YouTube to open London studio

Tech Radar says.

The Google-owned giant says the Soho-based 'Creator Space' studio will be well-staffed and kitted-out with professional cameras, green screen filming locations, lighting and editing suites.

Digital Trends reports that YouTube is keen to go on developing the site as it searches for increasing ways to generate revenue and beat down the competition.

“It is amazing to think that some of the most successful creators on the platform, with millions of views, use little more than their bedrooms, a Web cam and any props they can lay their hands on to produce compelling videos and build a global fan base,” says Sara Mormino, director of YouTube content operations and Next Lab.

The facility covers the rather large geographical area of Europe, the Middle East and Africa - which might make it a bit of a tight squeeze if everybody tried to use it at once, TG Daily writes.

As a result, it's only for the use of YouTube partners, who have to already have demonstrated a certain amount of talent and popularity before they can be accepted on the programme.

There's no word on whether use of the space will be free, and, if not, how much it will cost to book a slot.