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“I was never one for multi-cameras; my approach was always... I always considered there was only one place to be to do a shot.” quote by John Glen
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“I was never one for multi-cameras; my approach was always... I always considered there was only one place to be to do a shot.”

John Glen

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Making of The Bourne Identity, 2002

A single viewpoint is sufficient for capturing a scene; multiple cameras are unnecessary.

In simple terms: One place is enough for a shot.

Key Takeaway

Embrace simplicity in visual storytelling.

Themes

filmmaking focus minimalism

Mood

practical reflective

Type

instructional philosophical

When to use this quote

  • documentary
  • live events
  • budget filming
  • creative constraints

Key Concepts

single‑point perspective visual clarity

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does a single perspective fail?
  • How to balance simplicity with narrative depth?
A Different Perspective

Complex scenes may need multiple angles for clarity.

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