Dreaming of shooting a short film for the big screen? You may be scouting locations, trying to find the best way to bring your creative vision to life, while also staying within budget. Shooting a short film in a studio can help you accomplish both.
Lightz Out Studios knows how to work Hollywood magic without the Hollywood budget. If you’re looking for a one-stop resource for your next short film project, you may have just found it. Here’s a sneak peek at all the benefits renting a studio for your short film can offer.
Controlled Environment
When you shoot on location, you often have to battle the elements. Outdoors, weather delays could set production back, costing you both time and money. You may also have to race against fading light or a rising sun that causes you to rush and miss capturing the perfect shot. In a public place, you might have to deal with bystanders, outside noises, and other interruptions.
When you film inside a studio, however, you’re in full control. You can manipulate the lighting to evoke a certain mood, tone, or time of day. Overhead lighting gives you a lot of freedom and space for key lights, fill lights, diffusers, backlights, and any other lighting effects you need to create the perfect setting.
A professional film studio will be either soundproof or sound-treated. This treatment allows you to minimize outside distractions and keep things quiet on set, creating the ideal environment for capturing clear, crisp audio and keeping your crew focused on the task at hand.
Light and sound aren’t the only things that need to be controlled while filming. A climate-controlled studio protects your equipment from overheating and keeps your cast and crew comfortable for the shoot’s duration. Forget touch-ups every few minutes because of a sweaty brow. You can set the temperature to your liking so you and your crew stay cool, calm, and collected.
State-of-the-Art Equipment
Just because your film is short doesn’t mean it has to be amateurish. The type of equipment used for your shoot can significantly affect production quality. Professional-grade equipment gives viewers the sense they’re watching a high-budget, large-scale production.
However, state-of-the-art equipment can be pricey to purchase. Fortunately, if you shoot your short film in a studio that offers on-site equipment rental, you get access to top-of-the-line equipment at a fraction of the cost.
For instance, at Lightz Out Studios, you can rent equipment directly from us and avoid the cost of buying your own or the hassle of a third-party rental. No need to worry about unloading and then loading everything back up. We have a wide selection of camera, lighting, audio, and grip equipment. Simply reach out to us, and we can send you our list of available gear.
A good studio will also have dedicated power sources located throughout, so you can film worry-free. Top-tier equipment allows you to capture every detail exactly as intended, paving the way for a powerful story to unfold just as you envisioned.
Creative Freedom
Think if you book a studio rental you’ll be confined to four walls and a boring backdrop? Think again. In a fully equipped studio, you’re only limited by your imagination.
Seamless backdrops and cyclorama walls give you the freedom to create exactly the scene you want. For instance, at Lightz Out Studios, our cyc wall is typically painted white, but it can be customized to your preference. Need a green screen, for instance? With a fresh coat of paint, we can make that happen.
The curve of a double-cyclorama wall can provide the illusion of infinite space, offering versatile shooting angles and making it easier to add special effects in post-production. Cyc walls are also useful for evenly distributing light on subjects. This helps ensure continuity across shots and can improve the look and feel of your short film.
Having the right cinematic tools can give you the freedom to make your creative vision a reality.
Professional Space
When you record your short film in a studio, you look the part of an industry professional and have all the resources to boot. For instance, a fully equipped conference room with presentation tools provides a space for client meetings, creative brainstorming, storyboarding, production planning, and other administrative work.
Need to hold a workshop or casting? Save yourself the trouble of booking a separate audition space. Rent a studio with a green room. It can serve as a holding space for actors or models during auditions and filming. Dressing rooms and hair and makeup spaces give actors a private place to get ready.
Of course, no production is complete without craft services. For example, Lightz Out Studios features a full-service production kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and stove. The kitchen also has a movable island for flexible setups. From coffee and snacks to fully catered meals, you can serve up whatever you need to keep your cast and crew well-fueled throughout your shoot. View our full studio layout for our complete suite of amenities.
Flexible Pricing at Lightz Out Studios
Lightz Out Studios has set rates, but we can also customize packages based on your creative needs. For meetings, castings, and workshops, we charge a flat rate with a three-hour minimum. We also charge an hourly rate for photo and video productions, with a four-hour minimum.
Planning a full shoot day? Ask about our special day rate. While our rates are for studio rental only, we consider ourselves creative thinkers who welcome outside-the-box requests. So give us a call to discuss any special needs or tailored options.
For instance, we may be able to get you connected with an experienced crew. If you’re in need of talented gaffers, techs, or production assistants, let us know, and we’ll help you find the right team for your creative project.
Short films are driven by big dreams. Lightz Out Studios can help you take your project from conception to realized vision. All you have to do is take the first step to get your foot in the door, and together, we can make those dreams come true.
