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The Hub: Launches Its Greenscreen Studio

12/16/09

PRESS: HUB ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF FULL-SERVICE PRODUCTION STUDIO

 
Local Technology and Creative leader provides state-of-the-art facility to promote creative video production and distribution.
 
Date Released: 12/18/2009
Press Release Image SARASOTA, FLORIDA, DECEMBER 16, 2009 - Today the HuB announced the launch of a full service Production Studio. The Rosemary District's warehouse-turned-technological creative lab is now home to a new production facility, complete with cyclorama wall and green screen capabilities.

Currently the HuB houses five creative and tech companies all building a robust video presence online. “As The HuB's production needs grew, we found limited access in the community to production facilities,” says The HuB’s new Production Facilitator and award-winning videographer Matthew Carman. “We felt if we possessed the need for this space, others in the community must have the need as well. We can now offer the only professionally-run studio in the Sarasota area that is open to the public for general use.”

The new studio was unveiled at the HuB’s Rosemary Rising festival with a record attendance of over 500 people. “This is a welcome and valuable asset for media makers throughout Sarasota" says Sarasota Film Commissioner, Jeannie Cochran. "It's great to see the area's creative and technological capabilities expand and provide us another way to accommodate the needs of our community." The HuB’s primary purpose is to offer a meeting and networking ground for the community. “Having these production capabilities allows us another way to accommodate the needs of our community,” says HuB co-founder Matt Orr. “Before this, we could help introduce the filmmakers and videographers. Now we can offer them the facilities to collaborate.”

The studio offers the 12- by 24-foot green screen, as well as a two-sided “cyc” wall, complete with a variety of professional lighting available. "The studio is already being used by film makers for casting calls and head shots. The HuB's core companies are using the studio for webinars, web broadcasting, commercials, and viral video. We are excited to offer this community asset to help build Sarasota's creative capital.” says Carmen. More information and rates are available at www.HuBsarasota.com.

ABOUT THE HUB

The HuB is a destination for entrepreneurs, artists and professionals to connect and share ideas. Founded by a group of entrepreneurs, our goal is to bring a new energy to the creative-class in Sarasota, Florida to help transform our city socially, economically and politically.



We are happy to connect you with Sarasota County's amazing locations, resources and incentives for all of your film, TV, radio and print location needs.

Experience the best Florida has to offer all in one location. From waterfront locations with beaches, islands, bay fronts, bridges and marinas to wilderness locations with forests, ranching communities and tropical jungles and urban locations with art galleries, modern buildings and historical architecture -- we have it all.

Imagine your production's possibilities when combined with our compelling locations and service. As a full-service film commission and a member of the Association of Film Commissioners International, we are dedicated to ensuring your production's success. We offer the film industry's first customized, online Production Directory of crew, vendors, services, equipment and contacts for all of your production needs. In addition, we also provide location scouting assistance, permitting guidance, location photography assistance, intergovernmental support, research and reference materials, problem-solving and information-gathering.

Let us help you bring your production to life.