Film Quote by Mike Figgis
“You make sure that there's a structure that's interesting for them to play on top of, then do temp versions and try it on the film. By the time the players come to the recording session, I've found what works. So I'm not wasting their time.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2010 Filmmaker Magazine
Structure must be interesting; test with temporary versions before final filming to avoid wasting actors’ time.
In simple terms: Create engaging frameworks and prototype before final production.
Key Takeaway
Plan and prototype to respect collaborators’ time.
Themes
filmmaking
efficiency
collaboration
Mood
practical
strategic
Type
creative
professional
When to use this quote
- film shoots
- advertising
- game design
- theatre rehearsals
Key Concepts
creative process
production workflow
actor management
Questions to Reflect On
- How much iteration is optimal?
- When does structure stifle creativity?
A Different Perspective
Prototyping may limit spontaneity.
![“I don't plan [my recordings], I really don't. It's so spontaneous I wish all rock lovers and rock journalist could witness a Ted Nugent recording session. It is so primal, it's like idiot kids in the garage with their first loud amplifiers, its intoxicating, it is irreverent, it is uninhibited.” quote by Ted Nugent](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f74/ted-nugent-1735_amplifiers_i-don-t-plan-my-recordings-i-really-don_1799402.jpg)
![“Brad [Dourif] would tell himself that he was not intentionally trying to mimic Jack Nicholson in any way. I think that actually bothers him a little bit. I just think maybe they have similar voices.” quote by David Kirschner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cfe/david-kirschner-22403_bits_brad-dourif-would-tell-himself-that-he-w_478.jpg)
