Color Quote by Takeshi Kitano
“Comparing filmmaking to a plastic model, shooting is the process where you mold and color each piece, and editing is where you build a finished whole from the pieces you molded and colored. Obviously, the latter is the most enjoyable part in the making of plastic models, so editing is the process in filmmaking I enjoy the most. But at the same time, editing can be a painstaking task, too.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing filmmaking, Takeshi Kitano, 2015
Filmmaking likened to building a model: shooting creates pieces, editing assembles them into a complete work, offering the most satisfaction despite its difficulty.
In simple terms: Shooting makes parts, editing joins them into a whole, which is rewarding but can be hard.
Enjoy the creative assembly, but prepare for meticulous work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film production
- video editing
- creative projects
- team collaboration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay motivated during long editing sessions?
- What strategies keep the process enjoyable?
Editing can become tedious and may cause burnout if not balanced.