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Documentary video production for Crayola

This Crayola video production came to life when C&I Studios partnered with a UK-based agency and Crayola to produce an intimate documentary series spotlighting two young creative forces connected to Avatar: The Way of Water. The series centers on Trinity Bliss and Mia Armstrong, capturing their artistic processes, personal inspirations, and deep connection to creativity through Crayola products.

Our team provided full video production services for the series — designing a custom studio set, managing multi-camera operation, lighting, sound, and post-production. We filmed Trinity demonstrating her drawing process and performing an original song on a hand-painted Crayola guitar, and captured Mia sharing her story as a SAG-AFTRA actress, author of I Am a Masterpiece, and the first child with Down syndrome to voice a cartoon character. Each segment was crafted to feel personal and authentic, giving both young artists space to share their stories.

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Crayola

Capturing Creative Voices for an Iconic Brand

Crayola video production

Documentary video production for Crayola

This Crayola video production came to life when C&I Studios partnered with a UK-based agency and Crayola to produce an intimate documentary series spotlighting two young creative forces connected to Avatar: The Way of Water. The series centers on Trinity Bliss and Mia Armstrong, capturing their artistic processes, personal inspirations, and deep connection to creativity through Crayola products.

Our team provided full video production services for the series — designing a custom studio set, managing multi-camera operation, lighting, sound, and post-production. We filmed Trinity demonstrating her drawing process and performing an original song on a hand-painted Crayola guitar, and captured Mia sharing her story as a SAG-AFTRA actress, author of I Am a Masterpiece, and the first child with Down syndrome to voice a cartoon character. Each segment was crafted to feel personal and authentic, giving both young artists space to share their stories.

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Stories Behind the Art

Trinity Bliss brought infectious energy to every frame, moving from demonstrating her drawing technique with Crayola products to performing an original song on a hand-painted Crayola guitar. Our multi-camera setup followed Trinity as she walked through her creative process, capturing the detail of each brushstroke and the spontaneity of her live performance. The result is a portrait of a young artist whose talents reach far beyond the screen.

Music Meets Color

Mia Armstrong shared her journey as an author, actress, and advocate, speaking about her book I Am a Masterpiece and what it means to reframe Down syndrome as a superpower. Surrounded by colorful art supplies and her own published work, Mia connected art-making to her message of inclusivity, showing how creativity has been central to her storytelling from the very beginning. Her segment captures the confidence and joy of a young advocate using art to change the conversation.

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A Studio Built for Creative Storytelling

C&I Studios designed the entire set for the series, building a space where both Trinity and Mia could feel comfortable sharing their stories. A vintage velvet couch, exposed brick backdrop, and carefully styled products created a warm, inviting environment.

Our team handled every technical aspect of the production, from establishing the cinematic framing and multi-camera angles to designing lighting setups that complemented the colorful brand elements. Sound recording captured clean dialogue and live musical performance with equal clarity, ensuring every word and note translated to the final deliverables.

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A Studio Built for Creative Storytelling

C&I Studios designed the entire set for the series, building a space where both Trinity and Mia could feel comfortable sharing their stories. A vintage velvet couch, exposed brick backdrop, and carefully styled products created a warm, inviting environment.

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Bring Your Brand Story to Life

Crayola Video Production at Its Best

The series demonstrates what happens when production expertise meets genuine storytelling. By building the right environment and letting young artists lead the conversation, we created content that serves both the brand and the audience.

Whether you need documentary content, branded video production, or artist-driven storytelling, C&I Studios brings the set design, technical production, and creative direction to make it happen. Contact us to discuss how our video production services can bring your next project to life.

Bring Your Brand Story to Life

Crayola Video Production at Its Best

The series demonstrates what happens when production expertise meets genuine storytelling. By building the right environment and letting young artists lead the conversation, we created content that serves both the brand and the audience.

Whether you need documentary content, branded video production, or artist-driven storytelling, C&I Studios brings the set design, technical production, and creative direction to make it happen. Contact us to discuss how our video production services can bring your next project to life.

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Billy Porter

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Billy Porter

Music Video and Live Performance Production in New York City

When Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist Billy Porter took to the studio to record new music and hit the stage for a live performance at Glitterbox in New York City, C&I Studios was there to capture every moment. Our crew delivered music video production and live event coverage, working as a fly on the wall, documenting Billy Porter’s artistic process from handwritten lyrics to the final performance.

