8 Helpful Amenities for Content Creators In Our Austin Creative Studio Space
Whether it’s the neighbor deciding to mow their lawn as soon as you start recording your podcast, or your dog barking at an Amazon delivery when you’ve just about mastered a new Reel, creating content in the same place can get stifling over time.
And feeling stifled can lead to a creative rut – or what I like to call The Funk.
But if I’ve learned one thing as a business owner and content creator, it’s this:
When you’re in a funk, sometimes the best thing you can do is get out.
No, I don’t mean that in some “suck it up” kind of way. I mean it in a literal sense.
Working in a different environment is often the exact thing we need to do to gain a fresh perspective and boost creativity.
But not just any space will do.
You need a space where you can let your creative juices flow – free from distractions and with everything you might possibly need at your fingertips.
That's why, at Alight Collaborative, every amenity in our studio is thoughtfully curated with content creators in mind. Our goal is to make your life a whole hell of a lot easier.
The Green Room / Loft
If you don’t know what a Green Room is, it’s a waiting area or room backstage, where celebrities wait before their time to appear onstage.
Now, in our studio, you and your podcast guests can feel like you’re living that celebrity life. Our upstairs loft (we call it The Green Room) is also the perfect spot to take a break or touch up your makeup.
Equipped with a kitchen, workstation, and hair and makeup stations, we designed it with a modern, classy vibe, reminiscent of chic apartments in Manhattan.
2. The Pretty, Useful Kitchen
Our in-studio kitchen is fully functional, so it’s perfect for keeping your lunch or grabbing a snack – but we intentionally designed it with an aesthetic that is beautifully photographable, too!
Use it for capturing food photography, filming cooking segments, giving product demos, or just a relaxed photo shoot. With our rolling island, you can easily adapt the setup to achieve the perfect shot.
3. These Extension Cords (Prepare To Get Oddly Excited.)
Outlets are a content creator’s best friend, but if you’ve ever tried to set up your equipment – only to realize the outlet is out of reach – you know how quickly they become your enemy.
Pull-down extension cords enter the chat.
These bad boys will make your life oh-so-easy! Simply pull down, plug in, and you’re good to go.
4. The Lighting That Is *Chef’s Kiss*
Our studio has LARGE front windows, so the space is naturally flooded with light that photographs and films beautifully. But – especially when on cloudy days – natural light isn’t always enough. That’s where professional lighting equipment comes in.
Our Nanlite Compac 200 daylight LED light panel provides bright, even lighting that’s perfect for filming. It’s lightweight, easy to adjust, and already mounted on a rolling light stand with wheels. Oh, I think you know why by now…to make your life easier!
5. Sand Bags For Your Light Stands
You need to anchor your light, but lugging around sandbags is THE WORST.
Well, now you don’t have to. We’ve got sandbags locked, loaded, and ready for you. Oh, and we even reinforced the sandbags – because who wants to deal with spilled sand!?
6. Everything That Rolls (And It’s A Lot)
Rolling clothing racks, rolling furniture, rolling kitchen island, rolling carts, rolling walls. You name it. If we could put wheels on it, we did.
Your time is valuable, so we’re doing our part to keep things simple…and mobile.
7. The Commercial Steamer That Saves Your Look
Wrinkles happen – and they often happen on the way to the studio. We added a commercial steamer to ensure your wardrobe always looks its best.
Whether you’re filming a fashion segment or just want to look put together, our steamer has got you covered.
8. Seamless Roll-Down Paper Backdrop
If you’re looking to change up the mood or background for your content, our wall-attached rolling seamless paper is the perfect solution.
Available in 3 standard colors (black, white, and gray), our easy roll-down feature allows you to quickly switch out the backdrop to create a new look for each video you record.
BONUS: The ‘Do Not Disturb’ Sign You’ll Be So Thankful To Have
Creating content can be a time-consuming process, and the last thing you want is to be interrupted mid-take. Someone’s at the door. A late client, an early client, a solicitor, someone who is lost.
So we made you a sign.
This “Do Not Disturb” sign will let others know that you’re in the middle of a shoot and you are not to be disturbed. Just slap it on the front door or front window, and enjoy the peace.
Want to instantly improve your content creation?
Creating content is hard work, but there are ways to make it easier – like, using a space that gives you access to amenities that make your life easier.
At Alight Collaborative, we’ve curated a space designed to do just that.
With all the amenities listed above and all the ones we couldn’t cover here, our studio space located in North Austin has got you covered.
Come in to batch TikToks/Reels, film YouTube videos, record podcast episodes, and more. We love that, by packing our place with the essentials, you can breeze right in, without having to pack your entire car to use our space. We can’t wait to see what you create!