Actors Quote by Ang Lee
![“First we pre-visualized it [the flying fish scene in 'Life of Pi'] so the actors could act. It took a long time to get that to come to life and to design those coming out of the screen. We had great fun with that. It takes a long time, a year maybe.” quote by Ang Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/017/ang-lee-2496_actors_first-we-pre-visualized-it-the-flying-fi_538534.jpg)
“First we pre-visualized it [the flying fish scene in 'Life of Pi'] so the actors could act. It took a long time to get that to come to life and to design those coming out of the screen. We had great fun with that. It takes a long time, a year maybe.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing visual effects for Life of Pi, 2012
Pre‑visualizing complex scenes lets actors understand the imagined world, but it requires extensive time and design effort.
In simple terms: Planning scenes ahead saves confusion but takes long.
Key Takeaway
Invest time in detailed planning for complex projects.
Themes
film production
visualization
collaboration
Mood
analytical
creative
Type
technical
creative
When to use this quote
- large‑scale movie scenes
- special effects design
Key Concepts
storyboarding
CGI
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- How much planning is enough?
- Can improvisation replace detailed pre‑visualization?
A Different Perspective
Planning can delay start and increase costs.
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