Impact Quote by Sam O'Steen
““I never cut for matches, I cut for impact.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Editing Insights, 1995
He prioritizes editing for emotional impact over matching specific scenes.
In simple terms: Edit for impact, not just matches.
Edit for impact.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film editing
- advertising
- storytelling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines “impact” in a scene?
- How to balance impact with continuity?
May ignore technical constraints.