Pro Photo & Video Studio, Oakland/Emeryville/Berkeley

About the Space

Medium-sized (1200+ sf) fully stocked photo/video studio in a former warehouse* with north-facing windows and frosted-glass rollup garage door, plus skylights (which can be covered). Easy first-floor access with direct load-in via garage door, two semi-official parking spaces, and additional plentiful street parking. Shooting area includes a cyclorama and measures 20x44 feet; ceilings are 11+ feet. Plenty of available light, but shooting area can also be nearly blacked out. The floor is gray concrete and generally the cyc is painted white; can be repainted for a fee. Cyc also features roll-down backdrops. Space has heating and AC, plus a large whole-room air purifier. In addition to shooting area, basic studio rental includes: • spacious client reception area with sofa, chair, and a full bathroom. • kitchenette with sink, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, dishes, glasses, and silverware • Makeup area with lighted mirror in Green Room • small sunny outdoor patio with table and chairs, shaded by a patio umbrella. NOTE: We have a good selection of equipment for rent for both stills and video. Message us for our rental list. IMPORTANT -- PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING: MINIMUM BOOKING RATE: We have a 8-hour OR $800 minimum. We will consider shorter booking requests if you meet the minimum by adding equipment. INSURANCE REQUIRED: We require a $1M Certificate of Insurance to be provided three days before the event date. VIDEO SHOOTS: Video interviews and bands have been recorded here (see below), but studio is not a sound stage; there is occasional ambient street noise. If you're looking for continuous super-clean live audio, you may need to be patient. - Bob Mould interview and performance for BoingBoing: https://youtu.be/ffVNz1Mc60A - Best Coast music video for BoingBoing: https://youtu.be/8-51InX4MK0 *PLEASE NOTE: Studio is self-contained and entry is turnkey, but the space is attached to a live/work space occupied by the photographer and his family. Some rooms will be locked for owner access only.