# Big Screen Studios — Complete Reference > Big Screen Studios is a professional content production facility at 1002 N Central Expy, Ste 269, Richardson, Texas (North Dallas / DFW metroplex). The studio offers multi-camera podcast and interview studios, a 32-foot LED virtual production stage, turnkey production services, content memberships, and private studio suites for marketing teams, agencies, executives, and commercial producers across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Big Screen Studios is not a DIY recording space or a coworking add-on. It is a purpose-built production facility designed for teams that need polished, repeatable output. The studio was founded by Marcus Kenny and Paul Griffith to give businesses across DFW a more professional way to produce content consistently. **Address:** 1002 N Central Expy, Ste 269, Richardson, TX 75080 **Phone:** (214) 494-1125 **Email:** hello@bigscreentx.com **Website:** https://bigscreentx.com --- ## The Content Studio The Content Studio is a professional multi-camera podcast and interview studio built for recurring business content production. ### Use Cases - Podcast episodes - Executive interviews - Customer stories - Internal communications - Talking-head video - Panel discussions - Thought leadership content - Social content - Instructional videos ### Equipment - **Cameras:** Canon R50V (multi-camera setup with multiple angles) - **Lighting:** Amaran + Aputure systems (professional, repeatable lighting) - **Audio:** RodeCaster with up to 4 podcast microphones (broadcast-quality sound) - **Teleprompter:** Available for all sessions - **Monitoring:** Producer monitoring from live control area ### Content Studio Pricing - **Room Only — $150/hr:** Studio space access with lighting included. Cameras are NOT included. Furniture and flexible layout options. Bring your own camera operator. - **Turnkey Production — $300/hr:** Full production crew, multi-camera operation, lighting, audio engineering, technical direction. Furniture and flexible layout options included. This is what most clients choose. - **Extended Sessions — $275/hr:** Available for 6+ hour sessions. Ideal for batch podcast recording, campaign content days, and interview series production. All bookings include green room access, furniture, and flexible set layout options. --- ## The Big Screen Stage (LED Virtual Production) The Big Screen Stage is a flagship LED virtual production environment for brands, agencies, and producers who want stronger in-camera results without the cost and complexity of post-production compositing. ### Technical Specifications - **LED Wall:** 32ft x 10ft curved configuration - **Pixel Pitch:** 2.6mm - **Display Resolution:** 3648 x 1152 - **Brightness:** 1,500 nits - **Genlock:** Flicker-free recording at any frame rate - **VP Ready:** Full virtual production capability ### Ideal Productions - Keynote presentations - Brand campaign shoots - Commercial hero shots - Product launches - Corporate broadcasts - Music videos and creative content - Courses and educational content - Live events - Thought leadership video ### LED Stage Pricing - **Turnkey LED Production — Starting at $7,000/day:** Full production crew, camera and lighting setup, content direction, LED content management. Pricing depends on project needs. - **Facility Buyout — Starting at $5,000/day:** Exclusive facility access, all studio spaces, green rooms and support areas. - **Stage Only — $3,500/day:** LED stage access with operational control. Bring your own crew and cameras. ### What's Included with Every Stage Booking - Small grip kit (~5 C-stands) - 4x six-foot folding tables - 10x folding chairs - Sandbags - Apple box kit - Computer system running ProPresenter or ProVideoPlayer - Furniture can be moved throughout the building as needed ### Why LED Over Green Screen - **Real-time lighting:** The LED wall casts accurate colored light onto talent and sets — no compositing needed. - **In-camera results:** No green spill, no keying artifacts, no post-production compositing. - **Faster turnaround:** Less post-production means faster deliverables. - **Better talent performance:** Talent performs in a real environment instead of standing in front of a blank green wall. --- ## Content Memberships Monthly studio memberships designed for teams producing recurring content. All memberships include turnkey production (crew, cameras, lighting, audio) and