This project spanned two distinct environments: the intimate setting of a professional recording studio and the electrifying energy of a packed NYC venue. Our team delivered full-service video production, photography, and post production, cutting together polished edits that showcase the raw artistry behind the music. This music video production project required a team that could adapt to both controlled studio environments and the unpredictable energy of a live venue.

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Billy Porter

Music Video and Live Performance Production in New York City

Music video production and live performance coverage

for Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist Billy Porter. C&I Studios captured the full artistic process: from handwritten lyrics to a packed live performance at Glitterbox in New York City. Full-service video production, photography, and post production.

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Inside the Recording Studio

We embedded with Billy Porter in the recording studio, capturing the creative process as songs took shape. From scribbled lyrics on a notepad to vocal takes at the microphone, every step was documented.

Inside the Recording Studio

We embedded with Billy Porter in the recording studio, capturing the creative process as songs took shape. From scribbled lyrics on a notepad to vocal takes at the microphone, every step was documented.

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The Voice Behind the Music

Seen through the control room glass, Billy Porter delivered every take with the intensity of a live performance. Our crew captured the raw energy of the vocal sessions from behind the board. Every gesture and vocal run was documented as it happened.

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The Voice Behind the Music

Seen through the control room glass, Billy Porter delivered every take with the intensity of a live performance. Our crew captured the raw energy of the vocal sessions from behind the board. Every gesture and vocal run was documented as it happened.

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From the Stage to the Screen

The live performance at Glitterbox was pure spectacle. Billy Porter commanded the stage in a glittering gold ensemble, backed by dancers and bathed in neon light. Our crew positioned cameras throughout the venue to capture wide stage shots, tight close-ups, and the energy of the crowd. The result: music video production footage that puts viewers in the front row.

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From the Stage to the Screen

The live performance at Glitterbox was pure spectacle. Billy Porter commanded the stage in a glittering gold ensemble, backed by dancers and bathed in neon light. Our crew positioned cameras throughout the venue to capture wide stage shots, tight close-ups, and the energy of the crowd.

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Capturing Artistry in Motion

C&I Studios captured Billy Porter across two worlds: the intimate focus of a recording studio and the explosive energy of a live Glitterbox performance in New York City. Multi-camera video production, documentary-style photography, and a full post production workflow delivered polished music video production edits that put viewers in the room.

From recording studios to concert stages, contact C&I Studios to discuss your next project.

Capturing Artistry in Motion

C&I Studios captured Billy Porter across two worlds: the recording studio and a live Glitterbox performance in NYC. Full-service video production, photography, and post production.

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Michelle Kash

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Michelle Kash

Billboard-Topping Music Artist Branding

Michelle Kash is a Billboard-topping recording artist whose brand needed to match the scale of her talent. When her team set out to build a visual identity that could command attention across every platform, they brought in C&I Studios for a full creative partnership.

We delivered a comprehensive scope of work spanning professional photography, website design, graphic design, and marketing strategy. From initial concept decks through final deliverables, every asset was crafted to amplify Michelle Kash’s unique identity and position her brand for maximum impact in the competitive music industry.

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Michelle Kash

Billboard-Topping Music Artist Branding

Michelle Kash is a Billboard-topping recording artist whose brand needed to match the scale of her talent. When her team set out to build a visual identity that could command attention across every platform, they brought in C&I Studios for a full creative partnership.

We delivered a comprehensive scope of work spanning professional photography, website design, graphic design, and marketing strategy. From initial concept decks through final deliverables, every asset was crafted to amplify Michelle Kash’s unique identity and position her brand for maximum impact in the competitive music industry.

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Crafting the Brand

The project began with deep creative sessions to understand Michelle Kash’s artistic DNA. Her team shared the vision: bold, unapologetic, and visually striking. C&I Studios designed presentation decks that mapped out the brand strategy, showing mockups and creative direction for how her image could translate across every medium.

From color palettes and typography to the iconic eyes graphic that would become her signature, every visual element was designed as part of a cohesive artist branding system built for multiple platforms. The result was a brand identity system that worked as powerfully on a billboard as it did on an Instagram story.

Billboard and Bus Bench Marketing

C&I Studios designed billboard and bus bench advertisements for the “Gravity” single release. Two distinct layouts were created: one featuring Michelle Kash in a striking editorial pose, and another built around her now-iconic eyes graphic. Both were crafted for maximum recognition at street level, with bold typography and clean composition that reinforced the music artist branding at every touchpoint.

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Ready to Build Your Brand?

