I have been developing a new project for the past few months, and have recently received funding from Arts SA for the first stage of the project. It is so exciting to have funding to work with a really brilliant team on a new idea. The project involves the design and build of a set within which to shoot - this is the first time I have worked like this. I usually find locations, and really enjoy that part of envisioning the work - but in this case a set is most appropriate.

The design as it stands is really simple - but I have some new ideas which are a little more complex. However, until I can secure more funding for the set, I feel I can't really let my imagination run wild. I have applied to 2 more funds for support, and have also had the project listed with AbaF (Australian Business Arts Foundation) to be able to raise funds via donations. The good thing about this set is that once it's built I can develop the project further and it can be used in the final stage of production - making work for an exhibition of moving image works at Obscura Gallery (Melbourne) in 2012.

The Human Locomotion Project

I will be working with dancers Lisa Griffiths (pictured above) and Adam Synnott. They are currently presenting 'Side to One', a new work at the State Theatre's 'Space Theatre' (I'm looking forward to seeing this on Saturday night - girls' night out!). Also on board is choreographic facilitator Carol Wellman Kelly, who is well known for her work as Assistant Director for Garry Stewart and Australian Dance Theatre for 8 years. We also have a brilliant data wrangler and editing assistant in Cleland Jones.

Although I am primarily as stills photographer, I have dabbled in moving image work for the past few years. This project reflects on the movement studies that Eadweard Muybridge did in the 1880s using multiple cameras. We will be using his images as inspiration for new movement and new moving image works, to be shown on screen but also in flip-books and lenticular prints. We have the support of Flinders University's Digital Media department with access to their multi-camera rig to explore bullet time's orbital viepoint, and are also working with Uni SA's anthropometric scanner to explore 3D mapping of the dancers.

Because this project is so technologically heavy, it is quite an expensive endeavour. But it will undoubtedly create an environment for unique and innovative imagery and ideas. We are currently looking for project supporters, and any donations are tax deducible thanks to AbaF. For more information, please check out our project page here, or go to AbaF's website to view more about the project and how to donate.

I am so excited about this project - it will really push me as an image maker into brand new territory. With enough support I will also be able to create the infrastructure for a camera array rig with associated hardware and software, which could support other artists to explore multi-dimensional image making, including bullet time.