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“It's a lot of power to give the director to edit his own stuff. It's also a time thing: you don't want to have to wait for the guy to finish shooting before he starts editing.” quote by Joe Dante
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“It's a lot of power to give the director to edit his own stuff. It's also a time thing: you don't want to have to wait for the guy to finish shooting before he starts editing.”

Joe Dante

About This Quote

Source Interview: Film Talk, 2012

Giving directors control over editing speeds up production but may compromise quality if rushed.

In simple terms: Directors editing their own work saves time.

Key Takeaway

Balance speed with careful editing.

Themes

film production editing workflow efficiency

Mood

practical reflective

Type

professional process

When to use this quote

  • movie set
  • post‑production
  • deadline pressure

Key Concepts

creative control time management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to ensure quality when editing quickly?
  • What checks can protect against premature cuts?
A Different Perspective

Rushed editing can lead to missed improvements.

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