Set Design by Kinetics Studios
Here at Kinetics Studios, set design is an integral part of our full production offering, not just simply building a backdrop for your shoot. It's the beginning of cinematic storytelling, interactive environments, creating visual impact and creative expression in film, TV, advertising, branded content, marketing and live events, Offering imaginative design, technical precision and expert craftsmanship, our team turns your ideas into a visually compelling reality which will enhance audience engagement, strengthen brand impact and support production workflows.
If you are planning a complex film environment, bespoke brand experience, immersive XR world or a dynamic commercial film set, Kinetics Studios provides sets that are tailored, reliable and built to perform. Our work mixes hands-on skills and technical expertise with a production mindset, ensuring we support your vision in full.
Professional Set Design for Film & Video Production
Great visual content begins with the best set design. At Kinetics Studios, we have the facilities to develop environments that can clearly tell your story and drive audience impact.
Our set services include:
- Creative concept development with design consultation and creative direction.
- Full build and fabrication by our skilled team.
- On-site installation and lighting integration to support filming and photography.
- Coordination with production and lighting departments to ensure alignment with your shoot schedule and creative goals.
Kinetics Studios team possess both creative insight and technical ability. We understand the pressures of real-world production, so we create sets that work for your cameras, lighting, actors and staff.
Why Is Set Design Important?
The set is where you gain your audience’s attention and let your story unfold. Well-designed sets:
- Support your narrative with clear visual purposes.
- Enhanced production value.
- Minimises shoot day challenges by being built to specification and ready to use straight away.
Our expert team are always on hand to help with your set design needs.
Tailored to Your Production
Kinetics Studios has the space, equipment and expert personnel to support all your needs across a vast range of production types and technical requirements.
Film & TV Sets
Our team here at Kinetics can plan and build sets for feature films, dramas, TV series, branded film content and any kind of narrative sequences. Detailed design planning and high-quality fabrication. We ensure that every element matches your vision while being practical for real-world filming conditions. With several spacious studios and comprehensive on-site facilities, we can build sets at large scale and adapt quickly to production.
Commercial & Branded Sets
For commercials and brand content, it is vital that your set design can reflect your brand identity and communicate your message with clarity and impact. We work with creative briefs to produce environments that amplify brand narratives and maximise visual impact for your target audience. We also consider what lighting, camera angles and product placement would work best creatively and commercially.
Virtual Production & XR
Extended Reality (XR) environments and virtual production demand a blend of physical and digital design expertise. Kinetics Studios create hybrid sets that work with real-time rendering and camera tracking systems. This empowers you to film within dynamic 3D worlds that adapt in real-time.
Exhibition & Retail Environment Builds
Beyond camera-based production, set design plays a crucial role in exhibitions, retail, experiential marketing and live events. We create environments that capture your audience and elevate the brand experience. From large scale custom stands to bespoke interactive spaces, we make your ideas a reality with impact and precision.
On-site Production Support
We support your production from concept to completion, ensuring consistency and efficiency throughout your shoot.
Our full production support includes:
- On-site technical assistance.
- Production planning and coordination.
- Industry standard equipment.
- Expert studio facilities.
- Space for props, storage and staging.
Having this integrated into the full production workflow helps eliminate common coordination issues and allows for direct, rapid problem solving when unexpected challenges arise.
The Kinetics Studios Set Design Process
We have a clear, structured approach:
- Consultation and Creative Briefing
We start with an in-depth conversation to understand your creative aims, requirements and style choices. This step ensures that our design direction aligns with the needs of your project. - Fabrication and Build
Our team of carpenters, metalworkers, prop makers and craftsmen bring your set to life. Using industry standard materials and techniques, sets are built to last. - Installation
Sets are then installed in the studio or on-site with precise attention to detail. Lighting is integrated, surfaces are finished and safety checks are completed prior to filming. - Production Support
During your shoot, our team remains available to provide support with lighting, troubleshooting, rigging adjustments and scene changes. We work as an extension of your production team to keep the shoot running smoothly.
