Design Quote by Harry Treadaway
“Tone is always such an important thing, and that's achieved through a multitude of people. It comes through the writing, it comes through the way it's shot, and it comes through the production design and the sound design.”
About This Quote
Tone is shaped by many contributors, including writing, direction, production, and sound design.
In simple terms: Tone comes from writing, filming, design, and sound.
Key Takeaway
Pay attention to all creative elements to set tone.
Themes
creativity
tone
collaboration
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
explanatory
insightful
When to use this quote
- film making
- advertising
- theatre production
Key Concepts
production design
sound design
direction
Questions to Reflect On
- Which element most influences tone for you?
- How can you balance all aspects?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting one element can weaken overall tone.
![“I've kept the people who've been in my career who I feel are my family. Kathy [Kennedy] had been with me since 1978. Janusz Kaminsky, my cinematographer, has made every movie with me since Schindler's List. Michael Kahn has cut every movie I've directed since 1976 when we made Close Encounters…” quote by Steven Spielberg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/521/steven-spielberg-963_careers_i-ve-kept-the-people-who-ve-been-in-my-c_71893.jpg)
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