Ass Quote by Bruce Campbell
“In Hitchcock's movies you can see the storyboards and that's cool. It's nice to see a filmmaker be that prepared. Most filmmakers today have their heads up their ass, they're not nearly that prepared. He obviously had a right to say this is what I want and this is how we're doing it, because he was ready. Some filmmakers show up on the set and they don't know what they're doing. So then everyone has ideas and that makes a bad situation too. Be a director who's completely in control and yet no one knows it.”
About This Quote
Prepared directors control the set, while unprepared ones cause confusion and poor outcomes
In simple terms: Preparation prevents chaos on set; control leads to better results
Key Takeaway
Be thoroughly prepared as a director
Themes
film direction
preparation
control
Mood
critical
assertive
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- storyboarding
- rehearsals
- crew briefings
Key Concepts
cinematography
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How much flexibility should be allowed?
- When to trust improvisation?
A Different Perspective
Over‑preparation can stifle spontaneity
