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Frame by Frame is my blog about nonfiction visual storytelling from critique to practice. I am an Emeritus Professor of Media & Journalism, Missouri State University. Co-founder of Carbon Trace Productions 501(c)(3) documentary film studio. I continue to work on nonfiction projects of all kinds. I’m available for hire as a director, cinematographer, editor, and news photographer. Based in Aveiro, Portugal. Note: The Terms of Use published at rhetorica.net also covers this weblog.
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Category Archives: documentary film
But Why?
I’ve watched all of Werner Herzog’s documentary films. And I like most of them — just not well enough for any of them to make my list of “best” documentary films. As I explained here, it should be easy for … Continue reading
Fanal Forest in the Fog
I went to one of the places on earth where visitors hope for “bad” weather: the Fanal Forest on the island of Madeira in Portugal. As you can see, I got lucky 🙂 And, yes, I continue to make these … Continue reading
Posted in cinematography, documentary film, eyewitness, travel video, videography
Tagged black&white, cinematography, documentary, Portugal, visual style
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Photography and its Discontents
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 … Continue reading
Posted in documentary film, photography, reviews
Tagged documentary, film review, photography
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Pre-production Begins for Os Marnotos
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
Posted in documentary film
Tagged Aveiro, direct cinema, documentary, Portugal
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Maybe One for my List
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 … Continue reading
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Tagged direct cinema, documentary, visual style
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