This past week, my friend and I went to The Red River Exhibition, here in Winnipeg. I haven’t been there in a few years, so it was fun to walk around, take some pictures, eat mini donuts, drink beer and listen to a Gun’s and Roses cover band.
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My film “1961” is being screened at the Winnipeg Underground Film Festival (WUFF) this evening. From reels of 8mm film, purchased from an estate sale, my film “1961” is a found footage short that plays with the conventions of home movies, and the physicality of the film reels itself.
To create my film, I projected the 8mm reels onto a yellow wall to create a distinctly washed out look, while changing the speed of the projector, manipulating the reels, to create a uniquely smooth and yet choppy image. I used my Canon 7D to record the images of my experimentation.
WUFF is an annual showcase for contemporary experimental film + video here in Winnipeg, Manitoba. My film is apart of the opening night program The 90 Second, where all the films screened are 90 seconds or less. It’s a jam packed showcase that reflects the energy and excitement of the festival itself, and I’m excited to have my film a part of this program.
Bren has been apprenticing with a local beekeeper, and has been getting some real hands-on beekeeping skills. I took my camera out and shot some very casual video of Bren doing his thing. It’s so peaceful, and calming being out there. It was a beautiful evening, and the footage turned out great.
I went home to visit my family, and brought my 35mm camera (gifted to me from my Dad). I always love how these pictures turn out. 
This summer I purchased an “Opteka SteadyVid SV-HD Camera Stabilizer” http://amzn.com/B00DRGQETA I decided to try it out when we went raspberry picking at the Mayfair Farms, and I like the end result. The stabilizer can be a bit tricky when you first set it up, but once you get it balanced it works well, and you can get some nice smooth shots.
Mayfair Farm from James Dixon on Vimeo.
This past August I spent the day with Dan and Stacey, shooting video for their wedding day. I told them I would simply observe and shoot footage as I travelled around with them. No direction from Dan or Stacey, just their trust that I would create something special for them. Everything turned out better than I imagined, and I’m really happy with the end result.
Winter in Winnipeg. Driving through my neighbourhood on a snowy afternoon.
Winnipeg on a rainy evening,
Walking over the Disraeli Bridge with my good friend Caitlin.
Sound, image and rhythm.
My good friends contributed their song to these tracking shots, and it fits so well. It was an early Wednesday morning when I shot this. Winnipeg was waking up to beautiful day.
“…close-ups reveals the most hidden parts in our polyphonous life, and teaches us to see the intricate visual details of life…”
Bela Balasz
The Close-Up, 1945
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