In this episode of Beyond the Studio, I sit down with Nate Strayer, the owner of Stray Vista Studios, a 10,000 sq/ft virtual production studio in Austin, TX. Nate shares the highs and lows of running a cutting-edge studio, including the intense financial hurdles he had to overcome to get started. We dive into the unique filmmaking culture of Austin, the evolution of virtual production technology, and the mental and physical stress that comes with studio ownership.

 

Nate Strayer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-strayer-701a5b123

Stray Vista Studios: https://www.strayvista.com

 

Chapters:

00:01:54 Introduction

00:05:07 Applying College to His Career

00:07:27 The Initial Idea Behind Stray Vista

00:15:57 Understanding the Costs of Virtual Production

00:17:23 Balancing Creativity and Productivity

00:21:29 Building the Team at Stray Vista

00:27:11 The Technical Aspects of Virtual Production

00:31:46 Finding Clients for Your Studio

00:45:18 Planning and Designing the Studio Build

00:49:53 Managing the Stress of Studio Ownership

00:54:54 Positioning Your Studio for Success

00:58:43 Advice for Aspiring Studio Owners

01:00:12 What’s Next for Stray Vista?