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Vultures Private Investigations - Promo 3
1 Comment Published by oss237 June 7th, 2009 in Characters, Mycrofilms, Portraits, Promotional Work
The gentlemen detectives of Vultures Private Investigations; Dan McGrain (David Thompson), Niall Tennyson (Sean Hackett) and Jim Vultour (John Morton).
Vultures episode 5: ‘The Adventure Of The Hidden Microfilm‘ has just gone online. The episode was my second outing as a director and you can watch it for free here on the Oss237.com Blog.
Vultures Private Investigations - Promo 2
0 Comments Published by oss237 May 13th, 2009 in Characters, Mycrofilms, Portraits, Promotional Work
The gentlemen detectives of Vultures Private Investigations; Jim Vultour (John Morton), Dan McGrain (David Thompson) and Niall Tennyson (Sean Hackett).
The release date has been announced for Vultures: ‘The Adventure Of The Hidden Microfilm’, the fifth episode in the Mycrofilms series and my second outing as a director. You can read more and watch the brand new teaser trailer here on the Oss237.com Blog.
Vultures Eps4: Leeson arrests Vultour
0 Comments Published by oss237 April 15th, 2009 in Characters, Mycrofilms, Portraits, Promotional Work
Behind the scenes of Mycrofilms web-based sitcom Vultures Episode 4: “The Case Of The Poisoned Dates“; Pat Cairo (Paddy Dunne) watches as Inspector Leeson (Paul Young) arrests Jim Vultour (John Morton) for “causing a fracus” in Ryan’s Pub.
You can see all my shots behind the scenes on Episode 4 here and you can read more about my work on the show here on the Oss237.com Blog.
South
0 Comments Published by oss237 April 8th, 2009 in Bands & Musicians, Portraits, Promotional Work, South
Another promo shot of progressive grunge rockers, South, taken outside the Mill Studios in Kilkenny. L-R: Alan Dawson (Drums), Thomas Donoghue (Guitar & Vocals) and Ken Farrell (Bass).
This shoot was part of a photography package sponsored to the winners of the Hype Entertainment Battle Of The Bands 2008. You can see more of my photos from the shoot here in my behind the scenes videoblog.
The Can Can Casino: Bella A Go Go
0 Comments Published by oss237 March 12th, 2009 in Bands & Musicians, Portraits, Promotional Work, Spontaneous Portraits, The Can Can Casino, Uncategorized
Bella A Go Go performing live at the Can Can Casino in Kyteler’s Inn, Kilkenny. You can see all my photos from the Can Can Casino here on my flickr and you can read more about the shoot here on the Oss237.com Blog.
Vultures Private Investigations
0 Comments Published by oss237 March 8th, 2009 in Characters, Mycrofilms, Portraits, Promotional Work
The gentlemen detectives of Vultures Private Investigations: Dan McGrain (David Thompson), Jim Vultour (John Morton) and Niall Tennyson (Sean Hackett).
As of yesterday, we’ve called a wrap on Vultures series 1, following a 10 week shoot for Vultures episodes 5 & 6. You can read more about it here on the Oss237.com Blog.
Vultures Eps4: “When Jim met Pat…”
0 Comments Published by oss237 February 20th, 2009 in Characters, Mycrofilms, Portraits, Promotional Work
Behind the scenes of Vultures episode 4: ‘The Case Of The Poisoned Dates‘: Jim Vultour (John Morton) meets Sarah Black’s (Niamh Moroney) new boyfriend Pat Cairo (Paddy Dunne)
You can read more about this shoot and see more photos from behind the scenes on Vultures here on the Oss237.com Blog.
Vultures Eps4: The Cairo City Ramblers
0 Comments Published by oss237 February 20th, 2009 in Bands & Musicians, Characters, Mycrofilms, Portraits, Promotional Work, Random Band Shots, Uncategorized
Behind the scenes of Vultures episode 4: ‘The Case Of The Poisoned Dates‘: Pat Cairo (Paddy Dunne) with his patterned-jumper-wearing bearded band of merry men; the Cairo City Ramblers (Tommy Dowling, Mick Slattery & Laurent Murray).
You can read more about this shoot and see more photos from behind the scenes on Vultures here on the Oss237.com Blog.
Vultures Eps4: “You’ll never take my badge!”
0 Comments Published by oss237 February 9th, 2009 in Alternative Portraits, Mycrofilms, Portraits, Promotional Work
Behind the scenes of Vultures episode 4: ‘The Case Of The Poisoned Dates“, one of my favourite moments in the episode; Inspector Leeson (Paul Young) flashes his “badge” at the lads from V.P.I.
