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“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…” quote by Takeshi Kitano
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“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.”

Takeshi Kitano

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.

Key Takeaway

Enjoy the creative assembly, but prepare for meticulous work.

Themes

creativity process craftsmanship

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

instructional inspirational

When to use this quote

  • film production
  • video editing
  • creative projects
  • team collaboration

Key Concepts

visual storytelling assembly artistic satisfaction

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay motivated during long editing sessions?
  • What strategies keep the process enjoyable?
A Different Perspective

Editing can become tedious and may cause burnout if not balanced.

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