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“We go through, I think, six different drafts of each script. And then my shooting it is roughly, you know, fifteen percent of the total work that gets done on a show. Then it's all post-production animation after that.” quote by Steve Burns
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“We go through, I think, six different drafts of each script. And then my shooting it is roughly, you know, fifteen percent of the total work that gets done on a show. Then it's all post-production animation after that.”

Steve Burns

About This Quote

Source Podcast: The Animation Podcast, 2015

Most of a TV show’s effort is in writing and planning; actual filming is a small portion.

In simple terms: Production is mostly pre‑shoot work

Key Takeaway

Focus on planning over execution

Themes

production animation workflow

Mood

analytical practical

Type

instructional informative

When to use this quote

  • TV series creation
  • animation pipelines
  • budgeting

Key Concepts

Pre‑production resource allocation

Practical Applications

  • Neglecting post‑production can derail quality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can teams allocate time efficiently?
  • What stages often get underestimated?
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