Cinema Quote by Steven Spielberg
“I like the smell of film. I just like knowing there's film going through the camera.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Press conference, 1995
Expresses fascination with the cinematic process, emphasizing the sensory experience of film passing through a camera.
In simple terms: Loves the feeling of film moving through a camera.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate the craft of filmmaking.
Themes
creativity
cinema
craftsmanship
Mood
enthusiastic
reflective
Type
artistic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- making a movie
- studying cinematography
- film festivals
Key Concepts
visual storytelling
film technology
Questions to Reflect On
- What draws you to the tactile aspects of film?
- How does this perception affect your directing style?
A Different Perspective
May overlook collaborative aspects of filmmaking.
![“I've kept the people who've been in my career who I feel are my family. Kathy [Kennedy] had been with me since 1978. Janusz Kaminsky, my cinematographer, has made every movie with me since Schindler's List. Michael Kahn has cut every movie I've directed since 1976 when we made Close Encounters…” quote by Steven Spielberg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/521/steven-spielberg-963_careers_i-ve-kept-the-people-who-ve-been-in-my-c_71893.jpg)