priority scheduling. ### Membership Tiers - **Content Starter — $1,850/mo:** 8 hours/month. Overage rate: $225/hr. Turnkey production included. Priority scheduling. - **Content Growth — $2,400/mo:** 12 hours/month. Overage rate: $200/hr. Turnkey production included. Priority scheduling. Dedicated account support. AI short-form edit prep access. - **Content Pro — $3,300/mo:** 18 hours/month. Overage rate: $180/hr. Turnkey production included. Priority scheduling. Dedicated account support. AI short-form edit prep access. ### Effective Hourly Rates - Standard hourly booking: $300/hr - Growth membership effective rate: $200/hr (save $100/hr) - Pro membership effective rate: $183/hr (best rate available) ### Membership Policies - 6-month minimum commitment - Hours do not roll over month to month - Overage hours billed at tier rate - Can be used for any content format - Members get priority scheduling - $600 onboarding fee — waived with 6-month commitment - Agencies can use membership hours for client work ### Booking Priority Order 1. Facility buyouts 2. Stage productions 3. Members 4. Hourly bookings --- ## Facility Buyouts Exclusive access to the entire Big Screen Studios facility for large-scale productions. ### Best For - Corporate broadcasts and town halls - Larger commercial productions - Live or semi-live recordings - Productions with large crews ### Buyout Pricing - **Stage Buyout — $5,000/day:** Full LED stage access, production area access, green rooms and common areas, bring your own crew and equipment. - **Turnkey Facility Buyout — $8,500 to $10,000/day:** Everything in stage buyout plus full facility access (every room), production crew included, technical director on site, all equipment and lighting setup. --- ## Post-Production Services Professional post-production for content produced at Big Screen Studios or externally. ### Services - Multi-camera video editing - Audio cleanup and leveling (noise reduction, EQ, level balancing) - Color correction - Episode assembly - Intro/outro integration - Social clip extraction ### Post-Production Pricing - **Basic Edit — Starting at $600/episode:** Multi-camera editing, audio cleanup, color correction, final delivery in preferred format. - **Managed Production — Starting at $1,200/episode:** Everything in Basic Edit plus content strategy consultation, social media clips, distribution support, and a dedicated post-production manager. --- ## Studio Suites & Creative Offices Private spaces inside the production facility for teams that want a permanent home base. ### Studio Suites (Production-Ready) - **Medium Studio Suite — $2,400/mo:** Enclosed private space, 2 cameras included, ability to paint/decorate walls, production-ready environment, facility access, kitchenette access. - **Large Studio Suite — $3,100/mo:** Larger enclosed space, 2 cameras included, ability to paint/decorate walls, ideal for teams of 3+, facility access, kitchenette access. ### Creative Offices - **Medium Office — $1,750/mo:** Enclosed private office, facility access, shared lobby and guest areas, kitchenette access. - **Large Office — $2,450/mo:** Larger enclosed office, facility access, shared lobby and guest areas, kitchenette, ideal for teams of 3+. ### Resident Perks - Private workspace inside a working production facility - Access to shared production areas and common spaces - Professional lobby and guest areas - Green room access - Kitchenette - Professional client environment --- ## Facility & Common Areas ### Green Room - Private entrance - Comfortable seating - Full-length mirror - Private restroom - Charging stations - Climate controlled ### Makeup & Prep Room - Vanity mirror - Full-length mirror - Clothes rack - Counter space - Styling tools access - Doubles as second green room ### Restrooms - 4 restrooms total - 3 public (2 ADA accessible) - 1 private (inside the green room) ### Kitchenette & Lobby - Full-size refrigerator - Coffee and water - Counter space - Lobby seating area - Accessible to all studio clients --- ## Location & Access ### Address 1002 N Central Expy, Ste 269, Richardson, TX 75080 ### Drive Times from Nearby Cities - Downtown Dallas: ~20 minutes - Dallas Love Field (DAL): ~20 minutes - DFW International Airport (DFW): ~25 minutes - Plano: ~10 minutes - Frisco: ~20 minutes - McKinney: ~30 minutes - Addison: ~10 minutes - Southlake: ~35 minutes - Fort Worth: ~55 minutes ### Parking