Scend Studio at Assembly

A Creative Studio Like No other in hampton roads

More Than a Studio

Scend Studio is right at home inside Assembly, a space built for creative collisions and bold ideas. Led by media professionals, Scend thrives where storytellers, makers, and innovators naturally connect.

More than a sunlit studio or podcast setup, Scend is a vibrant hub for media creatives to meet clients, create content, and grow alongside a community that shares your pulse on culture. With access to Assembly’s network of like-minded professionals and purpose-built amenities, Scend offers more than space, it offers momentum.

If you’re a media pro in the 757, now’s your chance to be part of it. Welcome to Scend Studio.

Studio Services & Studio Rentals

In-studio production services or DIY studio rentals with studio assistance.

Members, login to access your membership pricing.

Start your podcast today with no experience.
We offer a turnkey podcast service where all you need is you, your guest, and your stories.

Pitches, announcements, training, or explainer videos and more.
Give your message the quality it deserves.

Group or individual studio portraits for professional or lifestyle use,
as well as events or brand asset needs.

2 hour minimum studio rentals for content creators, photographers, and videographers with studio assistance.
Scroll down for 4 hour minimum weekend rentals.

Have a Different Production Scope in Mind?

We also offer full service production scopes custom tailored to suit your exact vision, in or outside of the studio.
Click the button below to inquire.

Visit the Studio

Come and check out the studio before you book your session
or check out the amazing space and amenities that come with being a Scend Member.
By appointment only. 

Scend Studio Memberships

With our new Flex Hours membership, members now have the flexibility to exchange their studio hours for studio services, based on the hourly value of their membership tier.

Be part of a thriving community and culture of changemakers and innovators, with amenities and perks like no other studio.
3-month minimum subscription. Limited availability.

Creator

Your Home Office Extension
$800
$ 640
/month
  • 8 Studio Hours
  • Flex Hours Valued at $80/hr
  • Priority Booking
  • Acccess to Common Areas and Amenities
  • +1 Hour to Assembly Meeting Rooms
  • Discounted Add-Ons & Services
  • Access to Assembly Community Events
  • Access to Social Supply Events

Producer

Expand Your Resources
$1600
$ 1200
/month
  • 16 Studio Hours
  • Flex Hours Valued at $75/hr
  • Priority Booking
  • Access to Common Areas and Amenities
  • +2 Hours to Assembly Meeting Rooms
  • Discounted Add-Ons & Services
  • Access to Assembly Community Events
  • Access to Social Supply Events

Executive

Production Peace of Mind
$2400
$ 1680
/month
  • 24 Studio Hours
  • Flex Hours Valued at $70/hr
  • Priority Booking
  • Extended Access to Amenities
  • +3 Hours to Assembly Meeting Rooms
  • Discounted Add-Ons & Services
  • Access to Assembly Community Events
  • VIP to Social Supply Events

GOOD TO KNOW

  • 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday
  • Saturdays and Sundays upon confirmation, 4 hour minimum.
  • Please consider a minimum of 30 minutes to load-in + setup, and 30 minutes to breakdown + reset the studio to it’s original condition when booking time.

Freemason Street Parking Garage. Parking is FREE for up to 2 hours.

• Metered street parking is also available.

• For productions that require a significant amount of load-in/load-out, please contact us to access up to 2 hours of parking in the load-in lot next to the studio with access through the back door.

As a Scend Member, you’ll gain additional access to some of Assembly’s amenities and exclusive perks, including:

ALL MEMBERS*

  • Business hours access
  • Digital access control
  • Assembly’s common areas and mezzanine level
  • Phone booths
  • Access to rooftop deck when there are no events.
  • WiFi

CREATOR MEMBERS*

  • 1 hour of booking time per month towards a meeting room or the audio podcast studio, in addition to your 4 hours of studio time.
  • (1) Access to Assembly Community events.
  • (1) Discounted access to all events by Social Supply VA.

PRODUCER MEMBERS*

  • Up to 2 hours of booking time per month towards a meeting room or the audio podcast studio, in addition to your 10 hours of studio time. 
  • (1) Access to Assembly Community events.
  • (1) FREE access to all events by Social Supply VA.
  • Member Portal

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS*

  • Up to 3 hours of booking time per month towards a meeting room or the audio podcast studio, in addition to your 10 hours of studio time. 
  • (1) Access to Assembly Community events.
  • (1) VIP access to all events by Social Supply VA.
  • Member Portal

*Membership availability will close when capacity is reached.

*3-month membership minimum required.

*Discounts available for annual membership.

  • The first floor lobby and mezzanine level are transient areas for light administrative tasks at no additional cost, before or after your booked studio time. But not intended for extended periods of use.
  • You can also meet clients for coffee or lunch at Three Ships Coffee.
  • Scend Studio may also host free or ticketed events in the studio with RSVPs sent to people registered in our system.

Equipment is only available for use in Full Service Production Packages, operated by authorized Scend Crew members.

  • Cameras:
    • Sony FX Cinema Line
  • Sound:
    • (4) Sennheiser SM58 Microphones
    • (2) Sennheiser AVX Wireless Lavalier Microphones
    • (1) Sennheiser AVX Wireless Handheld Microphone
    • (1) Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Microphone
  • Lighting:
    • Keylight: Aperture 300x Bi-Color
    • 4-point Dracast Daylight ENG LED Panels
    • 2-point Alienbees Strobes
    • Youngnuo Flash
  • Modifiers:
    • Aputure Lantern 90
    • Aputure Lightdome
    • Parabolic Octobox
    • Reflectors/Diffusers
    • Color Gels
  • Although we’re close to Granby Street, it’s relatively quiet, unless a Harley Davidson rolls by.
  • The nearest fire station is .5 mile away.
  • The nearest railroad is 1 mile away.
  • The nearest airport is 7 miles away.
  • Non-member Hourly studio sessions have a capacity limit to up to 5 people, including the primary user. (i.e. 2 Cast, 3 Crew)
  • Scend Members are allowed up to 8 people total including the member. (i.e. 4 Cast, 4 Crew)
  • Please contact us directly if your studio session will include more people.

Prohibited production and content types:

  • Adult or Pornographic Content
    • Includes nudity, simulated sexual acts, or explicit materials.
    • Protects the reputation of both Scend and Assembly.
  • Hate Speech or Extremist Content
    • Any content promoting racism, bigotry, violence, or extremist ideologies.
    • Legally and ethically important.
  • Violent or Graphic Content
    • Simulated or real violence, gore, or depictions of abuse or cruelty.
    • Especially important in a space shared with other businesses and members.
  • Illegal or Unsafe Activities
    • Any production involving weapons, drugs, or activities that violate local, state, or federal law.
    • This includes unlicensed use of firearms, pyrotechnics, or stunts.
  • Disruptive Audio Levels
    • Music videos or productions that produce sustained, loud sound without prior notice or soundproofing.
    • Important for maintaining peace with neighboring tenants.
  • Live Animals
    • Unless specifically cleared and properly managed, animals present liability, cleanliness, and allergy issues.
  • Large-Scale Group Events/Programming (Without Approval)
    • Productions that convert the space into a de facto event venue, unless cleared beforehand (e.g., screenings, parties, etc.).