Film will only become art when its materials are as inexpensive as pencil and paper.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Film will reach true art status only when its creation tools are as cheap and accessible as basic writing tools.
- In plain terms
- Filmmaking becomes art when tools are as cheap as paper and pencil.
- What can you take from it?
- Art flourishes when tools are accessible to everyone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What barriers keep you from creating?
- How does cost affect creativity?
Another view
Cheap tools alone do not guarantee artistic quality or intent.
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