Free on-site parking for all production teams and visitors. No overnight parking except for production/grip trucks with prior arrangement. ### Loading Street-level load-in through the front entrance, or dock-height loading at the back of each studio for larger equipment. ### Nearby Hotels - Hilton Richardson Dallas — 701 E Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75081 - DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas Richardson — 1981 N Central Expy, Richardson, TX 75080 - Courtyard Marriott — Richardson, TX (near studio) ### Nearby Restaurants - Partenope Ristorante — 110 S Greenville Ave, Richardson, TX 75081 - Tacos y Mas — Richardson, TX (walking distance, party packs available for crew catering) - Lockwood Distilling Co. — 506 Lockwood Dr Suite A, Richardson, TX 75080 ### Nearby Coffee - Eiland Coffee Roasters — 532 N Interurban St, Richardson, TX - La Souq Coffee — 150 W Main St Suite 900, Richardson, TX 75081 - Starbucks — Campbell Rd & US-75, Richardson, TX --- ## Founders ### Marcus Kenny — Co-Founder LED systems integration and studio design. Leads the technical buildout of Big Screen Studios. Also the founder of MKC AVL (mkcavl.com), a manufacturer and rental company for LED, lighting, and AV equipment. ### Paul Griffith — Co-Founder Content production and strategy. Oversees client relationships and production workflows. Also the founder of Griffith Media (griffith.media), an 8-person creative agency serving corporations, nonprofits, and more. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **Where is Big Screen Studios located?** 1002 N Central Expy, Ste 269 in Richardson, Texas — in the heart of North Dallas. The studio is easily accessible from Plano, Frisco, Addison, and the greater DFW metroplex. **What is the difference between Room Only and Turnkey?** Room Only gives you the studio space with lighting and audio infrastructure — you bring your own camera operator. Turnkey adds a full production crew including camera operation, audio engineering, and technical direction. **Do I need to bring my own equipment for a turnkey session?** No. Turnkey sessions are fully equipped with cameras (Canon R50V), lighting (Amaran + Aputure), and audio (RodeCaster with up to 4 podcast mics). Just bring yourself and your content plan. **Do you offer post-production services?** Yes. Editing, color grading, audio mixing, and content repurposing are available. Basic edit starts at $600/episode. Reach out for pricing and more information. **Can agencies use memberships for client work?** Yes. Memberships are tied to the organization, not a specific show or format. Agencies can use their hours across multiple client projects. **What is a facility buyout?** Exclusive access to the entire Big Screen Studios facility — both studios, green rooms, common areas, and all support spaces — for a full or multi-day production. Stage buyout starts at $5,000/day. **How long is a studio tour?** Tours take 15 to 25 minutes. You will see both studios, the green rooms and guest areas, the lobby, and any available suites. Contact us at (214) 494-1125 or hello@bigscreentx.com to schedule. **What cities does Big Screen Studios serve?** Big Screen Studios serves the entire Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex including Dallas, Richardson, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Addison, Garland, Mesquite, Irving, Arlington, Fort Worth, Southlake, Denton, Carrollton, Lewisville, The Colony, Prosper, Celina, and surrounding areas within approximately 100 miles. --- ## Client Reviews **Wes Helm, Senior Director of Advancement — Dallas College Foundation (5 stars):** "Big Screen Studios is fantastic to work with. Their virtual production setup helped us produce an incredible video that motivated our audience and helped us break fundraising records. Highly recommend." **Robin Son, Founder — SONBRIGHT Entertainment (5 stars):** "We've had a great experience working with Big Screen Studios. The team has been incredibly supportive of our vision, and their attention to detail and top-tier equipment make it an ideal environment to create in. Looking forward to producing more here." **Christian (5 stars):** "As someone newer to production, Big Screen Studios made me feel right at home without compromising on professionalism. The team was welcoming and accommodating from start to finish. I can't wait to work with them again."