Quote by Conrad Hall

It was 100 feet of 16 mm black-and-white film of a car coming to a stop sign, and driving off. I had to decide how to frame and light it. It was magic. There was a sense of mystery.

It was 100 feet of 16 mm black-and-white film of a car comin

Summary

This quote expresses the magical and mysterious nature of creating a film. The speaker recounts the experience of working with a short footage of a car stopping at a sign and driving away. Despite the simplicity of the subject matter, the speaker had to make artistic decisions regarding framing and lighting, which evoked a sense of wonder. The quote highlights the transformative power of filmmaking, where even an ordinary scene can be infused with intrigue and captivate audiences.

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By Conrad Hall

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