Would rent a studio that would fit your needs if it were well priced? at DVinfo.net

Sharon Fraats · November 9th, 2004, 10:47 PM

I’m doing a feasibility study prior to opening a studio. The main question at hand how many of you would rent a studio that would fit your needs if it were well priced.

Lets say there were a G5 with the entire equipment just to finish that job that needs to get done. As well as the applications, RAM, Hard Drive space, Tape decks from DSR-11 to DVCPRO, EDL, DVD Burner, Dual Layer, NTSC monitor as well as speakers to audio input to audio output to DAT etc.

Would any one of you rent a suite like this to do your work on as well as refer others as well?

Ken Tanaka · November 10th, 2004, 12:38 AM

Sharon,
Between the lines, I'm interpreting your inquiry as though you are planning to develop such a space as a potential business opportunity. You say "studio", but it really sounds like you mean "editing facility", as a full studio facility would encompass more than computers and decks.

Here in Chicago I understand that there is a dearth of such facilities for low-budget productions. So I think the idea has potential, given location and economics.

Don't overlook insurance issues as you consider feasibility.

Good luck with this project.

Dylan Couper · November 10th, 2004, 01:21 AM

I'd be more interested in a shooting studio than an editing suite.
Give me a soundproof location that is already loaded with lighting and grip equipment, backdrops, and a good day rate and I'd be interested (well, if you were in Vancouver).

However if you mean an editing studio then I don't see the advantage over editing at home, unless your rates are much cheaper than what it would cost me to rent the specific pieces of gear I need (like a deck or monitor).

Sharon Fraats · November 10th, 2004, 12:43 PM

Your right I should have specified "Editing Facility" I see a need as there are schools that over book there own rooms and also we are right next to Moody Bible Institute.

So we have a chance to get a warehouse one of the few left in the downtown area and the price is great for the rent. So we want two floors of the warehouse and have the other setup for "Editing Facility" as well as for mastering a final product in the not to distant future.

By the way thanks for the replies and the thoughts.

November 9th, 2004, 10:47 PM	#1
Sharon Fraats Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: chicago, ill Posts: 190	Would rent a studio that would fit your needs if it were well priced? I’m doing a feasibility study prior to opening a studio. The main question at hand how many of you would rent a studio that would fit your needs if it were well priced. Lets say there were a G5 with the entire equipment just to finish that job that needs to get done. As well as the applications, RAM, Hard Drive space, Tape decks from DSR-11 to DVCPRO, EDL, DVD Burner, Dual Layer, NTSC monitor as well as speakers to audio input to audio output to DAT etc. Would any one of you rent a suite like this to do your work on as well as refer others as well?

November 10th, 2004, 12:38 AM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Sharon, Between the lines, I'm interpreting your inquiry as though you are planning to develop such a space as a potential business opportunity. You say "studio", but it really sounds like you mean "editing facility", as a full studio facility would encompass more than computers and decks. Here in Chicago I understand that there is a dearth of such facilities for low-budget productions. So I think the idea has potential, given location and economics. Don't overlook insurance issues as you consider feasibility. Good luck with this project. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

November 10th, 2004, 01:21 AM	#3
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	I'd be more interested in a shooting studio than an editing suite. Give me a soundproof location that is already loaded with lighting and grip equipment, backdrops, and a good day rate and I'd be interested (well, if you were in Vancouver). However if you mean an editing studio then I don't see the advantage over editing at home, unless your rates are much cheaper than what it would cost me to rent the specific pieces of gear I need (like a deck or monitor). __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

November 10th, 2004, 12:43 PM	#4
Sharon Fraats Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: chicago, ill Posts: 190	Your right I should have specified "Editing Facility" I see a need as there are schools that over book there own rooms and also we are right next to Moody Bible Institute. So we have a chance to get a warehouse one of the few left in the downtown area and the price is great for the rent. So we want two floors of the warehouse and have the other setup for "Editing Facility" as well as for mastering a final product in the not to distant future. By the way thanks for the replies and the thoughts.