Vision
Now more than ever, video is a crucial element of almost every recording project.
Power Station at BerkleeNYC is leading the way to seamlessly and unobtrusively integrate robust video infrastructure into our studios, making it possible to execute a ten-camera shoot in Studio A without setting up a single camera. If you’d like to include video as a part of your project, our in-house video services team can work with you to realize world-class results.
Social media and live streaming have changed the way audiences relate to music, prompting the new rule of thumb, “if you can’t see it, it didn’t happen.”
Read on to learn more about our video services or follow the link below to fill out the form to begin the booking process.
Flexible Capturing Capabilities
Our in-house video crew is experienced with a wide variety of video production styles and can handle a multitude of recording scenarios:
Unobtrusive in-studio recording session capture
Video Control Room/PTZ Capture (no video gear in-studio)
Live in-studio concert performances
Interviews
Workshops, masterclasses or educational seminars
Full-blown music video production using LED wall backdrop
Behind the scenes documentary production
Network quality broadcast or live streaming
Session Photography
Pan. Tilt. Zoom.
Every studio at Power Station has been equipped with ultra high-definition, 4k Panasonic PTZ cameras, wired directly to our video control room. These cameras allow you to capture non-invasive, high quality footage of your session.
Excellent 4K video via HDMI, USB and LAN (UHD: 3840 x 2160 @25p) & HD video via 3G-SDI (up to 1080/50p)
Optical zoom 20x, extendable by iA zoom (22x in 4K / 30x in HD) & 1/2.3-type MOS sensor
High Dynamic Range function (HDR), suitable for backlit conditions
Video Control Room
Central Control
The Video Control Room is the heart of our video infrastructure. All PTZ cameras installed in the studios are connected to and controlled by our Ross switching system. State-of-the-art video switching, audio controls, and graphics processing allows for high-production live-streaming events. SDI tie-ins throughout the building means we can connect auxiliary cameras into the video control center.
Live Stream and Broadcast Ready
We are setup and ready to coordinate your next Livestream event. Utilizing the Video Control Room, in-studio PTZ Cameras, and our 4k Panasonic Camcorders; our team is experienced in coordinating multi-camera, multi-room live stream events.
Cinematic Capture
Record high-quality cinematic footage with our in-house RED Scarlet-W Dragon 5K Cameras and Canon Cinema Lenses. Our dedicated Video crew has the experience to capture your session at the highest visual standards.
RED Scarlet-W camera bodies with Dragon 5k Brain featuring 16+ stops of dynamic range
Capable of shooting in the high-quality professional codecs, including REDCODE Raw and Apple Pro Res
Shoot at up to 5k at 60fps, 4k at 150fps, and 2k at 300fps
LED Light Systems
Every studio at Power Station is now equipped with state-of-the-art, DMX-controlled, full-color LED light fixtures. Complimenting the structural LED lighting is our in-house inventory of monolights and LED panels, providing plenty of power and flexibility when lighting your set.
Immersive Production
Immersive Production
Move boldly into the future by taking advantage of Power Station’s next generation tools and expertise in immersive content creation. Capture your next music video as an ultra high-resolution spatial video with the Insta360 Titan, capable of producing 10K content in 3D.
Advanced Production Value
Take your production to the next level with our in-house resources: professional lighting options, a full-size crane, jib, Dana dolly, and more. Please call for details to learn how we can seamlessly incorporate video into your next session.
Versatile Possibility
The new black box theater hosts a 20’x8’ Pixel Flex LED Wall as well as a lighting grid, featuring a full lineup of washes, spotlight, and FX lighting instruments to support your next project.
Video and Lighting Inventory
Cameras
Studios are equipped with multiple Panasonic 4k PTZ Cameras (pan-tilt-zoom) connected to our video control room
(3) RED Scarlet-W Dragon 5k Cinematic Camera
(3) Panasonic DX200 4k Camcorder
Lenses
Canon EF Cinema Prime Lens Kit (14mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 135mm)
Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L II USM Lens
(2) Canon EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM Lens
Lighting
All studios are equipped with DMX-controlled, multi-color, LED lights
Lighting Instruments:
(2) Aputure LS 300d Mark II Monolight
(5) Aputure LS 300x Bi-Color Monolight
(3) Dracast LED1000 Pro Bi-Color LED Lights
Lighting Modifiers:
(3) Aputure Light Dome II Softbox with Honeycomb Grid (Bowens mount)
(2) Aputure Light Dome Mini II Softbox with Honeycomb Grid (Bowens mount)
Mathews Lighting Control Kit 18x24’’
Production Equipment
(3) Manfrotto 504HD tripod system with variable drag fluid head
(3) Manfrotto 526 tripod system with with variable drag fluid head
Dana Dolly portable camera slider system (includes 6ft steel rails)
Varizoom QuickJib extension system
Cammate Travel Series 18’ Crane system with remote head capabilities
