Audience Quote by Richard Linklater
“I don't think all films should necessarily look like they do on digital video. I think it cheats the audience, at some point. If you try to make an epic and you shoot it digitally, that doesn't make much sense. I think there's a certain kind of film that could be a "digital film." But it shouldn't be interchangeable with other films. It should be something more than just a capture medium. It should be a different form altogether, something new.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing film medium, 2020
Digital technology should create a new cinematic form, not merely replicate traditional film.
In simple terms: Digital film must be distinct, not a copy.
Key Takeaway
Explore new storytelling methods.
Themes
innovation
cinema
technology
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- indie filmmaking
- visual arts education
- experimental cinema
- production design
Key Concepts
aesthetics
medium theory
creative expression
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a film’s authenticity?
- How can digital tools enhance narrative?
A Different Perspective
Audience may resist unfamiliar formats.
