Welcome to Magnolia Studios 🪴
Welcome to
Magnolia Studios 🪴
We are a sunny + modern + spacious 🎬 TURN-KEY INTERVIEW LOFT 🎬 designed for executive shoots, customer testimonials, documentary interviews, hosted content, YouTube educational videos, or any production that needs sit-down or talking-head material captured in a vibey space!
Checkout the “look book” links below to see all of the different options we offer for your interviews! 👇
Off-Camera Look Book
To-Camera Look Book
💰 Pricing and Rate Sheet
Having worked in the industry for so long, I know exactly how expensive a simple interview shoot can quickly balloon to... the D.P., the sound mixer, the gaffer and key grip, the production assistants, the teleprompter operator, the location, catering, renting all of the equipment, and of inevitably, overtime...
| COST / EXPENSE / ITEM | TYPICAL PRODUCTION 🛑 | MAGNOLIA STUDIOS ✅ |
|---|---|---|
| Production Goal | Film 3 interviews... | Film 3 interviews... |
| Total Hours Spent On-Set | On-set for 10 hours: - 30 min to park and setup coffee - 1 hour to load-in - 1 hour per setup (3) - 1 hour for each interview - 1 hour for lunch - 1.5 hours for footage and load out | On-set for 5 hours: - 15 min to park and drink coffee - 0 min... pre-lit with cameras built... - 45 min per setup (2) - 1 hour for each interview - ✌️ - 15 min for footage transfer |
| Overtime | 2 hours @ 1.5x | $0 - n/a |
| Lunch + Crafty Expenses | $400 (8 crew) | $0 - n/a, free coffee! |
| Location | $1,500 | $0 - included |
| D.P. | $1,500 | $2,500 up to for 5 hours |
| Sound Mixer | $1,000 | $0 - n/a |
| Teleprompter Operator | $1,150 | $0 - n/a |
| Gaffer | $850 | $0 - n/a |
| Key Grip | $850 | $0 - n/a |
| 1st AC | $750 | $0 - n/a |
| Production Assistant | $500 | $0 - n/a |
| Camera + Audio Rentals - 2x cam (or 1x cam + prompter) - Tripod - Prime Lenses - Timecode Sync - 32-bit floating point audio - Boom microphone(s) | $2,500 | $0 - included |
| Lighting + Grip Rentals | $1,500 - Sprinter Van / Grip Truck - Lighting Package - Gas and Tolls | $0 - included - Everything available in-house - Use look book for pre-approvals - First lighting setup pre-lit on arrival |
| TOTAL BREAKDOWN | 3 interviews filmed 10 hours on-set $12,500+ spent | 3 interviews filmed 5 hours on-set / 5 hours saved $2,500 spent / $10,000 saved |
When you add it all up (you can actually see the math if you view this page on a desktop computer), it can cost $12,500 or more just to get three interviews lit and filmed.At Magnolia Studios, we offer you $10,000 in savings, and 5 hours of your day back. 🙌
I offer a flat fee of $2,500 that includes: me as your D.P., sound mixer, teleprompter operator, gaffer, and assistant editor, plus all of the equipment (2x cameras or 1x camera + prompter, audio, and lighting), cameras built and the first setup pre-lit upon arrival, and use of the space for up to 5 hours. 🤯
BOOKING IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, or 3
Choose option 1 or 2 if you have crew booked already, or option 3 if not!1. Book the studio only for a half day (up to 5 hours) or a full day (up to 10 hours).
2. Or, book the studio with a pre-light of any look ready upon arrival for a half day or full day.
3. Or, book the studio with me as your D.P. (and the pre-light) and get a ½ day of studio rental FREE.
| ITEM | ½ DAY | FULL DAY |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Studio Only (bring your own crew and equipment) | $1,000 | $1,750 |
| 2. Book a pre-light (includes the lighting package and studio rental)** | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| 3. Book me as your D.P. (includes labor, all equipment, and the studio rental) | $2,500 | $4,000 |
Prices assume the production carries full insurance and books directly. Additional fees apply for booking on Peerspace.
Prices are for crews of 8 or less, during business hours. Additional fees for larger crews or after-hours usage.
Full day rate charged after 6 hours (1 hour of grace given). OT charged after 10 hours.
Discounts offered for non-profits, documentary work, and social or environmental justice causes.
Off-Camera Look Book
To-Camera Look Book
ℹ️ About The Studio
As a Director of Photography myself, and having worked in the industry for 15+ years now, I've curated this loft with my partner to be a warm, welcoming space for commercial video production. I've filmed hundreds of interviews myself, and I know how hard it can be to find the perfect space for interviews.~ We've designed our space specifically for this niche. ~
FEATURES OF THE SPACE ✨
• Open floor plan 👐
• Airy 2,500 sqft of space 🙌
• Abundant natural light ☀️
• Over 100 healthy plants 🪴
• Bold background colors 🌈
• Organic soft textures 🪵
• HMU vanity, wardrobe rack 💅
• WiFi 6E on a 10G fiber network 📡
• Camera, audio, lights – all on-site! 💡
And for folks who are scent-sensitive, we're happy to report our space is cleaned and kept scent-free. 👃
SAVE TIME & MONEY 💰
Book a Pre-Light 💡
All of the “off-camera” or “to-camera” looks can be pre-lit for you when you arrive. Arrive to set with everything prepped so you can start shooting fast! The exact same lighting gear from the stills will be used, so you can share the looks with client for approvals ahead of time for a seamless experience.
Book me as your D.P. 🎬
I specialize in small-crew, large-impact, productions. I'm happy to pre-light and run camera, audio and teleprompter for the interview solo, plus I'll make sure to have a hot pot of coffee for us ready when you arrive... it's truly a walk-in and start shooting experience!
“Amazing space. Ready was wonderful. Was super flexible, accommodating us last minute, even allowing us to use the space on a date originally marked unavailable. We'll definitely be back.”
— Richard R.
“We rented Ready's space to film a series of short videos for our YouTube channel. The space was beautiful with lots of different options to setup shots, which was great to add variety to our series. Ready was super helpful and available if we had questions or needed to move something, which made the shoot easy to facilitate. We would definitely rent again!”
— Andi S.
“I highly recommend Magnolia Studios! Ready was so thoughtful during the entire process. He first sent over a Studio Manual with instructions on how to use the space, recommendations for local eateries, etc. The location is massive - it has a lot of optionality in terms of interview setups. Magnolia Studios is not just a location, but a relationship that you should build if you're an avid filmmaker. I seriously urge folks to use his space, and lean into his expertise as a gaffer.”
— KimberLee W.
“Not only is the space expertly staged, but Adam was so warm and inviting. He really made us feel welcomed and provided so much practical guidance. Our shoot was a huge success thanks to him. Magnolia is our new secret weapon!”
— Cedric N.
Off-Camera Look Book
To-Camera Look Book
👀 Off-Camera “Interviewer” Looks
When you want the interview subject looking off-camera, usually to an interviewer asking questions.
To-Camera Look Book
👀 To-Camera “Presenter” Looks
When you want the subject looking to-camera, usually to present concepts or ideas. Of course any of the off-camera setups can be tweaked slightly, but here are a few setups that work especially well.
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Off-Camera Look Book
🏠 Studio Reference Photos
A look at the rest of our studio to give you a sense of the broader environment.
Off-Camera Look Book
To-Camera Look Book
