POLICY, GENERAL RULES, & DISCLAIMER

This is the Magnum Opus client booking page. To find out more about Magnum Opus visit our website at https://magnumopusjc.com

We are located at 150 Bay Street, Unit 801, New Jersey, NJ 07302

About

Magnum Opus is a premiere 1,700 sq ft creative space located in the heart of the historic Powerhouse Art District of Downtown Jersey City. Great for small to medium-sized photoshoots, video shoots, classes, meetings, and more.

This is a safe space for creatives of all types, where we focus on collaboration and community. Our focus is to give photographers and videographers a creative community to birth their life's greatest work.

COVID19 COMPLIANT & RESPONSIBILITIES

At Magnum Opus, the safety of all our creatives and guess is TOP PRIORITY, and want to provide everyone with an exceptional rental experience. We are updated on all the COVID-19 protocols and latest information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), The Who, Local and State Authorities when it comes to COVID19 Prevention and Control. We ask all our creatives and guess to take temperature upon arriving at the studio and sign our COVID RELEASE WAIVER upon entering our creative community. We have hygiene and sanitation stations in 3 convenient locations in the space. Also, extra PPE is available upon request. We are enforcing 30-minute buffer windows between rentals to allow ample time for Magnum Opus staff adequate cleaning and sanitizing time between our rental guests.

CANCELLATION POLICY

GRACE PERIOD

All Bookings are subject to Magnum Opus’ Grace Period policy which provides a full refund for Bookings canceled within 24 hours from receipt of a Booking Confirmation but no later than 48 hours prior to the Event start time.

FLEXIBLE

Guests may cancel their booking until 7 days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their booking between 7 days and 24 hours before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Booking cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the Event start time are not refundable.

CLEANING PROTOCOL

Enhanced cleaning measures:

  • Space is cleaned and disinfected in accordance with guidelines from the CDC

  • Bookings are spaced apart to allow for enhanced cleaning

All hosts are required to do the following prior to each booking:

  • Sweep, mop, vacuum, and clean the space.

  • Supply a hand-washing station with soap, warm water, and paper towels or hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

  • Clean common areas allowing guest access including bathrooms, kitchens, and entrances.

  • Collect and clean dishes, silverware, and other provided host amenities, if applicable.

  • Remove garbage and add new lining to cans.

There is a $200 cleaning fee that will be billed after each rental if the studio isn't cleaned by the renter prior to leaving the studio, which will be billed to credit / debit card used for rental.

PROTECTIVE GEAR

The following equipment is provided for every guest:

  • Disinfecting wipes or spray and paper towels

  • Disposable masks

  • Hand Sanitizer

  • Disposable gloves

PHYSICAL DISTANCE

Space has the following features:

  • Capacity is limited based on state and local guidelines

  • Space has access to outdoor air ventilation

  • Space has been reconfigured to allow for physical distance

SIGNAGE

The space has informational signage including:

PARKING

Parking options

Free street parking, Metered Street parking, Nearby parking lot

Parking description

Parking is available throughout the Historic Powerhouse Art District in downtown Jersey City ranging from Free and Metered Street Parking, Parking Decks, and paid lot parking.

LIGHTING

Space has natural light

Natural light can be blocked out with window black-out curtains and/or V-Flats

Lighting description

Magnum Opus bolsters 8-foot westward facing windows that capture the "Gold Hour" of light perfectly for all-natural light shooters. We have black-out curtains as well as V-Flats that can be moved to block out the sun if need be. The best "Golden Hour" times are from 4 pm - 7 pm.

SOUND

Space is not soundproof

Ambient noise description

Noise levels must be kept to respectable levels at all times. Even though Magnum Opus is a community in itself, we understand that our building is full of creatives, and we respect them as well.

SPACE ACCESS

Crew access - Elevator, Freight Elevator, and/or Stairs

Equipment loading description

If EQ needs to be loaded, we have 3 elevators that can be utilized at any given time. If the EQ load is oversize, we have a dedicated freight elevator within steps of the entrance to Magnum Opus.

The staging area is available

We have a dedicated Makeup, Hair & Wardrobe Area.

All rooms are available for shooting except the coworking desk area. Rooftop is also available with the rental but will need prior notice before the scheduled rental.

Shooting the exterior of the building is allowed

ELECTRICAL

Electrical system description

There are over 6 110-outlets in the shooting space for a convenient plug and create work-area.

** Circuit breaker can not be accessed **

HOST RULES

General Rules

At Magnum Opus, the safety of all our creatives and guess is TOP PRIORITY and want to provide everyone with an exceptional rental experience. We are updated on all the COVID-19 protocols and latest information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), The Who, Local and State Authorities when it comes to COVID19 Prevention and Control. We ask all our creatives and guess to take temperature upon arriving at the studio and sign our COVID RELEASE WAIVER upon entering our creative community. We have hygiene and sanitation stations in 3 convenient locations in the space. Also, extra PPE is available upon request. We are enforcing 30-minute buffer windows between rentals to allow ample time for Magnum Opus staff adequate cleaning and sanitizing time between our rental guests. Our studio team and the cleaning crew is following all CDC, WHO, OSHA, State, and Local Government guidelines.

All ages are allowed in the space

Production insurance is required FOR ALL PRODUCTION SHOOTS

Any and all production shoots will be required to furnish a copy of their production insurance.

Furniture and decorations may be moved

Magnum Opus layout is designed to be fluid, any and all things can be moved to allow creativity to flow.

No smoke machines allowed

Nudity is allowed ONLY in the studio area at all times.

Security cameras and recording devices are prohibited in all areas of Magnum Opus

Our location at 150 Bay Street has monitored and secured concierge entrance to the building. The safety of our creatives is a priority to us at Magnum Opus. This is a safe space for creatives of all types.

Recording devices in bathrooms or dressing rooms are prohibited by Magnum Opus and the 150 Bay Street building.