From photography and graphic design to web development and marketing, C&I Studios builds brands that command attention. Our work with Michelle Kash demonstrates how strategic music artist branding can translate an artist’s vision into a visual identity that works everywhere: billboards, websites, social media, and beyond.

Contact us to discuss how our creative services can help build your brand with the same impact we delivered for Michelle Kash.

Ready to Build Your Brand?

From photography and graphic design to web development and marketing, C&I Studios builds brands that command attention. Our work with Michelle Kash demonstrates how strategic music artist branding can translate an artist’s vision into a visual identity that works everywhere: billboards, websites, social media, and beyond.

Contact us to discuss how our creative services can help build your brand with the same impact we delivered for Michelle Kash.

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Billy Joel

BILLY JOEL

Legendary Live Photography

We had the privilege of capturing the live performance of multi-Grammy Award-winning artist, Billy Joel, at the Broward Center through our professional photography services.

 

His magnetic presence and remarkable musical talent left an indelible mark on the audience, delivering an unforgettable experience filled with emotion and his signature soul-stirring melodies. Epic moments like this on stage are incredible opportunities for our crew to produce amazing photography.

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Professional Grade Service

Our photography service specializes in encapsulating the essence of live performances, preserving the raw energy and unparalleled talent showcased on stage. From notable events like Billy Joel’s iconic performance to similar enthralling shows, we meticulously capture these memorable moments with precision and artistry.

Goo Goo Dolls

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Goo Goo Dolls

Concert Photography and Video Production for an Iconic American Band

C&I Studios covered a live Goo Goo Dolls performance, delivering full video production and photography for one of America’s most celebrated rock bands. Our team embedded with the production to capture the performance from multiple angles, the energy of the crowd, and the individual moments that define a great concert.

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Goo Goo Dolls

Concert Photography and Video Production for an Iconic American Band

C&I Studios covered a live Goo Goo Dolls performance, delivering full video production and photography for one of America’s most celebrated rock bands.

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The Goo Goo Dolls in Concert

Live performances move fast and don’t offer second takes. When the legendary Goo Goo Dolls took to the stage, we were there, ready to immortalize their performance. Our team seamlessly blends into the concert environment, ensuring we capture every moment, every note, and every emotion, all while maintaining the integrity of the live experience.

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Concert Photography and Video Production

Our team has covered concerts ranging from intimate venue shows to arena performances. We know the difference between a shot that captures the song and one that captures the moment. For the Goo Goo Dolls, that meant staying close through every set, reading the stage, and being in position when it mattered.

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John Legend

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Legendary Live Photography

We had the privilege of capturing the live performance of multi-Grammy Award-winning artist, John Legend, at the Broward Center through our professional photography services.

 

His magnetic presence and remarkable musical talent left an indelible mark on the audience, delivering an unforgettable experience filled with emotion and his signature soul-stirring melodies. Epic moments like this on stage are incredible opportunities for our crew to produce amazing photography.

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Professional Grade Service

Our photography service specializes in encapsulating the essence of live performances, preserving the raw energy and unparalleled talent showcased on stage. From notable events like John Legend’s iconic performance to similar enthralling shows, we meticulously capture these memorable moments with precision and artistry.

Laudz Feneles

MOODY

LAUDZ FENELES

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"MOODY" by Laudz Feneles

When you’re filming a music video titled “Moody” it only makes sense to come to the content creators who specialize in creating deeply seductive and intimate video productions.

 

We filmed this entire music video at our studio headquarters in downtown Fort Lauderdale. With some clever lighting applications, we achieved these intoxicating hues that sway between dark and brooding to bright and empowered. After filming, our audio engineers mastered the vocals and instrumentals then placed them on a timeline so the highs and lows of the soundtrack matched perfectly with the lighting.

 

The final product turned out amazing! The clarity of the vocals is off the charts and the vibrancy of the video footage gives Laudz this air of intoxicating superiority. She’s desirable from start to finish and again on repeat.

Music video production is one of the most creatively rewarding areas of our work at C&I Studios. The “Moody” video for Laudz Feneles exemplifies how lighting, audio engineering, and cinematography can work together to create something greater than the sum of its parts. Filming entirely in our Fort Lauderdale studio gave us complete control over the environment, allowing our team to shift between dark, brooding tones and bright, empowered moments in real time. Our audio engineers then mastered the final track and synchronized it precisely with the visual transitions. This kind of integrated approach, where the video production and audio post-production teams collaborate from day one, ensures a final product that feels cohesive and polished. We work with independent artists and labels alike, offering studio recording, multi-camera production, and full post services under one roof. Contact us to discuss your next music video project.

