Breakthrough Quote by Dennis Muren
“To me the biggest breakthrough was when we did Terminator 2 that just opened the door for Jurassic and all of the others and that was as big as when we did motion control on Star Wars. But I don't see another big thing coming.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Terminator 2: Judgment Day, 1991; Film: Star Wars (original), 1977
Advancements in visual effects can create new possibilities, but breakthrough moments are rare and hard to predict.
In simple terms: Big VFX breakthroughs are rare and open doors.
Key Takeaway
Embrace innovation, but stay realistic about future breakthroughs.
Themes
innovation
technology
film
visual effects
Mood
optimistic
reflective
Type
inspirational
analytical
When to use this quote
- film production
- special effects design
- creative brainstorming
- industry forecasting
Key Concepts
practical effects
digital compositing
motion control
CGI
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teams foster continuous improvement?
- What limits the frequency of major breakthroughs?
A Different Perspective
Future breakthroughs may be incremental rather than revolutionary.
![“Innovation is not a big breakthrough invention every time. Innovation is a constant thing. But if you don't have an innovative company [team], coming to work everyday to find a better way, you don't have a company[team]. You're getting ready to die on the vine. You're always looking for the next…” quote by Jack Welch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9ed/jack-welch-1195_always-trying_innovation-is-not-a-big-breakthrough-inv_111877.jpg)