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?