--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: This uses a lens system, which I have…" description: "\"This uses a lens system, which I have used for years in various different ways, but I've never used it in the context of an interview. This is the very..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/349/errol-morris-2512_cameras_this-uses-a-lens-system-which-i-have-use_2997204.jpg" --- # This uses a lens system, which I have used for years in… ![“This uses a lens system, which I have used for years in various different ways, but I've never used it in the context of an interview. This is the very first time that I've done that. It's a lens called The Revolution, so it allowed me to interview Elsa [Dorfman] and actually operate the camera…” quote by Errol Morris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/349/errol-morris-2512_cameras_this-uses-a-lens-system-which-i-have-use_2997204.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/349/errol-morris-2512_cameras_this-uses-a-lens-system-which-i-have-use_2997204.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/349/errol-morris-2512_cameras_this-uses-a-lens-system-which-i-have-use_2997204.jpg) > “This uses a lens system, which I have used for years in various different ways, but I've never used it in the context of an interview. This is the very first time that I've done that. It's a lens called The Revolution, so it allowed me to interview Elsa \[Dorfman\] and actually operate the camera. Well one of the cameras, because there were four cameras there.” [Errol Morris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/errol-morris/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He applied a versatile lens system to interview, showcasing adaptability in technique. **In simple terms:** Adapt tools for new contexts. Key Takeaway Experiment with equipment creatively. Themes innovation adaptability filmmaking Mood creative experimental Type artistic inspirational When to use this quote - documentary - interview - creative projects - media production Key Concepts visual storytelling technology Questions to Reflect On - What new tools could you repurpose? - How does adaptability improve storytelling? 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