Charles M. Robinson (video director)
Charles M. Robinson | |
|---|---|
 Charles M. Robinson with Kevin Hart | |
| Born | Washington DC/ Hyattsville MD |
| Nationality | African-American, Filipino |
| Other names | Charlie Brown |
| Alma mater | Middle Tennessee State University |
| Occupation | Director/musician/videographer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Website | http://northernlightshd.blogspot.com |
Charles Mariano Robinson (born February 2, 1984) is a video director who films music videos and commercials.
He attended Fairmont Heights High School (Maryland) in Capitol Heights, Maryland. In high-school he was known as very talented musician and pianist.
Known for shooting videos for artists such as Waka Flocka, Young Buck,[1] Shawty Lo, to filming commercials for Comcast, AT&T, and the W Hotels.
Early life
At a very young age, Charles took up playing the piano in which his mother and grandfather were versed in. His first public performance was for a talent show in elementary school. Charles attended Greenbelt Middle School in Greenbelt, Maryland. While in high school, he ran into problems with the law. To turn his life around he joined the gospel choir led by Maurice Crenshaw, music teacher. This helped him stay focused and excel thru the rest of his high-school years. While a Sophomore, Junior, and Senior in school, he performed at the high school's graduation ceremonies which took place at the now demolished—USAir Arena—Capital Centre.
Musician
While in college at Middle Tennessee State University, Charles aligned himself with a band, "Big Fella and Te' Arthur" in which they won the 2003 Grammy Showcase Award in Nashville.[2] [failed verification] While in the band they got to travel all across the south to play at numerous venues and concerts. "Hot-Buttered Throwback Soul, have emerged as one of Nashville's most talked-about new bands after a memorable performance at the 2003 Nashville Grammy Showcase. The band won the top prize and competed with the region's best performers." – (Nashville Scene 2003)
Music videos
Charles studied his unfound love of photography while in college, and gradually moved up to video production. He also had a TV show entitled Northern Lights with fellow companions Jason Burks, Michael Faber, and D'Marcus Mayes. The TV show highlighted his and the band's career while on tour after winning the Grammy in a documentary style.
He later attempted to shoot his first music video for Damien Williams and Courtney Aldridge. The first major video entitled "Get Cha Money" (2006) by Bezzeled Gang, which was shot in HD, was the beginning of Charles' professional career.
Style
- Named the "GREEN-SCREEN-KING" for a reason. His editing skills sometimes outshine his Directing skills. Known for making a 2D object turn into a 3d masterpiece.
- Also known for capturing the "REAL" look. Almost a documentary style of shooting in which the users feel like "they are really there"
Films
- MoneyMakers (2010) – Co-Director, Director of Photography, editor[3]
- Masterminds (2013) – Cameraman
Publication
Featured in the Nashville magazine Concrete Magazine.[4]
A few of Charles' Music Videos have been featured online at xxlmag.com like "Caesar & Brutus"[5] and "Leash on Life"[6]
Videography
Clients
- 2010 Soul Train Awards – Cameraman and Photographer[7]
- Gregg F. Morton – President of AT&T Tennessee
- Ralph Schulz – President – Nashville Chamber of Commerce of Nash.
- Ryland Hoskins – Executive Director – Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
- Joanne Pulles – Executive Directive Hospital Corporation of America
- Elliott Kershaw -Director, Hospital Corporation of America (HCA)
- John J. DeBerry Jr. – Tennessee General Assembly
- Howard Jones (Juvenile Court Clerk Nash. TN)
- Mary W. Freeman, Chairman – Tennessee Regulatory Authority
- Nancy Conway, President – Franklin Chamber of Commerce
- Comcast Corporation – commercial subcontractor – Nashville Area
- George Thomas, CEO - Education Equals Opportunity Group
- Stepp Stewart - Dr. Oz Show
Music videos
2015
- Starlito feat. Yo Gotti and Don Trip - No RearView II
- Starlito feat. Troy Money - Another 1
- Bezzeled Gang feat. RIO - Pu$$Y on Fleek
- Young Buck feat EazyBlvd - Neva Had A Job
- Troy Money feat. Starlito - 2k15
- Starlito feat. Lil E - Coming From Where Im From
- Big V, Nappy Roots feat. EazyBlvd - I Aint Gotta Tell Ya
- Starlito feat. Wilx - Mo Betta
- K Camp - promo for Album Release
- Scotty ATL - commercial for Concrete Magazine
- CookUpBos - Active (Young Buck as guest appearance)
2014
- Rich Homie Quan feat. Columbia BT - She Crazy
- Starlito feat. Don Trip - No RearView
- Starlito - Insomnia Addict
- Big Krit - Concrete Magazine Interview
- Shawty Lo - Federal Nightmares
- Young Dolph - Double Up
- Kevin Gates, Starlito and Don Trip – Leash on Life
- B.o.B - StadiumATL
- Starlito - Eyes Closed
- Young Scooter feat *Rich Kidz (hip hop group) and Columbia BT
- Dj Holiday - interview for Concrete Magazine
- B.o.B - interview for Concrete Magazine
2013
- DJ Paul feat. Yelawolf – Go Hard (Director of Photography)
- Shawty Lo – 100,000 Directors Edition
- Shawty Lo – This Aint New To Me
- Young Breedof Triple C's feat. Bezzeled Gang – Day Off
- Starlito and Don Trip – Leash on Life
- Starlito and Don Trip – 28th Song
- Starlito and Don Trip – Shut Up
- Starlito and Don Trip – Paper Rock Scissors
- Maal The Pimp – Crying Out Tears
- Lyric October – Clap For Em
- Tqu The Hurricane – Im Mad
- Gemini Twinz – Amore Momma
- Julz – S.T.U.P.I.D.
