What size studio do I need?
Short Answer:
It depends on your shoot. A small studio suits interviews, podcasts, and single-presenter pieces; a medium space suits product shoots, small sets, and a couple of setups; and a large studio is needed for bigger sets, vehicles, group scenes, or when you want distance from a green screen. Also allow room for lighting, crew, and equipment — not just the subject.
Overview
Studio size is driven by what you are filming and how much room you need around it. People often underestimate the space lighting, camera moves, and crew require beyond the subject itself.
Detailed Explanation
Matching studio size to your shoot
Small studio: interviews, podcasts, headshots, and single-presenter content.
Medium studio: product shoots, small sets, and multiple simple setups.
Large studio: big sets, groups, vehicles, and full green-screen work.
Green screen needs space: distance between subject and screen avoids spill and shadows.
Allow for everything else: lighting, stands, camera movement, and crew all need room.
Ceiling height matters: overhead lighting and tall sets need headroom, not just floor area.
As a rule, choose a studio a little larger than the subject alone suggests — the extra space for lighting and movement is what makes a shoot comfortable and the results better.
Example
A two-person podcast might need only a small studio, while a product film with a set, multiple lights, and camera movement — or a green-screen shoot needing distance behind the subject — would call for a larger space.