Paul R. Brown is an American graphic designer, photographer, and music video and commercial director.[1]

Biography

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Brown's early career in graphic design started at Pentagram in London with Peter Saville and Brett Wickens, followed by Frankfurt Balkind in Los Angeles. From there he went to Capitol Records as an art director and then took the role of the Creative Director for October Films in New York.

In 1996, he founded the Bau-da Design Lab, which operates out of Los Angeles and New York. Brown is well known for his album designs for musicians such as Audioslave, Mötley Crüe, Korn, the Used, Godsmack, and early in his career, he gained a particular notoriety for his work with Marilyn Manson.[2] His career in the music video direction has included notable videos for a diverse array of musicians, including Carrie Underwood, My Chemical Romance, John Mayer, Three Days Grace, Billy Corgan (as well as Corgan's band, The Smashing Pumpkins), Evanescence, Seal, Audioslave, Prince, Jack White, Alicia Keys, Slipknot, Sevendust, Bullet for My Valentine, Avenged Sevenfold, Staind, Matisyahu, Mötley Crüe, Goo Goo Dolls, Miley Cyrus, Snoop Lion, Static-X, Green Day, and Death Cab for Cutie.

In 2008, Brown was nominated for a Grammy award for his work on the music video "Another Way To Die" by musicians Jack White and Alicia Keys.[3] That same year, he directed a neo-noir web series for Crackle entitled Coma.[4]

Filmography

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2022

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

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2002

References

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  1. ^ Vrontikis, Petrula (2002). Inspiration: a Creativity Sourcebook for Graphic Designers. Rockport Publishers. pp. 132–137. ISBN 1-56496-901-0. Retrieved December 10, 2011. P. R. Brown Bau-da Design Lab.
  2. ^ "Marilyn Manson's 'Antichrist Superstar': The Story Behind the Album Cover Art". Revolver. January 5, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  3. ^ "PR Brown". GRAMMY.com. February 15, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  4. ^ Graser, Marc (August 20, 2008). "Sony launches 'Coma' online". Variety. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "Lukas Graham "Love Someone" (P.R. Brown, dir.)". VideoStatic. September 18, 2018. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  6. ^ "Fifth Harmony "Don't Say You Love Me" (PR Brown, dir.)". VideoStatic. May 23, 2018. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  7. ^ "Stone Sour "Fabuless" (P.R. Brown, dir.)". VideoStatic. May 2, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  8. ^ "Green Day "Still Breathing" (P.R. Brown, dir.)". VideoStatic. November 7, 2016. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  9. ^ "Carrie Underwood "Little Toy Guns" (P.R. Brown, dir.)". VideoStatic. February 4, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  10. ^ "Harry Connick Jr. "One Fine Thing" (P.R. Brown, dir.)". VideoStatic. February 25, 2014. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  11. ^ "Cody Simpson "La Da Dee (From Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2)" (PR Brown, dir.)". VideoStatic. October 8, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  12. ^ "Device "You Think You Know" (P.R. Brown, dir.)". VideoStatic. August 25, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  13. ^ "Sick Puppies "There's No Going Back" (P.R. Brown, dir.)". VideoStatic. June 19, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  14. ^ "Snoop Lion f/ Miley Cyrus "Ashtrays and Heartbreaks" (P.R. Brown, dir.)". VideoStatic. June 19, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  15. ^ "Goo Goo Dolls "Rebel Beat" (P.R. Brown, dir.)". VideoStatic. April 18, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  16. ^ "Hot Chelle Rae "Hung Up" (P. R. Brown, dir.)". VideoStatic. April 5, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  17. ^ "Device "Vilify" (P.R. Brown, dir.)". VideoStatic. March 20, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  18. ^ "Shoot'er".
  19. ^ "WATCH IT: Stone Sour "Say You'll Haunt Me" (P.R. Brown, dir.)". VideoStatic. July 30, 2010. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  20. ^ "WATCH IT: Alicia Keys "Doesn't Mean Anything"". VideoStatic. October 27, 2009. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  21. ^ "WATCH IT: Alicia Keys/Jack White "Another Way To Die"". VideoStatic. November 12, 2008. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  22. ^ "NEW RELEASE: Motley Crue "SOLA"". VideoStatic. April 23, 2008. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  23. ^ "New Release: ASHES dIVIDE "The Stone"". VideoStatic. March 12, 2008. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  24. ^ "NEW RELEASE: Smashing Pumpkins "Tarantula"". VideoStatic. July 3, 2007. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  25. ^ "NEW RELEASE: Audioslave "Original Fire"". VideoStatic. August 16, 2006. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  26. ^ "NEW RELEASE: The Goo Goo Dolls "Stay With You"". VideoStatic. May 11, 2006. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  27. ^ "NEWS: Death Cab For Cutie Directions Debuts". VideoStatic. January 23, 2006. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  28. ^ "NEW RELEASE: Matisyahu "King Without A Crown"". VideoStatic. January 19, 2006. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  29. ^ "NEW RELEASE: Dark New Day "Brother"". VideoStatic. June 2, 2005. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  30. ^ "NEW RELEASE: Static-X "I'm The One"". VideoStatic. June 13, 2005. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  31. ^ "NEW RELEASE: Billy Corgan "Walking Shade"". VideoStatic. May 10, 2005. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
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