Balance Quote by Noah Hawley
“I try to approach the film medium as a novelist and the novel medium as a filmmaker on some level. It's that question: Do we think in pictures, or do we think in language? And the novelist believes one thing, and the filmmaker believes another thing - and I'm fascinated by that balance.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing storytelling, 2017
The creator explores whether visual or verbal thinking dominates, highlighting the synergy between film and literature.
In simple terms: Balancing visual and verbal thinking enriches art.
Key Takeaway
Blend visual and verbal approaches.
Themes
creativity
medium
thinking
Mood
inquisitive
inspirational
Type
creative
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing a script
- directing a film
- novel writing
Key Concepts
narrative theory
cross‑disciplinary art
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- Which medium feels more natural to you?
- How does each medium influence your ideas?
A Different Perspective
One medium may dominate personal style.
