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Communication Quote by George A. Romero

“I've seen so many young filmmakers - even professional filmmakers who get a Hollywood deal - they don't quite know where to begin, where to end, and they'll waste a lot of time making this perfect shot, an establishing shot, and then there's no time left to shoot the dialogue.” quote by George A. Romero
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“I've seen so many young filmmakers - even professional filmmakers who get a Hollywood deal - they don't quite know where to begin, where to end, and they'll waste a lot of time making this perfect shot, an establishing shot, and then there's no time left to shoot the dialogue.”

George A. Romero

About This Quote

Young filmmakers often overfocus on perfect shots, neglecting essential dialogue and storytelling time.

In simple terms: Filmmakers waste time on perfect shots, ignoring dialogue.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize narrative over technical perfection.

Themes

creativity film production time management storytelling

Mood

reflective practical

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • independent film
  • production schedule
  • budget constraints
  • learning process

Key Concepts

perfect shot obsession dialogue neglect

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance visual and narrative needs?
  • What workflow helps allocate time wisely?
A Different Perspective

Perfectionism can stall project completion.

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