray! *Soho House Nashville *Aba - Upscale Mediterranean fusion *Alla Vitta - Woodfire Pizza, upscale Italian *Present Tense - Japanese izakaya *Americano Lounge - Coffee, pastries, lunch and dinner menu. *Pastis - French cuisine *Jackalope - Brewery with incredible beer selection on tap with pizza, sandwiches, brats. *Bastion - Nice bar for drinks after a meeting. *Sushi Row - Sushi/ Japanese *Dicey's Pizza Tavern *Mota Moda - Pizza *Elegy - Coffee, breakfast burritos, lunch items, pastries. *Culture Club - Frozen Yogurt *Ingrassia and Sons - Italian Deli THE STUDIO IS LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR Brad Carter Studios features 3 curated vintage vibe areas that your guests will love getting a selfie with. 1. THE VICTORIAN PARLOR: Featuring a Piano, Organ, vintage victorian seating for at least 5 and more seats can be added, and a divider curtain from the rest of the meeting space. Vintage cameras, clocks, stereo-scope, rotary phone, lighted vanity, working Voctrola that plays fragile 78 records, vintage toys (look don't touch) and plenty vintage vibes for guests to take fun selfies in front of. This area can be used as a break out area from the main meeting. Smart lighting for this area can be controlled with the house ipad. 2. THE WALL OF VINTAGE CAMERAS: Unique wall of Vintage cameras, HUGE Vintage plush yellow corner couch with 2 MCM accent chairs, coffee table, and light up NASHVILLE sign to take that perfect group photo when your done! Guest LOVE selfies in this area. This area has smart lighting that can be controlled with the house ipad and all lighting in this area can be dimmed to your liking. The couch can comfortably sit 8 and you could probably squeeze 10 people on it. The accent chairs and coffee table can be moved easily. 3. MID CENTURY MODERN CORNER This corner features a vinyl couch that sits 3 comfortably, with your option of adding 5 super comfy accent chairs that can all be moved easily. This area has so many fun things to inspire "ooohs" and "aaaahhhs" like 5 vintage colorful rotary phones, 2 vintage stereo/record consoles, MCM arch lamp, more vintage film and movie cameras, 1960s guitars, black and white TV, electric organ, reel to reel tape player, and more. Guests also LOVE taking selfies and holding the phones. MAIN MEETING SPACE SEATING and TABLES Depending on your needs the main space can be configured with accent chairs (up to 8 low chairs and 4 high chairs), or up to 36 padded folding chairs. If tables are needed, there are FOUR nice wooden tables that are solid and noiseless, (not those plastic home depot tables that rattle). The tables can be configured to fit your needs (see the photos for examples). Each table can comfortably sit 8 and at most 10. If you have a meeting leader or someone speaking there is a solid rolling table that can be adjusted for sitting or standing. There is extra lighting to shine on them if you like. There are plenty of electric outlets and extension cables and plugs to fit your needs. LIGHTING: There are 2 HUGE factory windows facing East and South. These can be darkened with thick curtains and completely darkened with the additional window soundproofing I've made that an be inserted easily. You have your choice of cool overhead lighting from soft boxes along with the overhead smart lighting controlled with the house ipad. Turn the overhead lighting off and feel the warmth of the ambient lighting and in the space and with the smart lighting. SMART TV We have a 55 inch smart tv with a Polk soundbar and surround sound that can do all the smart things. Bluetooth Screen Share Airplay As well as HDMI cables of various lengths with USB-C adapter to connect to your laptop or phone. Want to use HDMI for multiple things like multiple computers, phones, and camera's to switch between? We have an HDMI splitter with 5 inputs. OTHER AMENITIES *LARGE WHITE BOARD ON STAND WITH COLOR MARKERS *PENS *STICKY NOTES *HIGHLIGHTERS FILMING If you want to film your meeting with your own camera, a tripod can be provided. There are 2 phantom powered mics hanging from the ceiling that can be easily connected to a camera (with microphone inputs) Optionally you may rent my Sony FX30. I have a virtual battery so that the camera never shuts down no matter how long your meeting. This camera takes a high speed SD card and I am happy to transfer your footage after the meeting and send it to you for additional cost. You are responsible for having someone man the camera. If you choose this option, I will send you a video showing you how to use the camera. Of course I will set all this up for you before your meeting. PARKING There is 6 hour complimentary parking included (with validation upon entering the studio). Parking is located in the Premium Parking lot behind Aba. This parking lot is usually easy to park in but be aware that depending on the day or music event, parking could be tricky, therefore parking cannot be 100 percent guaranteed to be vacant. You should warn your guests to be early in case parking is tricky. There are other pay lots and street parking in the area. RESTROOMS Located on each side of the studio down the hallways. There are 4 Mens rooms, (one with a handicap accessible stall). There are 4 Ladies rooms (one with a handicap accessible stall). ELEVATOR ACESS Located upon entering the building