Dailies Quote by Nicholas Stoller
“And I watch all the dailies and I grade the jokes or the moments, you know, on a scale from... so I know exactly what we have. And so I can then go into the editing room and be like "I want you to do this moment, this moment, this joke, that joke. I'd like to see 3 versions."”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with The Hollywood Reporter, 2015
He monitors daily footage, rates moments, and directs editors to produce multiple versions of preferred scenes.
In simple terms: He watches and rates clips to guide editing choices.
Key Takeaway
Use systematic review to shape final product.
Themes
creativity
editing
collaboration
Mood
analytical
focused
Type
instructional
practical
When to use this quote
- film production
- advertising
- content creation
- post‑production
- team meetings
Key Concepts
media production
quality control
iteration
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rating clips affect creative flow?
- What balance between multiple versions and original vision?
A Different Perspective
May limit spontaneity; over‑editing can dilute original intent.
