Schenck was supposed to be my producer but he never knew when or what I was shooting. He just turned me loose.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A producer gave the artist complete creative autonomy without providing guidance or oversight.
- In plain terms
- The producer gave complete freedom without supervision.
- What can you take from it?
- Autonomy can lead to creative independence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you prefer guidance or freedom?
- How do you handle supervision?
Another view
Lack of guidance can sometimes lead to missed opportunities.
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