Brown Maple – Creek at the Joint (Music Video)

The official music video for “Creek at the Joint” by Toledo band Brown Maple is out now, and it was filmed entirely inside Studio J.

One of the coolest parts of this project was transforming the studio space from a warm, yellow-toned environment at the start of the song into a cold, blue-lit atmosphere halfway through — showing how flexible the studio can be for completely different moods inside the same room.

Studio J allowed us to fully reshape the space, control the lighting, and build a custom look tailored to the emotion of the track.

Produced by Black Valve, this video shows how adaptable Studio J is for music videos, creative projects, and visual storytelling.

Portable Lighting Game Changer? GVM SD80D Hands-On!

Meet the GVM SD80D, a compact, battery-powered, bi-color Bowens-mount LED light that packs surprising power for its size. Lightweight, versatile, and designed for creators on the go, this tiny unit delivers professional lighting without the bulk.

Whether you’re shooting interviews, product videos, vlogs, or quick social content, the SD80D makes it easy to get clean, controllable light anywhere.

Key Features

• Ultra-portable & travel-friendly design

• Works via DC power OR battery slots for full wireless operation

• Bi-color (tungsten → daylight)

• Built-in lighting scenes (like strobe effects)

• Bowens mount for softboxes & modifiers

• Compatible with GVM’s compact portable softbox (shown in the video)

This light is ideal for creators who want to upgrade their field lighting game without carrying a heavy kit. Big thanks to GVM for sending this out — we’ll be reviewing more of their lights soon!

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Ben Quad – Painless (Music Video) Filmed at Black Valve

The Oklahoma-based punk band Ben Quad returned with another explosive visual — this time for their single “Painless.” Directed by Alex Scalzo-Brown and shot on 16mm film, the video was brought to life right here inside Black Valve’s Studio J in Cleveland, Ohio.

The shoot took full advantage of film experimentation — with overcranking and undercranking across takes at 4, 8, 11, and even 120 frames per second. The team pushed the creative boundaries of analog filmmaking, speeding up and slowing down playback “more times than a Subaru CVT transmission,” as Scalzo-Brown joked in his post.

The result is a dynamic, textured, and visually kinetic piece that perfectly matches Ben Quad’s sound — gritty, heartfelt, and loud in all the right ways.

Credits

Director: 🇮🇹 Alex Scalzo-Brown
Director of Photography: @jackson.c.clark
1st AC: @fanofcelebrities12
Gaffer: @ericmartingaffer
Art Director: @ithappenedinmonterey
Swing: @hillarytakacs
PA / BTS: @kinkade_ruppert

Studio Rental: @blackvalve
Gear Rental: @brighteyegripelectric, @greencorolla_, @liminalspacecle
Film Scanning: Nicki Coyle at @preservefilm
Shot On: @kodak_shootfilm
Label: @purenoiserecs
Management: @kevingnarsha

About the Shoot

This project embodies everything we love about hosting creative teams at Studio J — bold filmmaking, analog experimentation, and collaboration between talented crews from across the Midwest. From the overcranked 16mm frames to the inventive lighting setups, “Painless” showcases what’s possible when passion meets technical precision.

Watch “Painless” by Ben Quad now on Pure Noise Records’ YouTube channel and stream the song everywhere you listen to music.

We Worked on “Eenie Meanie” and It Was a Blast

We’re thrilled to finally share that four members of the Black Valve Media crew had the incredible opportunity to work on the upcoming film Eenie Meanie, a high-octane, irreverent thriller from 20th Century Studios, hitting Hulu and Disney+ on August 22, 2025.

Our team—Lo, Evelyn, Hunter, and Evan—were part of the video assist and video playback departments for both first and second unit shoots. From coordinating live video feeds to helping dial in playback for some of the film’s most stylized moments, we had a front-row seat to the action, comedy, and chaos that makes Eenie Meanie such a wild ride.

Directed and written by Shawn Simmons, the film stars Samara Weaving as Edie (a.k.a. Eenie Meanie), a former teenage getaway driver who gets pulled back into the underground life when her unreliable ex-boyfriend’s life hangs in the balance. The ensemble cast includes Karl Glusman, Jermaine Fowler, Marshawn Lynch, Randall Park, Steve Zahn, and Andy Garcia, with production powerhouse duo Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick alongside Marty Ewing.

Being part of this crew was an unforgettable experience. Every department brought their A-game, and the collaborative spirit on set made long days fly by. We’re incredibly grateful to have contributed to a project with such style, humor, and intensity—and we can’t wait to watch it with the rest of the world when it drops later this summer.

Check out the trailer now and mark your calendars. Eenie Meanie premieres August 22, 2025—only on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.