- Julz – Rikers Island
- oFishal – Coolin Coolin
- Lroy Da Boy – Paradise
- The Gemini Twinz – CKE
- The Bezzeled Gang – Big Bang Theory Intro
- Bezzeled Gang – Vigorously
- Suga Shane – Look at Me Now
- Suga Shane – Head
2012
- Lil Flip feat. Marcos Stony – Hot Summer Day
- Mike Jones (rapper) feat. Marcos Stony – My Chain
- Kia Shine feat. Dirty Fresh – Fly Away
- Starlito and Ofishal – 8Up
- Bezzeled Gang – Die Young
- Young Buck feat. Bezzeled Gang – Dusted
- Ofishal and Starlito – Turning Back
- Bezzeled Gang feat. Starlito – Countin Money
- Starlito WTF
- oFishal feat. MopTop – Dukes of Hazzard
- oFishal – iDrank
- Julz – Wine N Dine
- Star Murphy – Anywhere
- Troy Money and Starlito – Cheap Phones
- Lroy Da Boy – These Rappers
- Lroy Da Boy feat. A.B. – I Got a Reputation
2011
- Chingo Bling feat I.V. – Mexicanos Everywhere
- Star Murphy – U Send Me Swingin
- B Heezy – That's Wussup[8]
- Bezzeled Gang – Loud
- Bezzeled Gang – Bang
- Maal The Pimp – New Chatt City
- BlackCatFish – Wonderful
- Bezzeled Gang – We Got It
- Likwid Flowz – Suck My Swagg
2010
- Young Buck feat. Young Paper – Tha City Paper Remix
- Bezzeled Gang feat. Project Pat – Gettin Money
- Robert Porter Da Hero – Hold My Spot
- Maal The Pimp – Do You Wanna Ride
- Tremo – Did It Again
- Project Pat feat. Marcos Stony – Gettin Money
- Marc Wayne – Southern Smoke
- Gemini Twinz – Love Or Hate
- http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13828422
2009
- Young Paper – Tha City Paper
- Starlito – 23-Zone
- Axtion – RubberBand Money
2008
- Maal The Pimp – Chattanooga
2007
- Lady Dolla – 4 My Click
- Ace Luv Fam – Grippin Wood Grain
- Gabe Sizemore – Momma Dedication
2006
- Bezzeled Gang – Get Cha Money
- Eternal 3:16 – Cinderella
Short films
- Starlito – Reasonable Emotions (2013)[10]
- The Bartender (2011)
- Fatima...All Alone (2010) (Directed by David Keary)
- Victim of Society (2010) (Directed by David Keary)
Art work
- B.G. (rapper) – Too Hood 2 Be Hollywood[11]
- B.G. (rapper) – Hollyhood
- B.G. (rapper) – Life in the Concrete Jungle[12]
College projects
- Middle Tennessee State University – College of Business
- Phi Beta Sigma fraternity MTSU chapter
- Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity MTSU chapter[13][14]
- Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity MTSU and S. Miss. chapter
- Omega Psi Phi fraternity MTSU chapter
- Savoir Faire Productions
References
- ^ "Dusted – Bezzeled Gang ft. Young Buck (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". Shelby.tv. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- ^ Woods, Jeff. "Hip-Hop/Contemporary R&B | Features". Nashville Scene. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- ^ "Money Makers (2010) – Full Cast and Crew – IMDb". imdb.com. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
- ^ "Concrete nashville52 by CONCRETE Magazine". ISSUU. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- ^ "Starlito And Don Trip “Caesar & Brutusâ€? (Video) – XXL". xxlmag.com. September 30, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- ^ "Watch Starlito, Don Trip and Kevin Gates' New Video For "Leash on Life" – XXL". xxlmag.com. October 11, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- ^ "2010 Soul Train Awards (2010) – Full Cast and Crew – IMDb". imdb.com. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
- ^ "Bad Habits Motorcycle Club Anthem – B Heezy – Nashville – TN by B Heezy | IndieByChoice | Independent Music, Videos, and Fans". IndieByChoice. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- ^ "Charles M Robinson | IMVDb". imvdb.com. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
- ^ Videos (June 17, 2013). "Video: Starlito – Reasonable Emotion [Short Film]". Trapsntrunks.com. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- ^ "KISS FM – Omaha's All Hits Station". 961kissonline.com. December 8, 2009. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- ^ "Chopper City Gorilla Dept Life in the Concrete Jungle by B G @ARTISTdirect". Artistdirect.com. September 16, 2008. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- ^ "Alpha Phi Alpha of MTSU 07 Stepshow 1st Place Winners Video". ovguide.com. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
- ^ "Communiversity – Videos : Alpha Phi Alpha of MTSU 07 Stepshow 1st Place Winners". web.archive.org. Retrieved July 9, 2014.