[SQUID.EMOJI]

[SQUID.EMOJI] is the LA based video and (motion) graphic company co-founded by Nicholas C. Valerio (content+performance). [SQUID.EMOJI] specializes in working with artists, venues and labels to create custom visual content that pushes the boundaries of medium and process in an effort to visualize energy, to unify the separate, to contextualize the abstract.
[SQUID.EMOJI] brings a unique vision to multimedia content creation and performance with a deep understanding and blending of fine art, technology, and cultural reference.
Their work has been seen at festivals such EDC Las Vegas, BASSRUSH Massive, Nocturnal Wonderland, Countdown NYE… – on tour with Bleep Bloop, Noer the Boy, Chef Boyarbeatz [&more] – distributed thru labels including DJ Shadow’s Liquid Amber and Courteous Family – and at several residencies throughout Southern California supporting local and nationally touring talent.
Combining industry standard digital production and projection techniques with a love for televisions and custom built interactive visual setups, The Squids are helping to define the aesthetic for the emerging west coast bass scene; looking to both the past and future to push the limits of technology and experience with an unmistakably unique and provoking style.

"..more important than the balance is the balancing of the balance and the lack of balance…"

CUSTOM CONCERT VISUALS + VJ + GRAPHIC DESIGN + MUSIC VIDEOS + PROMO VIDEOS + PRINT MEDIA // LOGO DESIGN + ALBUM COVER ART + BRANDING + ANALOG & DIGITAL POST PRODUCTION + PROJECTION MAPPING + SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT + LIVE-STREAM

  • Role Co-Founder // Maker of All Things Visual // VJ
  • For Bleep Bloop, Noer The Boy, BASSRUSH, Chef Bpyarbeatz, Forin, New Language, Minimal Effort, Peloquin, Woolymammoth, Drezza, Courteous Family, Synaptik Events, Table Productions, MUTATE (residency, LA), Bass Waffles (residency, LA), +more
  • Date 2016-
  • Type Visual Production / Performance [portfolio]
  • Collaboration With Grant Keller

[SQUID.EMOJI]

[SQUID.EMOJI] POSTER – Digital – 2018

[SQUID.EMOJI] PROMO TEASER

/// recent work >>>

Artwork for MOMENTIVE x YAMATAI event flyer

MOMENTIVE x YAMATAI event flyer

MOMENTIVE x YAMATAI event flyer

MOMENTIVE x YAMATAI event promo

Onhell - "DUBSTEP FOR KIDS" Official Music Video

GUNK @ The Black Box - Family Photo (post fx)

Gunk @ The Black Box event flyer

Gunk @ The Black Box event flyer

Gunk @ The Black Box event flyer (animated)

GUNK - EP RELEASE PROMO

GUNK THE GAME!

Puls Audio - "Foundations Pack Vol. 1" [promo video]

KUMARION - Live Visuals Package [Teaser Reel]

Kimothy Leary - "Nonch" promo

Kimothy Leary - "Savior" promo

Kimothy Leary - "OH SH" promo

"Chaise Longue [bootleg]" - Kimothy Leary [Bootleg Music Video]

MOMENTIVE - Compilation Promo Video

Halfylfe - "Blast MF" promo video 02

/// past work >>>

[SQUID.EMOJI] Quick Reel [2019] – audio: [SQUID.EMOJI]

[SQUID.EMOJI] “Fun With Televisions” Reel [2019] – audio: Anton of Earth

LIVE VISUALS / PROJECTION MAPPING / TV LIVE-FEED INSTALLATION

"PARANOID" - New Language [ official music video]

DELA MOON - Logo Animations [mini reel]

Live Concert Visual Design & Performance - @ Nocturnal Wonderland [INSOMNIAC]

Live Concert Visual Design & Performance - @ Nocturnal Wonderland [INSOMNIAC]

Live Concert Visual Design & Performance - @ COUNTDOWN NYE [INSOMNIAC]

[SQUID EMOJI] @ Countdown NYE 2017 || live visual design and performance

Live Concert Visual Design & Performance - @ EDC Las Vegas

Live Concert Visual Design @ EDC [Basspod Stage]

Live Concert Visual Design @ EDC [Basspod Stage]

Live Concert Visual Design @ EDC [Basspod Stage]

Live Concert Visual Design @ EDC [Basspod Stage]

Live VJ Performance

Live VJ Performance

Live VJ Performance

Live VJ Performance

KIMOTHY LEARY @ SCENARIO [photo and edit[

promo video for “Modular Heat” – Zach Countryman

“The Final Low End Theory” – video recap

Drezza - Promotional Content / Branding / Album Artwork

Misc. Promotional Content [video]

EVENT PROMO – MUTATE Episode 2 [monthly visual residency]

EVENT PROMO – MUTATE Episode 3 [monthly visual residency]

EVENT PROMO – MUTATE Episode 1 [monthly visual residency]

[SQUID.EMOJI] 3D IRIDESCENT POSTER – Digital [3D] – 2018

BASS WAFFLES - Halloween Show [Promotional Graphic]

BASS WAFFLES - Halloween Show [Promotional Graphic]

BASS WAFFLES - [Promotional Graphic]

TOUR POSTER – [sus] MINI TOUR ft. stosu. & episcool

FACEBOOK BANNER IMAGE – [sus] MINI TOUR ft. stosu. & episcool

Event Poster - "LMM for Headstrong"

EVENT FLYER – Synpatik Presents: kLL sMTH

INSTAGRAM PROMO GRAPHIC – Synaptik presents: kLL sMTH

EVENT PROMOTION DESIGN [front & back] – Synaptik Presents: kLL sMTH

promo content for Noer The Boy @ Union

promo content for Noer The Boy @ Union [+ live visual support]

promo content for Noer The Boy @ Union

Custom Concert Visual Content [minireel] - Chef Boyarbeatz

Promotional Video for "Astro Travelin'" - Chef Boyarbeatz

Promotional Video for "Peace" - Chef Boyarbeatz

B&W Content Study 01

B&W Content Study 02

promo video for “Hollywood” – Milan x stosu.

"Casino Voltage" Album Cover BTS Timelapse

"Casino Voltage" - Stosu. [Album Cover Art]

promo video for “Take Over” – Drezza

promo flyer for "Take Over" - Drezza

promo teaser for “MECHANISM” A/V Collab w/ Noer the Boy

promo teaser for “MECHANISM” A/V Collab w/ Noer the Boy

MECHANISM full audiovisual experience [w/ Noer the Boy – Liquid Amber]

Social Media Video for John Tuosto

Social Media Video for John Tuosto

Social Media Video for John Tuosto

AUDIO//VISUAL COLLABORATION no.001 ft CBBGPTCH

promo video for BASSRUSH @ Belasco Theater

promo video for Courteous Family monthly takeover @ Los Globos [+live visual support]

42 Garden - Logo and Branding proof of concept reel

SQUID SHIRT 01&02

SQUID SHIRT 03

SQUID SHIRT 03

SQUID.EMOJI EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT [assorted examples of free tutorials for followers and fans]

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