I think it was surprising that we were the first group of…
““I think it was surprising that we were the first group of animators, as far as I can recall, to have the opportunity to be able to view our work and correct our mistakes before they were spread out over the screen. In our little studio on Hyperion Avenue, each foot of film was drawn and redrawn until we could say, 'This is the best we can do.' We became perfectionists, and since nothing is ever perfect, we were constantly dissatisfied.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Animators strive for perfection, constantly revising work, yet perfection is unattainable, leading to perpetual dissatisfaction.
In simple terms: Perfection is elusive.
Key Takeaway
Embrace imperfection.
Themes
animation
perfectionism
creativity
process
quality
Mood
determined
critical
reflective
Type
Animation:1
Animators:1
Failure:1
Perfectionists:1
Group Animators:0
Animators Far:0
Studio Hyperion:0
When to use this quote
- studio work
- personal projects
Key Concepts
artistic standards
iterative design
psychology of perfection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you know when to stop?
- What defines “good enough”?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can stall progress; balance needed.