Tag Archives: cinematography

How Does Malick Look?

In the previous installment of this series I asked what happens when you run the well-worn narrative framework of sequence filming through the decisive moment and the dogma of Terrence Malick? I still don’t have an answer, but I work … Continue reading

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Summer Salt Work, an Os Marnotos TEASER

The summer salt production season has arrived. Aveiro, Portugal usually enjoys many sunny, warm days during the summer (generally not hot). This video shows care for the traditional equipment.  

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From Coverage to a Visual Style

I consider this the basics (exactly where I began with journalism and documentary film students): Capturing sequences is the beginning of visual storytelling. A sequence is a series of photos or video (or both) that tells a particular story, or … Continue reading

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Yer Hoot For Today :-)

I said awhile back that I was going to be making some stuff for TikTok. Well, I am. @docfilmdirector Old but good media advice: feed the beast what it wants. I’m learning to be more than OK with vertical video … Continue reading

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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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