It starts with the writer-it's a familiar dictum, but somehow it keeps getting forgotten along the way. No film-maker, irrespective of his electronic bag of tricks, can ever afford to forget his commitment to the written word.
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I think all directors should be animators.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Directors should have a deep understanding of animation to enhance their storytelling and creativity.
Steven Spielberg's quote emphasizes the importance of animation in filmmaking, suggesting that directors can benefit immensely from the knowledge and skills that animators possess. By encouraging directors to engage with animation, Spielberg implies that this experience can foster innovation and creativity, leading to more compelling and imaginative narratives in cinema.
Themes
AnimationDirectorsCreativityStorytellingFilmmaking
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about creativity in film, one might say, 'As Spielberg once said, I think all directors should be animators, highlighting the importance of understanding all aspects of storytelling.'
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