Always Quote by Ari Aster
“The way I work is, I always compose a shot list before I talk to anybody, including my DP. So I'll spend a couple months basically creating the movie in my head, so I have a very solid film in my head, where I know every shot, and I know what the transitions between scenes are.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "Filmmaker's Talk", 2022
He plans every visual detail mentally before discussing with crew, creating a clear mental blueprint of the film.
In simple terms: He visualizes the whole film in his mind before filming.
Key Takeaway
Pre‑visualize to guide collaboration.
Themes
planning
visual storytelling
collaboration
Mood
focused
determined
analytical
Type
instructional
process-oriented
When to use this quote
- film pitch meetings
- storyboarding
- crew briefings
- budget planning
Key Concepts
pre‑visualization
directorial control
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mental pre‑visualization affect on‑set flexibility?
- Can this approach stifle improvisation?
A Different Perspective
May limit spontaneous creative input from collaborators.
