Dean Karr

Dean Karr
Born	February 22, 1965 Seattle, Washington

Dean Karr (born February 22, 1965 in Seattle, Washington) is an American photographer and music video, commercial, and film director.

Official biography

Director/Photographer Dean Karr's signature style, often copied but never duplicated, has gained him international recognition. He is clearly a man to watch if one is interested in knowing which way the wind will be blowing. His work interprets and defines our time.

A native of Seattle, Washington, Karr received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Washington State University. The excitement of the emerging Seattle rock scene provided him with early photographic subject matter.

Moving to Los Angeles to attend the Art Center School of Design in Pasadena, Karr found himself drawn away from the academic world by the reality of the extraordinary characters that he encountered in the depths of the city. Gaining their trust, he passionately captured their uniqueness on film. The technique was highly original; the work was shockingly beautiful - an important new visual artist burst upon the scene.

Intrigued by the potential of the moving image, Karr ventured into music videos. The promise of his early work led to Karr being asked to direct Marilyn Manson’s "Sweet Dreams." The resulting piece was a shocker, drawing immediate and broad commercial attention. It served to propel both Manson and Karr into the forefront of the visual rock world. Work with other top artists soon followed. His music videos are now constantly found at the top of international play lists, and have been nominated for major MTV, Billboard, and MVPA Video Awards. He won “Video of the Year” and “Best Rock Video” at the [[MUCH Music]] Awards. He has worked with artists such as: Velvet Revolver, The Dave Matthews Band, Tommy Lee, X Japan, Willie Nelson, Ozzy Osbourne, Cypress Hill, Stevie Nicks, Everlast, Dr. Dre, The Distillers, A Perfect Circle, Queens of the Stone Age, Godsmack, Iron Maiden, Slayer, and Damian & Stephan Marley.

Mr. Karr’s prolific film work as a broadcast commercial director has brought him to the forefront of his craft. His visuals reveal a highly tuned sense of style, fashion, art, and narrative storytelling. His TV commercial projects combine his distinctive bold imagery with strong product recognition, and include work for clients such as: Mazda Automobiles (Foote, Cone & Belding), Woolrich (Siquis, Ltd.), Mortal Kombat (DDB Needham), Palms Hotels (S+K Group); and annual “Halloween Horror Night” spots for Universal Studios Orlando and Coca Cola (David & Goliath Agency).

Dean Karr’s photography has been the subject of numerous shows at galleries ranging from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to the prestigious Merry Karnowsky Gallery. His striking album and print work includes artists such as: T-Pain, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Marilyn Manson, Matchbox 20, Lenny Kravitz, Busta Rhymes, Rob Thomas, Chris Rock and Three Doors Down. His numerous institutional print campaigns include Universal Studios, HBO, Tommy Hilfiger, Busch Gardens, and the National Ad Council.

Mr Karr is currently represented by Lemonaide Media (www.Lemonaide.tv) for broadcast commercials and new media, and Wild Indigo (www.WildIndigo.tv) for video and film.

