Video Podcasts & Live Streams
Video Podcasts & Live Streams
The best podcast studio in Toronto, hands down. Our team handles everything - from editorial to production, so that you can focus on showing up for shoots excited to speak with your guests.
Get in touch for a more custom end-to-end show development package, or simply book recording hours with our in-house producer below.
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Much more than just a podcast studio for rent in downtown Toronto
StartWell has created the easiest way to conceive of, produce and publish video podcasts - with extremely high quality.
Our integrated approach involves dedicated studio space with custom-configured equipment managed by an in-house team of professional filmmakers and broadcast producers.
We can develop and package your show - optionally coaching your host, sourcing guests to interview and more - plus of course, recording episodes at our studios to then handle post production and publishing to all the platforms your audience loves watching content on.
Make the most of your podcast recording with additional media capture
We're making it easier than ever for creators to capture a wealth of content in a single shoot session. When you book a podcast studio recording at StartWell, you can now add on headshots and direct-to-camera video testimonials.
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Green Room
BookDown the hall from the studio, it features comfy seating plus a direct feed to watch recordings as they happen. This is the perfect place to catch up with guests and warm conversation before recording in studio.
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Direct to Camera Studio
Adding on headshots and video testimonial film - our team will bring you and your guests into our pre-configured direct-to-camera studio (same floor - in between the Green Room and podcast studio.)
This studio offers custom armchair and carpet options plus multiple colors or paper backdrops.
Straight-forward, all-inclusive podcast studio pricing
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Recording-only
If you have a simple need to record one or just a few films with us, we can simply book you for recording sessions @ $750/hr (including raw files from all cameras and microphones, license-free - transferred on SSDs post-session or uploaded to the cloud.)
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Custom Packages
Our full-service offering includes pre-production and creative planning, production and even post-production/editing + publishing (of video and audio files to multiple podcast platforms - including Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon Podcasts and more.)
Our process starts with an initial discovery call to discuss what your aims and resources are, from there we’ll plan creative and schedule recording sessions in person at our professional studio on King Street West in Toronto.
Our podcast studio equipment
From lighting to sound to video capture and display – this studio is fully pre-configured and ready to record in!
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Lighting
- Godox fanless + silent spotlights (UL150C ceiling mounted: KEY = Octabox with two diffusion layers with velcro plus optional honeycomb grid, 3x UL60C FILL = Diffusion socks with barn-doors and honeycomb grids for focus.)
- Aputure RGBw panel for accent lighting effect
- 4 RGBW tube lights as practicals - for optional background and atmospheric color
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Sound
- RØDECaster Pro – four microphone inputs with studio-grade preamps for recording crystal-clear audio, smartphone, USB, and Bluetooth channels for seamlessly integrating remote guests, eight sound pads for triggering music and sound effects, powerful audio processing at the touch of a button and so much more.
- Shure Professional XLR vocal microphones with table stands & options for wireless lav or boundary mics
- 2x B&W reference monitor speakers (w/amp for in-room audio playback)
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Video
- Multiple Canon 90D DSLR cameras w/HDMI (output to switcher)
- Wide and telephoto premium Canon lenses (as productions require)
- Auto slider w/return motion and optional arc – for extending wide angle space on camera and visual dynamism
- Blackmagic ATEM Extreme Pro ISO switcher (for live camera switching and streaming + ISO recording to SSD via USB-C)
- Reference monitor/screen (for teleprompting, video conferencing and software walkthroughs)
- Reference monitor screens, one for on-camera branding/visuals
Conveniently located in downtown Toronto
At StartWell's main campus on the 2nd floor - come in, grab a complimentary cappuccino and head into recording sessions upstairs.
786 King Street West, 2nd Floor
See a sample podcast episode recorded at our studio
A full service podcast studio experience
Our custom built studio environment enables on-demand podcast recording sessions that can be recorded using multiple cameras and mics, with zero setup time and world-class production quality.
In addition to being able record professional sounding and looking content, we offer full-service show production that can include the following:
Foundational Elements (once per show)
- Show Development (making sure that your show has character and branding whilst appealing to a defined audience)
- Episode Mapping (creating an action plan to engage listeners - planning out the ideal topic matter per episode so that the audience is excited for each additional episode release)
- Podcast Artwork (crafting the visual assets which represent the show to use as cover art on websites and through distribution platforms like iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music and more)
- Theme Music (sourcing original or stock music for intro/title themes and common moments in episodes)
- Host Coaching (working with your host to ensure their presence on mic and on camera is natural, easy and fun - in turn to ensure the ease and comfort of guests on the show)
- Syndication (RSS) Feed Setup (with publishing/distribution channel accounts.)
Pre-Production
- Sourcing show guests(we can help find great guests that raise the profile of shows and help expand your reach whilst aiding the series' narrative arc.)
- Pre-interview (preparing guests and hosts for conversations before they are recorded.)
- Script re-writing for broadcast/'the ear' (our team can edit your introductory remarks per guest to best present them and appeal to audiences.)
