Create your own visual style... let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.
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If everyone worked with wide-angle lenses, I'd shoot all my films in 75mm, because I believe very strongly in the possibilities of the 75mm.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the unique advantages of the 75mm lens in filmmaking, suggesting a preference for its qualities over wider angles.
Orson Welles expresses his belief in the artistic and technical value of using a 75mm lens in filmmaking. By suggesting that if everyone used wide-angle lenses, he would still choose 75mm, he highlights its potential for depth, focus, and storytelling, reflecting a deeper appreciation for how lens choice can influence the narrative and aesthetic of a film.
Themes
Filmmaking75MmLensArtTechnical
In practice
Example use cases
A filmmaker might quote this when discussing their preferred lens for a new project.
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