We need imagination in programming, not sterility; creativity, not imitation; experimentation, not conformity; excellence, not mediocrity. Television is filled with creative, imaginative people. You must strive to set them free.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Television needs creativity and freedom, not conformity.
- In plain terms
- Let creative people make TV instead of forcing rules.
- What can you take from it?
- Unlock creative potential by removing constraints.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What rules stifle your creativity?
- How do you free creative teams?
Another view
Unrestricted creativity can lead to inconsistency or waste.
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