Music Video Studio Hire London
Arch Photo Studio is a fully equipped music video studio in Camberwell, South London. The space sits inside a railway arch — naturally blacked out, acoustically isolated, and set up for video from the ground up. Lighting, colour gels, a smoke machine, and a selection of props are all included in the hire price. You walk in, set up your scene, and shoot.
What’s Included in the Hire
Every music video hire includes full use of the studio’s LED lighting rig, a range of coloured gels for colour-lit scenes, a smoke machine, paper and fabric backdrops, and basic props. Studio owner and working photographer Robbie Ewing is available for lighting assistance if you want an extra pair of hands who knows the space. We’ve shot well over 100 music videos here across rap, R&B, pop, Afrobeats, and rock.
A Proper Blackout Studio
The arch structure means no windows and no natural light bleed. Once the shutter’s down, the space is completely sealed — giving you full control over your look, whether you want a hard dramatic single-source setup or a full colour-gel wash. No fighting ambient light, no waiting for clouds.
Colour Lighting & Creative Setups
We stock a wide range of coloured gels and have multiple LED panels that can be dialled to any colour temperature or hue. If you’ve got a reference image or mood board, bring it — we can usually get close. Common setups include split-colour backgrounds, silhouette rigs, neon-style colour floods, and gobo shadow work.
How Long Will You Need?
For a straightforward video with two or three different lighting setups, most artists find four hours is a solid starting point. Complex multi-scene shoots with wardrobe changes typically book a full day. You can hire by the hour (2-hour minimum) and extend on the day if the space is free.
Green Screen Option
Want to composite your artist into a different world? We can set up a full-wall chroma key green screen as an add-on — a popular choice for artists who want to stretch a modest budget into a more ambitious-looking video in post. There’s a small additional charge for the green screen setup.
music video studio Pricing
Music video hire is available on two tiers depending on how much support you need on the day.
Standard Hire — £66/hr includes full use of the space, all lighting equipment, colour gels, smoke machine, and backdrops. You run the shoot yourselves.
Premium Hire — £78/hr adds lighting assistance from studio owner Robbie Ewing for the duration of your session — useful if you want someone who knows the rig to help you achieve a specific look quickly.
Both tiers have a 2-hour minimum. Out-of-hours bookings are available at a slightly higher rate. Check availability and book →
Who Uses the Studio?
We regularly work with independent artists, small production companies, and YouTube creators shooting debut videos and promos. The studio is used to working on tight schedules and tighter budgets — and the results speak for themselves. Browse the music video gallery to see a selection of shoots from the space. The studio owner also specialises in photography for musicians and DJs — if you need album cover shots or Spotify promo pics, ask Robbie on the day.
Selected BTS gallery below. Check out the main BTS gallery for a larger selection of images.
