Closer to Midtown than Brooklyn.
Getting here and being here is all part of the Cobalt experience. During rush hour, our Hoboken soundstage is a quick reverse-commute from the city. And while you're here, Hoboken's relaxed small-town vibe and authentic atmosphere offers a chill experience. Hoboken is safe, clean and the furthest thing from working in an 'Industrial Park.' Take a walk, or dive into an authentic, old school Italian deli.
Don’t sleep on this powerful, practical technology.
Today, Virtual Set technology is less expensive than traditional sets and location shoots, and the tools and artists are plentiful. Cobalt's Virtual Backlot marks the first time it's available to the public on the East Coast, so there will never be a better time to lead the way and start leveraging this invaluable technology.
Is the L train even running? Do we even care?
We love Brooklyn, but we love convenience more! Shooting at Cobalt means never having to worry if the L train is running, because there are SO many ways to get here, and they’re all good. We’re conveniently located in Hoboken, NJ, and if you haven’t been here yet, you’re missing out!
Not too big, not too small.
All too often, soundstage sizes go to extremes—either you’re crammed in, or you need walkies just to find your PAs. We believe Goldilocks had it right when she rejected anything but a comfortable “just right” fit. When it comes to soundstages, an awkward fit impacts the entire production in thousands of tiny, aggravating ways—not the vibes you want when you’re producing great work under pressure...
Tabletop is in our DNA.
Our stage was born in 1995 as a tabletop / VFX studio, and if there were a sign above our door it would read “Science in the Service of Art.” Throughout the years, we’ve invested in the right tools for tabletop work, which has often meant inventing, engineering andconstructing those tools ourselves, in-house. That’s how tabletop works.
The Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs Act has passed!
New Jersey’s new benefits to producers.
After seven years without tax incentives for Film and TV production, New Jersey has passed new legislation offering a tax credit of up to 35% to film and TV productions, that will be worth up to $425 million over the next five years.
We do more, you pay less.
Little things add up: Make the most of your budget at Cobalt.
On a typical “warehouse stage” shoot” you start out with nothing but a big box, then you rent all the items you need for your workspace, down to the last chair. At Cobalt, there’s no need to rent or carry in the basic amenities—and we won’t bill you for them, either. Our curated amenities radically simplify your set-up process, and your bill won’t look like you went on a Whole Foods bender.
Experience Greater New York’s Turnkey Soundstage
The ultimate client experience. Our streamlined, supportive approach offers our clients an unprecedented layer of hospitality and convenience. Thoughtful amenities like the live HD feed throughout our client support spaces keeps everyone on set well-connected.
Virtual Set at Virtually No Extra Cost.
Experience immersive VR. Explore your CG set in real-time. There are many levels of implementation, from real-time camera tracking to fully immersive VR. We can give you a hands-on demo, OR by using our camera and pre-mapped lenses, you can get camera tracking data as part of your stage rental.
Elevate Your Image.
We're as passionate about image crafting as you are. To inspire creativity at the highest level, we make some of our most stunning equipment available to you when you rent our world-class soundstage.