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Sammy C

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Sammy C

Also known as the OC Fella, Sammy C was first discovered on season 5 of NBC’s “The Voice.” Sammy is a budding rapper, singer, and lyricist from Southern California currently building a name in the national local music scene.

 

Sammy focuses on inspiring others using a positive message with every rhyme he drops. He is slowly becoming a voice for anti-bullying as well as for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, a condition with which he was diagnosed at a very young age.

 

The first video is the official “OC Fella” music video for his first hit single. The second video is part of a small acoustic set we shot at our LA loft of Sammy performing his soon-to-drop single “Bump That.

 

The second video is for his single “OC Fella.” We decided to go big in this video. Aerial shots, lovely ladies, beautiful beaches, and cars you’ve only dreamed of driving; All the things Southern California is notorious for.

 

Make sure to follow Sammy on Instagram, twitter, and keep an eye out for his future releases on iTunes.

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Amanda Felix

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Amanda Felix

A Voice Built Across Genres

Amanda Felix is a rising artist whose sound draws from country, dance, pop, and hip-hop. C&I Studios partnered with Felix to produce and post the music video for her debut single “You’ll Find Your Way,” handling cinematography, direction, and color end to end so the visuals carry the same emotional weight as the song itself. We worked closely with her team to translate the lyric’s quiet movement from struggle to peace into a visual story, choosing locations and light that reflected the song’s arc rather than competing with it. The result is a video that lets Amanda’s voice and presence lead the frame, finished with the production polish an emerging artist needs to compete on the platforms where her audience lives.

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Amanda Felix

A Voice Built Across Genres

Amanda Felix is a rising artist whose sound draws from country, dance, pop, and hip-hop. C&I Studios partnered with Felix to produce and post the music video for her debut single “You’ll Find Your Way,” handling cinematography, direction, and color end to end. We translated the lyric’s quiet movement from struggle to peace into a visual story, choosing locations and light that reflected the song’s arc rather than competing with it.

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“You’ll Find Your Way”

Amanda Felix is a rising star introducing a new sound to the Christian genre. She stays true to her country roots while drawing on dance, pop, and hip-hop, and that collective approach is most evident in her latest single “You’ll Find Your Way.”

The track is an uplifting reflection on the tribulations and triumphs we all face. Felix’s lyrics come from her own struggles and victories, written during a season of early-adulthood demons that she carried before finding God.

In a recent interview Felix said, “‘You’ll Find Your Way’ expresses all of what I wanted someone to say to me when I was in a dark place. I needed to hear God’s voice to save me. I wanted to start with this song because it is just the right encouragement to not give up and know that God will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Built in the Color Suite

Color was the final layer that gave “You’ll Find Your Way” its emotional throughline. We graded the video to move the way the song does, leaning into warm golden tones during the moments of grace and pulling cooler shadows into the lyrics about struggle. Every scene was finished frame by frame so the look feels considered, not formulaic. The result lets Amanda’s performance carry the soft tone her vocals already set.

Our colorist worked alongside the director through every reel, balancing skin tones first and then layering atmosphere into the surrounding world without ever competing with the vocal. We also graded for the platforms the song lives on, exporting masters tuned for YouTube, social, and streaming so the look holds wherever the audience finds it.

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Let's Make Your Next Music Video

Whether you’re an emerging artist releasing your first single or an established act planning a full visual rollout, our team handles production and post end to end so the visuals match the song. We bring directors, cinematographers, and colorists who think like musicians, locking the look to the lyric, the mood to the mix, and the cuts to the chorus. From location scouting and one-day shoots to multi-camera performance films and full release campaigns, we scale to fit the project and the budget. Tell us about the track and we’ll come back with a treatment, a schedule, and a number within a few days.

Let's Make Your Next Music Video

Whether you’re an emerging artist releasing your first single or an established act planning a full visual rollout, our team handles production and post end to end so the visuals match the song. We bring directors, cinematographers, and colorists who think like musicians, locking the look to the lyric, the mood to the mix, and the cuts to the chorus. From location scouting and one-day shoots to multi-camera performance films and full release campaigns, we scale to fit the project and the budget. Tell us about the track and we’ll come back with a treatment, a schedule, and a number within a few days.

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Black Violin

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BLACK VIOLIN

Black Violin is a classically trained violin duo with a versatile musical range that blends hip-hop with triumphant instrumentals and lyrics.

