Questions, answered.
Straight answers on photo and video studio rental at 2F Pioneer Centre, Kapitolyo, Pasig. Anything not covered here is one DM away at @pioneerxstudios.
Rates and booking
Magkano ang rent ng studio? How much does it cost?
The full room starts at ₱7,500 for the 3 hour minimum, which works out to ₱2,500 an hour. Half Day is ₱11,000 for 5 hours (₱2,200 an hour), and Whole Day is ₱20,000 for up to 10 hours (₱2,000 an hour over the full 10 hours).
Can I rent the studio per hour?
The minimum booking is 3 hours at ₱7,500. Longer bookings come in blocks: 5 hours at ₱11,000, 6 hours at ₱13,500, 7 hours at ₱16,000, 8 hours at ₱18,500, and Whole Day at ₱20,000 for up to 10 hours. Overtime is ₱2,500 per hour after a 20 minute grace (once per booking), rounded up to the next full hour. Room time never costs more than the ₱20,000 Whole Day rate. Other durations on request.
Do you have a whole day rate?
Yes. Whole Day is ₱20,000 for up to 10 hours with the full room. Multi day and weekend rates are quoted on request.
What is included in the rate?
The full room: infinity cyc wall, 100A 3 phase power, v flats, lounge, and basic grip. Two backdrop pulls are included free (same color). Additional pulls: ₱500 same color, ₱1,000 new color.
How do I book the studio?
Book online at book.pioneerxstudios.com or DM us on Instagram @pioneerxstudios. A 50% deposit confirms your slot. We send your payment link the same day, usually within a few hours.
Can I place a tentative hold?
Yes. We can place a tentative 24 hour hold while you are confirming with your team or client. The date is confirmed once the 50% deposit is settled.
What payments do you accept?
Cash, PayMongo, Maya, CIMB, BDO, BPI, GCash, and bank transfer. QRPh accepted. Scan and pay via your bank app.
Do you issue receipts or official invoices?
For receipt or invoice requirements, message the studio before booking so the team can route it properly.
The space
How big is the cyclorama?
The infinity cyc is 6m × 6m × 6m, seamless white. It sits on a 144 SQM floor under a 6m ceiling. More on the studio page.
What is a cyclorama?
A cyclorama, or cyc, is a curved seamless wall where the floor meets the wall with no visible corner, so the background reads as endless on camera. Ours is a 6m × 6m × 6m seamless white infinity wall.
Can I shoot video, product, or e-commerce content?
Yes. The studio works for fashion editorial, beauty, commercial video, product photography, and e-commerce. The 100A 3 phase supply handles video lighting kits without issue.
Can I shoot a commercial or a film?
Yes. The room is built for commercial video and commercial films, with 100A 3 phase power for your lights. A Video and Continuous Light kit is available for in studio use, with rates on the rates page.
Is there a glam and changing area?
Yes. Dual glam and prep stations and a private changing room with wardrobe rails and a mirror are part of the studio. Talent can arrive ready or prep on site.
Do you have equipment to rent?
Yes. Available kits: Photo Strobe (Godox and wireless triggers), Video and Continuous Light, Grip Essentials, Grip and Scrim Package, and Client Tether Station. Kits are for in studio use only, and rates are on the rates page. Reserve 48 to 72 hours ahead to guarantee availability.
Can I request an ocular or site visit?
Yes. DM us on Instagram to schedule a walk through before booking. We recommend an ocular for large productions so you can plan your lighting grid and staging in advance.
Location and access
Where exactly is the studio?
PioneerX Studios is at 2F Pioneer Centre, Kapitolyo, Pasig City. DM us on Instagram for directions and access instructions before your shoot.
Is PioneerX Studios in Pasig or Mandaluyong?
Pasig. The studio is at 2F Pioneer Centre, Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City, Metro Manila, not Mandaluyong.
How do I get there from Ortigas, BGC or Makati?
From Ortigas, BGC or Makati, search PioneerX Studios on Waze or open Google Maps directions to 2F Pioneer Centre, Cor. Pioneer, United & Brixton St. Access details are on the location page.
Is parking available?
Yes. Free on-site parking at Pioneer Centre, Kapitolyo. No street meters and no circling. DM us before your shoot to confirm access details.
How do we get in and load in?
Take the stairs beside BPI and turn left at the top, or the elevator near Chatime up to the 2nd floor. A service elevator is available for load in. Full access guide is on the location page. DM us before your shoot for the smoothest load in.
Can I book a late night or early morning shoot?
Yes. PioneerX is available 24/7 by appointment. Some bookings may require additional coordination depending on timing, shoot scale, and studio support needed. Message the studio before booking.
Rules and fees
Are there any fees I should know about?
Deep clean fee: ₱8,000. Smoke alarm activation: ₱5,000 plus a mandatory production stop. Early ingress and extended egress are ₱1,500 an hour for load in and load out, with no shooting. Overnight storage is ₱1,500 a night. Everything is listed upfront.
What happens if I need more time?
Overtime is ₱2,500 an hour after a 20 minute grace period (once per booking), rounded up to the next full hour. It is capped at the Whole Day rate: room time never costs more than ₱20,000, however long the shoot runs.
What is your cancellation policy?
72 or more hours: free reschedule. 48 to 72 hours: 80% credit. Under 48 hours: 50% credit. No shows forfeit the full deposit.
Can I use a haze machine or smoke effects?
Water based haze machines are allowed. Activating the smoke alarm carries a ₱5,000 fee and a mandatory production stop. Coordinate haze usage with the team in advance.
Can we request a fresh cyc repaint or refresh?
Yes. A cyc repaint is ₱5,000. Arrange it 24 to 48 hours before your shoot. Message the studio before booking so the team can confirm the current cyc condition.
Events
Do you host events?
Yes. Event packages start at ₱15,000 (Intimate, up to 15 guests, 4 hrs) through to ₱35,000 (Full Exclusive, up to 50 guests, 10 hrs). A ₱5,000 refundable security deposit applies. DM us on Instagram to discuss your event.
How many people can the studio fit?
30 people fit comfortably for a shoot. Events can go up to 50 with advance coordination.