> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.circo.live/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What Is a Studio

> Your Studio is your personal creative hub on Circo — the place where you publish content, earn revenue, and build a community.

Your Studio is your home on Circo. It brings together everything you need to publish, monetize, and connect with your audience in one place. When fans discover you through the feed or search, your Studio is what they land on.

## Why your Studio matters

Your Studio is more than a profile page:

* **Content home**: All your Drops, Videos, Teasers, and Trailer live here.
* **Discovery engine**: New audiences find you through Feed and Search, then arrive at your Studio.
* **Revenue engine**: You earn through gifting, Pay-Per-View, and subscriptions directly from your Studio.
* **Community space**: Your CliQ — a private community tied to your Studio — is where you connect with subscribers.

## Types of Studios

Choose the Studio type that matches how you plan to publish and earn.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Public Studio">
    A Public Studio is built for creators who want to monetize content on a per-item basis.

    * **Pay-Per-View (PPV)**: Fans pay once to unlock individual Drops or Videos and keep lifetime access.
    * **Custom pricing**: Set a unique price for each piece of content depending on its value or exclusivity.
    * **Free to follow**: Fans can follow your Studio for free and only pay for content that interests them.
    * **Teaser-driven discovery**: Viewers watch your 15-second teaser before deciding to purchase.

    **Best for:**

    * Creators who post occasionally rather than on a fixed schedule
    * High-value, standalone content (documentaries, one-off performances, tutorials)

    <Note>
      Gifting via Credits is available on every Drop and Video in a Public Studio, regardless of PPV pricing.
    </Note>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Private Studio">
    A Private Studio is built around subscriptions, giving fans all-access to everything you create.

    * **Subscription model**: Fans pay a recurring weekly, monthly, or yearly fee for unlimited access to all your Drops, Videos, and posts.
    * **CliQ included**: Private Studios automatically include CliQ — a subscriber-only community space for direct interaction.
    * **Trailer-first**: New visitors see your Studio Trailer before joining, helping them understand your value before subscribing.

    **Best for:**

    * Creators who upload regularly or on a schedule (weekly series, vlogs, lessons)
    * Creators who want to build a loyal, ongoing community

    <Note>
      Private Studios generate predictable, recurring income and foster deeper relationships through community-driven features.
    </Note>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## What makes up a Studio

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  <Card title="Trailer" icon="clapperboard">
    A 1-minute video at the top of your Studio profile. Your introduction and pitch to new visitors.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Teaser" icon="play">
    A 15-second free preview attached to each piece of content. Autoplays in feeds to attract new viewers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Drops" icon="bolt">
    Short-form content, up to 5 minutes. Your primary content format for quick, high-impact posts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Videos" icon="video">
    Long-form content, up to 30 minutes per clip. For in-depth content like tutorials, series, or documentaries.
  </Card>

  <Card title="CliQ" icon="users">
    Your private community space. Subscribers are added automatically and can comment and react to your posts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reach" icon="chart-bar">
    Your analytics hub. Track revenue, performance, and engagement across all your content.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>