Brilliant Quote by John Schlesinger
“We taped all this and then got it transcribed and picked the best lines or ideas or ways to take a scene. I've done that many times, and it can improve the script but also wreck a perfectly good scene.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Filmmaking Process, John Schlesinger, 1970s
The speaker describes using recorded material to extract strong dialogue, noting it can both enhance and damage a scene.
In simple terms: Extracting best lines from recordings can help or hurt a scene.
Key Takeaway
Use recordings wisely to improve scripts.
Themes
editing
scriptwriting
creative process
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
instructional
insightful
When to use this quote
- film production
- writing workshops
- creative collaboration
Key Concepts
dialogue selection
scene integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- When does editing improve versus diminish a scene?
- How to balance refinement with authenticity?
A Different Perspective
Risk of losing original spontaneity.
