Cards Quote by David Lynch
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“It's a simple thing he [Frank Daniel] taught me. If you want to make a feature film, you get ideas for 70 scenes. Put them on 3-by-5 cards. As soon as you have 70, you have a feature film.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing filmmaking techniques, 1990s
A feature film can be built by generating many scene ideas and organizing them physically.
In simple terms: Make many scene ideas and organize them.
Key Takeaway
Use cards to map out film structure.
Themes
creativity
structure
filmmaking
Mood
practical
creative
Type
instructional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- scriptwriting
- indie film production
- storyboarding
Key Concepts
visual storytelling
process design
Questions to Reflect On
- How many scenes do you need for your story?
- What tools help you organize ideas?
A Different Perspective
Physical cards may limit digital flexibility.
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