Green screen, also known as chroma keying, has been around in one form or another since the beginning of filmmaking. This compositing effect allows for multiple images to blend together into one illusion that has gotten more sophisticated as time has gone on. As May is the start of the summer blockbuster...
Let’s shine a light on the architectural history of LA Center Studios. When architect William Pereira originally designed the Union Oil Center, there was a ban on tall structures in downtown. A municipal ordinance intended to give the city “harmonious lines” and prohibited the construction...
Not so long ago, audiences had three places to check out their favorite shows. Down the dial, there was a network, higher up you had basic cable, and for violence, language, and no commercials there were the premium networks. Enter the Streaming Networks. With streaming, there’s many more options and a seemingly...
Netflix’s blockbuster film Bright, starring Will Smith and Joel Edgerton, was filmed here on the LA Center Studios lot. Bright – ranking in as one of Netflix’s biggest budget claimer ($90 million) instantly became an internet sensation; coming in as the streaming platform’s #1 movie in every...
From recycling to cycling - Los Angeles Center Studios introduces newest green initiative with campus Bike Lounge.
What do the feature films Anchorman, Fight Club and Planet of the Apes all have in common? Each film was shot, all or in part, right here at LA Center Studios. No kidding. Los Angeles Center Studios is considered one of the best-kept secrets in the entertainment production business. Founded in 1999,...
Our Tenant Luncheon is an annual event to show our appreciation to LACS tenants, and to give them a chance to meet each other over the course of a fun-filled day. Every LACS tenant is invited and each year the theme is different. This year’s theme, as you can probably tell, was Mardi Gras. Over...
Work, Shoot, Play… and STUDY? Would you be surprised to learn that the Los Angeles Center Studios house a hidden gem of a learning institution? And even more surprised to hear that it’s an accredited college that specializes in creative arts? In case you haven’t figured out whom we’re talking...
Sometimes it pays to get away from it all, but what happens when stepping away from your project for a weekend or a day trip just isn’t possible? Just Be Whether it’s me-time or down-time, it’s important to make sure that you’re setting aside time to focus on yourself. In a world of increasing...
Angelenos Take Serious Pride in their Pets. A simple Yellow Pages search for “pet stores in Los Angeles” will give you an 11-page list of 329 different options. Given what we know about pet store frequency and the fact that Los Angeles is roughly 469 square miles, that means there is roughly a pet store...
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