Witness: Documentary Flashcards
Documentary practices
Non fictional recording of an event
Document
A recording of significant information that is truthful, factual, objective, neutral
What is truth
Observation of a reality
Interpretation of information given and how you perceive it
Pedro Meyer
Combined photos (woman with sheep and man with money)
Ethical practices
No editing
Social effects of photography in public realm
Makes viewer rethink what they are looking at
Presentation of information in triumph of will
High point of view to make you feel powerful, creates a sense of pride
Power of aesthetics in triumph of will
Creates positive environment
Hitler as a caretaker comparing him to farmers and geese
Street photography
People presented in public places not necessarily in the street
Straight photography
Pure photography attempts to depict a scene without any manipulation
Social documentary
Recording of humans in natural conditions
