Live-in studio a good idea?

[splitcock]

Hello folks,

Im considering converting some of my warehouse into a live-in photographic studio to share with 7 others and wanted to know if this idea suits Heres the concept:


Half the building is an open-plan new refurbished living area with bedrooms bathrooms etc. The other half is a new studio with a load of nifty cutting-edge gear ( P65?) that is free for everyone in the building to use. (with a bit of co-operation) Would people be willing to chip in a premium rent for this. The extra rent to cover purchase costs would be less than one day studio and equipment hire!

Heres the gear:

Phase One P65 digital Back with Phase645AFD body with -
80mm f2.8D lens, 120mm f4D Macro lens, 4.5m F/W 600 & 800 cables,
2 x batteries, Twin charger, car charger, CF card with F/W reader, Cleaning kit, location trolley case
+2X Red-Head lamps
MacPro
Capture Pro software for Mac & PC,
Photoshop CS4
Large Format Printer – ( yet to be specified )

Id be chuffed if I could get some feedback on this as an idea before I start grovelling to the bank and hacking up my warehouse

Im thinking around 800 pounds pcm, zone 2, London

Cheers,

Alex

 

[Danger_Mouse]

sounds like a good idea to me. i would look into movign in if it was in my area, and depending on sorting out studio rent times.

I would also look into having spares of all the equipment, as if someone did break one it could make the place very auqward to live in.

 

[Nicci]

I thinks its an awesome idea and a good price too

 

[AliB]

While I would not mind part share in a studio, I'd much prefer to go home to the family

You would be kind of limiting your customer base to folks with no family. If I had that kind of space I'd much rather put it to use by having various room sets and perhaps two apartments. Rent one out and live in the other.

I also think that having 7 vying for one shooting space could be a little problematic