Approach Quote by David Mackenzie
“I think that's my approach: If it feels right for a scene to be whole, to hold on without cutting for a long time, then that's great. But other scenes, they don't want it.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Last of the Mohicans, 1992 (director)?? Actually David Mackenzie is a director; quote likely from interview about filmmaking.
Advocates letting a scene breathe when it feels complete, while recognizing some scenes need tighter editing.
In simple terms: Keep scenes whole if they feel right; edit others.
Key Takeaway
Trust your instinct on scene length.
Themes
filmmaking
editing
creative process
intuition
storytelling
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
creative
professional
When to use this quote
- film editing
- scriptwriting
- directing workshops
- production meetings
- post‑production
Key Concepts
narrative pacing
directorial intuition
scene rhythm
Questions to Reflect On
- When does a scene benefit from tighter cuts?
- How do you balance intuition with audience expectations?
A Different Perspective
May ignore audience pacing needs; subjectivity can cause inconsistency.
