Black Magic Tim

Black Magic Tim
Born Timothy Malcom Wilson
Washington, D.C.
Occupation Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Visual Effects Artist
Years active 1990 - Present
Website
www.rvimotionmedia.com

Black Magic Tim (Born Timothy Malcom Wilson)[1] is a multitalent filmmaker working mostly with music videos,[2] EPK's, commercials and independent feature films.[3][4][5] He has directed, filmed and edited productions for clients such as Blackground Records, Tommy Boy Entertainment and TVT Records. As well as, EPK's for national artists and book authors like " Naughty by Nature "," Tank (American singer) ", "Kimberly Scott (singer)" and Motivational Speaker "Valorie Burton". He has received several awards and film festival nominations[6] for his work on the short Sci-Fi film "Apple Crumb Panic".[7]

He is also known for reshaping[8][9] the quality[10] of Nollywood USA[11][12] Films.[13][14]

He attended Howard University film school[15] for 4 yrs studying under Haile Gerima[16] before starting his first film company in Washington, D.C. with 3 other Howard University graduates[17] named "Black Magic Cinemaworks". He is skilled in 35mm, 16mm and HD Cinematography and is a visual digital effects[18] technician.

He is now part owner of a film production company named rvi motion media in Temple Hills, Maryland.[19]

Contents

Filmography

Year Film Type Notes Format
1993 Apple Crumb Panic Short Festival Film Co-Director, Editor, Visual Effects, Producer 16mm
1997 Third Meridian Short Film Co-Prod, Visual Effects, Set Design 16mm
2001 Adventures of Dennis Da Menace: South Beach Documentary Director, Editor, Cinematographer SD video
2002 Guilty By Association Feature Film Production Designer, Associate Producer 35mm
2003 Paper Chasers Documentary Director of Photography 2nd Unit, Digital Artist HD video
2008 The Hayes Way: Body Defining Age Defying Sports Training DVD Director,Videographer,Editor HD video
Karar Fitness Fitness Training DVD Director,Videographer,Editor HD video
Vector 2033: The Lex Vector Chronicles Short Sci Fi Film Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Visual Effects HD video
2010 Busted Life Feature Film Cinematographer HD video
2011 Paparazzi Eye In The Dark Feature Film Cinematographer, Editor, 5.1 Sound Mixer, Exe. Prod. HD video

Music Videos

Year Title Artist Notes Format
1991 Boogie Bound Unbiased Ghetto Opinion Director, Editor, Cinematographer 16mm
1992 How To Be A Crook J-Gifted 2nd Unit Camera 16mm
Feel This U.G.O. Director, Cinematographer, Editor 16mm
1993 N.D.G. The Game and The Player Co-Director, Editor, Cinematographer 16mm
1994 Unfadable Earthquake Props, Pyrotechnics 16mm
Release Me Dark Gable Director, Editor, Cinematographer 16mm
Straight From The Heart U.G.O. Editor, Cinematographer 16mm
A Change Gonna Come Al Mason Editor, Cinematographer 16mm
1995 Only Be One Infinite Flavor Cinematographer, Editor 16mm
1996 5'oclock in the Morning Nonchalant Grip 16mm
Love Me For Free Akinyele (rapper) Cinematographer, Editor 35mm
Lost and All Alone Rugged Director, Cinematographer, Editor 35mm
1997 Paradise Basick Mentality Director, Cinematographer, Editor 16mm
2000 Not Another Love Song Krisis Feat Kimberly Scott (singer) Co-Director, Cinematographer, Editor 16mm
2001 Get'em Psyched Black Indian Director, Cinematographer, Editor 16mm
Another Sad Love Song Substanz Director, Cinematographer, Editor 16mm
Buster Dennis L.A. White Director, Cinematographer, Editor SD video
Rage I Got Dennis L.A. White Director, Cinematographer, Editor SD video
2002 Repercussions Starring Morgan Freeman Section 8 Mob Associate Producer, Production Design, Set Construction 35mm
2003 Waiting 4U Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Visual Effects SD video
2003 Im Falling Nyl Director, Cinematographer, Editor SD video
If I Should Die K-Illa Director, Cinematographer, Editor,Visual Effects SD video
2004 Party Keith Holmes (boxer) Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Set Construction HD video
Whatchu Like No Label Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Set Construction HD video
2007 Im Aware Koby Maxwell Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Set Construction HD video
2008 Into The Future (Jap. Language) Unicorn Table Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Visual Effects HD video
Abiba (Remix) Koby Maxwell Editor HD video
2009 Heavens Door (Japanese Language) Unicorn Table Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Set Construction HD video
2010 Do It Koby Maxwell Director, Cinematographer, Editor HD video
2011 Password Koby Maxwell Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Visual Effects HD video

