Action Quote by Marjane Satrapi
“With animation, if something does not fit, you always have the time to change it. When you make a live-action movie, when your days of shooting are over, they are over forever.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Inks of Animation, 2015
In animation you can edit endlessly, unlike live‑action which is fixed after shooting.
In simple terms: Animation allows endless revisions; live‑action is final.
Key Takeaway
Embrace flexibility in animation.
Themes
creativity
process
media
editing
flexibility
Mood
reflective
pragmatic
Type
instructional
analytical
When to use this quote
- film editing
- game design
- advertising
- storyboarding
Key Concepts
animation
film production
post‑production
editing
revision
Questions to Reflect On
- How does editability affect storytelling?
- When should you choose animation over live‑action?
A Different Perspective
Live‑action cannot be altered after filming, limiting adaptability.
