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“If I am creating the shots from scratch I may have to spend more time holding the directors hand and therefore have less time to finesse the shot or the lighting etc. but it really all depends on the project. Some films benefit from their spontaneity.” quote by Roger Deakins
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“If I am creating the shots from scratch I may have to spend more time holding the directors hand and therefore have less time to finesse the shot or the lighting etc. but it really all depends on the project. Some films benefit from their spontaneity.”

Roger Deakins

About This Quote

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

Hands‑on direction may reduce time for technical refinement, but project needs dictate the balance.

In simple terms: Directing can limit time for fine‑tuning visuals.

Key Takeaway

Adapt workflow to project demands.

Themes

collaboration time management artistic vision

Mood

reflective pragmatic

Type

professional creative

When to use this quote

  • film shoots
  • post‑production planning
  • budget constraints

Key Concepts

cinematography director‑cinematographer relationship

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it worth sacrificing detail?
  • How can spontaneity improve a film?
A Different Perspective

May compromise visual quality under tight schedules.

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