Acting Quote by Neil Patrick Harris
“I find myself acting for an editor more, because there's a quick turnaround with television, so you want to try and seem like you're as frenetic as possible, while replicating your movement so you're giving the editor more opportunity to cut within the different takes. If you're so crazy that you're sitting in one take and standing in another, the editor can only choose one take or the other. But if you can wrangle yourself into the same spot over and over, then you give them more choices for you.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Hollywood Reporter, 2015
Actors should deliver consistent performances across takes to give editors flexibility in editing.
In simple terms: Consistent acting helps editors choose the best footage.
Key Takeaway
Maintain steady performance for editing options.
Themes
acting
editing
performance
consistency
Mood
focused
pragmatic
Type
advice
professional.
When to use this quote
- television shoots
- film scenes
- live performances
Key Concepts
film production
creative workflow
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance consistency with creative spontaneity?
- When is variation more valuable than uniformity?
A Different Perspective
If the script demands varied emotions, consistency may limit artistic expression.
