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Behind the Scenes

Letdown Behind the Scenes 13:01
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Kevin's new video for This Providence - "Letdown" on Fueled by Ramen Records was successfully shot on Saturday, January 31, 2009 in Seattle, WA. Boasting a film crew of 60 with an addition of over 100 uniquely talented extras, this video is already anticipated to be a landmark in modern music videos. The video itself is a perfect composition of zestful adventure, coupled with quirky humor, and remnants of a vivid musical. Productions of this nature are, to many, what would seem to be a forgotten item of the past -- having been lost from the days of directors such as Spike Jonze.

Kevin said, "I wanted to remind people that there can still be passion and art in music videos. I've noticed a steady decline in the 'old greats' as videos have gradually become trite, commercialized, and repetitive. Music is still an art in it's finest form and I stepped into this profession assuming films were the same, especially when made to reflect the music."

The music video for "Letdown", the first single from This Providence's new record "Who Are You Now?" is expected to be released by Fueled by Ramen Records shortly before the album's release date of March 17, 2009. It is also reported that many "Behind the Scenes" peaks will be published leading up to the video's release.
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:film: - Rolling out my tutorials very, very soon. In the mean time, join in on my user page forum for some fun film discussion and help. Seriously, don't be afraid to ask me a question. I'll answer. I swear.



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:work: - Sight Vs. Sound video. I'm currently in production of a new music video for Seattle band, "Sight Vs. Sound" and their song, "Tell me Tell me" - if you have twitter, or even if you don't - follow us through the entire production on twitter here: [link]



:work: - I'm very excited to report that I just wrapped up another music video. This time I directed a video for "Letdown" by This Providence on Fueled By Ramen Records, part of Warner Music Group. The video is premiering on the 26th on AOL!!!




Go Behind the Scenes on this blog - [link]

Check out the featured clips on PureVolume, too. - [link]

Don't miss a few videos I'm posting in my own gallery here on DeviantART, too!



Other than "Letdown", I'm prepping on 3 new projects this month. First, a music video for Seattle band, Sight Vs. Sound and their track, "Tell Me, Tell Me." Then, an epic-fantasy/adventure film short titled "Lost and Forgotten" with a music video being made for featured soundtrack artist, Tsavo. After that, I'm directing another short film but in the action/comedy genre. It's under the working title, "Charlot" currently. I'll have many more details on this stuff soon.

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Kevin Maistros, born in Cleveland, Ohio, has found himself immersed within the music, film, fashion, and entertainment industry since the early age of 14. Now at the helm of a fully functional media development company, he has become widely known and recognized for his unique artistry and innovative approach.

Early on, Kevin was influenced heavily by his family and their own history in entertainment. His grandmother, Lynette Maistros, a well known theatrical director and actress, involved Kevin in various productions throughout his childhood. More significantly, his great-grandfather, Sherllie Braithwait, was the very first art director in motion picture history, who worked with Edison and the Lumire Brothers on the first moving pictures. It would be no surprise that his interests took to directing film later on.

Maistros began his work as an artist and fashion designer in the professional skating industry. Kevin toured around the country making skating documentaries with his friends and fellow skaters while working for Fiction Clothing, the original apparel brand based in rollerblading, under company founder, Chris Garrett. It was with Garrett later that Kevin founded the Rolling Foundation Competition Circuit (RFCC), a professional skating competition series, and began touring around the US full-time.

It was on this tour that Kevin realized his childhood interests could reach fruition, as  he was introduced to renowned music video director, Nigel Dick, who was shooting a music video for the rock band, Staind. Nigel was unfamiliar with a new digital camera he was using for B-Roll while on the road with the band. This was the same camera Maistros was using for his early skating films, and was asked for advice by Nigel. The two stayed in brief contact after this meeting, and under the guidance of Dick, Kevin began creating countless music videos for unsigned artists, often with no budget. It was this freedom from commercial influence and censorship that allowed Kevin to cultivate his own process, style, and vision as a director.

Kevin holds that this vision extends far past the music video itself, and into creating immersive, best-of-breed experiences that encompass all forms of media, which not only fits the artist, but gives them a broader stage to communicate their message. These prolific ideals extend the value of his productions countless times over, and are currently unmatched by any other traditional production company in the music video industry.

Perhaps Kevin has become most known for stretching the boundaries of the music video by employing the latest technological advances in cinema before any other. Kevin has helped design and test some of the most sought-after developments by independent film makers. In 2003, Kevin worked with Canon and P+S Technik to ensure the Mini-35 adapter, a tool which allowed low-cost digital video to have the same aesthetic elements of expensive 35mm film, was compatible with the release of their XL-2 model camera. Later, in 2006, Maistros helped develop and test a more improved adapter with Jonathan Houser, later to be released as the Cinemek. Kevin used these products on several videos ahead of their release to the public, giving him the means to create, on a low budget, technical masterpieces previously unseen.

In 2007, Kevin became the first filmmaker to shoot an entire music video in reverse slow motion without cutting. The video, made for the side-project act for Puddle of Mudd guitarist, Christian Stone, was made with the singer performing backwards and at two and a half times the normal speed of the song, in order to achieve the desired effect.

Kevin is also experienced through the realm of more traditional cinematography. In February 2004, Kevin traveled to the country of Nicaragua to produce, direct, and shoot various themes and locations for commercial, tourism, and development spots. During this time he was often shooting underwater, in dangerous locations, and in the air. Having shot over the edge of a smoking volcanic crater at the top of Mount Nicaragua to operating a Steadi-Cam from the skids of an open-helicopter, Kevin has always been driven to capture nothing less than the shot he desires. Still to this day, Maistros insists on shooting at least some part of his videos. This habit leaves a personal stamp on his work which has become recognizable to many.

In 2008, Kevin produced and directed a series of film spoofs, collectively titled "Golden Popcorn" for the 2008 Mtv Movie Awards. Later, in June of 2008, he continued to employ the newest camera technology, bringing the RED One camera, which shoots at 3 times the size of HD, to Kuwait and Iraq during his production for long-time success rockers, Puddle of Mudd.

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  • Current Residence: Seattle, WA
  • deviantWEAR sizing preference: Small
  • Print preference: Matte, Framed
  • Interests: Life, Film, Music, Art.
  • Favourite band or musician: Elliott Smith, Yann Tiersen, Brand New
  • Favourite genre of music: Folk
  • Favourite poet or writer: Oscar Wilde
  • Favourite photographer: Jeremy Cowart
  • Favourite style of art: Film / Music Video
  • Operating System: OSX
  • Favourite game: Call of Duty 4
  • Favourite gaming platform: Xbox 360
  • Personal Quote: My Camera Said "Oh SNAPZ!!!!"
  • Tools of the Trade: My Imagination

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~FJLink:iconFJLink: Jul 1, 2009, 10:15:53 AM
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Happy Birthday!! :dance: :cake:

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=EternalFallacy:iconEternalFallacy: Jan 20, 2009, 5:06:34 AM
Thank you for the effort you put into working for this community! :salute:


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*SkyeTrinity:iconSkyeTrinity: Jan 16, 2009, 11:43:48 PM
Thank you for the time and effort you put into supporting this community. I hope that you recieve the support and respect in turn that your efforts have earned by creating something that benifits so many.

While this comment may be "encouraged" by :iconinsaneone: I really do mean it! :hug:

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hey, very beatiful work. We expect your continuation

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*motionlessSndtrk:iconmotionlessSndtrk: Dec 31, 2008, 9:47:28 PM
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