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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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Tag Archives: culture
Os Marnotos Production Began This Week
I began production this week on a documentary short film called Os Marnotos (The Saltworkers). I’m telling the story of making sea salt in Aveiro, Portugal by methods that have changed very little since the Romans were in town.
Posted in documentary film, eyewitness
Tagged Aveiro, culture, documentary, Portugal
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The Rhetoric of Camera Size and Dead Cats
So people generally act one of three ways when a camera appears. Some ignore you no matter what. I like them the best. Some mug for the camera in various ways. This can actually be useful, depending. It can also … Continue reading
Posted in documentary photography, eyewitness, street photography, street video, videography
Tagged culture, documentary, Lisboa, photography, rhetoric, streetphotography
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Zen and the Art of Whatever Story I Want to Tell
I’m a big fan of Robert Pirsig’s semi-autobiographical novel Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. You know how you hear people say books changed their lives. Perhaps that elicits an eye roll. Well I’m here to tell you it … Continue reading
Posted in culture video, travel video
Tagged culture, GMP!TV, Portugal, travel
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A Holiday Season PSA
I recently made this PSA for Missão Saúde para a Humanidade. Among the things they do is raise money to bring children from Guinea-Bissau to Portugal for advanced medical care. And one way they raise money is selling Portuguese crafts … Continue reading
Posted in culture video, humanitarian service
Tagged culture, Portugal
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Scenes Plus Music Get the Job Done
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 … Continue reading
Posted in culture video, travel video
Tagged Aveiro, culture, Portugal, travel
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