Trend to Watch: Content Creation Studios for Offices
The concept of businesses using social media as a marketing tool isn’t new. But the ways companies are using it has shifted in recent years and it’s started demand for a new type of office feature: content creation studios. With podcasting and video-based content like TikTok posts and Instagram Reels becoming more popular than ever, it’s given businesses more options for getting their names out there with engaging content and many companies are fully embracing that potential by adding content studios to their offices.
Before the pandemic, companies that were interested in producing podcasts or videos often worked with another company to do so, whether it was using studio space owned by someone else or having someone else fully handle the process for them. But during the pandemic, working from home helped people realize how much they were capable of handling themselves in terms of content creation, which sparked the demand for in-office creation studios.
While some high-profile companies and organizations have gotten attention for building elaborate content studios that rival professional television production facilities, you don’t necessarily need to have a large space to create a studio space in your office. It is possible to build studios in smaller spaces that can effectively help you produce the content you need.
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Benefits of In-Office Content Creation Studios
For companies interested in making podcasting and video content a part of their marketing strategy, having an in-office studio can have a lot of benefits. In some cases, the costs of building a studio can work out to be less expensive than the long-term costs of using studio space elsewhere or outsourcing production services. Having an in-office studio available can also make it possible for companies to produce new content more quickly than they would be able to by having somebody else produce it for them. This kind of flexibility is ideal for being able to jump on board with trending topics and other viral trends.
Even though many companies are adding studio spaces to their offices to create social media content, these spaces can be more versatile than you might expect. If a company has any need for a space with good lighting and acoustics or a nice backdrop, a studio space can help. Some companies also like to use their studio spaces for things like video conferencing, training programs, and taking product photos to use on websites.
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What Do You Need for a Content Creation Studio?
The exact components you’ll want to include in your content studio can vary depending on how you plan to use it. However, some of the core items any creation studio needs are good lighting, acoustic treatments, and a good background.
Acoustic control solutions will help improve the sound quality of your content and prevent sound from elsewhere in the office from being picked up in recordings your team creates. In terms of lighting, ring lights are a popular option, but you might also want to consider including other solutions, such as softbox lights or lights for classic three-point lighting setups. Backgrounds can range from something simple, like a solid color, to branded imagery or a green screen that will let you create an endless range of backdrops for your content.
When planning your studio, don’t forget about your technology requirements. Make sure there’s storage for accessories like power cords, spare batteries, and tripods. You may also want to consider adding a computer workstation where people can edit content as needed.
Interested in adding a content creation studio to your office? Let Premier Construction & Design help. Contact us so that we can learn more about your project and our team will get to work planning a solution that works for your company.
