"I was very glad later when I was directing that I wasn't in the hands of a cinematographer and hoping that he would do it well. I would know what he was doing, and we could discuss how that scene would look"
- Nicolas Roeg
About this Quote
This quote by Nicolas Roeg speaks with the significance of having control over the innovative procedure. As a director, Roeg was delighted that he was not relying on a cinematographer to catch the scenes he envisioned. Rather, he had the ability to work with the cinematographer to make sure that the scene was recorded in the way he wanted. This quote highlights the importance of cooperation in between the director and the cinematographer in order to develop a successful movie. Roeg's quote also speaks to the value of having a clear vision for the film and having the ability to interact that vision to the cinematographer. By having control over the innovative process, Roeg had the ability to guarantee that the scenes were caught in the way he desired and that the movie was a success.
This quote is written / told by Nicolas Roeg somewhere between August 15, 1928 and today. He/she was a famous Director from England.
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