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What Is a Soundstage? Filming on a Soundstage

Aug 29, 2023

You’re surrounded by dozens of gleaming lights – cameras are focused and the energy in the room is hard to contain. While it might seem like this is only possible directly on set of a high-budget production, a soundstage can change the game completely.

Sound stages are incredibly versatile spaces that can be rented for your video’s production and post-production process giving everyone access to a professional production area that can be utilized on-demand.

In this guide we’re going to cover what sound stages are, their features, and how you can select the ideal soundstage for your own production. So let’s jump in and start exploring sound stages in more detail, and look at exactly what it takes to begin filming on one.

What is a Soundstage?

What exactly is a soundstage and how does it differ from an ordinary shooting location?

Imagine walking through a cavernous insulated warehouse where entire worlds are built and dismantled with each new production. This massive structure, equipped with advanced soundproofing and lighting systems is a soundstage.

The unique design of these spaces gives filmmakers an environment where they can have complete control over every aspect of the production. From creating custom built sets to manipulating lighting and sound a soundstage gives you the freedom to tell your story exactly as you've envisioned it.

Acoustic treatments and soundproofing on walls ceilings and floors dampen echoes and minimize noise interference from outside sources. Additionally, with a wide range of lights at your disposal, you have everything you need to ensure your vision will come to life in vivid detail. High ceilings and grid systems allow you to position lights and other set pieces with precision.

Soundstages give production teams the convenience of having all essential facilities under one roof. From wardrobe rooms to editing suites and production offices everything you need is right at your fingertips.

There’s no question that having a centralized location streamlines the entire filmmaking process and fosters collaboration among cast and crew members.

Essential Features of a Sound Stage

Sound stages are the backbone of professional video productions and with the right features can provide the perfect environment to create high quality content. Let's dive in and see what features make a sound stage a necessity for your creative endeavors.

Soundproofing: Before anything else a sound stage should have excellent soundproofing. This ensures that you can capture clean clear audio without any unwanted noise interference from outside the studio. Proper insulation and sound-absorbing materials such as acoustic panels play a critical role in achieving crisp and clear sound.

Flexible set design: A sound stage has to be versatile when it comes to set design, allowing you to easily build up and tear down the ideal environment for your production on demand. Modular and easily customizable sets help make this possible.

Excellent lighting: Lighting is essential to set the mood and convey your story effectively. A well equipped sound stage has adjustable and customizable lighting options that cater to various shooting needs and styles ensuring your visuals come alive just as you imagined.

Green & blue screen capabilities: In post production visual effects can play a major role in enhancing the look and feel of your final product. A sound stage with a high quality green/blue screen makes it easier to add digital backgrounds or special effects seamlessly, giving you endless creative possibilities.

Reliable power access: Video production can require a considerable amount of electricity to power equipment. A sound stage will have ample easily accessible power outlets, and a stable electrical supply to keep everything running smoothly.

Convenient storage areas: Having dedicated storage spaces for props, wardrobe, and equipment is crucial to keeping your sound stage organized and clutter free. This also helps speed up setup and teardown times.

When looking at all of these features as a sum of its parts it's clear that a sound stage brings next-level convenience for video production teams. Rather than having to scramble and set up all of these elements individually a sound stage offers everything under one roof.

How to Choose the Right Sound Stage Rental Space

Equipped with controlled lighting as well as soundproofing and versatile sets, a sound stage ensures that your video production runs smoothly from start to finish. When looking for the right sound stage to use for your own production, it’s important to keep all of these elements in mind.

If you’re looking for a sound stage rental specifically designed to make your production thrive, the 1632 Stage + Post area from TV Pro Gear is the ultimate choice for your next video project.

1632 has an expansive 1,400 square foot soundstage, complete with a prelit cyclorama wall, perfect for all of your production needs. Whether you're working on a high or low budget project or even an indie film this space is tailored to give you everything you need for a successful production.

With over 6,500 square feet of available space at your disposal including editing bays, mix rooms, screening rooms, meeting rooms, makeup rooms and more, you'll have access to everything you need under one roof.

Not only does this facility have all the essentials, but it's also backed by a dedicated and skilled staff that can assist with multi-camera 4K projects, editing, graphics, VFX, color correction, and sound design. The stage control room houses cutting-edge equipment like Ross Carbonite, TriCaster TC2 Elite, and Blackmagic ATEM Constellations 8K for smooth and efficient switching.

It also features a color grading and screening room with 4K/UHD projector capabilities, HDR, and surround sound – creating the perfect environment for reviewing your work and making those crucial final touches.

No matter which type of production you’re overseeing the 1632 post-production facility has everything you need from start to finish. Rather than trying to build up a production set on your own taking advantage of a pre-build soundstage can give you the versatility you need to ensure a successful production from start to finish.

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