 

Violinist Kevin Sylvester (Kev Marcus) and violist Wilner Baptiste (Wil B) use their talents to reach beyond the stage. Their art, music, and activism benefit young students across the U.S., advocating freedom of expression, pride, identity, and unity.

 

We first worked with Black Violin when collaborating with the Kennedy Center on their Turnaround Arts Program. Our perspectives on society and our vision for the future were similar and, ultimately, became the building blocks to our relationship. So, when Kev and Wil asked us to conceptualize and produce a few music videos for their new album Take the Stairs, we were all in!

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"IMPOSSIBLE IS POSSIBLE"

“Impossible is Possible” is the second music video that we wrote, directed, and produced for Black Violin’s new album Take The Stairs

When brainstorming this music video, we toyed around with a few concepts before writing this script and moving into production. Some of the other concepts are what you’d expect… there were the ideas in a concert hall with Wil, Kev, and a ballerina (overdone), the radical “no-care-in-the-world” concepts that you’d expect from Kanye and Jay-Z, and the uplifting wanderlust ideas of people living their out their best life. But none of these seemed right to us. No, we wanted to tell a real story — something that was genuine, true, and would fully capture the essence Black Violin’s beautiful song.

 

The chorus, “show the world the impossible is possible” kept ringing in our minds. It stuck with us. It begged the question,  what is impossible… what’s possible?

 

Now, this holds a lot of different meanings to a lot of different people. Naturally, what’s achievable for some and hard to come by for others is decided early on, literally at the time of birth. Yes, the circumstances we are born into can surely dictate what we are capable of achieving. This idea of opportunity is what we gravitated towards and what we chose to articulate in this video.

 

It’s an important theme and more relevant than ever. As the super rich continue to accumulate wealth and deepen the inequality gap that separates the haves from the have-nots, the opportunities afforded to everyday people will continue to shrink until even the slightest success seems like an impossible feat.

 

With this in mind, we told the  story of a young boy born into poverty, who pursues his dreams despite the odds and excels in life because of the beautiful support network he was blessed with. His mother and father sacrifice everything to provide him with a better life. And what’s important is that he sees their sacrifices and turns this into success, He make the impossible possible; he changes his stars.

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There's a moment when you realize
that everything we're told was lies

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"ONE STEP"

‘One Step’ is the headline track for Black Violin’s new album, Take The Stairs, which released November 1st, 2019. When we first listened to the single, we immediately felt a connection to the song and the message therein. We knew that we wanted to create a music video that was equally powerful. To do that, we had to stoke controversy and take a stance. Black Violin’s song is an anthem. The video we produced together is a war cry.

The chorus chants ‘one step to the future.’ This had us questioning what that future looks like.

When we look at the state of America today, it’s impossible to avoid scenes and stories of violence and oppression. Yet, despite these disturbing circumstances, most of us are able to ignore them and carry on with our lives. Society has tuned out. We’ve grown accustomed to seeing and consuming aggression on a daily basis. It has lost is affect. What were once conflicts that would inspire progressive action have become entertainment components wielded by the news media. This digression is being passed from one generation to the next. That is how we are stepping into the future. And we fear for our kids and their kids (should humanity even survive that long).

 

Understand that we, nor Black Violin, are making a political stance. We are spotlighting reality. That may disturb some people. It may anger others. But the truth is a hard pill to swallow, and that truth is that most people don’t care to stand up against oppression anymore because they are complacent. And god forbid we risk our comfort. The world we live in today is not a safe place for our children. That is the message. If we are going to step into the future to create a brigher tomorrow then we must address these issues hurting us today. And in doing so, we must identify them and talk about them first. That is what this video is about.

We are born with our father's names
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Kennedy Center

There was no way we could have captured the essence of this event with just still photos. The production needed to be emotional and cinematic in order for us to showcase the real impact Black Violin had at Walker Elementary.

The goal was to use emotional language and high-quality visual media to create an original video that captured the essence of the Turnaround Arts program.

Our production crew covered every aspect of the event. It was important for us to capture every aspect of Black Violin’s involvement with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and how they served as an inspiration to the students at Walker Elementary.

 

The visuals are an important part of our storytelling process. In order to show the whole story and bring out all aspects, we interviewed the organizers as well as Will and Kev. We also had individual conversations with them so that every part could be captured accurately. All the visuals came together in post-production. During the editing process, we added in the background dialogue and went back through the video in fine-detail to perfect every pixel in each frame. We took our time to make sure that all the visuals came together and that the overall story was clear and engaging. Our film editing services are meticulous, but worth it to create a high-quality finished product.

