Choosing the right studio: daylight, cyclorama, house and standing sets
- Compare the numbers (size, ceiling height, window direction, vehicle access) before the photos.
- With daylight, time of day drives the schedule; with standing sets, travel time and power do.
- If plans and photos aren't enough, ask for a scout. Most places need notice.
It's easy to pick a location on mood photos, but shoot-day problems usually come from numbers: not enough height for the lights, sun coming from the wrong side, a truck that can't get in. Here is what to look at first for each type.
Daylight studios
Studios built around light from large windows, popular for portraits, beauty and product shoots and vlogs. 91s STUDIO has large wood-framed windows; STUDIO GAM DMC gets south-facing light.
- Ask which way the windows face and when the light you want comes in.
- Check what lighting is available for overcast days.
- Weather may make you want to move a daylight shoot. Read the change policy first.
Cyclorama studios
A cyclorama (cyc) curves the wall into the floor so the background has no visible edge. Used for products, people and dance videos.
- Check that the cyc's width and height fit your framing and crew.
- Check whether it is fixed or movable. 91s STUDIO has a 3 m movable cyc.
- White floors mark easily, so many places require clean indoor shoes.
House studios
Spaces furnished like real homes, with a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, used for lifestyle scenes in ads, dramas and YouTube. STUDIO GAM DMC rents the main house, annex, yard and exterior.
- Check whether you rent the whole house or individual rooms.
- Furniture and props can change. If you need a specific piece, ask for a photo.
- In residential streets, ask about noise and time limits.
Standing sets
Places with hard-to-build scenes already built, such as a subway platform, a diner or a hospital corridor. AMETAGE STUDIO has 13 sets across buildings of 35 × 15 m with 9 m ceilings.
- Check that set size and ceiling height suit your camera equipment, such as cranes.
- Ask whether cargo trucks, buses, generator vans and catering vans can get in.
- Many are outside the city centre, so build travel time into the schedule.
At a glance
| Type | Good for | Check first |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight | Portraits, beauty, vlogs | Window direction and timing, backup lights |
| Cyclorama | Products, people, dance | Cyc size, floor rules |
| House | Lifestyle scenes, ads, drama | Room layout, furniture changes, noise |
| Standing set | Recreating specific places, music videos | Ceiling height, vehicle access, power, travel time |
ROKE location pages include floor plans and the full space layout. The AMETAGE STUDIO site plan marks the sun's position in the morning, at noon and in the evening, which helps you time outdoor scenes.
Examples use public information from places listed on ROKE (checked November 10, 2026).