EPK's and Commercials

Year Title Featuring Notes Format
1995 The Terminator: Future Shock (In Store Promotional) Bethesda Softworks Editor SD video
PBA Bowling for Windows 95 Bethesda Softworks Editor SD video
2000 Kimberly Scott (singer) EPK Kimberly Scott (singer) Director, Editor, Cinematographer SD video
Tank (American singer) Album Release Live EPK Tank (American singer) Director, Editor, Cinematographer SD video
Aura EPK Aura Director, Cinematographer, Editor SD video
Adidas Marketing Promo Video Director, Editor, Cinematographer SD video
2001 Shawn Michelle Cosby Choreographer/Actess/Singer EPK me/nm1154936/ Shawn Michelle Cosby Director, Editor, Cinematographer SD video
Johnny Doswell Album Release Commercial Johnny Doswell Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects SD video
2002 Naughty by Nature IIcons Hip Hopumentary EPK Treach, Vin Rock, Redman, Method Man, Pink, Carl Thomas, 3LW Editor, Visual Digital Effects SD video
Midnight Marauders Commercial Campaign 1-5 La La (entertainer), DJ Searcy, P-Stew, Poochman Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Digital Effects SD video
2003 Duane Stowes EPK Duane Stowes Director, Editor, Cinematographer SD video
Universal Madness Clothing Commercial Campaign 1-6 Steve Blake Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Digital Effects SD video
2005 Jumpshot Your Vote Feat. Kenny Anderson Kenny Anderson Editor, Visual Effects 35mm
Vote New Jersey Ad Campaign Feat. Jadakiss Jadakiss Editor, Visual Effects 35mm
Vote New Jersey Ad Campaign Feat. Naughty By Nature Vin Rock Editor, Visual Effects 35mm
2005 Nefertiti Stage Play EPK Director, Editor, Cinematographer SD video
2007 1st Step Financial Commercial Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects HD video
Valorie Burton EPK Valorie Burton Director, Editor, Cinematographer HD video
Jason Parker EPK Jason Parker Director, Editor, Cinematographer HD video
Excellence Christian Church Commercial Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects HD video
2008 Double Portions Spirited Ministries Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects HD video
Sexy Singles Date Commercial Suzanne Edgars Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects HD video
DC Independent Film Festival Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects HD video
Anime FX Commercial Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects HD video
2009 Unicorn Table Album Release Commerical (English Version) Salia and Shingo Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects HD video
2009 We Are MSEA Editor, Cinematographer HD video

Television

Year Title Featuring Notes Format
1995 America's Most Wanted: Final Justice Grip SD video
2003 Funtastic World of Black Magic Tim (Pilot) Director, Camera, Editor, Broadcast Graphics 16mm, SD video
2004 One Nation Hip-Hop Show (Pilot) P-Stew Director, Editor, Camera, Broadcast Graphics SD video
2006 Shotcallerz (Pilot) Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Broadcast Graphics HD video
2011 The Diaspora Report Broadcast Graphics Designer, Show Introduction HD video
B.E.T. Lift Every Voice Corey Condrey Broadcast Graphics Designer, Show Introduction HD video

