Attitude Quote by Steven Soderbergh
“I think often people fall into the breadth trap of wanting to do too long a period of time, and obviously there's this sort of algorithm of how much depth you can put into something times how much of their life you're trying to show. My attitude has always been, I'd rather show a briefer period of time in more detail than a longer period of time in less detail.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Filmmaking Talk, 2015
Prefer concise storytelling with deep detail over sprawling narratives that dilute focus.
In simple terms: Short, detailed stories are more effective than long, shallow ones.
Key Takeaway
Focus on depth in a limited timeframe.
Themes
storytelling
focus
depth
brevity
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- film scripts
- novel writing
- documentary editing
- lecture design
Key Concepts
narrative structure
temporal compression
Questions to Reflect On
- What period of your life would benefit from more detail?
- How can you deepen a brief story?
A Different Perspective
Risk of omitting important context when too brief.
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