Photography and its Discontents

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Andy Cline

Look, I thought the whole Nikon v. Canon thing was tiresome back in 1974 when I was working for my high school yearbook.

Photography and its discontents march forward. Today we have digital v. analog. We even have a documentary film about it.

If you cut all the simplistic, contradictory, erroneous, and silly claims about digital photography from this feature-length film, you’d have an excellent (short) examination of (mostly young) photographers getting seriously into film and doing some seriously cool work. I’m all for it! Just don’t get all Nikony v. Canony on me.

On a hilarious note, this film was filmed with digital cameras.

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Pre-production Begins for Os Marnotos

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Andy Cline

I’ve begun pre-production on Os Marnotos (The Saltworkers) in Aveiro, Portugal.

I’m expecting to go into production in early October and finish filming one year later.

You may follow my progress on TikTok: @docfilmdirector

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Maybe One for my List

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Andy Cline

I’m liking the looks of this new film due in theaters soon.

It could very well earn a spot on my list of great, direct-cinema documentary films. Also visit my explanation for my list. Finally, you may wish to check in on my in-progress blog series (here, here, and here) regarding visual style. I think you will see why I’m looking forward to this one.

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My 2024 Reel: Ready Before 2025?

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Andy Cline

I find this odd.

I have a reel. It’s two years out of date and a little clunky. I should be motivated to update it. But I’m having trouble, I think, because I have a lot of work going on now — including a paid gig.

A reel is an important part of any media portfolio. I don’t use mine as a way to get work. Consequently, I’m not as engaged with it as I probably should be.

You never know what opportunities are lurking.

I edited the current reel hastily. Let’s just say it has issues that need addressing 🙂

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Scenes Plus Music Get the Job Done

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Andy Cline

I’ve started making culture/travel videos for GMPTV!  I’ve been making and sharing other sorts of videos with Carl Munson since moving to Portugal almost two years ago — including the web series An Englishman & an Irishman Explore Portugal.

Here’s the latest from my town — Aveiro.

The formula is easy. I always shoot sequences so I can edit a visual story with music that fits the action and/or mood. And I keep them short.

Filmed with a Canon C100 Mark ii and a Canon XC-10

Canon LOG, 1080p HD, 60 fps

Edited in Davinci Resolve 18.6

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