Studios

Where the world’s foremost photographers, filmmakers, designers, brands, advertisers, and content creators come together to create and innovate.

Select from eleven versatile, column-free, options, including stunning natural daylight and customizable blackout studios.

Megaverse Studios™ (Virtual Production)

Stage C at Pier59 Studios with professional lighting setup

Stage C

6,500 sf. column-less Virtual Production stage

Studio 2 at Pier59 Studios featuring a premium photography setup

Studio 2

2,800 sf. semi-daylight studio with Virtual Production Wall

6,500 sf. column-less Virtual Production stage
  • 78’W x 85’D x 31.5’H to beams / 45’ to the ceiling
  • 65’ LED volume with 40′ LED articulating ceiling
  • 2 Wall, 1 corner cyclorama
  • 2x motorized grids
  • Power: 600 AMP 3 phase distributed by 1x 200 AMP + 1x 400 AMP 3 phase camlocks
  • Vehicle accessible

 

Virtual production setup at Pier59 Studios Stage C
LED Megawall for immersive productions at Pier59 Studios
Virtual production stage setup at Pier59 Studios
Advanced virtual production at Stage C, Pier59 Studios
Stage C revised setup for high-end productions
2,800 sf. semi-daylight studio with Virtual Production Wall
  • 44’W x 63’7”D x 16’H to beams
  • 3 Wall, 2 corner cyclorama
  • North facing window
  • Power: 200 AMP 3 phase distributed by camlock service

 

High-dynamic-range studio lighting setup at Pier59 Studios
Professional HDR studio lighting at Pier59 Studios
HDR production shot in a Pier59 Studios setup

Still & Motion Studios

Stage C

6,500 sf. column-less Virtual Production stage

Studio 1

3,000 sf. semi-daylight studio

Studio 2

2,800 sf. semi-daylight studio

Studio 3 at Pier59 Studios with professional equipment

Studio 3

1,650 sf. dark studio

Studio 4 at Pier59 Studios with professional setup

Studio 4

2,900 sf. south daylight studio

Interior view of Studio 5 at Pier59 Studios

Studio 5

2,700 sf. south daylight studio

Studio 6 at Pier59 Studios with premium lighting

Studio 6

2,500 sf. western daylight studio

Studio 7 at Pier59 Studios set for production

Studio 7

3,400 sf. southwest daylight studio

Studio 8 at Pier59 Studios featuring advanced equipment

Studio 8

1,800 sf. western daylight studio

Studio 9 at Pier59 Studios with custom backdrop

Studio 9

2,800 sf. western daylight studio

Studio 10 at Pier59 Studios, designed for high-end shoots

Studio 10

4,150 sf. western daylight studio

6,500 sf. column-less Virtual Production stage
  • 78’W x 85’D x 31.5’H to beams / 45’ to the ceiling
  • 65’ LED volume with 40′ LED articulating ceiling
  • 2 Wall, 1 corner cyclorama
  • 2x motorized grids
  • Power: 600 AMP 3 phase distributed by 1x 200 AMP + 1x 400 AMP 3 phase camlocks
  • Vehicle accessible

 

Stage C setup at Pier59 Studios for creative productions
Alternate Stage C setup at Pier59 Studios
Stage C at Pier59 Studios with dynamic lighting
Wide-angle view of Stage C at Pier59 Studios
3,000 sf. semi-daylight studio
  • 44’W x 68’2”D x 16’H to beams
  • 3 Wall, 2 corner cyclorama
  • North facing window
  • Power: 400 AMP 3-phase distributed by 2x 200 AMP camlock services.  
  • Vehicle accessible
  • Salon hair washing station

 

Studio 1 at Pier59 Studios, professional lighting setup
Alternate view of Studio 1 at Pier59 Studios
High-resolution image of Studio 1 at Pier59 Studios
Studio 1 at Pier59 Studios, spacious interior with lighting setup
2,800 sf. semi-daylight studio
  • 44’W x 63’7”D x 16’H to beams
  • 3 Wall, 2 corner cyclorama
  • North facing window
  • Power: 200 AMP 3 phase distributed by camlock service

