Back together Quote by Oliver Parker
“There are certain scenes in the edit you're playing with it and certain scenes don't put back together the way you imagined. Sometimes they're better and sometimes they don't have that thing, so it's never foolproof. But you certainly get an idea that here we've got enough and we've got to move on because you're always against time and money there. Whatever the budget is, you have to get practical about it.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Importance of Being Earnest (screenplay), 2002
Editing is a balance of creative vision and practical limits; you must accept imperfections and move forward within budget and time constraints.
In simple terms: Editing balances vision and limits.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize practicality over perfection.
Themes
creativity
budget constraints
time management
Mood
pragmatic
reflective
Type
instructional
industry
When to use this quote
- film production
- post‑production editing
- resource allocation
Key Concepts
project management
artistic compromise
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what to cut?
- When is a compromise acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can stall progress; compromise is essential.
![“f you're making the scene as a director, you're looking for alternatives, once you've got to that place that's very much in Rowan's [Atkins] head, to see if you can take it further, in some places. Sometimes you do absolutely know there's something there. You just feel it in your bones.” quote by Oliver Parker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8eb/oliver-parker-55165_alternatives_f-you-re-making-the-scene-as-a-director_1505871.jpg)
![“[In Bolivia] We want to overcome our historical problems with Chile. The sea has divided us and the sea must bring us back together again.” quote by Evo Morales](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5cf/evo-morales-4556_back-together_in-bolivia-we-want-to-overcome-our-histo_150021.jpg)
