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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: documentary
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
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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
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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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Where I Differ With the Dogma
Cartier-Bresson’s “decisive moment” is, arguably, the most famous advice for making excellent photographs of a particular kind, i.e. pictures of people living their lives. It’s advice embraced by street photographers with documentary and/or journalistic intent. The dogma of Terrence Malick … 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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