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African American man wearing black ball cap, black t shirt playing a violin on stage with a man wearing a white t shirt next to him also playing a violin
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The Gear

Scouting locations for Black Violin’s music video was quite the task.

We had less than two weeks to find talent and secure locations and permits in Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale. One of the leading settings in “One Step” is the rooftop sequence featuring Will and Kev. They’re overlooking downtown Los Angeles, using the rooftop as a platform to address the world. To make these scenes possible, we had to figure out a way to get a grand piano on a roof! As you can see, we got the job done.

 

The equipment we used (mainly when shooting on the rooftop) also made a great impact on the quality of the video. We used the Orion anamorphic lens for these scenes. Whereas some lenses flare red, the Orion lens flares blue, which really played to color palette we developed. Similarly, these blue sun flares add to the message communicated in the lyrics, adding a somewhat heavenly voice to the language.

Shooting with RED Digital Cameras

One of the best parts of working with RED Digital Cinema cameras is the quality of the frame grabs. No other camera in the industry can generate such crisp, flawless stills. One of our favorite cameras in our arsenal is the 8k RED Monstro VV. It’s capable of pulling 8k stills at over 60 frames per second. These screen grabs are a result of RED’s masterwork engineering.

Our children are our greatest treasure.
They are our future.
Those who abuse them tear at the fabric of our society and weaken our nation.
- Nelson Mandela

Finetuning The Story

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We are a turnkey agency, in that we take each project from concept to delivery. Because of this, we house a full creative suite of editing and post-production software. One of our most powerful editing software, which we used to put the final touches on Black Violin’s “One Step” music video, is DaVinci Resolve. This is the best color correction and non-linear video editing application for macOS by Blackmagic Design.

 

Since editing is one of the most critical steps in our process, nothing is overlooked. DaVinci Resolve helps us zone-in on key points of interest to create maximum clarity and outstanding color harmony. In this phase, we take all the footage, audio, and additional assets and lay them on a timeline to arrange the absolute best narrative flow. This process is extremely time-consuming. According to the industry standard, every minute of shooting translates to an hour of editing, which makes sense since this is where true storytelling comes together.

 

After editing, the project moves to color correction and audio mixing. This is where we balance the footage for proper exposure and grade the footage to give it a look that improves the overall story. Audio mixing is similar to video editing. While video editing pertains to video only, audio mixing has to take all of the audio sources and blend them to broadcast quality sound. All of this is done by our very strong and talented post-production team, who work around the clock to meet our client’s deadlines.

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Sabela

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Sabela Artist Profile

Sabela is a model and singer/songwriter.

From the very first time we worked with Sabela, we knew she had an affinity for the spotlight. Her mannerisms are effortelss when placed in front of the camera. And her personality is nothing less than captivating. Everything we’ve produced with her is supercharged with charisma and glamour. She possesses this rare sense of authenticity and mysticism that makes you want to get to know her on a deeper level.

Sabela's Model Reel

In addition to being a stellar performer, Sabela is a beautiful and talented model. She’s relaxed on camera, which is intoxicating to the viewer. For her model reel, we invited her to the studio to film a short, seductive video to a musical soundtrack. It was all on a whim. We asked her to bring a beautiful outfit, handed her a cigar and watched the magic come to life.

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Love Jones Live

We first worked with Sabela in the filming of her music vide “Love Jones,” one of her breakout singles (shown above). “Love Jones” has an upbeat, pop music vibe with notes of longing, romance, and desire. The official music video captures these emotions by showing Sabela’s various intoxicating personalities. Following the successful release of the “Love Jones” music video, we invited Sabela to perform live in our studio at the FATVillage monthly artwalk.

 

We wanted to inject new meaning into Sabela’s song. With her artistic guidance, we repainted the atmosphere, using lighting, visuals, and authenticity to manipulate the way the song is perceived. The live performance equips “Love Jones” with a new sensation. It blends provocation with artistry, creating a sensual experience that the audience was able to vibe with.

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K I D S

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Kids

Kids is a six-piece American Indie-rock band formed in 2012 by Josiah Sampson (guitar), Joshua Diaz (lead vocals, bass), Matthew Barrios (drums) and Christian Gonzalez (guitar). Kids is licensed by C&I Studios and Hard Rock Energy, who featured “The Standoff” from Rich Coast and guitarist, Josiah Sampson, in their debut commercial.

