Building small home studio

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basilisk

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I have ideas to build a small studio in the back yard, for closeup and miniature work, product shots, prop shots for visual effects work. Has anyone built themselves a small studio, and how small can it be, but still be useful?
 
I'm building a home studio in the basement of my new house. The main room is 16' by 36' and has 10' ceiling. I hope to have room for two small 3 wall sets, one at each end and a green screen space in the middle. But I haven't used it yet as the house isn't finished yet. For what you are doing (mostly table top work?) a single bay garage should be big enough but make it as high as possible for lighting, at least 12 feet if you can swing it.
 
thanks for your input, dop16mm, and good luck with your build.
I'm sure no offence was intended fusionist, and none taken. If this thread has wasted your time I apologise and suggest you spend your time in more elevated environments. I am afraid I saw the description of the group "DIY" and thought it might be appropriate to post, and solicit other peoples experience.
 
I'm not insulting you. Maybe my avatar makes it seem like it. It is annoying when people ask such opened ended questions. It's like they are asking for the sake of conversation without any sincere desire. You do what you do because you want to and you're good at it or want to be. So why would you ask others how to build your studio? If you rank into a dilema or incurred some obstacles, post a question. Otherwise, shut the **** up. ;)
 
the_fusionist said:
I'm not insulting you. Maybe my avatar makes it seem like it. It is annoying when people ask such opened ended questions. It's like they are asking for the sake of conversation without any sincere desire. You do what you do because you want to and you're good at it or want to be. So why would you ask others how to build your studio? If you rank into a dilema or incurred some obstacles, post a question. Otherwise, shut the poo poo up. ;)
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Boy for someone thats not insulting someone you sure sound insulting. I would love to see what you sound like when you are insulting someone. What makes this place great is that people can come together and share ideas and get ideas from other people.
 
Bassilisk:

What do you have in mind? What do you mean in your backyard? Do you have a barn, a garage, a shed, or do you mean back yard?
 
Chill out, fusionist. If people are posting inappropirately, the mods can handle it without every member enforcing their own personal rules.

Also, calling someone a "shi+head" or "fu%k head" is, by definition, insulting.
 
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Bassilisk:

What do you have in mind? What do you mean in your backyard? Do you have a barn, a garage, a shed, or do you mean back yard?
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I am going to build from scratch. I have space for a garage/workshop, but it isn't going to be more than about 10' x 20'. Maybe it is unrealistic to expect to use it as a studio, but I was only really aiming for closeup/tabletop work. I was curious to know if anyone else has a similar space, and if so what are they using it for?
 
basilisk said:
I have ideas to build a small studio in the back yard, for closeup and miniature work, product shots, prop shots for visual effects work. Has anyone built themselves a small studio, and how small can it be, but still be useful?
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the_fusionist said:
I hate these types of topics about how some poo poohead is about to do a shoot or whatever and has no poo pooing idea. If you don't have any ideas then don't bother. If you have a question I'm sure someone would answer you.
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Fusionist
the purpose of this post was to get feedback from those who know about this stuff. You shouldn't be sooooo mean. :(
if you continue being rude this may happen to you:banned:
anyway it is not as necessary.
if you have nothing nice to say don't say anything. there is no reason to post if you have no input. Remember Basilisk in Harry Potter. I want him on my side.

Basilisk

Here is are some links to building a studio:

You can get a storage shed from Home Depot and hook up your studio in that.
Sometimes you can find these used on Ebay and Craigslist.org.

Storage Facilities

Go to http://www.Homedepot.com and do a search on the site for storage facilities or sheds.

You can build it yourself if you know how or have help. OF course you'll need to get an electrician to get some electricity in it. I'll post pictures of my studio soon.


Building a Bluescreen
http://www.jushhome.com/Bluescreen/Bluescreen.html



You can buy the Green/Bluescreen materials online.


Green/Bluescreen materials
http://www.seanet.com/~bradford/buy_blue_screen_paint.htm


Hope this helps you in your studio making.

Good Luck:)


Edit:

Here's a link to get you started with DIY equipment:

http://www.softweigh.com/video/diy.html

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maybe you can ask the guys at vfxtalk.com or mattepainting.org the vfx students here at my school go on those sites all the time. I know a few who built their own studios.

Make sure to check the tutorial sections on www.mattepainting.org, maybe that has something.

if not you can ask and those guys will be able to help you out.

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If I were building it from scratch, I would want high ceilings - 20' would be great! some kind of pipe clamp grid would be very helpful, as would a beefy aircon system. Don't forget power! If you are starting from scratch, put in power overkill! 20amp grounded circuits every 10'. And don't forget about leads for a breakout box for future hookups. Oh yeah, a bathroom if can run sewer and water out, for talent and crew. A curtain on track would be helpful around the perimeter.

Just a wish list.... So when can you build me one? ;-)
 
j said:
If I were building it from scratch, I would want high ceilings - 20' would be great! some kind of pipe clamp grid would be very helpful, as would a beefy aircon system. Don't forget power! If you are starting from scratch, put in power overkill! 20amp grounded circuits every 10'. And don't forget about leads for a breakout box for future hookups. Oh yeah, a bathroom if can run sewer and water out, for talent and crew. A curtain on track would be helpful around the perimeter.

Just a wish list.... So when can you build me one? ;-)
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Yes, Build me one to while you're at it. :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)
Don't forget to build a set and add on an editing suite.
 
if you have a 4x4 foot table and then plan for being able to get around it, add 3 ft per side, so i think a 10 foot wide shed would be enough.
 
ChrisForbes said:
if you have a 4x4 foot table and then plan for being able to get around it, add 3 ft per side, so i think a 10 foot wide shed would be enough.
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really depends on what you use it for. Why such a small shed?
:costumed-smiley-047 ( I pitty the fool)
 
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