Chelsea Xcel
Three Wall White Cyc Sound Stage
$2000 / 10 Hours
Chelsea Xcel is our NYC white cyc video production facility located in Lower Midtown, Manhattan. This hard white cyc studio offers a bright, relaxing atmosphere, ideal for extensive photography and video shoots. While the majority of our clients rent this space for video production and photography, many utilize its atmosphere and spaciousness for fashion showcases and casting.
Our in-house studio manager comes complimentary with every rental. The white screen stage features a hard 20-foot corner cyclorama wall. Studio rentals come with our included lighting package (detailed below). Our post-production room features a 4K editing suite.
Studio Specifications
G&E Included in Studio Price
Additional G&E Available
White Cyc
Green Cyc
$700 Paint /Repaint Cyc
Hard Cyc
Daylight on White Cyc Wall
Seamless Paper & Support
Quiet for Sound Recording
Cyc Prelit
Studio Manager
Lighting Grid
Freight Elevator
Quiet Airconditioning
Crew Available
Green Room
Make Up Room
Kitchen
Coffee Machine
Refrigerator
Rooftop for Shooting / Drone Launch
Internet / WiFi
Shoot In Kitchen
Shoot In Bathroom
Teleprompter
Monitors
Load-In DockChairs Available
Parking
Chelsea Xcel Floorplan
Inovative 36” Digital Cart w Eizos
In-house Digital Tech Option
Verizon Fios 1G / 840mbps (hard lines)
MacBook Pro M2 Max 96 GB Ram
27” Client Monitor on Rolling Stand
(3)Eizo 27” Monitors
(3)Rolling Racks
(2) FOBA Asada 9’ Stands
(3) Arri S60-C Skypanels
Full Kitchen includes 36” Gaggenau
Convection Oven
30” 4 burner Induction Stove Top
Induction Cookware / Flatware
Pro Kitchen Appliances
(12)6’ Folding Tables
(35)Padded Folding Chairs
(4)Jiffy Steamers
Broncolor Parabolics
Profoto Gear
Quested Sound System
STUDIOS A + B
4,500 sf w/ Roof Access
Freight Elevator / Two Passenger
Private Floor w Key Code Entry
3 Mirror HMU Room
Full Kitchen w/ Cookware
Studio A is our daylight studio featuring an 18′ wide one corner cyc wall with multiple private green rooms & client areas.
11.5′ ceilings
Grid
120 amps / 3-phase electric
Lights + Grip included
Freight elevator access
One Corner Cyclorama Wall
2,750 sf
18’ x 42’ Shoot Area
Daylight Option
Ceiling Grid
Blackout Blinds
Comes with a FOBA Stand
Studio A
Dimensions: 11.5′ ceiling, 18′ × 42′ space.
Cyc dimensions: 18′ × 17′.
Exclusive use of the main room and HMU area.
Can be combined with Studio B for a total of 4,500 sq. ft. of space.
Daylight option available, with blackout blinds.
Ideal for e-commerce, fashion still life, and two-camera interviews.
2 x Foba Stands w Manfrotto Heads
12 x C-Stands with arms
4 x Short C-Stands
10 x Sandbags
2 x Medium Roller
1 x Small Roller
4 x Autopoles
4×4 Flag
4×4 Board
8×8 Frame and Silk
4×4 Frame with silk
4×4 Frame
4×4 Floppy
2 x 6’ Speedrail
2 x 8′ Speedrail
15 x Seamless Options
5 x Soundblankets
STUDIO GRIP
1 x Mini-boom
8x Apple Boxes
2x Apple Family
8 x A-Clamps
2 x Duckbill Clamps
6 x Cardellini Clamps
10 x Mafer Clamps
10 x Gobo Heads
4 x J-Hooks
5 x V-Flats
12 x Stingers + 10 Power Strips
3 x Rolling Racks
3 x Steamer
1 x 6’ & 8′ Ladder
STROBE LIGHTS & MODIFIERS
8x Profoto 7A Heads
4x Profoto 7A 2400w Packs
1x Profoto D4 2400w Air
1x Profoto Head Extension
3x Pocket Wizard Kit
2x Medium Soft Boxes
1x Large Soft Box
4x Small Soft Box
4x Reflectors
5x Small Umbrellas
2x Beauty Dishes
1x Profoto Snoot
Studio A Floorplan
Two Corner Cyclorama Sound Stage
3,000 sqft
Sound Proof Room w/ Minimal Echo
Green Screen Option
20’ x 42’ Shoot Area w/ 11.5’ Ceiling
Full Ceiling Grid
Comes with a FOBA Stand
120 amps 3 Phase Electric
Brick Wall & Fire Escape Shoot Option
Studio B - White Cyc
3,000 sq. ft. space.
