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Every time you want to reset your set and pull walls out…

“Every time you want to reset your set and pull walls out and reset the lighting, you're burning up half an hour to an hour, and when you're trying to keep to a schedule, you're constantly having to reassess what's worth it and what you're going to have to give up in order to keep on schedule.” quote by Duncan Jones
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“Every time you want to reset your set and pull walls out and reset the lighting, you're burning up half an hour to an hour, and when you're trying to keep to a schedule, you're constantly having to reassess what's worth it and what you're going to have to give up in order to keep on schedule.”

Duncan Jones

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Balancing creative revisions with schedule constraints forces constant trade‑offs.

In simple terms: Changing set lighting takes time, hurting schedule.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize changes that add value.

Themes

film production time management creative process

Mood

stressed determined

Type

reflective strategic

When to use this quote

  • film shoots
  • live events
  • stage productions

Key Concepts

opportunity cost project scope decision fatigue

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which changes are essential?
  • How can you streamline set adjustments?
A Different Perspective

Rushing can lower quality.

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