Documentary Photography for Mobile
Theme, Plot and Story
A course by Cris Burmester, Photographer, Documentary Maker, and Author
About the video: Theme, Plot and Story
Overview
“Here you will start thinking about your project. First, you will evaluate and choose a topic of interest. Then, you will define your argument or the reason that led you to choose the topic. Finally, you will outline the structure of your story so that it has clarity and objectivity.”
In this video lesson Cris Burmester addresses the topic: Theme, Plot and Story, which is part of the Domestika online course: Documentary Photography for Mobile. Discover documentary photography to capture images that raise awareness and give a voice to different social causes.
Partial transcription of the video
“Hello! In today's lesson. we'll discuss key elements to enhance your story. Let's dive into the theme and explore how it can shape your narrative effectively. about the argument. and the narrative structure. To start. a list of themes. That are relevant to you. or with which you feel a connection. Often. we connect with issues that arise in our daily lives. At times. these are more personal matters that resonate deeply with us. At other times. they are more collective. However. they can also encompass broader themes or relate to the community we inhabit. reflecting shared We usually have af...”
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Course summary for: Documentary Photography for Mobile
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Digital Photography, Documentary Photography, Mobile Photography, Outdoor Photography, Photography, Photography Post-production

Cris Burmester
A course by Cris Burmester
Cristiano Burmester has been a professional photographer since 1993. Throughout his career, he has reported on nature, science, the environment, his travels, and for social documentaries. His pieces have been published in magazines such as Horizonte Geográfico, Terra, Náutica, Mergulho, UnespCiência, National Geographic, and Photo Techniques.
Since 1999, he has been taking photographs for advertising agencies, publishing houses, and companies like Competition, DM9DDB, Editora Abril, Editora SENAC, Louis Dreyfus Commodities, Reebok, SmartFit, Sony, and Terra. His work has received international recognition and appeared in both individual and group exhibitions in various countries including Italy, Mexico, and the UAE. He also teaches journalism and advertising at the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo.
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