"We were using a hand-held camera to film the scene when Morse collapses. The camera wouldn't start. Three times they said action and it still wouldn't work. To this day, they still don't know what was wrong"
- John Thaw
About this Quote
This quote by John Thaw speaks to the unpredictability of filmmaking. Even with the best of strategies, things can go wrong. In this case, the team was shooting a scene with Morse collapsing and the hand-held video camera wouldn't begin. In spite of the team's best shots, the electronic camera still wouldn't work after three efforts. To this day, they still do not know what was incorrect. This quote speaks with the importance of being prepared for the unanticipated when it comes to filmmaking. It likewise speaks to the importance of having a backup plan in case something fails. Even with the very best of plans, things can still go wrong and it is important to be prepared for that.
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