You can check out more of my behind the scenes shots here on my flickr. You can watch ‘The Case Of The Poisoned Dates‘ and also read more about shooting this scene here on the Oss237.com Blog.
Vulture Eps4: Meet Tatiana Leeson…
0 Comments Published by oss237 February 6th, 2009 in Characters, Mycrofilms, Portraits, Promotional Work
Meet Tatiana Leeson (Edwina Whearty), a mail order bride/femme fatale with connections to the Russian mob. A new Vultures character portrait for a new Vultures character, making her debut in ‘The Case Of The Poisoned Dates‘.
You can watch Vultures episode 4 here and see all my shots from the park scene here on Flickr. You can also read more about shooting this scene here on the Oss237.com Blog.
Janine Drew - Work Experience
0 Comments Published by oss237 January 28th, 2009 in Characters, Mycrofilms, Portraits, Promotional Work
Another character portrait of Janine Drew (Suzanne O’Brien), a brand new character appearing in Vultures ‘The Case Of The Poisoned Dates‘ which premieres on VulturesPI.com this Sunday.
My first post of the new year, unfortunately I’ve had to hold off from uploading photos to avoid any spoilers for the new episode, which is my first venture into the world of directing. You can follow my progress on my blog, but rest assured there’s plenty of new photos coming soon.
Meet Jim Vultour…
0 Comments Published by oss237 December 24th, 2008 in Characters, Mycrofilms, Portraits, Promotional WorkMeet Jim Vultour, played by John Morton; he’s a scruffy, chain-smoking, anti-social kind of guy who tends to get a little worked up when it comes to conspiracy theories (Jim not John!). John is also the co-creator and co-writer of the Vultures series.
You can read all about Vultour in his brand new character profile here and you can now watch a very important public service announcement from V.P.I here on the Oss237.com Blog
Meet Dan McGrain…
1 Comment Published by oss237 December 24th, 2008 in Characters, Mycrofilms, Portraits, Promotional WorkMeet V.P.I detective Dan McGrain, played by David Thompson; he’s a very dapper fellow with his impeccable manners and his old school vernacular. He’s also terrified of women and he sponsors a small African boy called Andrew.
You can read all about McGrain in his brand new character profile here and you can now watch a very important public service announcement from V.P.I here on the Oss237.com Blog.
Meet Niall Tennyson…
0 Comments Published by oss237 December 24th, 2008 in Characters, Mycrofilms, Portraits, Promotional WorkMeet V.P.I detective Niall Tennyson, played by Sean Hackett; he’s a Roy Keane-loving, Capri Sun-drinking kind of guy that takes the word “professional” to all new levels. Even if he has to dress up like a prostitute to do it… what a pro!
You can read all about Tennyson in his brand new character profile here and you can now watch a very important public service announcement from V.P.I here on the Oss237.com Blog.
Behind the scenes on BlueBeard - Self Portrait
1 Comment Published by oss237 December 11th, 2008 in Blue Beard, Cartoon Saloon, Portraits, Promotional Work, Self Portraits, UncategorizedA self-portrait, taken behind the scenes of Cartoon Saloon’s ‘BlueBeard’, just before shooting my scenes on a green screen, in Studio C, Ardmore Studios, Wicklow. MakeUp Artist: Luarena Hanley.
You can see all my shots from behind the scenes on ‘BlueBeard’ here on my Flickr and you can read all about my experience on the ‘BlueBeard’ shoot here on the Oss237.com Blog.
Behind the scenes on BlueBeard - The Ghost
0 Comments Published by oss237 December 11th, 2008 in Blue Beard, Cartoon Saloon, Portraits, Promotional Work, Spontaneous PortraitsBehind the scenes of Cartoon Saloon’s ‘BlueBeard’, MakeUp Artist Luarena Hanley transforms Roisin Ni Fhearghail into a ghost for green screen shooting in Studio C, Ardmore Studios, Wicklow.
You can see all my shots from behind the scenes on ‘BlueBeard’ here on my Flickr and you can read all about my experience on the ‘BlueBeard’ shoot here on the Oss237.com Blog.
Vultures - Meet Janine Drew…
1 Comment Published by oss237 November 26th, 2008 in Characters, Mycrofilms, Portraits, Promotional Work
Meet Janine Drew (Suzanne O’Brien),a brand new character appearing in ‘Vultures‘ episode 4; ‘The Case Of The Poisoned Dates’ and the newest addition to my series of character portraits.