Nominations

Awards

References

  1. ^ Timothy Wilson on IMDB. "IMDB". http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1414162/. Retrieved 6 March 2011. 
  2. ^ Vime o. "Music Videos by Black Magic Tim". http://vimeo.com/channels/rvimm. Retrieved 6 March 2011. 
  3. ^ IMDB. .imdb.com/name/nm1414162/ "FILMS". http://www .imdb.com/name/nm1414162/. Retrieved 6 March 2011. 
  4. ^ Tim Wilson as DP Paparazzi. an.com/blog.htm?b=& "Beeafrican.com". http://beeafric an.com/blog.htm?b=&. Retrieved 7 March 2011. 
  5. ^ Tim Wilson DP for Busted Life. "Nigeriamovienetwork.com". http://www.nigeriamovienetwork.com/chima-movie-empire-production/busted-life-trailer-video_f05d59c48.html. 
  6. ^ Flickr. "Festival Articles Scanned Images". http://www.flickr.com/photos/26671461@N06/5503626317/in/photostream/. Retrieved 7 March 2011. 
  7. ^ "Rosebut Award Puts Soptlight on Local Filmmakers". Washingtion Post. http://www.flickr.com/photos/26671461@N06/5503626385/sizes/l/in/photostream/. Retrieved 7 March 2011. 
  8. ^ Look of film Busted Life Changing Nollywood Quality. "mimimagazine.com". http://mimimagazine.blogspot.com/2010/12/nollywood-international-connection.html. Retrieved 7 March 2011. 
  9. ^ M2 SHOW Busted Life Changes Look of Nollywood. "Youtube Clip @2:40 Mark". http://il.youtube.com/watch?v=QYlYefYZDtI&feature=related. 
  10. ^ Lotten, B. "Tim on Lotten B Show". http://www.lottenbshow.com/blog/tim-wilson-cinematographer-for-paparazzi/. Retrieved 6 March 2011. 
  11. ^ Top Nollywood USA Films - Golden Icons. "Goldenicons.com". http://www.goldenicons.com/tag/nollywood-usa/. Retrieved 7 March 2011. 
  12. ^ Director Bayo Akinfemi Talks About Tim Wilson's Quality. "Youtube Clip @ 1:02 Mark". http://www.youtube.com/user/Craftlines#p/u/14/Y3Oqf1IH3zQ. Retrieved 7 March 2011. 
  13. ^ Paparazzi Eye in the Dark. "Nollywood Movie". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paparazzi_eye_in_the_dark. Retrieved 6 March 2011. 
  14. ^ AfricanBee. "Tim Wilson and Nollywood Star Van Vicker". http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Tim-Wilson-And-Van-Vicker-39Paparazzi-EYE-IN-THE-DARK39/photo/10635216/12247.html?setId=72060. Retrieved 7 March 2011. 
  15. ^ African Film. "Howard Grads Talk About Film". http://web.mit.edu/21f.853/africa-film/0965.html. Retrieved 6 March 2011. 
  16. ^ Washington Life Magazine. "Tim Wilson & Haile Gerima Rising Pollywood Players". http://www.washingtonlife.com/issues/march-2008/pollywood/welcome/page18.php. Retrieved 7 March 2011. 
  17. ^ community news. "Howard University Article on Black Magic Filmworks". http://www.flickr.com/photos/26671461@N06/5503626453/. Retrieved 6 March 2011. 
  18. ^ IMDB. "Digital Effects Artist for Paper Chasers". http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0365611/fullcredits#cast. Retrieved 6 March 2011. 
  19. ^ Doubledown Show. "Tim of RVI Motion Media". http://www.blogtalkradio.com/doubledownfilmshow/2009/04/09/the-double-down-film-show-spotlight. Retrieved 6 March 2011. 
  20. ^ Afroblu Multimedia Home. "Emmy Mention". http://afroblumultimedia.com/. Retrieved 31 August 2011. 
  21. ^ "Nominations". http://www.nafcawards.com/Nominies.aspx. Retrieved 26 August 2011. 
  22. ^ "World Music International Film Festival". http://wmiff.com/?q=node/234. Retrieved 26 August 2011. 

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