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November 18, 2024 - No Comments!

Leveler Media Creates AI-Driven Video Series for Aging Care with PennAITech

At Leveler Media, we’re committed to the powerful idea that video is the best way to make complex ideas easier to understand. That’s why we’re excited to share our recent collaboration with the Penn Artificial Intelligence and Technology (PennAITech) Collaboratory for Healthy Aging. Together, we’ve created a series of videos exploring how AI and technology are changing the way we approach aging care, especially for those with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).

The PennAITech Collaboratory is on a mission to improve the lives of older adults by advancing AI-powered solutions for aging in place—helping seniors live independently in their own homes. The video series covers everything from AI in healthcare and wearable devices to the ethical implications of using technology in caregiving. These are the kinds of innovations that could truly change the future of aging care.

Why AI is a Game-Changer for Aging Care?
AI has the potential to revolutionize how we care for aging populations. Whether it’s using predictive analytics to spot health issues early or wearable devices that monitor conditions in real-time, AI tools are making it easier for healthcare providers to make smarter, faster decisions. And for seniors, these innovations are helping them live more independently and safely at home.

Video Production for Healthcare and Technology.
As a video production company, we’re all about making complex topics like AI in healthcare feel approachable. Whether we’re working on technology explainer videos or healthcare education, we take pride in creating content that connects with people and helps them better understand new technologies. Our goal is to break down the most complicated subjects into something everyone can grasp.

If you’re interested in creating your own AI healthcare videos or explainer videos, reach out today. We’d love to help bring your ideas to life with engaging, thoughtful video content.

Why Video Works for Healthcare Education?

Video is hands down one of the best ways to make complicated topics more relatable. It captures attention, simplifies complex ideas, and helps your audience connect with the material in a meaningful way. If you want to communicate new technologies or healthcare solutions clearly, video is your best bet.

Want to See More?
Take a look at our portfolio to see how we’re helping organizations like yours make an impact with video.

Jason Karlawish: AD/ ADRD: Definitions

August 12, 2024 - No Comments!

Leveler Media’s Patrick Blake on Creatives Grab Coffee: Episode 68

In the latest episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, we sit down with Patrick Blake from Leveler Media, a Philadelphia-based video production company known for its innovative approach and successful projects. Patrick shares his journey from freelancing in product photography to co-founding Leveler Media and navigating the evolving landscape of video production. With insights on industry shifts, the challenges of maintaining client relationships, and the nuances of running a creative business, this episode is packed with valuable lessons for both aspiring and seasoned video production professionals. Tune in to hear Patrick’s story and gain a deeper understanding of the business side of creativity.

Check out all the episodes of Creative Grab Coffee on their site - www.creativesgrabcoffee.com

August 7, 2024 - No Comments!

Helping Bring Paul George To The Sixers

For the last few years we've been excited and lucky to work with a client like the Philadelphia 76ers. Ironically, our favorite ongoing project with them is a series of videos we can't make public! Lets just say they're for free agent eyes only.

Coming into this offseason, it wasn't much of a secret that the team was looking to make a big Free Agent splash. We're talking a 6'8", 220lb splash in the form of Superstar Paul George. With our task in hand we set out to make a video that would not only position the Sixers as a top landing spot for any player, but also show why being a pro athlete in Philly is an unmatched experience. Who better to help us tell that story than people like Dawn Staley, Mike Trout, Saquon Barkley, Connor Barwin and one of our favorite people ever, Dave Burd aka Lil Dicky. Much to our surprise and delight, Dave was recently a guest on Paul George's podcast, and they talked about how our Free Agent video helped him pick the Sixers as his new team! Check it out!

March 27, 2023 - No Comments!

Leveler Media Wins Gold Addy

What a way to kick off 2023! We loved crafting the "Phillies 2022: Smash The Bell" season opening video, but getting acknowledged by our peers for it feels extra special. The Philadelphia Metro Division is one of the most stacked in the country and we're truly honored to have taken home the Gold Addy for Best Branded Content (over :60 sec). Lets keep it rolling!

LVLR

The Official Philadelphia Phillies 2022 Season Hype Video.

Client: Philadelphia Phillies @Phillies

VO: Bryce Harper @bryceharper3

Direction, Production & Editing: Leveler Media @Leveler_Media / LVLR.TV

Concept & Scripting: Truth & Consequences @truth.consequences / welcometruth.com

Animated Graphics: Keeree Studios @jkeeree_ / jaykeeree.com

April 18, 2022 - No Comments!