The brand new ‘Janine Drew - Work Experience‘ trailer just went online, you can watch it here on my blog and you can see more of my shots from behind-the-scenes on Vultures here.
Meet Noah Hennessy…
1 Comment Published by oss237 October 9th, 2008 in Characters, Mycrofilms, Portraits, Promotional Work
Meet Noah Hennessy, the fast-talking, taxi-driving, chicken-eating, Jack Charlton loving associate of Vultures P.I, played by Gus McDonagh. Another shot in my series of ‘Character portraits‘ from the set of ‘Vultures‘ episode 3: ‘The Mystery of the Night Time Refuse‘ which will premiere here on November 9th.
You can see all my shots from the set of Vultures here and you can read more about ‘Noah Hennessy’ here on VulturesPI.com.
Strike Anywhere - Thomas Barnett 2
1 Comment Published by oss237 October 2nd, 2008 in Bands & Musicians, Photo Manipulation, Portraits, Spontaneous Portraits, Strike Anywhere, Uncategorized
Thomas Barnett, frontman for Richmond punker’s Strike Anywhere, live in the Cuba Club, Galway. I’ve removed the nasty looking ceiling in the background, going for a studio-style live shot.
You can see all my shots from the gig here on Flickr and you can read all about the road-trip and gig here on the Oss237.com Blog. You can also hear myself and the Chief talking about the gig and tracks from some of the bands on the 60th Sound System Podcast show.
Meet Sarah Black…
0 Comments Published by oss237 September 29th, 2008 in Characters, Mycrofilms, Portraits, Promotional Work
Meet Sarah Black, the long-suffering ex-girlfriend of VPI Detective Jim Vultour, played by Niamh Moroney. Another shot in my series of ‘Character portraits‘ from the set of ‘Vultures‘ episode 3: ‘The Mystery of the Night Time Refuse‘.
You can see all my shots from the set of Vultures here and you can read more about ‘Sarah Black’ and my own character ‘Jack Street’ here on VulturesPI.com.
Meet Ned Savage…(Post 237!!!)
3 Comments Published by oss237 September 16th, 2008 in Characters, Mycrofilms, Portraits, Promotional Work
Meet Ned Savage; “the real rain that will wash the scum off the streets”. Another brand-new character played by John Doran, appearing in Vultures Eps 3: ‘The Mystery Of The Night Time Refuse‘.
You can find out more about ‘Ned Savage‘ and ‘Vultures’ here on Vulturespi.com and you can see all my behind-the-scenes shots from the set here on my new flickr account. This brings me up to 237 posts on Oss237.com, you can read more about this shoot and all my latest projects here on the Oss237.com Blog.
Meet Matt McLoughlin…
1 Comment Published by oss237 September 16th, 2008 in Characters, Mycrofilms, Portraits, Promotional Work
Meet Matt McLoughlin; the hard partying, hen-night loving V.P.I lawyer. A brand-new character played by Peter McGann, appearing in Vultures Eps 3: ‘The Mystery Of The Night Time Refuse‘.
This is the first shot in a series of character portraits I’ll be doing for the web-based sitcom. You can find out more about ‘Matt McLoughlin‘ and ‘Vultures’ here on Vulturespi.com and you can see all my behind-the-scenes shots from the set here on my new flickr account.
Condemned to Hatred 2
4 Comments Published by oss237 August 20th, 2008 in Atrax Mantis, Bands & Musicians, Characters, Conceptual, Portraits, Promotional Work
Another promotional shot for the upcoming Atrax Mantis E.P ‘Condemned to Hatred’. Working with makeup/special fx artist Carey Harte. Model: Paddy McQuinn.
You can see all my shots from the Condemned to Hatred shoot here and you can read more about the shoot here on the Oss37.com Blog.
Condemned to Hatred 1
1 Comment Published by oss237 August 20th, 2008 in Atrax Mantis, Bands & Musicians, Characters, Conceptual, Portraits, Promotional Work
The shot used on the front cover of the upcoming E.P ‘Condemned to Hatred’. My first project working with makeup/special fx artist Carey Harte and the 2007 Hype Entertainment Battle of the Band’s winner’s Atrax Mantis.
You can see all my shots from the Condemned to Hatred shoot here and you can read more about the shoot here on the Oss37.com Blog.
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