Apex Photo Studios / Podcast Production / Downtown LA
Full-Service Video Podcast Production in Los Angeles
Record, produce and publish your podcast from Downtown Los Angeles with a professional multi-camera production team — three Blackmagic 6K cameras, broadcast-quality audio, professional lighting, live switching, editing, social clips and publishing.
Recording from $325/hour · Finished episodes from $975
Produced at Apex
Real podcasts and conversations produced at Apex.
A sample of shows and conversations filmed on-site by the Apex production team — from ongoing partner shows to one-off interviews.
Ongoing production partner
And Now Love
Apex has filmed and fully produced the And Now Love podcast on an ongoing basis for more than two years — recording, editing, thumbnails, episode packaging and multi-platform publishing, from the show’s earliest episodes to today.
Apex has produced the show from its earliest episodes to its current cross-platform audience — recording, editing and publishing the same show, month after month.
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Special
Mighty Pursuit
“The Office” star Rainn Wilson on his existential crisis
Multi-camera podcast production
Special
Timeline Iran
Bobak Kalhor’s interview with Amir Aslan Afshar
Podcast production & content workflow
Ongoing
Reset Critical
Facts, Not Fear: Ashley Tabaddor on immigration
Podcast editing & promotional content
Season 1
Apex Studio Podcast
Crafting purpose-driven stories: filmmaker Jeven Dovey
In-house podcast production
Special
The Young Turks
Cenk debates an ex-militant: can Israel make peace with Hamas?
Special production
Special
The Icons
Bruce Lee’s daughter Shannon Lee on overcoming loss
Special productionReference episodes link out to each show’s own public YouTube upload. Apex’s role varies by project, from full-service ongoing production to a single studio session.
Start here
Which level of support do you need?
Three common starting points. The detailed comparison below covers every inclusion.
Just record it professionally
Podcast Core
For productions that already have an editor and primarily need studio, crew and professional capture.
See Podcast Core →Give me a finished episode
Publish-Ready
For productions that want Apex to handle post-production and deliver a finished, publish-ready episode.
See Publish-Ready →I need it ready quickly
Live Cut + Publish
Live-switched production that accelerates the post workflow, with a same-day main episode master.
See Live Cut →Podcast production. Your level of support.
Podcast packages for every stage of your show
Start with professional podcast recording, choose a finished publish-ready episode, or leave with a same-day live-switched master. Clear pricing, professional crew, and standard file delivery included.
01 / Capture only
Podcast Core
Professional video podcast studio recording in Los Angeles for creators, brands and teams that already have an editor.
2-hour minimum · $650 minimum booking
Reserved studio time includes setup and wrap.
- Dedicated A/V engineer / operator
- 3 Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 6K Pro cameras
- Up to 3 Shure SM7B microphones — dedicated 32-bit float audio capture
- Standard set + Aputure / Nanlite lighting
- Remote guest audio integration
- Standard session-file download included
- Internal media management + 30-day backup
- Teleprompter at no additional charge
Recording only. Episode editing, clips, publishing, and live switching are not included.
02 / Recommended starting point
Publish-Ready
A finished video podcast episode with multicamera editing, audio polish, social clips, metadata and publishing support.
Up to 60 minutes of recorded conversation
Studio recording included · 90-minute session.
- Dedicated A/V engineer / operator
- Core cameras, audio, lighting + standard set
- Streamlined multicamera edit + audio polish
- 3 captioned vertical clips — 30–60 seconds each
- Thumbnail, transcript + show notes
- Title, description, chapters + SRT captions
- Publishing to YouTube + one audio host
- 1 consolidated revision round + source files
- Teleprompter at no additional charge
A streamlined conversation edit, not a documentary re-edit. Publication follows your approval; turnaround is agreed before booking.
03 / Same-day main episode
Live Cut + Publish
Live-switched multicamera podcast production with a same-day 1080p master, plus social and publishing assets.
Total package price · not a $1,250 add-on
Up to 60-minute recording · 90-minute session.
- A/V engineer + live-switch operator
- 3-camera production with TriCaster switching
- Same-day 1920 × 1080 .MP4 — live-switched multicamera master
- 3 captioned vertical clips, delivered afterward
- Thumbnail, transcript, show notes + captions
- Title, description, chapters + publishing
- Isolated camera files + 30-day backup
- 1 consolidated light-correction round
- Teleprompter at no additional charge
Same-day applies to the main live cut only. Clips and publishing assets follow the agreed schedule. Livestreaming and a full re-edit are separate.
Episode packages include a standard set, up to 3 in-studio speakers, and one recording session. Hourly minimums apply to hourly capture, not on top of episode-package prices. Green room available by arrangement. Any tax, overtime, or agreed extras are shown before payment.
