Editing Quote by Steven Soderbergh
“My first three movies, I didn't start editing until we were finished shooting. That's unthinkable to me now.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Filmmaking Insights, 2015
He reflects on how editing during shooting felt impossible then, highlighting changes in workflow and technology.
In simple terms: Editing during shooting seemed impossible then.
Key Takeaway
Embrace evolving production methods.
Themes
film production
editing
technology
workflow
adaptation
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
insightful
personal
When to use this quote
- film sets
- editing rooms
- live broadcasts
Key Concepts
post-production
real-time editing
digital workflow
Questions to Reflect On
- How has digital tech changed your editing timeline?
- Would you edit differently today?
A Different Perspective
Post‑production still benefits from planning and collaboration.
![“I never start editing a film until it's completely shot; I don't edit along the way, ever. When it's finished I come in here [screening room] and we start with reel one, scene one and start editing shot by shot by shot until we're finished.” quote by Woody Allen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c60/woody-allen-176_cinema_i-never-start-editing-a-film-until-it-s_973537.jpg)
![“I've never been a snob. It [movie] is just about stories. And I've never felt just because it's a big screen and you plop down your eight bucks that gives it a special meaning. It's just "Are you good at telling a story?"” quote by Steven Soderbergh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/578/steven-soderbergh-2075_big-screen_i-ve-never-been-a-snob-it-movie-is-just_244324.jpg)
