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Record 90 days of content in one day.

The exact plan we run on Creator Days at 50 Francisco St to record 90 days of content: prep, an hour-by-hour session schedule, and the pipeline that turns one recording day into a full quarter of publishing.

You record 90 days of content from one well-planned studio day: 4 podcast episodes on the morning set, 12 teleprompter lessons or talking-head videos after lunch, and 30 or more short clips pulled from the takes. Drip the lessons weekly and the episodes every other week, and the calendar carries you roughly 12 weeks. The whole studio runs from $1,200 for the day, and every file leaves with you that evening.

4Episodes before lunch
12Lessons after lunch
30+Clips from the takes
90Days of publishing
Creator set up to record 90 days of content in one batch day in San Francisco
One day, a quarter of content

Record 90 days of content in a single batch

Weekly recording taxes you four ways: travel, setup, warm-up, and context switching. Batching pays those costs once. In our studio, the clients who keep the steadiest content-creation rhythm record on a quarterly schedule: one Creator Day with both studios, then twelve weeks of scheduled posts while they run their actual business.

The math also favors the batch. Four separate 1-hour sessions at $450 cost $1,800 and give you four episodes. A full day from $1,200 gives you the same four episodes plus an afternoon on the teleprompter set. The day rate buys you the second content stream almost for free.

Prep: the week before

The day succeeds or stalls on prep. Here is the checklist we send every Creator Day client:

  • 4 episode outlines. One page each: guest, 3 core questions, the story you want on tape. Outlines keep episodes to 45 minutes.
  • 12 lesson scripts or bullet lists. Send them 48 hours ahead so your engineer preloads the teleprompter and builds the run sheet.
  • Guests confirmed with arrival times. Stagger them 75 minutes apart. Our guest prep guide covers the email to send each one.
  • 3 outfit changes. Solid mid-tone colors. A fresh top per block makes one day read as three separate shoots on the feed.
  • A drive with 1TB free. Raw 4K from a full day is heavy. We copy everything before you leave.

The schedule we actually run

The day, hour by hour.

01

8:30am · Arrive and settle

The podcast set is pre-lit and mic checked before you walk in. Coffee from the kitchen downstairs, a quick look at the run sheet with your engineer, first guest seated by 9:00.

02

9:00am to 12:15pm · Four episodes

45 minutes per episode, 15 minute resets between them: water, outfit swap, next guest in the chair. Your engineer live-switches three 4K cameras and marks clip moments as they happen.

03

12:15pm · Lunch and set change

You eat. We flip the room: teleprompter loaded with your scripts, slides on the big display, camera 4 on the lens line.

04

1:00pm to 4:00pm · Twelve lessons

Scripted pieces run 5 to 8 minutes each on the Course & Teleprompter Studio set. Two takes per lesson is typical once you find the rhythm. A new top at 2:30 splits the batch into two visual sets.

05

4:00pm to 5:00pm · Files and markers

Raw 4K and separated audio copy onto your drive at the edit bay while you review the clip markers with your engineer. You drive home with the whole quarter on one SSD.

The pipeline after the day

Footage on a drive is potential energy. The publishing calendar converts it:

  • Weeks 1 to 8: one podcast episode every other week. With episode editing at $595, each comes back publish-ready with a 1-minute intro and 3 social clips.
  • Weeks 1 to 12: one lesson or talking-head video per week. Course editing runs $295 per hour.
  • Every weekday: one short clip. A 45 minute episode holds far more clips than three; our guide to turning one session into 30 clips shows the full system.

Schedule everything in the first week after the shoot, while the markers are fresh. From there the quarter runs itself.

Podcast editing timeline on the iMac 2026 edit bay after a batch recording day

Same-day head start

The edit starts before you leave.

Your engineer reviews clip markers with you at the edit bay in the broadcast room, so the post pipeline begins the same afternoon you record.

  • Clip moments marked live during every take
  • Raw 4K plus a separated track per mic
  • Same-day cuts available at the iMac 2026 edit bay

One honest caveat

Energy is the real constraint, more than time. Interview formats hold up all day because the guest carries half the load. Solo scripted delivery fades after about three hours, which is exactly why we put episodes in the morning and cap the teleprompter block at twelve pieces. Plan the hard reading early in each block and the day stays strong to the end.

Batching FAQ

Questions about the big day.

How many podcast episodes can I record in one day?+

Four 45 minute episodes fit comfortably in a morning block with 15 minute resets between them. Teams with tight outlines have recorded six across a full day, though four plus an afternoon of teleprompter work is the mix we recommend.

How much does a full studio day cost?+

The whole studio, both sets and the broadcast room, starts at $1,200 for the day with your engineer included. Hourly sessions run $450 with a 1-hour minimum, so the day rate wins once you pass three hours.

Do I need to bring my own crew?+

Your booking includes a dedicated engineer who runs cameras, audio, lighting, and the teleprompter. Bring your outlines, your outfits, and a drive. Everything else is handled.

How far ahead should I send scripts?+

48 hours before the session. That gives your engineer time to preload the teleprompter, build the run sheet, and flag anything that reads long.

When do I get the footage?+

Same day. Raw 4K and separated audio tracks copy onto your drive at the edit bay before you leave the building.

One day. One quarter.

Record 90 days of content in one booking. Both studios from $1,200, engineer included, every file on your drive by 5pm.

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