Compare every inclusion
| Included | Podcast Core | Publish-Ready | Live Cut + Publish | Producer-Led Cinematic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $650 / 2 hours | $975 / episode | $1,250 / episode | $1,650 / 3 hours |
| Studio time | 2-hour minimum | 90 minutes / episode | 90 minutes / episode | 3-hour minimum |
| Included crew | A/V engineer / operator | A/V engineer / operator | A/V engineer + switch operator | Producer + A/V engineer |
| 3 cameras + professional audio | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Standard set + lighting | Included | Included | Included | Tailored production approach |
| Full episode output | Unedited files | Streamlined multicamera edit | Same-day 1080p live cut | Post-production quoted separately |
| Captioned social clips | Add-on | 3 clips | 3 clips, standard turnaround | Quoted separately |
| Artwork, episode copy + publishing | Add-on | Included | Included, standard turnaround | Quoted separately |
| Standard download + 30-day backup | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Remote guest audio | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Remote video / live broadcast | Quoted add-on | Quoted add-on | Quoted add-on | Scoped to brief |
| Dedicated producer + tailored visual planning | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Teleprompter | Included / no extra charge | Included / no extra charge | Included / no extra charge | Included / no extra charge |
| Hair & makeup (optional) | $125 / hour | $125 / hour | $125 / hour | $125 / hour |
Built for a faster publishing rhythm
The conversation ends. The episode is ready.
With Live Cut, our operator switches between camera angles during your recording on a TriCaster console. Your main episode arrives as a same-day 1080p MP4, with isolated camera recordings available for a future re-edit.
Need to broadcast live or bring a guest in on video? Ask about YouTube / LinkedIn livestream production and Riverside / Zoom remote-video integration — both are separately scoped.
Plan a live or hybrid show →Not another anonymous podcast room
A setting that feels like your show
Start with an Apex set, or develop a custom look with our production team. Your format, your tone, your visual identity.
The sofa lounge
Relaxed conversations in our soundproof Studio C.
The interview set
Bright, natural daylight. An open conversation.
The conversation table
A grounded look for thoughtful discussions.
Confirm current availability, exact dressing, acoustically treated studio placement, and any custom-set charges before booking. Up to 3 microphones are included; extra seats or microphones require a quote.
The Apex Show Look Lock
Your signature look. Not a one-time setup.
We document your lighting, camera positions, set references, and props so each return session starts with the same visual plan.
Included with a 3-month recurring commitment or prepaid season. Standalone Show Look Lock: $500. Custom design starts at $750; build and staging are additional.
For the show you’re building
Build a show, not just an episode.
Batch your recordings. Keep your look consistent. Let us manage the edit, social assets, and publishing rhythm, episode after episode — Apex functions as an ongoing production partner, not a one-time room rental.
Monthly production plan
The Monthly Show
4 episodes per month
Save $400/month vs. 4 individual $975 episodes.
- 4 publish-ready episodes, up to 60 minutes each
- 2 batch sessions / month — up to 3 studio hours each, 2 episodes per session
- 12 captioned vertical clips per month
- Thumbnails, transcripts, show notes + episode copy
- YouTube + one audio-host publishing
- Show Look Lock included + priority booking
3-month initial commitment. Billed $3,500 monthly; $10,500 total for 12 episodes. Four episodes per billing month, not unlimited weekly production.
Prepaid 12-episode production
The Signature Season
12 episodes total
Save $1,800 vs. 12 individual $975 episodes.
- 12 publish-ready episodes, up to 60 minutes each
- 6 batch sessions / season — up to 3 studio hours each, 2 episodes per session
- 36 captioned vertical clips across your season
- Thumbnails, transcripts, show notes + episode copy
- YouTube + one audio-host publishing
- Show Look Lock included + coordinated calendar
$9,900 prepaid. Record all 12 episodes within a 90-day production window; agree the release schedule separately.
Same standard-set, 3-camera production and streamlined post scope as our Publish-Ready package. Three social clips per episode. Footage is retained for 30 days after each recording, not for the entire season. Need a different cadence?
Premium podcast production
When the show needs more production.
For brands, agencies, executives and series that need producer-led planning, tailored camera and lighting decisions, and a more managed on-set experience.
An Apex Signature / Producer-Led Production
Producer-Led Cinematic Production
A dedicated producer, a tailored visual approach, and hands-on coordination from the first setup to the final take.
Flagship capture experience
3-hour minimum · $1,650 minimum booking. Producer-led studio capture. Post-production is not included and is quoted separately.
Plan a cinematic production01 / People
Producer + dedicated A/V engineer
A producer leads the session while your engineer manages the technical recording.
02 / Visual direction
Camera & lighting shaped to your show
A considered framing and lighting approach, rather than only a standard-set recording.
03 / Production management
Planning, pacing & on-set coordination
Align the visual brief, organize the session, and keep production moving.
