Quote by Dziga Vertov, source indicated:

I am the camera's eye. I am the machine that shows you the world as I alone see it. Starting from today I am forevcr free of human immobility. I am in perpetual movement. I approach and draw away from things--I crawl under them--I climb on them--I am on the head of a galloping horse

I am the camera's eye. I am the machine that shows you the w

Summary

This quote highlights the power and perspective of a camera. It asserts that the camera is an unbiased observer, detached from human limitations and free to capture the world in its own unique way. It emphasizes the camera's ability to move freely, get up close, and see things from different angles, suggesting a sense of dynamism and exploration. Ultimately, it portrays the camera as a tool that can unveil aspects of reality that would otherwise be unseen or overlooked.

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Film / Filmmaking / Movies

By Dziga Vertov, source indicated:

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