Angles Quote by Simon Bird
“The thing with TV and filming is the timing is all faked anyway. You do it so many times, from so many different angles. You never really do it all in one go anyway, so they just fix it all in the edit.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast, 2019, The Guardian
Filmmaking relies on editing; the final product is a constructed reality, not a single continuous take.
In simple terms: Film is edited, not captured in one go.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the role of editing in storytelling.
Themes
media
perception
truth
construction
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- film analysis
- advertising
- news reporting
- social media content
Key Concepts
editing
narrative framing
media literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does editing shape your perception?
- What ethical limits should editing have?
A Different Perspective
Editing can manipulate truth, leading to misinformation.
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