Behind the Scenes: Cleveland Foundation Video w/ Warren Anderson

Our team was happy to recently work with the Cleveland Foundation to create a video announcing that the MidTown Collaboration Center in Cleveland, OH, has been named by Warren E. Anderson, the President and CEO of the Anderson-Dubose Company. We created a high-energy video that showcases the creative and collaborative nature of the building and how Mr. Anderson’s investment makes a tangible difference in the community.

This video premiered at the Cleveland Foundation’s 2026 Power of Philanthropy Summit, a biennial convening focused on advancing Black philanthropy, leadership and community impact. We worked with the foundation from the initial concept origination to the final edited product, and are happy to have delivered a product that speaks to the magnitude and historic nature of the investment.

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.