Actually Quote by Cory Michael Smith
“You work on a play or movie, you have the whole script, so you're constructing a performance based on the bible that you have. In TV, you don't, so to actually invest in that and let that be the exciting part is terrifying and certainly leaves room for mistakes, looking back.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk on TV vs. film production, 2022
TV lacks a fixed script, making creation riskier and more error‑prone.
In simple terms: TV improvisation brings uncertainty and potential mistakes.
Key Takeaway
Embrace flexibility but plan for contingencies.
Themes
creativity
risk
process
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
instructional
reflective
When to use this quote
- TV production
- directing
- editing
- team collaboration
Key Concepts
improvisation
script development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance spontaneity with quality?
- What safeguards reduce mistakes in TV?
A Different Perspective
Live constraints can limit artistic vision.
