Restaurant, Bar & Shops
Western Saloon Set
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Western Saloon set rental for film and TV, at our Burbank and Albuquerque studios. The Western Saloon Set is a photoreal virtual set that appears around your talent live, in camera, and it loads in seconds with no set construction.
More about this set
Welcome to the Wild West, where the sun beats down on the dusty desert and tumbleweeds roll across the barren landscape. In the midst of this rugged terrain, there stands a lone building that beckons to all who pass by. This is no ordinary establishment, but a Western Saloon that boasts all the charm and grit of the Old West.
As you approach the saloon, the creaking of the wooden doors signals your arrival. The exterior of the building is weathered and worn, with peeling paint and a rustic facade that tells the story of a thousand tales. The windows are framed with rough-hewn wood, and the sign above the door swings in the breeze, inviting you to step inside.
Upon entering the saloon, the first thing you notice is the rich, smoky scent of leather and tobacco. The dim lighting casts a warm glow across the room, revealing a spacious bar stocked with every type of spirit imaginable. A group of cowboys huddle around a game of poker, while others lean against the bar, sipping their drinks and swapping stories of the trail.
But the true centerpiece of the saloon is the piano, which sits in the corner of the room. The ivory keys gleam in the flickering light, and the notes that drift from the instrument are both haunting and beautiful. It’s said that the piano player is a master of his craft, able to evoke every emotion from joy to sorrow with his music.
As you make your way through the saloon, you notice a set of stairs that leads to a second floor. Upstairs, you find a more intimate space, with cozy booths and a balcony that overlooks the main room. This is where the more private dealings take place, where secrets are shared and alliances are formed.
Whether you’re a weary traveler in need of a drink, a cowboy looking for a game of cards, or a curious soul seeking adventure, the Western Saloon is the place to be. And with its authentic exterior and detailed interior, all brought to life by the skilled artisans of L.A. Castle Studios, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped back in time to a world where anything is possible.
Rooms & spaces in the Western Saloon Set
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- Restaurant, Bar & Shops · Vintage & Rustic
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- wild west · western saloon · cowboys · desert · piano · western · nature · bar · cozy · rustic · interior · exterior
Shoot the Western Saloon Set in Burbank or Albuquerque
- Ready at our Burbank film studio in Los Angeles and our Albuquerque film studio in New Mexico
- Turnkey: the studio, the multi-camera Unreal Engine pipeline, lighting and the operator are included; crew is optional
- Shoot other scenes the same day: any other environment in the library loads between setups, with no company move
- Pioneered real-time virtual production in 2007, now patented
Or call 818-934-3775 · Burbank
818-861-7317 · Albuquerque
A note on availability: Due to ongoing advances in technology and our constant upgrades to systems and software, not all sets are available at all times. We keep as many ready as we can. Reach out and we'll confirm what's ready for your shoot dates.
Common questions
Can you rent a western saloon set for filming?
Yes. The Western Saloon is a walk-in ready virtual standing set on our Burbank and Albuquerque stages. You get the weathered Old West exterior and the bar interior with poker tables, piano and upstairs balcony in one booking, with no build day, no desert company move, and full control of light and weather on a comfortable sound stage.
Is this a real saloon or a virtual set?
It's a photoreal virtual standing set, the saloon environment renders in real time on stage and is captured in camera, not added in post. Real furniture and props dress the foreground, so your actors can lean on an actual bar, deal real cards and interact naturally while the full saloon appears around them on camera.
Can we shoot the Western Saloon Set and other sets on the same day?
Yes. Sets swap between setups the same day, so the Western Saloon Set can share a shoot day with any other set in the library, with no company move.
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