This ensures your set is both creative and production ready, allowing your team to focus on content creation rather than the logistics.
State of the Art Facilities at Kinetics Studios
Kinetics Studios provides exceptional facilities that enhance the set design process and simplify production. Our studios are large, adaptable and purpose-built for modern production needs. They include:
Infinity Cove Studio with SPECTRA
Our Infinity Cove Studio provides a large-scale, seamless environment designed for ambitious sets and high-end production. With direct drive-in access, the studio easily accommodates vehicles, oversized props and complex set builds, making it ideal for commercial filming, automotive shoots and cinematic content.
At the centre of the space is SPECTRA, the UK’s largest suspended lightbox, delivering exceptional full spectrum lighting with precise control. SPECTRA allows your creative team to move effortlessly between natural daylight, bold colour washes and dramatic contrast lighting, all with high CRI accuracy and flicker-free performance.
Green Screen Cove Studio
Our Green Screen Cove Studio features a seamless U-shaped green screen environment which eliminates shadows and sharp edges. The space is acoustically treated and equipped to support advanced camera tracking using the Mo-Sys StarTracker system. This is the industry benchmark for virtual production, this system was used by the BBC, for their coverage of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
Lightbox Studios
The Lightbox Studios are designed for smaller scale set, product photography and controlled video production. Each studio offers a soundproofed environment with integrated lighting, providing you with consistent illumination and precise control. These spaces are ideal for detailed builds, interviews, podcasts and compact designs.
Why Choose Kinetics Studios for Set Design?
Choosing the right partner for your set is critical to the success of your production. At Kinetics Studios we combine creative ambition with technical expertise that will result in your desired outcome.
Our key advantages include:
- Expert set designers and skilled craftspeople.
- Integrated production services.
- Flexible studio environments.
- A professional support team.
- Collaborative workflow.
- High-quality outcomes.
By choosing Kinetics Studios for your set, you are choosing a team that understands both the art and craft of production, ensuring your sets are not only beautiful but also functional and reliable.
Get Started with Kinetics Studios
If you have a project that requires exceptional set production, we are ready to help. Whether your next production is a cinematic shoot, branded content project, immersive experience, virtual production or retail environment, Kinetics Studios provides the expertise, space and technical support to bring your vision to life.
Contact our team today to discuss your requirements and find out how we can support every stage of your production journey.
Commonly Asked Questions About Set Design
Professional set is used across film, television, advertising, branded content, music videos, virtual production, exhibitions and live events. Any production that requires a controlled, purpose-built environment can benefit from professionally designed and constructed sets.
Yes. Set design can be fully bespoke, tailored to your creative brief, brand identity and production requirements. This includes custom structures, surfaces, props and finishes, built to exact specifications and designed to perform under filming conditions.
Sets can be scaled to suit projects of any size. From compact product sets and interview backdrops to large scale cinematic environments and immersive builds, sets are designed to match the scope and complexity of your production.
Set design should be considered as early as possible during pre-production. Early involvement allows the design to align with creative direction, camera movement, lighting plans and production schedules, helping to avoid delays and costly changes later in the process.
Set builds works very effectively alongside green screen and virtual production. Physical set elements can be combined with digital environments to create hybrid spaces that blend real world textures with virtual worlds, enhancing realism and creative flexibility.
Yes. Set production can accommodate vehicles, oversized props and large structures within our studios that offer sufficient space and direct access.
Still got questions about our set production services? Why not get in touch with our team today to find out more about our expansive studios and hire for your next creative project!
Brands That Use Our Studios
SPECTRA Lightbox
The UK’s largest RGB-CCT lightbox, suspended above our Infinity Cove studio for powerful, precision lighting control & full spectrum colour.
Infinity Cove
One of the largest infinity cove studios in the UK, our Infinity Cove Studio is perfect for film production & automotive photography.
Green Screen Cove
A state-of-the-art green screen studio, our Green Screen Cove is ideal for virtual production & large-scale videography.
Lightbox Studios
Versatile, smaller lightbox studios with full soundproofing, perfect for agile shoots, recording and creative flexibility.