What power is available in the studio?
Short Answer:
Professional studios provide ample mains power distributed around the space for lighting and equipment, and larger studios may offer higher-capacity supplies for heavy lighting rigs. The exact capacity, socket locations, and any three-phase provision vary by studio, so share your lighting and equipment plan when booking to confirm the power is sufficient.
Overview
Power is a practical but critical detail — heavy lighting can exceed a domestic supply. Studios are set up for production loads, but confirming capacity against your specific rig avoids tripping circuits mid-shoot.
Detailed Explanation
Studio power considerations
Distributed sockets: power points positioned around the space for flexible setups.
Capacity: professional studios handle production lighting loads; large ones offer more.
Higher-power supply: big rigs or HMI lights may need higher-capacity or three-phase power.
Share your plan: tell the studio your lighting and kit so they can confirm capacity.
Distribution: ask about the layout of sockets relative to where you will set up.
If you are running a large lighting package, confirm the available power (and whether any special supply is needed) in advance — it is a quick check that prevents a shoot-stopping overload on the day.
Example
A shoot with a modest LED lighting kit will be comfortably within a professional studio's standard power, whereas a large setup with several high-wattage fixtures should be checked against the studio's supply beforehand.