“With One Eye Open” to be Financed Via the Kickstarter Crowdfunding Platform!
I have decided to use Kickstarter as the main fundraising platform for With One Eye Open. This film will be made possible by you and you only! Every dollar that is donated to this project will go towards the making of this film! As the director, I will not be paying myself to direct this film! When we raise the budgeted amount needed…I then will move forward with pre-production. I will be looking to hire the best of the best in cast and crew to tell this amazing story!
- Kevin Otterness
Film Fundraising Campaign to begin!
In coming weeks I will be launching a film campaign fundraiser for a short film titled “With One Eye Open. The film With One Eye Open, tells the fictional story of a young boy caught in the vicious circle of urban violence. Through his eyes, we see and feel the desperation that drives him to emulate behaviors learned on the streets that inevitably will control the course of his life. Most inner-city youths, like children everywhere, are not born as violent criminals. But many are infected by the plague of urban violence at an early age. Violent behaviors are learned, and are largely formed by watching and sometimes unconsciously copying the aggressive behaviors of those around them. These brutal actions are supported and even encouraged by social pressures, and it eventually becomes natural to reach for a gun.
This devastating cycle needs to be confronted and interrupted. There are many amazing groups working to do this right now, and I want to help. Using the powerful medium of film, groups and organizations will be able to use this movie as a tool to grab people’s attention and open their eyes to struggles facing our youth today.
More details coming soon!
Please join us on our Official “With One Eye Open” Facebook Page! http://www.facebook.com/WithOneEyeOpenMovie
Made the Cut in TF3!
Image from TRANSFORMERS 3 “Dark of the Moon”
After a couple hours in wardrobe and a few hours of shooting this scene for TRANSFORMERS 3 “Dark of the Moon”. I made the final cut into the film! If you look to the right of the image, you will see me in my FBI jacket. This scene was cut way back. I had a few close-up shots during filming. As we all know…we always can’t get what we want! The best part about having this very small role in TF3, was just being on set with director Michael Bay and of course Shia LaBeouf! Thank you!
Music Video “Life Without Love” Coming to INd Television!
LATEST NEWS! Director Kevin Otterness’s debut music video “Life Without Love” makes its way to INd Television! Just shy of the 1 year since production began. Dave Sills “Life Without Love” has made its way around the net! The video was produced by Brian Tedeschi of POSTHOUSE PICTURES. Starring: Joey Bicicchi and Dana Froula. Details on channel and air dates coming soon!
Switronix TORCHLED TL-50 Light
Thank you to Switronix for this great light! Switronix celebrates their 10 year anniversary by hosting monthly Twitter and Facebook contests, giving away various lights, accessories and power products. http://www.switronix.com/
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 4.1″ x 2.43″ x 2.5″ (90mm x 61.8mm x 63.8mm)
Weight: 0.57lbs (260g)
Power Consumption: 3w
DC Input: 5v DC (for charging only) Light Source: 50 Japanese MATCHED light emitting diodes (matching insures proper color temperature)
Light Output: 760 Lux @ 1m, 5600K daylight, 50w equivalent cool white
Mount: 1/4-20 thread, top and bottom
Includes: Clear protective, frosted, and indoor CTO (3200K), pop-on filters, battery charger
(battery charges through external port)
Included 5V Charger Input: 90-240VAC 50/60Hz
DESCRIPTION
No external power required! Operates for up to 3 hours on internal, rechargeable lithium-ion battery!
The TorchLED TL-50 light provides the equivalent of 50 watts of 5600k daylight balanced light, up to 3 hours of operating time and is the only compact LED light fixture to include an integrated rechargeable battery pack. With the ability to run without cables, the TL-50 light can be used to provide multiple angles of light, achieving more depth and limiting shadows while filming. The light output can be easily controlled with the TL-50’s on-board dimmer. The replaceable lithium polymer battery charges in only 2 hours and each unit has 1/4-20 thread mounts on the top and bottom of the housing allowing it to mount virtually anywhere. With its brighter light output, quality constructed metal housing, internal lithium polymer battery, 3-stage battery meter, battery charger and standard CTO, 1/4 frost, and clear filter set, the TL-50 truly shines.
Superman Movie Set Construction in Plano IL
I wanted to share a few set construction pictures I took of the new Superman Movie that begins shooting next month. I only live a few miles from where the small town set is being built. When viewing these pictures, it looks like the buildings on the right side of the street were always there. In reality that’s all set! I will continue to add more pictures.
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Otterness in TRANSFORMERS 3 “Dark of the Moon”
Last summer I was given the opportunity to be on set with director Michael Bay and actor Shia LaBeouf for TRANSFORMERS 3 “Dark of the Moon”. I wasn’t expecting to get a call back out of the 4000 people that attended the casting call.
Two-months went by before I got that call. I pretty much forgotten all about it! It was shocking to hear the girl on the other end of the line say…This is Amanda from Transformers 3 and I would like to know if you would like to be in our film? Now… for the people that know me, I’m a pretty big fan of Michael Bay’s films. I always told myself, I will some how in some way get on a Transformers set. Now I can’t tell you really anything about my scene, except this picture above shows where my scene was shot. I can tell you that I play an FBI Agent and that I got to act with Shia in the scene.
Episode 21: Interview with Director Kevin Otterness – Breaking Into Film
I had a chance to sit down with director Kevin Otterness a while back and talk about what he is up to and many other topics. We covered breaking into film, film education, whether film school is important or not, gear, and how to find and create story. For more information on what Kevin is up to, check out his blog, and/or follow him on twitter @KevinOtterness.
More info and media at the following link:
dslrvideoshooter.com/episode-21-interview-with-director-kevin-otterness-breaking-into-film
Thomas Roberts talks with Director /Cinematographer Kevin Otterness
Thomas Roberts talks with Cinematographer Kevin Otterness of Posthouse Pictures, a company based out of Chicago, IL. They talk while on the show floor about his experiences at this years NAB 2011, and his recent success with his latest projects Dave Stills Official Music Video of “Life without Love” which has a great Behind the Scenes “Making of” Video to go along with it, if you haven’t checked it out, make sure you watch below. Also check out his new project just recently released Carla Kosak’s Official Music Video for “Don’t want your Man”
You can see more of Kevin’s work on his Vimeo page and make sure you follow him on his twitter account for more updates about upcoming projects. Kevin has also made himself accessible for questions and suggestions to the HDSLR Community.
