new york rental studios Apr 2006

Michelson Studio is located between Washington Street and the west side highway, one block north of West 11th Street. Overlooking the Hudson River, the space is architecturally progressive in a fifties/sixties motif with furnishings included in the Permanent Collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

Natural light bathes the studio from early morning til sunset through the 50 eight foot windows offering unobstructed views east, south, and west over the Hudson River.

The interior of the space is covered with light maple wood with a semi-gloss coating. The walls are stark white and covered with art ranging from 18th century Venetian paintings to photographs by Joel Peter Witkin. An industrial theme vibrates through the studio: riveted steel bathrooms, massive hinges, vault doors and a poured concrete kitchen.

Michelson Studio provides full equipment rental, digital rental facilities and a digital location van equipped with a 15kw generator. All furnishings and props are provided at no additional charge.

Gary’s newest loft is a 4,500 square foot penthouse on 36th Street, just off 5th Avenue. It has excellent light from four skylights and three walls of windows. Other features include: wide plank wood floors; a beautiful shooting bathroom with movable walls; a 100 year old claw foot tub that can be placed anywhere in the loft; and an easily accessible rooftop with a brilliant view of the Empire State Building.

One floor below is a 2,000 square foot studio with Brazilian cherry floors and modern furnishings that can be rented with the penthouse or separately.

In Williamsburg, Gary has recently added a third loft to the original two. The first floor is 3,600 square feet with white floors, 20 windows on four sides, a glass roll-up garage door and bathroom. The second floor is 4,000 square feet and has an antique walnut floor, a large shooting bathroom with open shower and claw foot tub. The new third floor has honey maple floors and modern furnishings.

All the studios include high-speed wireless internet, stereos and a basic grip package with camera carts, apple boxes, foam core, auto poles, sandbags, cappuccino machines and plenty of power.

Since opening in May 2005, Home Studios Inc. has proved to be a highly versatile film, photo and event space. They have hosted corporate events, television commercials, television specials and dozens of photo shoots.

This 4000 square foot space with 14-foot ceilings is located on the corner of Broadway and 18th street with views of Union Square Park. It features a furnished loft area, a designer kitchen, an oversized bathroom set, a production office, a lounge and a wardrobe room.

The main space has floor-to-ceiling windows facing south and east, and an exposed brick wall. The state-of-the-art kitchen has a movable island with a detachable Viking range top. The kitchen can be lit from either the interior window behind the sink, the three sets of glass French doors or from overhead.

The space was designed and built by a partnership of three film industry veterans; Richard Piekos, a production designer, John Maher and David Fitzgerald both location scouts. There is also support space for hair, make-up and wardrobe, a client lounge and production area. The studio is a fully furnished daylight studio and can accommodate a 50-person film crew. There is an optional 1500 square foot holding area.

Think "still life" in New York, and Noho Productions comes to mind. For over 10 years, Noho has been working with an international clientele of still life photographers, and their 12 studios have also become popular among beauty, celebrity and portrait photographers.

Studio features include: absolute privacy, 12 foot high ceilings, blackout window shades, kitchens for food shoots, wireless internet access, as well as an iMac internet station in each studio. Their state-of-the-art digital department includes PhaseOne, Leaf Aptus, Canon, G5 workstations and complete digital capture packages.

One of the largest equipment rooms in New York, it includes: the Sinar P2 system, Schneider lenses, Hasselblad H1, Mamiya RZ, Foba camera stands, Profoto Pro7, Arri Fresnels, Dedolights, and Matthews Grip.

Noho's large stock of sets and supplies for still life, however, is what clearly sets their equipment room apart from others.

Studio 147 is located in the heart of Manhattan's Chelsea area, close to both Greenwich Village and the Flatiron photo district.

This 5000 square foot loft is a much desired location for film production and print photography because it combines the open feel of a photo studio with the elegance and furnishings of a residence.

Studio 147 features 50 feet of southern exposure, 13 foot high ceilings, professionally appointed kitchen, three large bathrooms, Venetian plaster and raw steel wall surfaces, working fireplace, 20 foot outdoor terrace with northern exposure, master bedroom and teen bedroom, central air conditioning, 3-phase electric, large freight elevator, seamless set-up and Wi-Fi.

See their web site for more information or call Richard on +1 212 620 7883.

Two soundstages are available at a convenient 18th and Broadway location. Stage A is 35x45x14 (to grid) and stage B is 25x35x16 (to grid). They include the following:

• film/video/photo insert/tabletop

• camera, audio, lighting and grip equipment on-site

• color backdrops- air conditioning, full bathrooms, and kitchens

• editing/tape transfer and DVD facilities

Previous clients include: Bravo, "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy", Clairol, Miss Universe, Foundation, The Corcoran Group, PBS, "In The Life", Vogue TV, Fuse TV, NY Magazine, Amazon, Food Network, Crazy Eddie, Spike TV, Law & Order - Criminal Intent, Firefighters Union, Intel, Trident, American Cancer Society, J. Walter Thompson and Mini Cooper.

Please call +1 212 631 0435 for booking information.

Integrated Studios located in the heart of NYC’s Tribeca Film District, provides a wide range of high quality audio and video production services.

Artist owned and operated, they deliver an excellent attention to service and amenities. Their client list includes MTV, VH1, BBC, NY Lottery, Lenny Kravitz and Pepsi. Music videos shot at the studios include Usher and Ashante, and audio for Gunit, 50 Cent and others.

The sound stage is 500 square feet, with 18 foot ceilings, three cyclorama walls and 600-amp power. There is a complete array of Arri lighting, grip equipment, green screen and motorized grid that lowers to 5 feet. The audio floor includes voice over, mixing, and mastering facilities. 

Overlooking the stage, the green room has hair & make-up room, conference room, kitchen, and shower. A DJ platform hangs above the stage for events. The rooftop overlooking the Hudson River is also available for rent.

Integrated Studios also offers creative services in animation, live-action, editing and original music.

The Culinary Loft, in a historic cast iron building in the heart of SoHo, has played host to a variety of culinary special events designed to educate and entertain.

Clients from the communications, public relations, business, television and video productions sectors, as well as private clientele, are attracted to the mix of state-of-the-art equipment with the warmth and intimacy of home.

Founded by commercial food photographer Corinne Colen, the Culinary Loft is a 1500 square foot open loft with exposed brick wall. The space includes a 400 square foot designed gourmet kitchen featuring Thermador and Sub-Zero appliances and a bevy of tools, gadgets, and products to please the most discerning chef.

The Culinary Loft has specific design features to accommodate all film, TV and print productions.