Welcome to the studio.

Address

209 Kalamath St., Unit 1, Denver, CO 80223. The entrance is around the corner on W 2nd Ave — for the easiest load-in, take the right onto W 2nd Ave and pull up to the ramp.

Parking

Free street parking: unlimited on the side streets, with a 2-hour limit directly on Kalamath St. Park on a side street for a full shoot day.

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  209 Kalamath St., Unit 1 — entrance around the corner on W 2nd Ave.

Your code arrives by email

A confirmation from ui.com (the UniFi Access system) carries your entry code — if you don't see it, check spam. It's separate from your booking confirmation.

When it works

Your code goes active 15 minutes before your rental starts and deactivates 15 minutes after it ends. Need in a little earlier? Reply to your door-code email or call us.

At the door

The Access Reader / doorbell is mounted to the left of the door outside. Tap “Unlock PIN” in the lower-right corner, then enter your code.

Security is built in

Access and security are one system now — entering your door code automatically disarms the studio. No separate alarm or keypad to deal with. (You'll arm it again with the STUDIO CLOSE button on your way out — see Wrapping up.)

Getting out

Exit using the silver “PUSH TO EXIT” button by the door — you never need a code to leave.

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  Tap “Unlock PIN,” then enter your code.

Trouble getting in? Reply to your door-code email or call us at (303) 284-6057 and we'll let you in remotely.

1 dot

Bright white — full work light.

2 dots

Warm.

3 dots

Blue.

4 dots

Off.

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  Press the quadrant marked with 1–4 dots.

Adjusting temperature

The studio is on a 5-zone mini-split system. Control it from the in-studio iPad using the Sensibo app — set the zone you're shooting in.

Switching heat ↔ cool

Switching the whole system between heating and cooling can't be done from the iPad — call us at (303) 284-6057 and we'll flip it for you.

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  Open the Sensibo app on the in-studio iPad.

Dedicated circuits

8 × 20-amp dedicated circuits, fed through aluminum wall plates on both sides of the cyc wall. Spread heavy draws across plates on opposite sides.

If a breaker does trip

Call us at (303) 284-6057 — don't go looking for the panel in the staff areas, and we'll reset it for you.

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  20-amp outlets on the aluminum wall plates, on both sides of the cyc.

Connect by tapping the NFC/QR puck in the studio with your phone — it joins you automatically. For security the password itself isn't handed out; the puck does the work.

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  Tap the puck with your phone to join.

Tether station

The workstation is loaded with Capture One, Lightroom, DaVinci Resolve, and Photoshop, wired and on WiFi. Use it freely — just return it to its standard configuration before you leave (see Wrapping up).

Backdrops

The backdrop system is motor-controlled — use the wall controls to raise and lower the rolls.

Sound

Surround sound is built in for playback during your session.

Espresso machine

There's a real espresso machine on-site. It has a few steps the first time — see the how-to video below before you pull a shot.

Keurig

Prefer something quick? There's also a Keurig for K-Cup coffee.

Working kitchen

The kitchen is a real working kitchen — water, prep space, and counters used by food stylists every week. Make yourself at home.

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  The Keurig — pop in a K-Cup for quick coffee.

Shoes off (or covered)

Please remove or cover your shoes while you're in the studio — it protects the camera and lighting gear from dust and keeps the cyc wall free of dirt and scuffs.

Tennis balls on C-stands

Put the tennis balls on the C-stand feet so nobody catches a leg and nothing gets scuffed.

The big black glass-door shade

If you lower the large black shade over the double glass door, triple-check that nothing is blocking it on the way down — if it jumps the track it's game over and a very expensive repair.

Honor system on extra gear

Beyond what's included, the rest of the gear in the studio runs on an honor system. If you decide to use any of it, just let us know so we can add it to your final invoice.

Staff-only areas

Please don't go into the top office area or through the door marked “employees only.”

Dumpster key

A key for the dumpster hangs by the door. The dumpster is at the corner of the parking lot — grab the key, toss your shoot trash, and hang it back up when you're done.

Reset the grip wall

Put the grip wall back the way it was when you came in.

Wipe down

Clorox-wipe the surfaces you used.

Return gear

Return everything to the cyc and grip walls where you found it.

Restore the tether station

Set the tether station back to its standard configuration. If we have to provide emergency support because it wasn't reset after your rental, there's unfortunately a surcharge.

Lock up

Lock the back doors on your way out.

Studio close

Hit the “STUDIO CLOSE” button as you leave — one press shuts off the lights, lowers the shades, and arms the security system. Don't skip it; it's what re-secures the studio behind you.

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  Reset the grip wall to how you found it.

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  One press drops the lights and shades.

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  PUSH TO EXIT to get out — no code needed.