 

Studio 2 at Pier59 Studios, wide-angle shot
1,650 sf. dark studio
  • 32’W x 52’6”D x 13’5”H to grid
  • 3 Wall, 2 corner cyclorama
  • Speedrail grid
  • Power: 200 AMP 3 phase distributed by camlock service
  • Salon hair washing station

 

Studio 3 at Pier59 Studios with professional equipment
Interior of Studio 3 at Pier59 Studios, professional equipment visible
Alternate angle of Studio 3 at Pier59 Studios
2,900 sf. south daylight studio
  • 46’W x 63’D x 16’H to beams
  • 2 Wall, 1 corner cyclorama
  • Private sundeck
  • Skylight and south facing windows
  • Power: 200 AMP 3 phase distributed by camlock service
Studio 4 at Pier59 Studios with professional setup
Studio 4 at Pier59 Studios, high-quality shooting space
Interior view of Studio 4 at Pier59 Studios, spacious and well-lit
2,700 sf. south daylight studio
  • 46’W x 58’8”D x 16’H to beams
  • 1 Wall cyclorama
  • Private sundeck
  • Skylight and south facing windows
  • Power: 200 AMP 3 phase distributed by camlock service

 

Interior view of Studio 5 at Pier59 Studios
Studio 5 at Pier59 Studios, high-end photography setup
Alternate perspective of Studio 5 at Pier59 Studios
Large-scale view of Studio 5 at Pier59 Studios
2,500 sf. western daylight studio
  • 59’6”W x 42’D x 11’6”H to beams
  • 1 Wall cyclorama
  • Skylight and west facing windows
  • Power: 200 AMP 3 phase distributed by camlock service
  • Salon hair washing station

 

Studio 6 at Pier59 Studios, designed for creative projects
Spacious interior of Studio 6 at Pier59 Studios
3,400 sf. southwest daylight studio
  • 65’6”W x 52’D x 11’6”H to beams
  • 2 Wall, 1 scoop cyclorama
  • Skylight, south, and west facing windows
  • Power: 200 AMP 3 phase distributed by camlock service

 

Studio 7 at Pier59 Studios set for production
Studio 7 at Pier59 Studios, professional-grade lighting setup
1,800 sf. western daylight studio
  • 42’9”W x 42’D x 11’8”H to beams
  • 1 Wall cyclorama
  • West facing windows
  • Power: 200 AMP 3 phase distributed by camlock service

 

High-resolution image of Studio 8 at Pier59 Studios
Studio 8 at Pier59 Studios, featuring a modern setup
2,800 sf. western daylight studio
  • 66’9”W x 42’D x 11’8”H to beams
  • 1 Wall cyclorama
  • West facing windows
  • Power: 200 AMP 3 phase distributed by camlock service

 

Overview of Studio 9 at Pier59 Studios
Studio 9 at Pier59 Studios with a professional photoshoot setup
4,150 sf. southwest daylight studio
  • 69’W x 69’D x 11’8”H to beams
  • 2x 1 Wall cycloramas
  • South and west facing windows
  • Power: 400 AMP 3 phase distributed by two 200-amp camlock services

 

Studio 10 at Pier59 Studios, designed for high-end shoots
Professional photoshoot scene in Studio 10 at Pier59 Studios

Expanded Still & Motion Studios

Wide-angle view of Studio 4 and 5 at Pier59 Studios

Studio 4 & 5

Total: 5,600 sf. south daylight studio

Studio 6 and 7 at Pier59 Studios

Studio 6 & 7

Total: 5,900 sf. western daylight studio

Interior view of Studio 8 and 9 at Pier59 Studios

Studio 8 & 9

Total: 4,600 sf. western daylight studio

Combined space of Studio 9 and 10 at Pier59 Studios

Studio 9 & 10

Total: 6,950 sf. western daylight studio

Studio 8 & 9 & 10

Total: 8,750 sf. western daylight studio

Total: 5600 sf. / Convertible Studios

Wide-angle view of Studio 4 and 5 at Pier59 Studios
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Total: 5900 sf. / Convertible Studios

