Recording a corporate video or commercial in a rented studio

Room for the team and the client

With a corporate video the client is often present. Ask whether there is a client monitor and a place where people can wait or work without being in shot or on the audio. Studio Big Time lists a client monitor and seating area for crew and client. At Green Screen Studio Utrecht there is a production room above the studio for reception, makeup and lunch. If several speakers film one after another, plan fixed time slots and a waiting area.

Background, sound and teleprompter

• Background: choose in advance between a neutral cyc, a coloured backdrop, a green screen or a recognisable set. Studio Big Time lists backdrops in 10 colours on a motorised truss, so you can switch without rebuilding. Also read green screen or cyclorama.
• Sound: a speaker on camera needs a quiet room without a loud air conditioner or street noise. See sound in a rented film studio.
• Teleprompter: ask whether the studio has one or whether you bring your own, and whether there is power and room for it.

For a commercial with actors in an office or home, a film set can be quicker than building your own, for example an office set.

Crew, price and invoice

Some studios rent bare, others also with camera, lights and crew. Filmstudio Twente offers hire with or without a video crew and equipment. As an indication: Studio Big Time lists €300 per half day and €500 per day, excluding VAT, with lights, backdrops and coffee included. Business rates are usually quoted excluding VAT; Epsilon Studios only rents to businesses. Ask whether you can pay on invoice and what details are needed. Compare rates in what a studio costs and filter for lighting included.