Communicate Quote by John Boorman
“I only storyboard scenes that require special effects, where it is necessary to communicate through pictures.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Director John Boorman on filmmaking, 1995
He limits storyboarding to scenes where visual effects are essential for storytelling.
In simple terms: Storyboard only when pictures are needed.
Key Takeaway
Focus storyboarding on visual-impact scenes.
Themes
film
visual storytelling
production efficiency
Mood
pragmatic
focused
Type
instructional
practical
When to use this quote
- planning
- budgeting
- director‑artist collaboration
- visual effects design
Key Concepts
storyboarding
special effects
visual communication
Questions to Reflect On
- When does a scene need a storyboard?
- How can you convey visual ideas without a storyboard?
A Different Perspective
May overlook narrative value of non‑visual scenes.