Philadelphia Phillies : Because

Baseball is back and we couldn't be more thrilled to be working with our friends at Truth & Consequences Agency to bring a new crop of Phillies content to life. Our first project for the season was this :30 broadcast spot affectionately titled "Because". With a concept focusing on simplicity, our job was to find an interesting way to bring still images to life. I know we're bias, but I think we nailed it.

Philadelphia Phillies: Because

February 9, 2022 - No Comments!

DT4H Innovators: Margo Brooks-Carthon

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In the newest installment of DT4H Innovators, we travel to Philadelphia to meet Dr. Brooks Carthon. Margo is a professor and nurse researcher at Penn Nursing, as well as the executive director of THRIVE. She shares with us her journey in battling racial inequalities in healthcare, and how THRIVE is helping to keep high risk outpatients healthy.

Visit the Design Thinking for Health website for more videos, podcasts and teaching tools.

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October 6, 2020 - No Comments!

Hellophiladelphia On The Front Page Of Philly Mag!

Read the full article on PhillyMag's website

Leveler Media's newest episode of HELLOPHILADELPHIA takes us back in time to November 9, 2016, the day after the last presidential election. Some of your answers were prophetic, some were dead wrong, but by now we all know one thing - we can't let this happen again. And as it turns out, Pennsylvania is THE most important battleground state in this election. Your vote really, really counts this year, Philly. So talk to your family, talk to your friends, and spread this message wherever you can - there may be even more riding on this one than we could possibly predict.

Go to https://www.vote.org/ to register in 2 minutes (or to double-check your current registration info).

May 17, 2018 - No Comments!

Feels Good Man

Recently the Wall Street Journal released an article talking about different ways cities around the country are recycling their Amazon Proposal videos. Not surprisingly, the article speaks at length about the video portion of each proposals and how they continue to cast a wider net on any businesses looking to open a new home office. It was nice to see them specifically call out the Philadelphia videos.

Last fall, the founder and chief executive at Elm Partners were drafting a headquarters list of their own, as they planned to move the small algorithmic investment firm from London to the U.S. The founder's children would soon all be in the U.S. with his youngest hoping to attend college in Philadelphia, said Chief Executive James White. Philadelphia was high on their list, but they didn't know the city well and were considering more familiar terrain in big cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Boston.

Then, a friend sent a link to the video Philadelphia put together as part of its Amazon pitch.

"The video just resonated with us really well," Mr. White said. The piece highlighted Philadelphia's entrepreneurial community and its burgeoning food scene. It helped push the city to the top of their list, and the company began its move to Philadelphia in January.

He had never lived in Philadelphia before, Mr. White said, "but this made us feel OK about taking that risk."

Mr. White, if you're reading this - Welcome To Philly!

March 8, 2018 - No Comments!

Philadelphia Eagles Parade – Hungry Dogs Run Faster

What can we say? This was one of the greatest moments in Philadelphia history, and the Leveler Media team had a front row seat for all the excitement. We had never before seen so many Philadelphians in one place - celebrating in the true spirit of brotherly love. "We're all family today!" was a phrase we heard over and over during our journey through the masses. It made us feel real good.  We did it, Philly! E-A-G-L-E-S-EAGLES!

February 20, 2018 - No Comments!

Video Marketing: What We Learned In 2017

It's no surprise to anyone in Marketing or Advertising that video is quickly become the best solution to reaching an audience. Cisco is currently predicting that video content will account for 80% of all internet consumer activity in just 4 years!

T.J. McCue of Forbes Magazine recently published an article highlighting some trends in video content, and LVLR couldn't agree more. Here are a 3 trends that we think clients should be looking toward now and into the future.

  1. Video first - People are reading less and watching more. It's simple math, people! According to Syndacast, using the word "Video" in an email subject alone resulted in a 19% boost to the chance of that email being opened.
  2. Selling without "selling" - More now than ever consumers are aware when they're being sold to, and they don't like it. The trick isn't to fool consumers, but rather create content that is first and foremost entertaining and watchable. This style of raising brand awareness is often referred to as paid or sponsored social videos. The goal is to grow a genuine trust and interest in your brand through partnering with a personality or influencer that fits with your target audience.
  3. Live Video - Youtube and Facebook Live are growing and become a powerful tool for brands. Daily shows and live events are a great way to stir up organic social engagement with your brand. Cisco says that 13% of total video traffic will be live stream content over the next 4 years.

How can Leveler Media help you achieve your 2018 video goals?

January 30, 2018 - No Comments!

The Big Texan 72oz Steak Challenge

Last November, Leveler Media made its way down to The Big Texan Steak House in Amarillo, TX to meet a man about a 72oz steak. That man was tech blogger and all-around-good-guy Zachary Anderson. Zachary agreed to not only attempt the 72oz steak challenge, but also race a OnePlus Dash Charger in a herculean task of hunger. Check out the video on Zachary's Youtube page!

