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Index 02.4 / Pricing FLAT RATE / NO SURCHARGES

$250 / hour The price is the price.

  • /On-site engineer
  • /Three 4K cameras + audio
  • /Live cut, same day
  • /Raw files in 24 hours
  • /Sales tax included
  • Book studio time

At Kreate Vision Studio, studio time is $250 an hour, all in: engineer, three cameras, audio, and a same-day live cut. One-hour minimum, no forced multi-hour blocks beyond that. No packages required. Prices include sales tax. Production packages stack on top for hosts who want a finished show, not just a finished file. Add-ons are listed below. Commercial and brand video production is quoted per project; see the video page.

Set study / host chair
Set study / broadcast mic
Set study / three-camera room
01

Studio Hour

$250 per hour

Walk in, hit record.

Book studio time

Hourly studio time with engineer, three cameras, and live cut delivery. The price is the price.

  • /The Hive (up to 10 guests)
  • /Three 4K cameras + audio
  • /On-site engineer included
  • /Live cut + raw files same day
  • /One-hour minimum only
  • /200 free parking spaces
02

Episode Production

$695 starting

A finished episode, not a finished file.

Start an episode

Studio time plus a full polished episode with color, audio mix, captions, and per-platform exports.

  • /Up to 90 minutes in studio
  • /Full edit (color, sound, music)
  • /Captions and chapter markers
  • /Three short-form cutdowns (10-clip package available, +$285)
  • /Thumbnail design
  • /Five business day delivery
03

Show Launch

Custom project

Zero to first ten episodes.

Talk to the studio

Brand, set, recording, edit, and distribution. We run the production line.

  • /Show name, brand, art
  • /Booking workflow + intake
  • /First 10 episodes recorded
  • /Editing + distribution
  • /Show notes and clips
Book

Pick a slot without leaving the page.

The live Square Appointments calendar for The Hive. Prefer a full tab? Open the booking page or call (224) 328-2853.

Add-ons

Stack what you need.
Skip what you do not.

Add-ons attach to any studio booking. Pricing here is per-session unless noted. We invoice once after delivery, no surprises.

Captions and transcript

$95

per session

Clip package (10 short-form)

$285

per session

Live streaming setup

$120

per session

Distribution setup

$450

one-time

AI repurposing pipeline (includes captions + transcript)

$195

per session

Additional editor revision pass

$165

per pass

Booking policy
  • One hour minimum. Sessions over four hours are quoted as a block rate. Ask when you book.
  • Full refund on cancellations seven or more days in advance.
  • Fifty percent refund inside seven days.
  • Inside 24 hours: non-refundable, reschedule case by case.
What is not included
  • Custom set design or scenic build.
  • Talent fees or guest travel.
  • Music licensing for songs not in our cleared library.
  • Off-site filming is not included in the Studio Hour rate; on-location video is quoted separately (see the video page).
Studio Membership / Coming Soon

The room on your schedule.

A self-serve membership tier for vetted creators and teams who want to book and run their own sessions independently. No price is set yet. Join the interest list and you hear about it first when it opens.

  • /Self-serve booking
  • /Run your own session
  • /Studio-vetted access
  • /Remote support available
  • /Pricing to be announced
FAQ

Pricing, plainly.

How do I book?

Studio Hour sessions book online instantly through Square Appointments: pick a date and time and the booking confirms in seconds. Episode Production and Show Launch packages are quote-based; use the contact form or call (224) 328-2853.

How much does it cost to record a podcast in Palatine?

Studio time at Kreate Vision Studio is $250 per hour, all-inclusive: on-site engineer, three cameras, audio, and a same-day live cut. There is a one-hour minimum and no hidden fees.

What does the hourly rate include?

The Hive for up to ten guests, three 4K cameras with professional audio, an on-site engineer, the same-day live cut, raw files, and 200 free parking spaces. The price is the price.

Do you offer full episode production?

Yes. Episode Production starts at $695 and includes up to 90 minutes in studio, a full multi-camera edit, captions, three short-form cutdowns, and a thumbnail, delivered within five business days.

Is there a minimum booking?

One hour is the minimum. Sessions over four hours can be quoted at a block rate.

What is your cancellation policy?

Full refund seven or more days in advance, fifty percent inside seven days, and non-refundable inside 24 hours, with reschedules handled case by case.

Pick the date. The room is yours.