- Develop question lines for host (we can plan for the best things to ask of guests in order to draw out stories on mic)
Production
- Recording (we record episodes in person in our physical studio on King Street in downtown Toronto - capturing video and audio from multiple camera angles)
Post-production
- Editing podcast episodes (creating cinematic edits - coloring footage + cutting between camera angles and mixing down the audio tracks.) Note: we usually cut a video recording of the full episode and then an audio version of that - so you can publish your podcast as a video series seperately from an audio show (and reach a larger total podcast audience)
- Editing clips (we create compelling clips to promote full episodes on social media, and to highlight the best moments of your episodes for you to publish in any way you need to)
- Upload and publishing (sending video and audio files to various distribution channels - to make sure your podcast makes its way to any channel your audiences enjoys content)
- Meta-tagging (we craft custom titles, descriptions and excerpt copy to annotate episodes when publishing - for SEO etc)
- Transcription (our human team can manually transcribe your content to ensure that transcripts are readable for accesibility and SEO)
- SEO-friendly show notes (custom articles crafted from the transcript of the show to post as independant blog posts or anything else)
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Event Recap Video
Its easy to have a great looking film of your event that captures all the fun moments your guests shared - we handle everything and include planning, production and editing in a single per-event fee. Kick off begins with an initial preproduction call to familiarize ourselves with your run of show and aesthetic references/plan. From there, our media team will be ready day-of to capture b-roll, clips of presentations and guest-interview/take-aways. They combine all of this into a compelling film you can use for marketing, internal communication or anything else and we can match the final edit to fit a corporate brand guideline or previously used visual template.
Regular price From $2,500.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Video Podcasts & Live Streams
Seating capacity: 5
The best podcast studio in Toronto, hands down. Our team handles everything - from editorial to production, so that you can focus on showing up for shoots excited to speak with your guests. Get in touch for a more custom end-to-end show development package, or simply book recording hours with our in-house producer below.
Regular price From $750.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Custom Video Shoots
This all-inclusive package includes studio space, equipment, crew and catering - plus a pre-production/creative planning call before your shoot day to maximise time on set. At the end of the shoot, your team can receive mic and camera files for your own post processing, or StartWell can separately package post-production.
Regular price From $12,500.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Post Production Services
Regular price $500.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Event Photography
Our media production team can capture professional event coverage as stills. We deliver touched up shots post-event and give our clients source images upon request, royalty-free.
Regular price From $2,000.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per
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The StartWell Event Studio
Seating capacity: 150
Purpose-built facility for high impact visual presentations, live-streams/broadcasts and memorable corporate events. Detached building with parking on-site, 2 washrooms, open concept kitchenette, flexible furnishing options for theatre/rows, workshops, cocktails, conferences and media shoots. Full AV package with professional theatrical lighting and mics, 4 massive projectors, PA and video conferencing plus white boards on wheels. Cinematic stage production optional.
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Dedicated Offsite Venue
Seating capacity: 100
Unique private suite with its own retail access from King Street, lounge setup, open concept bar with cold storage, flexible furnishing options for theatre/rows, workshops, cocktails and conferences. Full AV package with professional stage lighting, 2 large connected TVs, mic packages, PA, video conferencing and 3 whiteboards on wheels. Cinematic stage production optional.
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The Third Floor
Seating capacity: 30
Large suite perfect for large team sessions - exposed brick and high ceilings combined with large West facing windows. Three 6-person breakout rooms included, plus open concept lounge and 2 washrooms. 4 large connected TVs with video conferencing and white boards on walls.
Regular price From $1,000.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Innovation Lab
Seating capacity: 50
Large whitewashed standalone space with retail entrance featuring an open concept kitchenette, two washrooms, on site parking plus flexible seating setups - from cocktail to conference tables to row seating available. Large projector with video conferencing, 2 whiteboards on wheels and large windows facing South and East.
Regular price From $2,500.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
The Loft
Seating capacity: 20
Large top floor board room overlooking King Street with internal lounge, washroom and common tables plus 5 large windows facing South and West. 2 Connected TVs, video conferencing, 5 white boards, exposed brick and lots of natural light.
Regular price From $400.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Level Up
Seating capacity: 13
Bright, lofty board room on the second floor of our main building overlooking our cafe and King Street below. With a large connected TV, video conferencing, massive white board, exposed brick and plenty of natural light.
Regular price From $300.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
The Green Room
Seating capacity: 10
Cosy meeting room with mixed lounge and meeting table - on the second floor of our main building. With a large connected TV, video conferencing, 2 white boards, exposed brick and 2 West-facing windows.
Regular price From $300.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Fast Forward
Seating capacity: 4
A cosy exposed brick meeting room on the first floor of our main building near the library. With a connected TV, large white board and window.
Regular price From $50.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Patio
Seating capacity: 6
An intimate board room just past the cafe on the first floor of our main building, across from our common hot desk workspace. With a large connected TV, white board and sliding glass doors.
Regular price From $150.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per