What makes this Cinematic? The producer-led planning, tailored camera and lighting approach, and on-set coordination. Core already uses our professional camera and audio system; this tier adds a more involved production experience. Capture only — custom set design/builds, additional crew, advanced editing, TriCaster Live Cut, livestreaming, and remote video are separately scoped.
Why Apex
A podcast production company inside a real production studio.
Apex is not a microphone-and-table podcast room — it’s a Downtown Los Angeles production facility built to handle the complete production ecosystem.
Production Team
Camera, audio, lighting and production support — people running the session, not just equipment left in a room.
Multi-Camera Workflow
Professional cinema-camera capture with live-switching available for a same-day main episode.
Multiple Visual Environments
Multiple premade podcast sets, plus access to the broader Apex production campus for a custom look.
Production Through Post
Recording, editing, clips and publishing — and ongoing show support for recurring plans.
The studio. The signal. The delivery.
Cinema-grade tools, clearly specified.
A professional camera system, dedicated audio recording, and an acoustically treated, sound-proof broadcast environment. Standard session-file delivery is included.
Full technical specifications
- Camera system
- 3 × Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K ProSuper 35 sensors · 13 stops of dynamic range. Up to 6144 × 3456 Blackmagic RAW or 3840 × 2160 ProRes UHD; codec, frame rate and delivery requirements are confirmed before recording.
- Camera files
- Unedited ProRes (.MOV) or native RAW (.BRAW)Standard session-file download is included.
- Audio
- Dedicated 32-bit float audio recordingUp to 3 Shure SM7B microphones. Audio-file specifications and sample rate are agreed before the session.
- Live switching
- TriCaster live-switching consoleIncluded with Live Cut; livestream destinations and remote-video needs are separately scoped.
- Same-day output
- 1920 × 1080 .MP4 live-cut masterSource acquisition resolution is not the live-cut delivery resolution. Social and written assets follow the agreed schedule.
- Lighting
- Aputure + Nanlite lightingStudio lighting shaped to your selected set; documented with Show Look Lock for recurring plans.
- Studio + guests
- Acoustically treated, sound-proof broadcast studioGreen room available by arrangement. Remote audio included; full remote video via Riverside / Zoom is a quoted add-on.
- Delivery + backup
- Standard download + 30-day internal backup30-day retention from each recording date. Optional verified transfer to your own hard drive: $150/session, including checksum verification.
- Talent support
- Teleprompter included at no additional chargeHair & makeup available at $125/hour. Request services and confirm green-room access before your session.
Technical note: the 6K Pro camera audio and the dedicated 32-bit float audio workflow are separate recording systems. Capture codec, frame rate and final export specifications are confirmed for each production.
The finishing touches
A little more production.
From a complimentary teleprompter to on-set hair and makeup, add the support your show needs. Paid services are confirmed before work begins.
On-camera confidence
Teleprompter
IncludedNo additional charge
For scripted openings, sponsor messages, and presentations. Request a teleprompter when booking.
Camera-ready talent
Hair & makeup
Optional$125 / hour
Professional hair and makeup for hosts and guests. Artist availability and service time confirmed before your session.
One-time design and development. Build, staging, materials, and extra studio time are quoted separately.
Transfer to a client-supplied drive, with checksum verification. Optional convenience, not a charge for basic file access.
Editing-only pricing for work beyond a package’s standard edit — editorial restructuring, B-roll integration, extra graphics, or additional revision rounds. Compact 30–45-minute edit: $950; standard up-to-60-minute edit: $1,250.
Live broadcast to YouTube or LinkedIn with a production plan and platform readiness check. Separate from Live Cut.
Riverside / Zoom video integration, guest tech checks, and the in-room return feed for a hybrid conversation.
More clips, motion graphics, or a campaign-specific content plan. Episode packages already include 3 captioned clips each.
Podcast studio in Downtown Los Angeles
Record your podcast in the heart of DTLA.
Apex Photo Studios’ podcast production studio, Studio C, is located at 1024 Santee St, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90015, on the 8th floor in the Downtown Los Angeles Fashion District. The studio serves creators, brands, agencies, businesses and production teams throughout Los Angeles and Southern California.
Apex Photo Studios
Podcast Studio / Studio C
1024 Santee St, STE 800
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 233-4437
info@apexphotostudios.com
Full-service podcast production, video podcast recording, live switching, editing and publishing support in Downtown Los Angeles.
Before you hit record
A few good questions.
Where is the Apex podcast studio in Los Angeles?
What makes Producer-Led Cinematic Production different from Core?
Do episode packages also have a 2-hour minimum?
What does the $975 Publish-Ready edit include?
Why does Live Cut cost more? Is it a livestream?
What files do I get, and do I pay to download them?
How do the monthly and season plans work?
Can you publish to my existing channels?
Can I add a teleprompter or hair and makeup?
Production inquiry
Bring the idea. We’ll build the production.
Tell us about your show, preferred package and production needs, and we’ll follow up to plan the session.