Written by Arthur Gorson

Covers, photography, printwork and designs

• Heavy T.O. Festival Toronto (2011)
• ZZ Top Live in Nashville (2011)
• "Chris Shinn" by Chris Shinn (2011)
• Art Moves Book Project (2011)
• Soundtrack Composer Joe Bishara Campaign (2011)
• Creative Director Sebastian International Hair Show (2010)
• Busch Gardens "My Ex" Halloween Campaign (2010)
• Wacken Festival Germany (2010)
• Download Festival (U.K.) (2010)
• Pie Magazine Pictorials Issues #3 & #4 (2010)
• Personal Waste Management (2010)
• "Below the Belt" by Danko Jones (2010)
• "Trypt0fanatic by Kidneytheives (2010)
• Linius Campaign (2010)
• Producer/DJ Tom Rothrock Campaign (2009)
• "Dirty King" by The Cliks (2009)
• Pie Magazine Pictorials Issues #1 & #2 (2009)
• Shannon Lark Scream Queen Campaign (2009)
• Velvet Revolver (2009)
• Imagozine Feature Article "Fable Issue" (2009)
• Iron Maiden Live in Los Angeles (2009)
• "Years in the Darkness" by Arkaea (2009)
• Revolver Magazine article (2009)
• Auschwitz Book Project (2008)
• Best Buy/Mac Convention Live Demo (2008)
• Judas Priest Live in Las Vegas (2008)
• Hijacked: Volume One book feature section (2008)
• Slayer Live in Seattle (2008)
• "Amerikkka Macht Frei" by Undercover Slut (2008)
• New Look Magazine feature article (2008)
• "Thr33 Ringz" by T-Pain (2008)
• Designer Sheri Bodell Campaign (2007)
• Black Sabbath/Megadeth Live in Los Angeles (2007)
• Velvet Revolver (2007)
• Kutna Hora Sedlec Ossuary Czech Republic (2007)
• Pilsner Urquell Brewery, Plzeň Czech Republic (2007)
• Universal Studios "Jack the Clown" Halloween Horror Nights Campaign (2007)
• Switch Magazine Feature article (2007)
• "Cannibal" by Static-X (2007)
• "Beautiful Tragedy" by In This Moment (2007)
• Playboy Ukraine Magazine Feature article (2007)
• "Exile on Mainstream" by Matchbox 20 (2007)
• IdN Magazine feature article (2007)
• "The Beginning of the End" by Sworn Enemy (2006)
• "20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Unwritten Law by Unwritten Law (2006)
• "One-X" by Three Days Grace (2006)
• "Closet Freak: The Best of Cee-Lo Green the Soul Machine" by Cee-Lo (2006)
• "Tommyland" (book) by Tommy Lee (2005)
• "Never Scared" by Chris Rock (2005)
• "The Autumn Effect" by 10 Years (2005)
• "Seventeen Days" by 3 Doors Down (2005)
• "Endangered Species" by Flaw (2004)
• "Redefine" by Soil (2004)
• "Lest We Forget: The Best of by Marilyn Manson (2004)
• Kerrang Magazine article (2004)
• "Thirteenth Step" by A Perfect Circle (2003)
• "Uncivilized Love" by Gus Black (2003)
• "As Real as it Gets" by Sworn Enemy (2003)
• "Weak and Powerless by A Perfect Circle (2003)
• "Element Eighty by Element Eighty (2003)
• "Precious" by Ours (2002)
• "Gutterflower" by The Goo Goo Dolls (2002)
• "Perseverance" by Hatebreed (2002)
• "Rude Awakening by Megadeth (2002)
• "Cee-Lo Green and His Perfect Imperfections" by Cee-Lo (2002)
• "Turn It Up!: The Very Best of" by Busta Rhymes (2002)
• "Elva" by Unwritten Law (2002)
• "Here Comes the Trick" by Pleasure Club (2002)
• "Rock in Rio by Iron Maiden (2002)
• "The War of Art" by American Head Charge (2001)
• "Definitive Alice Cooper" by Alice Cooper (2001)
• "Adema" by Adema (2001)
• "Invitation to the Dance" by 40 Below Summer (2001)
• "Pledge of Allegiance Tour" by Various Artists (2001)
• "Iowa" by Slipknot (2001)
• An Education in Rebellion - The Union Underground (2000)
• "We Have Come for Your Parents" by Amen (2000)
• "Mad Season" by Matchbox 20 (2000)
• "L.D. 50 by Mudvayne (2000)
• "The N.W.A. Legacy, Vol. 1: 1988-1998" by N.W.A. (1999)
• "Amen" by Amen (1999)
• "From This Day" by Machine Head (1999)
• "Slipknot" by Slipknot (1999)
• "3.2.1." by Zilch (1998)
• "Darkest Days" by Stabbing Westward (1998)
• "Hard to Swallow by Vanilla Ice (1998)
• "40 Dayz & 40 Nightz by Xzibit (1998)
• "Tical 2000: Judgement Day" by Method Man (1998)
• "IV" by Cypress Hill (1998)
• "Dangerous" by Busta Rhymes (1997)
• "Good God" by Korn (1997)
• "Time Will Reveal by Above the Law (1996)
• "Antichrist Superstar" by Marilyn Manson (1996)
• "Classicks" by Alice Cooper (1995)
• "The Last Temptation by Alice Cooper (1994)
• "Far Beyond Driven" by Pantera (1994)
• "This Is How It Feels" by Golden Palominos (1993)
• "Undertow" by Tool (1993)
• "Half Way Down" by Mind Over Four (1993)
• "Concentration by Machines of Loving Grace (1993)
• "Merge" by For Love Not Lisa (1993)
• "Million Seller" by The Pooh Sticks (1993)
• "Paid the Cost" by Penthouse Players Clique (1992)
• "Kizz My Black Azz" by MC Ren (1992)
• "People's Park" by Mod Squad (1992)
• "Afrodisiac" by Rastine (1992)
• "The Book of African Unity, Vol. 1: Out of the Flames" by African Unity (1992)
• "5150: Home 4 tha Sick by Eazy-E (1992)
• "Dreams for the Dying" by Shadow Project (1992)
• "Slammin' Gladys" by Slammin' Gladys (1992)
• "Runnin' Off at Da Mouth by Tung Twista (1991)