Studio 6 and 7 at Pier59 Studios

Total: 4600 sf. / Convertible Studios

Interior view of Studio 8 and 9 at Pier59 Studios

Total: 6950 sf. / Convertible Studios

Combined space of Studio 9 and 10 at Pier59 Studios

8750 sf. / Convertible Studios

Optimized image of Studios 8, 9, and 10 at Pier59 Studios

STUDIOS HIGHLIGHTS 

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Anine Bing x Kate Moss campaign at Pier59 Studios
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Anine Bing x Kate Moss

This high-profile production highlighted Studio 7’s versatility and striking natural light, making it ideal for iconic campaigns.

Pier59 Studios portfolio shoot for Prada
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Prada

Scarlett Johansson's dynamic presence elevated the campaign's creative direction, with a team of industry leaders bringing Prada's vision to life.

Victoria’s Secret campaign photographed at Pier59 Studios
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Victoria’s Secret

The Victoria’s Secret shoot took place in Studio 2 at Pier59 Studios, known for its versatile design and extensive lighting options.

Rihanna for Perfect Magazine at Pier59 Studios
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Perfect Magazine – Rihanna

Perfect Magazine’s iconic cover shoot, featuring superstar Rihanna and captured by photographer Rafael Pavarotti

British Vogue editorial shoot at Pier59 Studios
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British Vogue

Featuring Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Naomi Campbell, took place at Pier59 Studios in Studio 6 and Stage C.

Florence Pugh for Time Magazine at Pier59 Studios
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TIME

The studio's north-facing semi-daylight space provided an ideal setting for the shoot, with its wide cyclorama and flexible layout supporting the creative direction.

Tom Ford campaign shot at Pier59 Studios
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Tom Ford

Mert & Marcus captured the Tom Ford FY25 Lip Color campaign across multiple spaces at Pier59 Studios

Calvin Klein Pride campaign at Pier59 Studios
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Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein's Pride campaign featured models Jeremy Pope, Vinson Fraley, Cara Delevingne, Charlie Knepper, Greta Hofer, Janick Heilijgers, Monet-Lauren Gordon, Stella Maxwell, and Tinglei Liu

The Anine Bing x Kate Moss campaign activated Studio 7—a 3,400-square-foot columnless space flooded with southwest daylight through its full wall of windows and skylight. Photographer Chris Colls captured Kate Moss, with creative direction by Anine Bing and styling by Nathalie Frederiksen. This high-profile production highlighted Studio 7’s versatility and striking natural light, making it ideal for iconic campaigns.

Prada’s Leather Goods campaign, featuring actress Scarlett Johansson, was captured at Pier59 Studios, where the expansive 110,000 square feet of column-free space enabled efficient, large-scale production. The team activated multiple spaces, including Stage C, Studio 3, Studio 5, Studio 6, Studio 7, and Studio 9, demonstrating the versatility of the venue to accommodate complex, multi-component shoots.

Scarlett Johansson’s dynamic presence elevated the campaign’s creative direction, with a team of industry leaders bringing Prada’s vision to life. The production captured the essence of the brand’s luxury in a setting that effortlessly blends functionality and elegance.

The Victoria’s Secret shoot took place in Studio 2 at Pier59 Studios, known for its versatile design and extensive lighting options. The 2,800-square-foot studio features a newly installed LED Surface semi-daylight space with northern exposures, and a wide 3-wall cyc, providing an ideal setting for photography and video capture alike. The shoot featured iconic supermodels like Gisele Bündchen, Candice Swanepoel, and Naomi Campbell, highlighting the studio’s capacity to accommodate high-profile, large-scale productions. With its spacious layout and state-of-the-art features, Studio 2 continues to serve as a premier destination for world-class photo shoots.

Perfect Magazine’s iconic cover shoot, featuring superstar Rihanna and captured by photographer Rafael Pavarotti, took place at Pier59 Studios across Stage C and Studio 1.