 

Kids released their debut EP Sink or Swim in 2013 and quickly established themselves as local heroes in South Florida before securing fame nationwide. Kids’ thrilling performance at Florida’s Coastline Music Festival, where they shared the stage with St. Lucia, Surfer Blood, The Neighbourhood, and indie-icons Passion Pit, Matt & Kim, and Capital Cities, started a new chapter in the musical career.

 

Our collaboration with Kids marked their insurgence into the national music scene. We helped them film a number of music videos and teasers leading up to the debut of their latest LP release Rich Coast.

 

The following video (featured left) is a live recording we shot in our recording studio in Fort Lauderdale, known locally as The Barn. The setting shows the soul that keeps the band together, as well as providing great insight into the recording process and the band members’ skills as musical performers.

Rich Coast

Kids are not just musicians, they’re storytellers. We wanted to give their second album, Rich Coast, the debut it deserved, so we created the following video series to tease the release.

 

Each video is a glimpse inside the album and the artists’ inspirations for writing it. It is a blending of their literal and spiritual journey — the sacrifices they made and their reason for making them. The series is about abandoning conventional living in pursuit of something greater. It’s about being lost and being found; of knowing your place and knowing when to move on. It’s about solitude and the lessons we can learn from being alone.

 

Our video series received great success. Each week, thousands of viewers tuned in for the next chapter of the saga. Each teaser was paired with a musical soundpiece from Rich Coast. The combination excited Kids’ audience. It allowed them to embrace their music in unique ways, which led to a successful album release.

 

Ultimately, this journey was the impetus for the theatrical music video of “Second Star On The Right” featured below.

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"Second Star On The Right"

When working with Kids, each production injects the song and the purpose of their performance with new meaning.  They are such a colorful, vibrant and expressive band. Their lyrics contain unheard messages and their instrumental evoke uplifting, energized feelings. Their ability to bend emotion and understanding like this make them an incredibly fun band to work with. So much so, that we filmed two music videos for Kids’ single “Second Star on the Right.”

 

The artistic version of “Second Star on the Right” shows what inspires Kids’ music. Their lyrics lean on fairytales, such as Peter Pan. We used similar elements to drive this story. For instance, the attic setting, and peering into (or rather inviting) an unknown world into one’s reality, is a play on Jumanji. Using popular culture, such as this, created the framework for this story and those shown below. It was really amazing to see how the same song impacts the listener differently when the setting and context changes.

 

The following photos were captured at For The Love Music Festival, hosted by us in Fort Lauderdale. You can see more from the artists headlining For The Love here.

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Love, Abbey

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Love, Abbey

Abbey Loren is the vocalist and multi-instrumental mind behind the Fort Lauderdale born music project Love, Abbey.

 

The music Love, Abbey creates somewhere between ethereal indie rock complete with woodsy orchestral notes reminiscent of log cabins and the smell of pine with morning mountain dew.

 

Loren is mused by the search for a sense of authenticity in the music industry by way of the tools within her reach.

 

Abbey has recorded and produced her upcoming EP with us at The Barn @ C&I in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

 

Below, is the official music video for her single Lost at Sea, which was recorded during her time recording with us.

The Lost at Sea music video drew from the same atmospheric quality present in Abbey’s recordings. We built the visual world around candlelit interiors, golden-hour exteriors, and intimate performance shots that reflected the woodsy, organic tone of her sound. The production was designed to feel as handmade as the music, with every frame reinforcing the emotional weight of the lyrics.

Working with independent artists is something C&I Studios values deeply. Our Fort Lauderdale studio provides musicians with a full-service environment for both recording and video production, making it possible to develop an entire project under one roof. From EP sessions to music videos and promotional content, we support artists at every stage. Explore more of our music work in the portfolio.

Aymber

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Aymber

Sometimes the most beautiful things surge from the ugliest circumstances. Back in 2012 after losing her job, Aymber picked up a guitar in hopes of using the instrument as a channel for her thoughts and emotions.

 

Four years later, and she’s goin’ harder than ever before. Her witty lyrics married with her catchy melodies propel the sounds strumming off her guitar to burrow deep in your brain making the o’l machine start chugging again.

 

Easy is the title track off freshman EP.

For the Easy music video, we built the visual concept around Aymber’s easygoing personality and the breezy feel of the track. The production took us through several Fort Lauderdale locations, capturing her on bicycle rides, in golden-hour light, and performing with the relaxed confidence that defines her sound. Every shot was crafted to feel as natural and unforced as the song itself.

