撮影所

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The compound 撮影所 (さつえいじょ) is a studio facility used for film or video production.
• Basic usage: Actors may 撮影所に集まる, and visitors can tour an old studio and its sets.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A production facility for filming
  • It denotes a facility with production equipment and sets, not merely the location of one shot.