Studio Space

Hawthorn is a versatile studio space tucked away in a country garden. Measuring approximately 8m x 4m (with 7m x 4m available space), the dimensions are ideal for a variety of dance, photography, video, and other projects.

The studio is rigged with overhead RGB stage lighting - fully controllable using the provided lighting desk, as well as multiple lights on stands that can be positioned how and where you wish. There are background rolls - black and white currently available - and various pieces of material that can be rigged wherever you want. We also have a number of chairs of different types, a selection of rugs, and various other props and interesting items that can be used in your photography.

Equipment

The following equipment is available for use:

• Roll paper backdrops - black or white currently available
• Stand-mounted warm white floods
• Studio flash heads with umbrellas
• Ceiling-mounted RGB stage-style lighting, DMX controlled from a basic lighting desk
• Ceiling-mounted video projector
• Audio system with Aux inputs.
• Office Chairs
• Privacy curtain for changing

Parts of the house may also be available for photography shoots, but this would be strictly by prior appointment only and subject to an additional charge. Please remember that the studio owner lives in the house, so access will not always be possible.

Facilities

There is tea and coffee making equipment in the studio. The toilet facilities are in the main house and can be accessed on request to the site manager who will be on site but out of your way for the duration of your usage. There are walkie-talkies available for your use, one of which will be held by the site manager.

Lighting & DMX

The studio is rigged with some permanent lighting in addition to that which is available for use on an ad-hoc basis. Click the link below for our permanent lighting documentation in PDF format (opens in new window).

Open DMX Map PDF