If it's a good movie, the sound could go off and the audience would still have a perfectly clear idea of what was going on.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A good movie should convey its story clearly through visuals alone, without relying on sound.
- In plain terms
- Visual storytelling should be clear enough without audio.
- What can you take from it?
- Strong visual narratives stand on their own.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How important is dialogue in film?
- What defines clear storytelling?
Another view
Sound often enhances emotional impact significantly.
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