Filmmaking in general is about feeling and not about…
“Filmmaking in general is about feeling and not about theory. You need to know a lot of rules about filmmaking: character development, grammar, and all these thing, but then you use it instinctively. I ask myself this question all the time. I have no solid theory, I just do what I feel is right.”
About This Quote
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Filmmaking relies on instinct and feeling more than rigid theory; knowledge serves as a guide, not a rulebook.
In simple terms: Feelings guide filmmaking more than strict rules.
Trust intuition while learning fundamentals.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- directing a scene
- script development
- on‑set decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance knowledge and instinct?
- When does instinct override learned technique?
Over‑reliance on theory can stifle originality.