steve dixon : absent fiends

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.


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