Upstate NY Commercial Tax Credit is #1 in NY State
To attract more commercial production, the state of New York offers the Commercial Tax Credit Program, tailored specifically for the Industry. However, there’s a BIG difference in savings between filming in Upstate vs. Downstate.
These differences, including the amount you need to spend and the percentage you receive, differ greatly depending on where you film. Want the deets?
The Cobalt Experience and Why it Matters
As a "By Producers, For Producers" Turnkey Soundstage, we understand the pressure productions feel even during the best of times. We manage teams, budgets, and all sorts of complexity. We also nurture creativity and collaboration— all at the same time. It’s a tall order anytime! But during these times... everything is magnified... So, if your workspace is uncomfortable or inconvenient, you’re really gonna feel it.
The New York Commercial Tax Credit Program
From developing post-apocalyptic landscapes to aging characters over decades, Virtual Production technology has been a game-changer for the Industry.
Here, we take a quick minute to explore some of the standout films and performances that have taken advantage of VP, showcasing the innovation and creativity that drives today’s filmmaking.
How Modern Filmmakers Use Virtual Production: A Few Examples
From developing post-apocalyptic landscapes to aging characters over decades, Virtual Production technology has been a game-changer for the Industry.
Here, we take a quick minute to explore some of the standout films and performances that have taken advantage of VP, showcasing the innovation and creativity that drives today’s filmmaking.
Summer is Swinging in Woodstock… and at Cobalt!
Summer is finally here and the Cobalt Team couldn’t be more excited to show new clients and old friends everything in Woodstock.
DogTV Takes Over Cobalt
Case Study: DogTV came to town!
What happens when there's a language barrier between you and your main talent? Cobalt is prepared so things don't get too ruff ruff for our clients!
Hosting Charlamagne tha God and a Cast of 30
Case Study: We hosted Charlamagne tha God in a shoot with a cast of 30!
Read about how we were able to pull off the last-minute shoot, with less than a few days of prep...
Our NEW 12K camera!! Her name’s URSA: The Ursa Mini Pro 12K
At Cobalt Stages, you can unlock loads of creative potential with access to our premier soundstage and top-of-the-line equipment.
We offer an array of elite production tools to elevate your projects to new heights!
In this blog, you can say hello to our little friend, the Ursa Mini Pro 12K!
Upgrade Your Visual Story with Our High-Performance Production Tools
To inspire creativity at the highest level, we make some of our most cutting-edge equipment available to you when you rent our world-class soundstages.
The Mo-Sys StarTracker is one pretty wow example. It's a real-time optical camera tracking system that uses 'Stars' on the ceiling.🌟
Virtual Production at its finest! How can this technology benefit your project?
Cobalt Produces Multiple Episodes for Global Brand Using Virtual Production: A Case Study
We recently wrapped an incredible project for an international brand (you’ve definitely heard of them), and would love to take a minute to talk about it.
Of course, we understand how secrets work, so we’re taking a ride on the vague train! Not to worry, we’ll cautiously break it down for you as we’re highly aware of what can and cannot be shared ;)