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Val: Turn Your Smartphone into a Studio

Val is the answer to audio, lighting, and charging needs for your smartphone or iPad mini.

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Val: Turn Your Smartphone into a Studio

Val: Turn Your Smartphone into a Studio

Val: Turn Your Smartphone into a Studio

Val: Turn Your Smartphone into a Studio

Val: Turn Your Smartphone into a Studio

Val is the answer to audio, lighting, and charging needs for your smartphone or iPad mini.

Val is the answer to audio, lighting, and charging needs for your smartphone or iPad mini.

Val is the answer to audio, lighting, and charging needs for your smartphone or iPad mini.

Val is the answer to audio, lighting, and charging needs for your smartphone or iPad mini.

Massive Labs
Massive Labs
Massive Labs
Massive Labs
2 Campaigns |
Palo Alto, United States
$8,216 USD 66 backers
2% of $350,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Do you use FaceTime, Skype, Hangouts, or any other video/streaming to communicate? With Val you will look better, sound better, always have power, and your selfie arm will never get tired.

Having Val is like having a professional studio that fits in your hand.


Who agrees that you should own a Val?

  • Robert Scoble, American blogger, technical evangelist, and author
  • Jeff Needles, Business Insights Analyst at Meerkat
  • Lili Salzberg, Community Manager at Periscope
  • Daniel Terdiman, Technology Journalist for Fast Company 
  • Sarah Evans, CES 2016 Digital Correspondent for Cox Communications
  • Bill Burnett, Executive Director of the Stanford Design Program

And many more - see their thoughts below!


When do I need Val? Anytime I want my video to look and sound fantastic. 

                     Without Val                                              With Val



Val Comes with Everything You Need:


  • Spring loaded arm accommodates all android and iOS phones in both portrait and Landscape mode
  • Studio-quality LEDs on the front and back
  • Built-in Microphone
  • Speakers
  • 6,000 mAh battery


Val works with any smartphone and any orientation - landscape or portrait


It can even hold your iPad mini so you don't have to!



When Would I Use Val?


I want to look and sound better in my video

The rise in mobile video technology and unicorn apps mean everyone is their own producer. Make your videos look professional every time, no matter the conditions. 


I want to shoot longer without charging

Val's 6,000 mAh battery triples your battery life. Most phones last 1-2 hours, limiting the life you can capture on them. Val takes care of that.



I want to get away from holding the camera

Before selfies we had self-timers, and they're what gave us the classic family photos of the 80's. Your shoulder shouldn't be the focal point in the photo. Going hands free also allows us to feel closer and more connected to our remote colleagues or distant friends.


I want to professionalize my video conferencing

Val fits with your existing photography equipment, giving you stability and portability. Don't worry, at only a pound, you can still use her to take selfies.



Testimonials for Val


"I have a need for it, and I want one!". - Robert Scoble, American blogger, technical evangelist, and author. Check out his video about Val.




Check out what Sarah Evans, Digital Correspondent for Cox Communications had to say in her write up about Val at CES 2016.


“I've used countless products to hack together the "almost perfect" scenario for filming via smartphones and tablets, and NOTHING has been easier or more convenient to use.” - Sarah Evans.



Val is awesome. The perfect accessory for all of the Meerkat streamers." - Jeff Needles, Business Insights Analyst at Meerkat.




"I create mobile video everyday for a living, and I love that Val is this all-in-one solution." - John Whaley, Design Lead and Co-Founder of Vervid, on video discussing Val.


“In education, we use video all the time – to visually share best practices, and with instructional coaches and experts. Val will solve the regular challenges we face around sub quality lighting and audio. The extra battery power will allow us to be mobile in a way we are not now.  When it comes out, we want one for every class!”- Diane Tavenner, Founder and CEO of Summit Public Schools

"She is super rad!" - Lili Salzberg, Community Manager at Periscope.



We Need Your Help Because...

  • We have invested and completed all of the design and engineering - we are ready to go! We've taken Val this far, and we only need your support to push the button on manufacturing.
  • We want to prove great products can go to market through crowdfunding.
  • We believe Val will make your videos, and maybe even your life, better. 
  • We believe video is connecting the global community at large and we want to support that community. We're better together.


We Know We Can Do It Because...

We're working with the leading design firm, Speck Design, and they have been taking products to market for fortune 500's and startups alike for 20 years. Unlike many other crowdfunded products, we are experts in what it takes to take get a product in your hands on time. High quality manufacturing is expensive, and we need your support raising enough to deliver a great product, on time.


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FAQ's

  • How big is Val’s battery?
    • 6000 mAh  ~ 3X the charge of the iPhone 6
  • How bright are the LEDs on the front?
    • 3X LED @140 lumen
  • How bright are the LEDs on the back?
    • 2X LED @140 lumen
  • Why are there three lights on the front and two on the back?
    • The camera on the back of your phone is more powerful, and you have a flash for additionally lighting on the back if necessary. 
  • How heavy is Val?
    • About a pound
  • Do I have to use the stand?
    • No, although Val is more stable when you do.
  • What do the lights on the front indicate?
    • Battery life
  • What phones work with Val?
    • All phone up to the size of the iPhone 6S Plus
  • What are the jacks on the back of Val?
    • USB A for charging/powering your phone
    • Micro USB for charging VAL
    • 3.5mm headphone/microphone
  • How loud is Val’s speaker?
    • 2 Watts - Room-filling 
  • What materials is Val made out of?
    • Aluminum and ABS plastic.
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    Choose your Perk

    Val: Early Bird Special

    $99 USD
    Thank you, early supporter! This is the cheapest Val will ever be, and these first backers will always be VIP to us. Ride the Val wave and get yours first.
    Estimated Shipping
    August 2016
    57 out of 500 of claimed
    Ships worldwide.

    Val Pal Special

    $149 USD
    We love crowdfunding and we want to reward those who support us early on. Val can't wait to be in your hands.
    Estimated Shipping
    August 2016
    1 out of 2500 of claimed
    Ships worldwide.

    Val Pair: Early Bird Special

    $199 USD
    Video is more fun with a friend! Get a Val for you and a pal, your mom, your office or your long distance love. Take one with you when you travel and connect to Val at home keeping close with the kids. Vlog like a boss no matter where you are.
    Estimated Shipping
    August 2016
    4 out of 500 of claimed
    Ships worldwide.

    Val: Early Bird Trinity

    $299 USD
    A trio of Vals for you and your favorite pals, offered at our special Indiegogo Early Bird special pricing. Be the person who gives the best gifts. Be a VIP in the Val family.
    Estimated Shipping
    August 2016
    2 out of 200 of claimed
    Ships worldwide.

    Val: X Pack

    $900 USD
    10 Vals for your business, team, squad, community or football team. Or 10 internet personalities.
    Estimated Shipping
    August 2016
    0 out of 10 of claimed
    Ships worldwide.

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