Studio Booking Glossary: Common Terms Every First-Time Client Should Know
Cyc wall, strike time, overtime, raw files — a plain-language glossary of the studio booking terms you'll actually encounter in Delhi NCR.
First-time studio clients often run into unfamiliar terms mid-conversation — "cyc wall," "half-day rate," "strike time." Here's a plain-language glossary of the terms you'll actually encounter when booking a photography, video, or podcast studio in Delhi NCR.
Space & Set Terms
- Cyclorama (cyc wall) — a curved wall that removes the visible corner between wall and floor, creating a seamless background
- Green screen / chroma key — a solid coloured backdrop digitally replaced with another scene in post-production
- Set — a styled area built for a specific look, as opposed to a plain backdrop
- Strike time — the time needed to pack down and clear a set after your session
Booking & Pricing Terms
- Half-day / full-day rate — a flat price for an extended block of time, usually cheaper per hour than booking hourly
- Minimum booking — the shortest duration a studio will accept, even if your shoot itself is quicker
- Overtime — additional charges for running past your booked slot
- Add-on — equipment, crew, or services not included in the base rate
For a fuller walk-through of what these terms mean for your actual budget, see our content creation cost breakdown.
Equipment Terms
- Strobe — a flash-based light used in photography for freezing motion
- Continuous lighting — lights that stay on throughout, standard for video
- Lavalier mic — a small clip-on microphone worn close to the mouth
- Boom mic — a directional microphone mounted on a pole, kept out of frame
Production Terms
- Shot list — a planned list of every shot needed before the session begins
- Raw files — unedited footage or photos straight from the camera
- Turnaround time — how long after the shoot you'll receive final edited files
Why This Vocabulary Matters
Knowing these terms helps you ask sharper questions before booking and avoid assuming something is included when it's actually an add-on. For the specific questions worth asking, see how to find the right content creation studio in Delhi NCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "minimum booking" mean?
It's the shortest time slot a studio will sell, regardless of how quick your actual shoot is — commonly two to three hours.
What's the difference between a strobe and continuous lighting?
A strobe fires a brief, powerful flash for photography; continuous lighting stays on throughout, which is necessary for video.
What does "raw files" mean in a studio quote?
It means unedited footage or images — if your package only includes raw files, editing is a separate cost.
Final Takeaway
A little vocabulary goes a long way toward avoiding surprise costs. Explore DyWix Studio's booking process in Dwarka, Delhi to see these terms explained in context.