 

January 15, 2018 - No Comments!

Looking Back On The Amazon HQ2 Proposal

Working on the Philadelphia Delivers: Amazon HQ2 Proposal last October was a fantastic and rewarding experience. The group of Philly-based leaders that came together both in front of and behind the camera speaks volumes about the level of excellence that is alive and well in the city of brotherly love.

January 3, 2018 - No Comments!

OnePlus EIS Commercials

We love working with our friends at OnePlus, and when they came to us with the task of producing 3 commercials for their new EIS video stabilization we were ecstatic! Wrestlers, Fire Breathers, and some crazy Elvis karaoke... now thats a formula for having fun at work. Check out the final videos, as well as some behind the scenes shots!

Behind The Scenes

 

October 16, 2017 - No Comments!

Philly Voice – Philly Pitches Location in Video to Amazon

The release of our first Amazon pitch video is causing a stir! Stay tuned - we can't wait to release the remaining videos talking up how great Philly is!

"The enthusiasm and support we received from so many different Philadelphia communities was inspiring," said Rakia Reynolds, founder of Skai Blue Media, which oversaw the creative portion of Philly's Amazon bid. "These videos are just the first taste of a comprehensive, immersive bid package that will be provided to Amazon."

See the full feature on Philly Voice.

March 27, 2017 - No Comments!

DUDUFALALA at the PMA on March 31st

Come join us and the Dufala Brothers this Friday at the Philadelphia Museum of Art for DUDUFALALA!

From the PMA:

In-Gallery Artist Intervention
5:00-8:00 p.m.
DUDUFALALA
In the spirit of art history’s creative pranksters and the 100th anniversary of Duchamp’s infamous submission of a urinal to the 1917 armory exhibition, the Dufala brothers poke fun at the status enjoyed by collected art and artists by hiding contemporary objects, personal belongings and small sculpture in the museums galleries. A dada inspired scavenger hunt in and among the works of art throughout the museum, this intervention juxtaposes the pedestrian and the rare, intention and accident and comments on the public use of cultural space.

December 1, 2016 - No Comments!

PSU Alumni Project

Recently LVLR Teamed up with The Penn State Alumni Association to follow and film a few of their 2016 award winners. Among that group was Mike Karns, a 2011 graduate and the 2016 recipient of the Kay and Ernie Salvino Volunteer of the Year Award. Mike serves as the president of the Alumni Association's School of Theatre Affiliate Program Group, and is passionate about connecting students with alumni and industry professionals in the theatre business. His company, Marathon Live Entertainment, is currently leading the social media campaign for the award winning musical, “Hamilton,” and we were lucky enough to tag along with him for a day on Broadway.

 

October 30, 2015 - No Comments!

Hellophiladelphia (Vol.2) – Fear

 

It's Halloween! So, the Leveler crew hit the streets of Philadelphia to ask our fellow Philadelphians what their fears are. Sharks, clowns, failure... some of their answers might surprise you, and some of them might make you laugh. Please enjoy Volume 2 of the Hellophiladelphia series, Fear.

October 5, 2015 - No Comments!

Magic Death Sounds: Block Party 2015

This is the second year LVLR has documented one of the most chill, friendly, and talent-stocked block parties in Philadelphia. Magic Death Sounds: Block Party 2015 is a 3:00min visual round up of the bands, people, and good vibes that made the day a success.

 

-BANDS-
Aphra
Little Strike
Tygerstrypes
Laser Background
Hello Shark
Jo Kusy
Power Animal
Elegant Animals
Whaler
Cherokee Red

Sound track: Hello Shark -"Christmas Eve"
Directed by Leveler Media | Philadelphia | 2015 | lvlr.tv

Download the MDS2015 Compilation at http://magicdeathsoundsrecordcompany.bandcamp.com/

July 8, 2015 - No Comments!

Traction Company at PAFA

Leveler gets a close look at the PAFA installation of "Truss", Traction Company's mammoth sculpture work. Video produced for display alongside the sculpture as part of Traction's exhibit.

Traction Company is a 12-person artist collective and studio in Philadelphia founded by, and entirely composed of, PAFA alumni, faculty and staff. Truss will be on view at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art's Fisher Brooks Gallery, along with various other sculptures from July 02, 2015 to October 11, 2015.

pafa.org/traction

2015 / Philadelphia / LVLR.TV

May 6, 2015 - No Comments!

Good Afternoon

10 Hours of Springtime

Leveler Studio, East Passyunk

Features an excerpt of "Ode" by Nils Frahm
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2015 / Philadelphia / LVLR BUMP / LVLR.TV

March 23, 2015 - No Comments!

