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“I want stuff to play as wide as possible. I want to be able to see... if I could play the whole thing in a master and it could be compelling enough, that'd be great. Then it simplifies my day, it simplifies life for the actors when you could just focus on that. But by the same token I don't want…” quote by David Fincher
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“I want stuff to play as wide as possible. I want to be able to see... if I could play the whole thing in a master and it could be compelling enough, that'd be great. Then it simplifies my day, it simplifies life for the actors when you could just focus on that. But by the same token I don't want to be forced into coverage. So I want it to be as good from every angle and I need to get as many of the kind of shadings that I want from every angle.”

David Fincher

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He wants comprehensive coverage of a scene from all angles, avoiding forced constraints, to enhance storytelling.

In simple terms: Seek full, flexible coverage.

Key Takeaway

Aim for balanced, unrestricted perspectives.

Themes

filmmaking creativity detail

Mood

analytical creative

Type

professional inspirational

When to use this quote

  • scene planning
  • actor direction
  • production design

Key Concepts

visual storytelling direction

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance completeness with clarity?
  • When should constraints be applied?
A Different Perspective

Too much flexibility can cause lack of focus.

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