performers' brief
Video footage
Please note we try to make the performer the central element of
video imagery rather than, for example, clouds, water, urban landscapes
etc. Note we can digitally manipulate the images (speed them up,
colourize, superimpositions etc). Try to think of:
1. Character Images
Core creative images that convey a narrative (can also involve
other performers) or express conscious or subconscious elements of
character etc- in the past we've drawn on numerous starting points for
these - e.g. recreating parts of real or imaginary dreams; creating
images which encapsulate or caricature core elements of the character;
fears and phobias; visions and aspirations; characters in extreme
situations or emotional states;
2. Video Wallpaper
General or durational video footage of characters and actions to
act as backdrops to longer, more improvised material e.g. Close Ups of
the character (playing with or without camera awareness), the character
engaged in an appropriate (e.g. obsessive) activity.
3. Ensemble images
Images we'll shoot with all characters in frame: some comical; some
beautiful; some strange or disturbing - I've got some ideas for these,
please also think of some to suggest.