Dimensions: 11.5′ ceiling, 20′ × 42′.
Cyc dimensions: 19′ × 19′.
Power: 120A / 3 phase.
Exclusive use of the main room and the HMU area.
Can be combined with Studio A for a total of 4,500 sq. ft. of space.
Full soundproof studio with acoustic ceiling panels.
Professional grid.
Studio B Floorplan
DIGITAL TECH & AMENITIES
27″ iMacs with Lightroom
MacBook Pro M1 Max, 96 GB RAMMacBook Pro M2 Max, 96 GB RAM
4 TB Solid State Drive
Inovative 36″ CartClient Monitor on Rolling Stand
Magliner Back Stage Cart
Espresso machine and tea bar
Full kitchen with convection oven and induction stovetop
Cookware, flatware, and blenders
Large glass fridge and stainless steel fridge
3-station hair and makeup room
2 large bathrooms
2 passenger elevators and a freight elevator
2 water machines
Color printers
CONTINUOUS LIGHTS
(3) ARRI s60-c Skypanels
ARRI Fresnel Kit
ARRI 1K Fresnel
(2) ARRI 2K Fresnel
(3) Kino Flo 4×4 Light Banks (daylight / tungsten)
(3) Image 45 4×4 Light Banks
(3) AAdyntech Variable Jabs
MODIFIERS
Broncolor Para 220 (w/ Profoto Adapter)
Broncolor Para 133 (w/ Profoto Adapter)
Chimera XX-Small Lightbank
Chimera X-Small Lightbank
Chimera Small Lightbank
Chimera Medium Lightbank
Chimera Large Lightbank
Chimera Speedrings
Elinchrom Octa Bank
Photek Umbrellas Medium
4×4 White Silk Scrim
4×4 Black Floppy
4×4 Flag Frame
8×8 Frame and Silk
4×8 Beadboards
4×4 Beadboards
2×3 Flagkit
Gels / Opals
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, no matter which studio you rent, you’ll have exclusive use of the main area. Typically, we only rent the space to one client at a time. Renting the full floor gives you use of both studios.
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You may bring in your own cameras and lenses. However, rentals that are on our in-house list must be rented through Chelsea 28, as opposed to an outside rental house. Please see our Gear page for a list of equipment available for rental.
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You may set your call time to whatever time you would like. Please check with us for additional fees for call times earlier than 7 AM.
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Yes, Chelsea 28th has relationships with reputable rental houses to source any gear you need.
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Chelsea 28th offers full-day rentals (10 hours), half-day rentals (5 hours), and a 3-hour rental package.
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Yes. Chelsea 28th has access to some of the best talent in NYC. From DPs and Line Producers to Gaffers and PAs, we can help you assemble a team within your budget.
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Chelsea 28th may or may not require a COI, depending on the shoot. Please get in touch with us directly for more information.
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Yes, you are more than welcome to bring in outside catering. Please let us know if you would like any suggestions.
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Chelsea 28th offers special rates for editorial shoots, students, and emerging designers. Contact us for a quote.
STUDIO RENTAL CLIENTS: We make every effort to ensure that studio information, availability and prices are current and accurate As each studio listed on the site is individually owned, we rely on the accuracy of their websites as well as conversations with the owners and studio managers.
We are happy to arrange a location scout in advance of booking so you can be assured that you’ll have the best possible production experience.
In addition to helping you locate the ideal venue, we can provide you with a professional crew, 4K cameras, gear, XR Virtual Production, WebCasting, LED Video Walls and total Teleprompter service.