Stage C, a 6,500-square-foot blackout space with the largest cyc in Manhattan, offers motorized grids for rigging, Virtual Production capabilities, and oversized access points for easy load-in, capable of accommodating large set pieces including vehicles. Studio 1, a 3,000-square-foot north-facing semi-daylight space, features a wide 3-wall cyclorama and an oversized rollgate for seamless load-ins, perfect for expansive sets. These versatile, state-of-the-art spaces brought the dynamic creative vision of the shoot to life, supporting everything from set design to talent coordination for A-list celebrities.

British Vogue’s September 2023 cover shoot, featuring Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Naomi Campbell, took place at Pier59 Studios in Studio 6 and Stage C. Studio 6 is a 2,500-square-foot columnless western daylight cyc studio, complete with a skylight and an airwall that allows for seamless expansion into adjacent spaces. Stage C, a 6,500-square-foot blackout space, boasts the largest cyc in Manhattan, along with motorized grids for rigging and Virtual Production capabilities. Photographer Rafael Pavarotti and stylist Edward Enninful led the team in creating an iconic production within these versatile, state-of-the-art spaces.

Florence Pugh’s Time Magazine cover shoot took place at Pier59 Studios, in Studio 1. The studio’s north-facing semi-daylight space provided an ideal setting for the shoot, with its wide cyclorama and flexible layout supporting the creative direction. Photographer Mark Peckmezian captured Florence’s stunning portraits, while the team—including hair stylist David Von Cannon, makeup artist Alex Babsky, and wardrobe stylist Sasha Kelly—curated three distinct looks. With additional behind-the-scenes video, the shoot highlighted Pier59 Studios’ ability to accommodate dynamic, high-profile productions.

Mert & Marcus captured the Tom Ford FY25 Lip Color campaign across multiple spaces at Pier59 Studios, demonstrating the studio’s ability to host multifaceted campaigns simultaneously—enabling a cost-effective, streamlined schedule by allowing parallel shoots. The production utilized Studio 7, Stage C, Studio 6, and Studio 1, each offering distinct features to bring the campaign’s creative vision to life.

Studio 7, a 3,400-square-foot southwest-facing daylight space, provided exceptional natural light through its full windows and skylight. Stage C, a 6,500-square-foot blackout space with the largest cyc in Manhattan, allowed for expansive set builds, offering motorized grids, and Virtual Production capabilities. Studio 6, a 2,500-square-foot cyc studio with western daylight, includes a skylight and an airwall for easy expansion, while Studio 1’s 3,000-square-foot north-facing semi-daylight space, complete with a wide cyclorama, offered flexibility for large-scale set designs.

The campaign came to life with the iconic Angelina Jolie, cementing the shoot’s status as a standout production.

Calvin Klein’s Pride campaign featured models Jeremy Pope, Vinson Fraley, Cara Delevingne, Charlie Knepper, Greta Hofer, Janick Heilijgers, Monet-Lauren Gordon, Stella Maxwell, and Tinglei Liu, directed by Gordon von Steiner with photography by Stuart Winecoff. The shoot took place at Pier59 Studios, utilizing Studio 7 and Stage C.

Studio 7 is a 3,400-square-foot southwest daylight studio, featuring a full wall of windows, a skylight, and an airwall for seamless expansion. Stage C, a 6,500-square-foot blackout space with the largest cyc in Manhattan, offers motorized grids for rigging and Virtual Production capabilities. These versatile, state-of-the-art spaces provided the ideal environment for capturing both video and stills, bringing the vibrant vision of this iconic campaign to life.

Driving the Future of Content Production

Megaverse Studios is redefining modern production with the Northeast’s largest Virtual Production LED wall and advanced technologies.

Blending physical and virtual realities powered by AI, it enables premium brands to create content in unprecedented ways. Combining innovation with expertise, Megaverse Studios drives the evolution of production.

More than a studio, it’s an innovation hub where creative visions become groundbreaking realities. As a leader in virtual production, Megaverse Studios is shaping the future and delivering unmatched opportunities for brands to thrive.

Megaverse Studios virtual experience at Pier59 Studios

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