Moon Beach

Summer is on the horizon and Leveler has been dreaming about the cool breezes on Moon Beach. We don't mind the 250°F sunshine because the gravity is oh so good. Mission Commander Justin Maina shows off for the camera and helps remind us what space exploration is all about. Having fun.

February 17, 2015 - No Comments!

Leveler Fieldtest 14.12.19

Checking out our new Sony A7s and a beautiful old Canon FD 500mm reflex lens during a clear, cold night.

Shot from the Leveler Studio roof deck in East Passyunk, South Philadelphia. Featuring an excerpt of Ain't That Easy by D'Angelo.

January 27, 2015 - No Comments!

The Terminator

"The dividing line between the light and dark part of a planetary body."

Featuring an excerpt of "Coronus, the Terminator" by Flying Lotus
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2015 / Philadelphia / LVLR BUMP / LVLR.TV

December 1, 2014 - No Comments!

SuperMighty

SuperMighty believes in the basics. Be good and do the right thing at all costs. For those who are not fortunate enough to have access to life’s basics – food, water, and medicine – SuperMighty works for you. supermighty.com

Directed by Leveler Media | Philadelphia | 2014 | lvlr.tv

November 3, 2014 - No Comments!

Leveler had lunch with Billy Blaise Dufala.

Leveler Media is currently waist deep in the production process on our Dufala Brothers documentary and wanted to give you just a taste of whats to look forward to. The Dufala Brothers (Billy and Steven) are a Philadelphia based brother team whos' creative power has been dominating the Philadelphia art scene since 2005.

http://dufalabrothers.com/

October 3, 2014 - No Comments!

Magic Death Sounds

This year the crew from Magic Death Sounds asked us to come and document their yearly summer block party. Philadelphia's finest came out despite the rain to BBQ and listen to great local music. We hope to get weird with you at next years MDS Block Party.

-BANDS-

Fantasy Panther / Dream Safari / Exar Kun / Phonographiq / Pine Barons / Son Step / Norwegian / Arms / I IM EYE MY / tygerstrype / Banned Books / Worshyper / Dolphin Mouth

July 7, 2014 - No Comments!

One Week After Yalls: PRESS

It's 7 Days after the Premier of the Yalls - "Like a Fool" video, and we're so grateful for the continued support of the music community. A big thanks to Fader for premiering the video, and thank you to Impose Magazine,  Wine & Bowties, and The Bay Bridged for each posting the video and writing a few kind words to go along with it. Lets hope this snowball keeps rolling downhill!

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July 3, 2014 - No Comments!

LVLR made the 501st Legion Photo of the day!

A few months ago the Leveler Media studio was infiltrated by the Garrison Carida division of the 501st Legion. The 501st is a global group of the most die-hard, do-gooding, Star Wars loving guys and girls you'll ever meet. It really tickled our Tauntaun to see that one of Leveler's photos was chose as the #501stPicOfTheDay !

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June 26, 2014 - No Comments!

YALLS BUMP

We want you to be as excited as we are for next weeks world premier of the "Like A Fool" music video! So, watch Yalls take a punch to the head like a champion.

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June 20, 2014 - No Comments!

Ritual Ritual: 3 Year Anniversary Party

Angela Monaco, owner of Concrete Polish and the Director of Ritual Ritual has been a great friend and client of Leveler Media since our humble beginning. Join us in wishing her and the rest of the amazing designers at Ritual Ritual a very happy 3 year anniversary.

A taste of how things went down at the Ritual Ritual 3rd anniversary party.

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June 13, 2014 - No Comments!

Happy Fathers Day

Ben Lieberman is not only a super producer - he's also a super dad. So for this Father's Day, we wanted to share a video he recently presented at his son Owen's Career Day, and also wish all the other super dads out there a Happy Father's Day.

May 19, 2014 - No Comments!

Behind the Scenes with Yalls

Over the weekend we set out with a RED Epic Dragon and some of the most beautiful lenses in the world to create Leveler's largest music video production to date. Take a peek at some behind the scenes photos from Friday's shoot in Philadelphia while you await the release of "Like a Fool”.

Leveler is excited to be producing the first music video from Yalls' newest album, United. A Philadelphia transplant, Yalls currently makes his home in Berkley, California, where he is putting out music at a prolific pace with a multitude of artists like his newest dreamcollabo with Squadda B.

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March 1, 2014 - No Comments!

HI!

Hi,

We're Leveler.

We're happy to meet you. We'll be using this blog to showcase content that we've created from the past, present, and future. But first, how about you get to know us better?

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