Category Archives: videography

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

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What is Lyrical Style?

Checking the definition of “lyrical” is not much help in determining what lyrical style is in documentary cinematography. You find that it is supposedly “expressing…emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way” or “expressing personal thoughts and feelings in a beautiful way.” Hmmmm… I’m down with the … Continue reading

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Feeding the Beast

I gave my students fair warning. In my journalism and documentary classes, I would teach them my understanding of the classically “correct” way to do things. I also told them I expected them to be creative free agents and do … Continue reading

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