Music video production at C&I Studios is about collaboration with the artist from day one. We work closely with musicians to translate their sound into a visual story that resonates with their audience and stands up over time. From concept development through final edit, our team handles every stage of the process. Explore more of our music projects in our portfolio.

 

Alex Di Leo

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Alexander Di Leo is a a Fort Lauderdale native that has been involved in music his whole life. In High School he co-founded Wyld Fly. With the band, Alexander and his bandmates went on to win the Wicked Winterfest Battle of The Bands at Revolution Live only two years after forming.

 

They continued to play, opening for names such as Cowboy Mouth and Saigon Kick. Though after High School Wyld Fly split up, Alexander continued his path through the arts continuing on as a solo singer/songwriter project.

 

To the left are a few music videos we shot live for Alexander at our studio in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

 

The first and second videos were shot for his songs Reasons and Never Letting Go respectively. We did both videos over a few takes at our main studio is Fort Lauderdale.

 

The Third video was shot during Alex’s set at For the Love Festival, an arts festival hosted by us, ExposedPR, and a number of other local sponsors right on our street in FAT Village within Downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Working with Alexander Di Leo across multiple sessions allowed our team to develop a visual style that evolved alongside his music. Each video called for a different approach: the studio sessions for Reasons and Never Letting Go demanded controlled lighting and intimate framing, while the live festival footage required our crew to adapt quickly to an outdoor stage environment with changing conditions. This range is at the heart of what C&I Studios offers to independent musicians. Our video production team handles everything from multi-camera live recordings to fully produced music videos, giving artists professional content they can use across streaming platforms, social media, and press kits. Based in Fort Lauderdale’s FAT Village, our studio is embedded in one of South Florida’s most active arts districts, making it a natural home for emerging talent. If you are an artist looking for a dedicated production partner, explore our creative services to see how we can help.

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Washa Live @ C&I Studios

WASHA LIVE @ C&I STUDIOS

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Washa Live @ C&I Studios

We did this music video for Washa an independent artist out of Fort Lauderdale. With the idea in mind that inspiration lives to evoke emotion from the depths of the heart and bring to light what may be hidden deep below the surface, we decided to take a slightly different approach with this shoot.

 

As part of our Live @ C&I concert series, we originally planned to set up in front of our white backdrop and film Washa play as we usually would. We thought, however, that this song might benefit from a different approach.

 

In order to fortify the feeling behind the song, we decided to create a gloomier setting, creating a more mysterious ambiance. We think that people need a little bit of guidance when it comes to the heart, and working with artists like Washa helps us do just that.

This project reflects a core part of what we do at C&I Studios: finding the right visual language for every piece of music. Rather than defaulting to a standard concert setup, our team assessed the tone of the track and built a lighting and staging concept to match. The result is a performance video that feels as emotionally layered as the song itself. Our Live @ C&I series gives independent artists a professional platform to showcase their work, combining multi-camera video production with careful audio mixing to deliver broadcast-quality content. From concept through final edit, every session is tailored to the artist. If you are a musician looking for a production partner who treats your vision with the same care you put into your music, contact us to learn more about recording at our Fort Lauderdale studio.

 

 

Michael McArthur

MICHAEL MCARTHUR

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Michael McArthur

Michael McArthur, from Lakeland, Florida, came here for a Live @ C&I Studios session and asked us to do a music video for him.

 

This song is called “Scream” and is off his record “The Year of You and Me.” We shot this whole video at our studio in Fort Lauderdale. We love shooting at our home base.

 

The bridge for this song is amazing. Michael recorded the album at The Vanguard Room, who also recorded the band k i d s.

 

This is his first music video, so make sure to share it with your friends!

Shooting the entire video within our Fort Lauderdale studio allowed us to control every aspect of the visual environment. We built the lighting setup around the emotional arc of the song, shifting from softer tones during the verses to more dramatic contrast as the bridge hits. The result is a music video that feels as intentional and crafted as the recording itself.

C&I Studios offers artists a complete music video production experience under one roof. From concept development and storyboarding to shooting and post-production, our team works alongside musicians to bring their vision to life. Our studio provides the space and gear to handle productions of any scale. To see more of our music work, explore the portfolio.

 

Cris Cab

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Cris Cab is an American singer

We delivered the revitalized HauteHouse brands to consumers through a series of digital marketing initiatives. This focused strongly on email marketing, which we used to drive consumers to landing pages where they could directly make a purchase, as well as landing pages featuring collateral HauteHouse promotions, like Glossy Box.

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