Somewhere along the line a convention developed that the opening of a film was just a laundry list of credits. There was no incentive to complicate an area that was settled.
Saul BassRead
Sometimes when an idea flashes, you distrust it because it seems too easy. You qualify it with all kinds of evasive phrases because you’re timid about it. But often, this turns out to be the best idea of all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Trust your instincts and ideas, even if they seem simple; they may be the best solutions.
This quote by Saul Bass emphasizes the importance of having faith in our own ideas, especially those that may initially seem straightforward or simplistic. The tendency to doubt these ideas due to fear or hesitation could prevent us from recognizing their true potential and effectiveness, which often lie in their simplicity.
Themes
IdeasSimplicityTrustFearCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
During a brainstorming session, you can use this quote to encourage team members to share their spontaneous ideas without overthinking them.
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My initial thoughts about what a title can do was to set mood and the prime underlying core of the film's story, to express the story in some metaphorical way. I saw the title as a way of conditioning the audience, so that when the film actually began, viewers would already have an emotional resonance with it.
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My work on titles was a marvelous opportunity to learn about filmmaking. I think I touched on just about every aspect of the process, both creative and technical. And I worked with many wonderful people.
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