Creating a fire music video in LA doesn’t have to break the bank. Whether you’re an indie artist grinding out your first visual or a production team handling major label work, finding the right studio can make or break your shoot. The good news? Los Angeles has some seriously versatile studios that combine pro-level features with rates that won’t destroy your budget.
Making a music video in a professional studio gives you control that outdoor locations cannot match. You get reliable lighting, protection from weather, and the freedom to build your creative vision without outside interruptions.
Studios also save you money in the long run. Instead of dealing with permits, insurance, and location fees, you can rent studio space by the hour with lighting and grip equipment included. This means more of your budget goes toward making your video look great.
Before we dive into specific studios, let’s talk about what actually matters when you’re scouting locations for music video shoots.
Flexible Lighting Control: Music videos live and die by their lighting. You need either killer natural light you can shape, or complete blackout capability so you can build your own look from scratch. RGB lighting systems and programmable lighting let you switch from neon club vibes to dramatic shadows without moving a single light stand.
Room to Work: Cramped studios kill creativity. You need space for your talent to move, for camera operators to get those tracking shots, and for your crew to not trip over each other. Anything under 1,000 square feet gets tight fast once you add people and gear.
Practical Features: This is where a lot of studios couldn’t handle. Can you drive a car inside for automotive shots? Is there a dedicated makeup area so your talent isn’t getting ready in a bathroom? Does the studio come with actual equipment, or are you renting an empty room?
Built-in Aesthetics: The most underrated factor. Studios with interesting walls, industrial textures, or unique props save you hours of set design. Some of the dopest music videos use the studio itself as a character in the story.
Car photo studio with large black cyc wall, rain feature and LED tunnel in Los Angeles Olympic 2
This 1,850 square foot beast is perfect for high-concept visuals. Olympic 2 features a massive black cyclorama wall that gives you that infinite-backdrop look music videos are known for. The studio also has multiple rain features you can control, letting you create dramatic weather effects without praying for actual rain on shoot day.
The studio includes an RGB LED tunnel and can connect to another studio Olympic 3 through a large door, giving you access to over 3,000 square feet of combined production space with both black and white cyc walls. Ground floor access means you can roll cars straight in for automotive shots.
Artist Nate Amor used this studio for his “Count On The Rain” video, taking full advantage of those water features to create moody, cinematic shots.
Starting rate for the Large Studio with Rain Feature: $54.99/hour
Huge standalone metal hangar with car access and dedicated production room in Los Angeles Olympic 5
At 3,500 square feet, Olympic 5 is a monster space that feels like stepping into an urban dystopia film set. This metal hangar comes with a boxing ring, boxing bag, car access through a roll-up door, and permanently installed RGB lights. The industrial aesthetic is unmatched – raw metal walls, high ceilings, and a gritty vibe that works for hip-hop, rock, electronic, and alternative music videos.
The studio includes a separate dedicated production room, two restrooms, and makeup stations. The boxing ring alone has inspired countless creative concepts. Lay Bankz shot at Olympic 5, and you can see why – the studio provides instant attitude without needing to build a set.
Starting rate for a Large Metal Hanger: $54.99/hour
Rental daylight studio with pink wall, french loft wall and west-facing daylight window in Los Angeles Hill 5
Sometimes your video needs a completely different energy. Hill 5 delivers 670 square feet of natural light magic with a candy-striped pink-and-red wall, polished concrete floors, and a decorative pink piano. The studio’s north-east facing windows flood the studio with gorgeous natural light in the morning, perfect for pop, R&B, or any project that needs a softer, dreamier look.
Bebe Rexha chose Hill 5 for her shoot, and it’s easy to see the appeal. The pink aesthetic is Instagram-ready, the natural light is flattering, and the studio works beautifully for intimate performance shots or fashion-forward concepts. The gold bellman cart and stylish props add extra visual interest without overwhelming your frame. In addition, the Hill location features eight studios — including an RGB wall studio with disco vibes, a Rain Room, a Concrete Wall studio, and more — all available to rent for a single music video shoot, with no need to drive between locations.
Starting rate for a Pink Walls Studio: $29.99/hour
Large rental production photo studio with car access and 6×6 ft neon cube in Los Angeles Yukon 4
Yukon 4 is built for ambitious productions. This 1,860 square foot studio features a 13-16-foot high ceiling, gated car access, and the standout 6×6 foot Neon Cube – a geometric LED installation that creates killer lighting effects and serves as a striking visual element.
The studio includes a dedicated makeup and changing room, and the gated parking area keeps your vehicles secure during the shoot. The high ceilings give you room to rig overhead lights and execute crane shots. DeathbyRomy used Yukon 4 (along with Yukon 5) for “Even if it bleeds,” creating a cohesive visual story across multiple studios.
Starting rate for a Large Production Studio: $44.99/hour
Large blackout photo studio with RGB ceiling and car access in Los Angeles Yukon 5
If you want full creative control over your lighting, Yukon 5 is your spot. This 1,500 square foot studio features a controllable RGB ceiling that can shift through unlimited color schemes and patterns. The atmosphere is totally Batcave: dark, industrial, and cinematic. It’s a true blackout space, meaning zero light bleed, so every bit of illumination is exactly what you design.
The separate gated entrance allows easy car access for automotive-focused shoots. Artists Angela Asiana (“TAKIDE”), and 44phantom (“fmu”) have all tapped Yukon 5 for its unique RGB ceiling and dramatic potential.
Starting rate for an RGB Garage: $49.99/hour
Music video production teams pick FD Photo Studio for several reasons:
Affordable Rates: Starting at just $29.99/hour, these are some of the most budget-friendly professional studios in Los Angeles.
Equipment Included: Every rental includes professional gear that saves you thousands of dollars:
No Hidden Fees: No surprise charges for insurance or permits on standard music video shoots.
Variety of Spaces: With plenty different studios having unique looks, you can shoot multiple videos in different styles without leaving FD Photo Studio locations.
Proven Track Record: Artists from Bebe Rexha to independent musicians have trusted these studios for their video projects.
Easy Booking: The online system lets you see real-time availability and book instantly without phone calls or back-and-forth emails.
Studio rental for music videos LA pricing at FD Photo Studio works for both independent artists and larger productions. All studios offer:
Packages can be split across multiple days, and hours never expire. This flexibility means you can shoot your music video in stages without losing your investment.
The difference between a decent music video and one that hits is often about the studio you’re working in. The studios highlighted here have proven themselves with real artists creating real content.
Whether you need dramatic rain effects, RGB lighting control, industrial textures, or natural daylight, these studios deliver without forcing you into traditional rental limitations. The combination of unique built-in features, included professional equipment, and genuinely affordable rates makes them standout options for music video production in Los Angeles.
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