Music videos

• "Jade" by X Japan (2010)
• "Get Out the Door" by Velvet Revolver (2008)
• "Gravedigger" by Willie Nelson (2007)
• "Fallen Leaves" by Billy Talent (2007)
• "She Builds Quick Machines" by Velvet Revolver (2007)
• "It Ain't Easy" by Shooter Jennings (2007)
• "Beautiful" by Damien Marley feat. Bobby Brown (2006)
• "Gone to Carolina" by Shooter Jennings (2006)
• "Animal I Have Become" by Three Days Grace (2006)
• "Bleed All Over Me" by Wicked Wisdom (2006)
• "It's Not Over " by Daughtry (2006)
• "Can't Let Go" by Anthony Hamilton (2005)
• "Good Times" by Tommy Lee (2005)
• "Wordplay" by Jason Mraz (2005)
• "When in Rome" by Nickel Creek (2005)
• "Remedy" by Seether (2005)
• "Truth" by Seether (2005)
• "Broken Wings" by Alter Bridge (2005)
• "Lost" by Anouk (2004)
• "Home" by Three Days Grace (2004)
• "Open Your Eyes" by Alter Bridge (2004)
• "White Trash Beautiful" by Everlast (2004)
• "What's Your Number?" by Cypress Hill (2004)
• "Set Me Free" by Velvet Revolver (2003)
• "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)" by Jason Mraz (2003)
• "Straight Out of Line" by Godsmack (2003)
• "Anchor" by Cave In (2003)
• "Not Falling" (Snow Version) by Mudvayne (2003)
• "Drain the Blood" by The Distillers (2003)
• "Away From Me" by Puddle of Mudd (2003)
• "Minus Celsius" by Backyard Babies (2003)
• "No One Knows" by Queens of the Stone Age (2002)
• "Whole" by Flaw (2002)
• "Hold Me Down" by Tommy Lee (2002)
• "Solitaire/Unraveling" by Mushroomhead (2001)
• "Price of Reality" by Amen (2001)
• "It Was Written" by Damien Marley feat. Stephen Marley, Capleton, Drag On (2001)
• "Every Day" by Stevie Nicks (2001)
• "(Rap) Superstar" by Cypress Hill (2000)
• "(Rock) Superstar" by Cypress Hill (2000)
• "Sparks Are Gonna Fly" by Catherine Wheel (2000)
• "Kryptonite" by 3 Doors Down (2000)
• "The Wicker Man" by Iron Maiden (2000)
• "Shock the Monkey" by Coal Chamber (1999)
• "Voodoo" by Godsmack (1999)
• "I'm Losing You" by John Lennon feat. Cheap Trick (1998)
• "Crush" by Dave Matthews Band (1998)
• "Stay (Wasting Time)" by Dave Matthews Band (1998)
• "Don't Drink the Water" by Dave Matthews Band (1998)
• "Madazulu" by Deep Forest (1998)
• "Ninety Nine (Flash The Message)" by John Forte featuring Wyclef Jean and Jeni Fujita (1998)
• "Puppet Master" by Soul Assassins feat. Dr. Dre & B-Real (1997)
• "Out of My Mind" by Duran Duran (1997)
• "Villains" by The Verve Pipe (1997)
• "My Own Summer (Shove It)" by The Deftones (1997)
• "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" by Marilyn Manson (1996)
• "Jurassitol" by Filter (1996)
• "I Just Want You" by Ozzy Osbourne (1996)
• "Sworn & Broken" by The Screaming Trees (1996)
• "Crash Into Me" by Dave Matthews Band (1996)
• "Electric Cucumber" by Zilch (1996)
• "I Don't Mind the Pain" by Danzig (1994)
• "Clean My Wounds" by Corrosion of Conformity (1994)
• "Sweet Lover Hangover" by Love and Rockets (1994)
• "Fire in the Head" by The Tea Party (1994)
• "Pissin' Down" by Sass Jordan (1994)

Feature-length DVDs and films

• "Las Meninas" (co-directed with Ihor Podolchak) (2008)
• "Still Reigning" by Slayer (2004)
• "Rock in Rio" by Iron Maiden (2002)

Commercials

• Dark-Hunter "Acheron"
• Palms Casino Resort
• Buy.com (featuring singer Dirty Harry)
• Universal Orlando (Halloween Horror Nights)
• Universal Hollywood
• K'Nex
• Mortal Kombat
• Mazda
• Hasbro Bio Bots
• Hasbro Hit Clips
• Woolrich
• Seaworld
• Sankyo Games
• St. Martin's Press
• Busch Gardens
• Coca-Cola

Producer or executive producer

• "Disciples of the 36 Chambers, Chapter 2" by Wu-Tang Clan
• "Rude Awakening" by Megadeth

References

Music Video Database, http://www.mvdbase.com, retrieved 04.10.08 .

[|Gorson, Arthur], Internet Movie Database, http://www.imdb.com, retrieved 04.10.08 .

[|Karr, Dean], Dean Karr, http://www.myspace.com/deankarrdirector, retrieved 04.10.08 .

(– ^{Scholar search}) Wild Indigo, LLC, http://www.wildindigo.tv/deankarr/commercials.html, retrieved 04.10.08 ^{[dead link]}.

AllMusic.com, http://www.allmusic.com, retrieved 04.10.08 .

External links

• Official website
• Dean Karr at the Internet Movie Database
• Myspace Profile
• Music Videography at Music Video Database
• Artist Page at Merry Karnowsky Gallery
• Juxtapose Article
• Swindle Magazine Article
• marilynmanson.fr interviewed Dean Karr (about the Sweet Dreams Video)
• Dean Karr Director/Photographer Facebook Page
• Dean Karr Facebook Profile

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Name	Karr, Dean
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Date of birth	February 22, 1965
Place of birth	Seattle, Washington
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