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I treat the photograph as a work of great complexity in which you can find drama. Add to that a careful composition of l
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"I treat the photograph as a work of great complexity in which you can find drama. Add to that a careful composition of landscapes, live photography, the right music and interviews with people, and it becomes a style"

- Ken Burns

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Ken Burns is referring to the intricacy of creating a documentary film. He believes that the mix of carefully made up landscapes, live photography, the ideal music, and interviews with individuals can develop an effective and significant result. He sees the photo as an artwork, and when combined with the other elements, it can create a distinct design. He believes that the mix of these components can develop a powerful and significant story. By thoroughly picking the ideal aspects and integrating them in properly, a documentary film can become a masterpiece. Ken Burns is highlighting the significance of thoroughly selecting the ideal components and integrating them in the right way to produce a powerful and significant story.

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Ken Burns This quote is written / told by Ken Burns somewhere between July 29, 1953 and today. He was a famous Director from USA. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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