Universal Studios Hollywood
Soundstages
The term "stage" originates in the early days of silent film, when a platform was constructed on which to build sets. The very first purpose-built stages had glass roofs to let sunlight in, as electrical light was not yet bright enough to register properly on the early film stock.
The first "soundstages" appeared in 1928 - these were now fully enclosed, and had been sound-proofed to reduce external noise and to prevent sound echoing around the stage, as movies were increasingly using sound.
The very first soundstage is still in use and is located on the Warner Brothers' lot at Sunset Bronson Studios (now KTLA television studio) at 5800 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.
Stages 10 and 11 were the first constructed specifically as "soundstages" at Universal. Stage 12 followed in 1929. By late 1930 all Universal stages had been converted to soundstages. Universal has 30 soundstages ranging in size from 6,800 square feet to over 36,000 square feet. Seven stages are audience rated and have silent air conditioning, audience seating, permanent dressing rooms, and makeup services.
Universal's Filmmakers Destination site contains full details of current facilities: http://www.filmmakersdestination.com
- Named buildings & streets
- Production Bungalows
- Prop Warehouse
- Stage 1
- Stage 3
- Stage 4
- Stage 5
- Stage 6
- Stage 10 (now dubbing/ADR)
- Stage 11 (now dubbing stage)
- Stage 12
- Stage 13 (Walkthrough on Upper Lot)
- Stage 15 (no longer exists)
- Stage 16
- Stage 17
- Stage 18
- Stage 19
- Stage 20
- Stage 22
- Stage 23
- Stage 24
- Stage 25
- Stage 27
- Stage 28 (The Phantom Stage)
- Stage 29
- Stage 30 (formerly Backdraft, now demolished for Transformers: The Ride)
- Stage 31
- Stage 32(formerly Special Effects Stages now demolished for Transformers: The Ride)
- Stage 33
- Stage 34
- Stage 35
- Stage 36
- Stage 37
- Stage 41
- Stage 42
- Stage 43
- Stage 44
- Stage 50 (Earthquake)
- Stage 52 (Photo opportunity on Upper Lot)
- Stage 55 (Fast & Furious Extreme Close-Up)
- Stage 747
- Underwater Tank
- Aerial photos of the frontlot
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