Cinema Quote by Steven Spielberg
“The greatest films ever made in our history were cut on film, and I'm tenaciously hanging on to the process. I just love going into an editing room and smelling the photochemistry and seeing my editor wearing mini-strands of film around his neck.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing film editing preferences, date unknown
He cherishes traditional film editing for its tactile, sensory experience, resisting digital trends.
In simple terms: He loves the feel and smell of film editing.
Preserve analog methods in filmmaking.
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When to use this quote
- editing studios
- film festivals
- archival preservation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why cling to analog processes?
- Can analog and digital coexist?
Digital tools can increase efficiency but lack sensory depth.