Always Quote by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
“When you are shooting in a conventional way, you put nets around yourself. It's very hard to fall and hit the ground. You can always manipulate things to make it not embarrassing. If the scene is a little bit bad, you can polish it or even take it out. You can hide your mistakes.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Filmmaking Techniques, 2015
Filmmakers can conceal errors through editing, but over‑polishing may hide authenticity.
In simple terms: Editing can hide mistakes, but too much polish can feel fake.
Key Takeaway
Balance authenticity with technical polish.
Themes
film
editing
authenticity
Mood
thoughtful
practical
Type
instructional
reflective
When to use this quote
- low‑budget productions
- live performances
- post‑production
Key Concepts
cinematography
storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- How much polishing is too much?
- When should a mistake be left visible?
A Different Perspective
Audiences may sense inauthenticity if over‑edited.
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