All time Quote by Kim Longinotto
“I don't want the people I'm with on this journey to feel like I'm filming them all the time. I don't want them to constantly feel as though they're being watched. So I will have the camera ready at all times, but I will only film when something is really worth filming. Those are the moments when the person being filmed is usually not aware of it.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Documentary Filmmaking, Interview, null
The speaker wants to respect subjects' privacy while still capturing authentic moments, filming only when truly meaningful.
In simple terms: Respect privacy, film only meaningful moments.
Key Takeaway
Film responsibly, be selective.
Themes
ethics
privacy
authenticity
documentary filmmaking
Mood
thoughtful
considerate
ethical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- interviews
- field work
- personal documentaries
- ethical storytelling
Key Concepts
subjectivity
observer effect
trust
intentionality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what is worth filming?
- What safeguards protect subjects' comfort?
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