Studio Build-Out Consulting.
Studios that skip the technology plan tend to open walls again six months later. We write the infrastructure spec before anyone pulls cable, then work alongside your contractors until the build is done.
Quick answer
Clouds Agency is a creative agency in Los Angeles. Technology planning for new and expanding production studios in Los Angeles: network, cabling, power and cooling, and coordination with contractors.
Technology Specification and Design
A written spec before equipment is ordered: network topology, storage design, workstation specs and monitoring.
Structured Cabling and Network Planning
Fiber, Cat6A and SDI routing need planning to avoid rework. We draw the cabling plans for your contractor.
Power and Cooling Loads
Workstations and render nodes draw a lot of power and give off a lot of heat. We calculate the load and advise on power conditioning and UPS sizing.
Broadcast and Streaming Infrastructure
SDI routing, monitoring, live streaming encoders and IP video for studios with broadcast needs, documented and tested.
Phased Build-Out Planning
Many studios build in stages. We plan so you can produce early and add capacity later without tearing things out.
Contractor Coordination
We work with your general contractor, electrician and AV integrator so the technology is installed to spec.
Equipment and vendors we work with
- Cisco
- Fortinet
- APC by Schneider Electric
- Eaton
- Blackmagic Design
- Crestron
Questions people ask
When should we bring you in?
As early as you can, ideally before plans are drawn or the lease is final. Changes to a spec are cheap on paper and expensive after the walls are closed.
Do you replace our architect or contractor?
No. We write the technology spec, answer questions during construction and check that the installed work matches.
What do you need from us?
A floor plan, your list of equipment, how many people will work in the space, the kind of production you do and a rough budget range.
Who owns the drawings and specs?
You do. You can hand them to any contractor or integrator.
Can you plan the build in phases?
Yes. We sort what has to go in now, such as cabling and power, from what can be added later.
Problems we fix
- The Creator Studio Setup: Building Infrastructure for YouTube and BeyondScaling from a solo creator to a production team requires the right infrastructure: storage, editing workstations, proxy workflows, and backup. Here's how to build it properly.Read the guide
- How to Set Up a Home Film Production Studio That Professionals Will RespectA practical guide to building a professional-grade home production studio for video work, covering space planning, acoustics, lighting, gear, and the infrastructure that separates hobbyist setups from professional ones.Read the guide
Building or expanding a production facility?
Bring us in at the planning stage so the technology is designed before your contractors start.